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Apple Vis: http://www.applevis.com/ Target audience: Blind and low vision users of Apple IOS devices. Quality of information: The Apple Vis site is community based and relies heavily on feedback and posts from end users of Apple products and related apps. The information is not peer reviewed and resembles a blog or user forum. However, there is a hall of fame of apps that have been voted to be useful and accessible. Apple Vis is a good resource where a consumer can look up an app to read feedback and comments from other users before committing to purchasing the app.

"A community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch." Lots of information about Apple apps, products, guides, etc.

User Interface Preferences in the Design of a Camera-Based Navigation and Wayfinding Aid. This article describes a survey of users with vision impairments and their preferences in an electronic way-finding (GPS-type) system.

The Digital Accessibility team works to provide accessible Information Communication Technologies for blind and partially sighted people. It also provides a link to the RNIB website, which is based out of Englad.

The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) works to improve the lives of children and adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). ISAAC's vision is that AAC will be recognized, valued and used throughout the world. ISAAC's mission is to promote the best possible communication for people with complex communication needs. The ISAAC website provides information regarding their conference, International AAC Awareness Month, the Leadership Project for People who use AAC and much more.

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 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.

The Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) is a non-profit agency that strives to bring assistive technology into the lives of North Dakotan's that need it irregardless of age, needs, or disability. Their goal is to help individuals bridge the gap between ability and disability using assistive technology (AT). IPAT provides training, public awareness, demonstration, and one-on-one consultation. The IPAT website provides information regarding the assistive technology tools that are available and the services that they provide.