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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.

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.

iAccess is a blog that provides information on access to Apple iDevices by people who are Blind and Visually Impaired. The site includes links to iDevice Tutorials, Products and Accessories, and Accessible Apps which are grouped by category. iAccess also has links to various iBook resources.

"The NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment." Their website provides detailed information regarding "How to Buy" and "What to Buy" as well as Newsroom, Blogs & Events, and Locate a Dealer pages.

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 The information is not peer reviewed and resembles a blog or user forum.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.

People with hearing loss or deafness now will be able to experience movies in the theater with these closed caption glasses.

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.