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The AbleNet Website offers free online educational opportunities for professionals in the area of Assistive Technology through AbleNet University. These live and recorded webinars can be accessed on the AbleNet Website under the Professional Development tab and include training in Communication, Switch Mounts, iDevices, Computer Access, Electronic Aids to Daily Living, Universal Design for Learning, and Curriculum.

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.

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.

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.

The Joy Zabala SETT Framework website provides information and materials related to the SETT Framework and links to other web-based resources regarding assistive technology. I applied the DISCERN Instrument to Zabala's website and came up with a score of 4. I feel that the SETT Framework that Joy Zabala has developed is an excellent structure within which to consider assistive technology. It puts the focus on the Student, Environment, and Tasks before considering which Tools may be appropriate. It also relies on shared collaboration between professionals.

The CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) organization is devoted to expanding learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). I found the CAST website to be a high-quality, valuable resource for educators and gave it a score of 5 on the DISCERN Instrument. The CAST Website defines UDL extensively and provides links to resources detailing how educators can implement UDL for their students. The website also provides a multitude of resources in their Research & Development, Learning Tools, Professional Devepment, and Library sections. I will refer back to the CAST website often to learn more about UDL and access tools for students.

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.

List of free assistive technology software, developed by Ohio State University.

The Advocacy Institute is a website dedicated to the "development of products, projects and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities". The website contains information and resources related to Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning. The Advocacy Institute also publishes a newsletter entitled Advocacy in Action of which the September, 2009 issue was dedicated to Assistive Technology Advocacy.

The Trace Research and Development Center is part of the UW Madison College of Engineering. Founded in 1979 it has been a leader in the field of of technology and disability.

NRSI is a research based educational organization, provide supplies, seminars, staff development. Can find colored overlays..etc. Currently has free 4 wee trial for 10 students of power reading PRO online