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 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.
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.
PACER Center is an organization in Minnesota which serves a multitude of purposes, including working with families to advocate for student needs in the school system and on the IEP.
This site explains the uses of the PODD (pragmatic organization of dynamic display) communication book. There is software that can also be purchased that has amazing boards that are already completed and some that can be used as templates.
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.
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Lucky or unlucky for you, I found this link after I wrote next week's lab. However it is a nice resource - especially the content area under Books for All.
21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act, http://www.fcc.gov/guides/21st-century-communications-and-video-accessibility-act-2010
This law is of interest to people with sensory impairments. This is the law as posted on the FCC's website. The law offers some hope with respect to today's communication and media devices and services as they are accessed by people with disabilities.
The Hadley School for the Blind, http://hadley.edu/
Hadley offers seminars that cover topics of interest to professionals working with people who are blind or visually impaired including the use of assistive technology. The seminars are archived and can be accessed later via the web or podcasts.
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 Wrightslaw webpage on Assistive Technology examines the Law regarding Assistive Technology. In doing so it references IDEA 2004 and defines both Assistive Technology Devices and Services. Wrightslaw also addresses Assistive Technology Training, Evaluation, and Universal Design for Learning. The target audience for the Wrightslaw website includes parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys who are seeking accurate, reliable information regarding special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
