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New web site featuring articles written by award winning columnist John Williams. Mr. Williams has been writing about disability issues since 1978 and coined the phrase "Assistive Technology". Also featured are articles written by guest columnists and introductions to new technologies that provide readers with additional insight into the field of Assistive Technology."

Increases access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raise awareness, disseminate information, provide training and dssessments, work with policy makers, loan equipment for trial-use, and demonstrate assistive technology (AT) devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state. IPAT increases AT acquisition by making available a used equipment bulletin board and an alternative financial loan program specific to the purchase of AT devices and services. Delivers servics to people with disabiilities can get the assistive technology they need for work, school and home.

Project of The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Operates the Technical Assistance Project under a new grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education.

News and Articles on Adaptive Technology - helps you get the best grip on information from the Open Web -- providing the "best use" of relevant search results. SurfWax's patent-pending design is the first to make searching a "visual process," seamlessly integrating meaning-based search with key knowledge-finding elements for effective association and recall.

Assistive Technology News - Book Reviews - Editorials & Opinions - Product Info - News and Analysis

Special Education News answers a need in education for in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. The Web site and newsletter are journalistic publications centered on the news of the special education field. The Web site is also designed to offer unique resources to special education professionals in one convenient place. These include places for educators and others to exchange their views, find links to important information at other sites on the Web and keep track of news and events across the country.

Assessibililty issues, advocacy, assistive technology and general technology news for people with disabilities

Technology helps horror movie buff with cererbral palsy use Netflix.

Indiana University - University Information Techology servies - Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Centers. Hedlines and excerpts of the latest news in accessibility, adaptive technology and assistive devices

Science Daily, News, Aritcles in Science, Health and Environment. Source for the latest research news

AFB AccessWorld - News, publications, reviews. Technology for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Supplier in the field of electronic equipment for the blind and visually impaired

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Study Shows Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors. Press Release, May 5, 2010. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.

Boston University - Neuromuscular Research Center - established in October 1984. Its mission is to increase our understanding of human motor control and improve the quality of life for the neuromuscularly impaired. It pursues these goals by performing basic and applied research, and by developing new techniques and technology in electromyography and biomechanics. The NMRC has active collaborations with various hospitals and clinics in the Boston area as well as research groups in seven countries throughout the world.

Speech TX - Speech Therapy Activities - includes language, early literacy, and technology. Printables for articulation, language and literacy. Interacitve computer activities. Speech-Language Pathologists are continually looking for new and engaging activities for students. Speechtx has a variety of FREE activities!

Magazine containing information and stories dedicated to issues impacting people with disabilities.

Voicewave Technology, Inc. The Speech Enhancer - Speech Generating Device (SGD) - Synthesizes New Clear Speech; Restors Inaudible Voice - Tiny, Battery-powered System

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT News - Robotic Therapy holds promise for Cerebral Palsy - Devices can help children with brain injuries learn to grasp and manipulate objects