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Working at expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity, and enhance the quality of life for all Californians. Provides information, referrals, training, and technical assistance to those who share an interest in and commitment to the practical and effective use of technology by people with disabilities. California AT System (CATS) is a statewide project which promotes access to assistive technologies, related services, and information to enable people with disabilities to be successful, independent and productive.

Provides tools to help Marylanders with disabilities and seniors enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens. These tools are called "assistive technology" or "AT". Assistive Technology (AT) is any item needed to live, work or learn more independently. The program provides a streamlined service of product information, consultation, and resource assistance in order to make assistive technology more available, affordable and usable for Marylanders with disabilities and seniors.

Empowering and educating people with disabilities. The mission of EmpowerTech is to educate, train, support, and empower people with physical and developmental disabilities through assistive technology (AT).

AHRQ Research and Quality Evidence Report and Technology Assessment: Number 72 - Failure to Thrive - Criteria for Determining disability in Infants and Children summary.The Social Security Administration (SSA) requested that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), through its Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) program, provide a systematic review of the scientific evidence on whether children, defined by investigators as failing to thrive or grow adequately, have a concurrent disability, or will have one within 6 months. The population of interest includes children age 18 years or younger, both male and female, of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groupings. The evidence report was prepared to assist SSA in updating its Listing of Impairments and revising its disability policy, as may be appropriate.

Information technology company that develops and markets innovative hardware and software integrated into solutions to assist individuals with disabilities and special needs. Also offers many free unique services including:a personalized Product Search & Referral service to help you choose appropriate assistive technology solutions and locate product vendors. a quarterly Newsletter to keep abreast of assistive technology developments. Access to our AT Links Library, a comprehensive collection of links to the largest assistive technology catalogs, databases and vendor directories in North America.

Produces and disseminates policy-relevant statistical information on the demographics and status of people with disabilities in American society. The Center's work focuses on how that status is changing over time with regard to employment, access to technology, health care, community-based services, and other aspects of independent living and participation in society.

ISER is a directory of professionals, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents find local special education professionals for learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, critical teen issues, and other special needs. We also offer a directory of Special Needs State Government agencies, Special Education Professional Resources, Teacher Training / Certification Programs, and Special Needs Software and Assistive Technology

Professional society for individuals and organizations interested in technology and disability. Supports the development, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge and practice pertaining to rehabilitation and assistive technology so that all citizens can achieve the highest quality of life.

Provides assistive technology, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in the home, school, and community. Offers mobile assistive technology services for schools, agencies, and private individuals throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California area. Believe Ability, Inc. provides therapy services for children and adults with disabilities.

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.

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."

Assistive technology program of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago. The mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. Services provided through Infinitec include information services, access to assistive technology equipment, training and education programs, as well as access to specialists

World Leader in Eye Tracking and Eye Control - Developes hardware and software products for people with physical and learning disabilities. Developed several leading edge products over a seven year span, including such solutions as the MultiVoice™, MultiPhone™, and WriteAway.

Life Without Limits is a national movement to empower people with disabilities to envision and build a better future for themselves, their community, and society. A platform to promote projects that advance the health and well-being of people with disabilities, three initial projects underscore its key focus areas My Child Without Limits (early childhood intervention); Ruby's Bequest (care giving); and Emerging Technologies for Independent Living (housing & technology) United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), a pivotal advocate for people with all disabilities, is leading the Life Without Limits initiative in cooperation with former Congressman, and lifelong advocate for people with disabilities, Tony Coelho ."

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.

Massive data base of Assistive Technology links, resources and information Parent, Student and Educator Resources. Information on Financial Aid.

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

Provides a wide range of resources on assistive and instructional technologies, from introductory fact sheets through CEU's for practitioners and educators.

Provides integrated turn-key access solutions that empower individuals with disabilities. Helping employers meet their accommodation requirements in the workplace, the Synapse TAP Workstation is the only solution that offers speech recognition on any computer including UNIX, mainframe, Mac and PC platforms. Synapse ADA Workstations provide universal access to users regardless of their disability.

NCTI National Center for Technology Innovation - Advancing Technology Innovations for all students - Assists researchers, developers and entrepreneurs in creating innovating learning tools for all students, with special focus on students with disabilities