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The Apple iPad Support page provides links to manuals, videos, specifications and user discussions. It is a useful resource that contains a multitude of information regarding the use and troubleshooting of iPads.

Support for Apple iPhone issues

The Apparelyzed Website is a Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Website that enables independence through social interaction. The website contains a wealth of information including links regarding Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology & Adaptive Technology. It offers individuals with spinal cord injury the opportunity to share their experiences and express their view regarding a variety of topics.

this is a nice collection of downloadable visual supports for special needs students. It is provided by the Special Education Technology of British Columbia. It is easy to search through one of the six categories to find Boardmaker pictures already for you to print and use. There are boards that can be printed for language use or visual support in the classroom and then there are boards that are specific to communication devices to download and print for the device, such as a Go Talk, or to download and transfer to a computerized dynamic display device, such as a ChatPC.

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.

link to writing support option from writer learning. Word processor w/ translation and text to speech etc. Affordable option in lieu of laptops, notebooks and/or tablets. Have found that many of my students on the Autism Spectrum LOOOVE their technology so much (ex; ipads, laptops..) & that they are so good at using it, that it turns into a power struggle. No matter how much security, blocks, etc you put on the device, they often find a way to quickly get out of their "work" and flit around on the internet etc. :) sometimes these WP systems are a good solution to get the writing tasks done legibly & timely. :)

Great Free edition to boardmaker software. its a endless data base/community of downloadable ax's created by a variety of professionals who use board maker, can upload your ax's & share, can dowload, save, print, edit templates and ax's. time saver and great ideas from others out in the "trenches! "

This website, Disability Statistics, is an online resource for US Disability Statistics. It is created and maintained by Employment and Disability Institute & Cornell U. The URL is an .org, or non-profit organization. The data sources used on this site, include the American Community Survey, Census 2000, & Current population survey. The web page's purpose is to provide public service information related to US Disability Statistics, current disability status reports, statistics, sources, FAQ's, glossary of terms, additional links, & support. The website provides balance, factual information.

Support for language learning.

The GPAT website supports the local school systems in Georgia; however, their website is a valuable tool for those in need of AT assistance for education.

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.