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Information on assistive technology in education through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Provides information about what AT is, AT resources, and AT lending library.

MassMATCH stands for Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer's Hands and is Massachusett's state-level AT initiative. Their mission is to promote the use of assistive technology and assistive technology services so that people with disabilities can live, work, study, play, and participate independently in all aspects of their communities. The MassMatch website provides resources regarding assistive technology which include a community blog, a newsletter, funding information, and much more.

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative website has AT resources for students in Wisconsin, including an AT library and finding used AT equipment.

The Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI) website has a Technology page that includes links to their iAccess and AT Blogs, Technology Tutorials, AT Resources, Software Downloads, and their Assistive Technology Loan Program.

Chrome Toolbox is a collaborative space that was created to highlight the many free Chrome Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. The Chrome AT Toolbox is a searchable resource that allows individuals to find Chrome Apps and Extensions by Task, Profile, or Keyword. The site also provides a forum for Chrome users.

The Maine CITE web site that is committed to "helping Maine citizens with disabilities increase access to and acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) when needed to participate in Education, Community Living, Employment and Information Technology/Telecommunications". It achieves this goal by providing information and links regarding items ranging from AT Laws and Policies to Accessible Web Design to Training. The target audience of the Maine CITE includes people with disabilities, their families, and the general public. The information presented in regard to apps on their Apps as Assistive Technology page is basically the name of the app and the developer. Maine CITE recommends that the reader go to the appropriate "app store" to review ratings and comments regarding the app. The Maine Cite webpage regarding apps has a "Buyer Beware" notice that indicates that "consumers need to do their homework and examine the quality of each purchase/download carefully". The Apps as Assistive Technology page also has a set of links to articles reviewing apps.

The FCTD is a resource designed to help those that work with children or adults with disabilities or families of loved ones with disabilities. In the resource section there are over 1000 reviews of products and websites that pertain to AT. The FCTD operates entirely through program support from the Department of Education'sOffice of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and it is managed by a partnership of organizations, including Adirondack Accessibility, Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) and the Center on Disability at the Public Health Institute. Their Board of Advisors are many well-known names that specialize in AT, including David Edyburn and Joe Zabala.

The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) provides support to AT programs nationwide. This particular page provides links to the history, summary and overview of the Tech Act. Intended audience: AT providers and advocates.

The Simon Technology Center "is dedicated to making the benefits of technology more accessible to children and adults with disabilities." They provide an AT Library, consultation, training, and workshops.

PBS website provides information on Assistive Technology and Communicative Devices for children with Learning Disabilities. It defines and provides examples of general assistive technology devices, as well as those specifically aimed at helping with communication (AAC).

NVDA software enables blind and vision impaired people to use a computer by communicating what is on the screen using a synthetic voice or braille. NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is the only screen reader for Microsoft Windows that is totally free, yet fully functional and portable. You can download it to your PC, or to portable media such as a USB stick which you can use with any computer at school, work - anywhere!

This site is still evolving, but has been developed for young adults to use as they are considering and pursuing employment. There is a section of the site specific to AT.

This website is a resource to help people with disabilities that are looking for resources for AT opportunities that their employer will address.

This training opportunity is geared toward professionals learning how to integrate AT in the educational environment. Modules include AAC, Hearing, Mobility, Reading, The User Interface, Vision, Writing (including Computer Access). Also explores funding options.

This is a series of video podcasts of AssistiveWare's webinars covering assistive technology solutions for Mac OS X and iOS. The first set of webinars are focussed on Proloquo2Go with a series aimed at users, family members and caregivers and a series aimed at professionals using Proloquo2Go with their clients.

Gillette's Assistive Technology Department (ATD) "designs and creates customized orthoses, powered wheelchair controls, artificial limbs, augmentative communication devices, protective headgear, custom seating and wheelchair modifications" in Minnesota.

home page for Closing the Gap AT conference. Offers a lot of networking, webinars, links, information etc...VERY good conference for the beginner or advanced AT specialist.

link to RE&AT PDF/Guide by Andrew Szeto, PhD, PE.

Nice resource to share with families regarding the adaptive driving process - the evaluation and behind the wheel process. Separate pages for many midwest states. When I worked at the high school level I could have seen sharing this with some of my student's families.

Company in the mid-west (Wisconsin and Illinois) specializing in driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities.

A brief video description of Eagle Eyes Project through The Opportunity Foundation of America. Eagle Eyes is eye control technology (mouse emulator) in development at Boston College.