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Assistive Technology Product Databases

ABLEDATA is a database of information on assistive technology  available in the United States.  Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, it contains almost 30,000 product listings of a variety of equipment.

            http://www.abledata.com

 

Assistivetech.net is an information resource created by Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, under funding which provides information on assistive technology and related resources. 

            http://www.assistivetech.net/

 

The Boulevard contains the Disability Resource Center, “a directory of products and services for the physically challenged, elderly, caregivers, and healthcare professionals."  It links to assistive listening devices, adaptive telecommunications products, and accessible software and hardware, among other products.

http://www.blvd.com

 

EnableMart offers computer access solutions by locating, supporting, and selling computer hardware, software and related technologies designed for specific needs.  

 http://www.enablemart.com

 

California State University-Northridge (CSUN) Center on Disabilities Training Program provides a series of advanced training workshops to offer in-depth training on specific areas of AT; an Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program; and customized training courses. 

            http://www.csun.edu/codtraining/ 

 

EASI offers online and onsite-training courses about accessible information technology, focusing on making software, hardware, and online information available to people with various disabilities.

            http://www.rit.edu/~easi/

 

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has two-day fundamentals course in assistive technology that is designed for newcomers as well as experienced professionals looking to expand their perspective at AT.

          http://www.resna.org/ProfResources/ProfessDevel/fundamentals.html  

 

University at Buffalo has a free Assistive Technology Training Online Project which provides internet-based training in both general and specific areas of adapted computer use.  The focus is on AT applications that address the needs of students with disabilities.

http://at-training.com/

 

Assistive Technology Links

Alabama - Alabama Statewide Technology Access and Response Project

Alaska - Assistive Technology Program

Arizona - Arizona Technology Access Program

Arkansas - Assistive Technology In The Workplace

California - AT Network

Colorado - Assistive Technology Partners

Connecticut - Connecticut Tech Act Project

District of Columbia - Assistive Technology Program

Delaware - Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative

Florida - Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology

Georgia- Georgia Tools For Life

Hawaii - Assistive Technology Resources of Hawaii

Idaho - Idaho Assistive Technology Project

Illinois - Illinois Assistive Technology Project

Indiana - Attain, Inc.

Iowa - Iowa Program for Assistive Technology

Kansas - Assistive Technology for Kansas

Kentucky - Kentucky Assistive Technology Service

Louisiana - Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network

Maine - Maine CITE

Massachusetts - Massachusetts Assistive Technology Partnership

Michigan - Michigan Tech

Minnesota - Minnesota Star Program

Mississippi - Mississippi Project Start

Missouri - Missouri Assistive Technology

Montana - MTAC

Nebraska - Assistive Technology Partners

Nevada - Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative 

New Hampshire - New Hampshire Assistive Technology Partnership Project

New  Jersey - New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc.

New Mexico - New Mexico Technology Assistance Program

New York - Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities

North Carolina - N.C. Assistive Technology Program

North Dakota - Interagency Program for Assistive Technology

Ohio - Assistive Technology of Ohio

Oklahoma - Assistive Technology Project of Oklahoma 

Oregon - Technology Access for Life Needs Project

Pennsylvania -
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology

Rhode Island -
Rhode Island Assistive Technology Project

South Carolina - South Carolina Assistive Technology Project

South Dakota - Dakotalink

Tennessee - Tennessee Technology Access Project (TTAP)

Texas - Texas Technology Access Project

Utah - Utah Assistive Technology Program

Vermont - Vermont Assistive Technology

Virginia - Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)

Washington - Assistive Technology Alliance (WATA)

West Virginia - West Virginia Assistive Technology System

Wisconsin - Library Services and Technology Act

Wyoming - Wyoming New Options in Technology (WYNOT)

 

Fichten, C., Asuncion, J., Barile, M., Fossey, M., & Robillard, C. (2001). Computer technologies for postsecondary students with disabilities I: Comparison of student and service provider perspectives. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 15(1),  28-58.

Abstract: Three studies examined the computer needs and concerns of Canadian postsecondary students with disabilities. Data detail differences in students' and disability service providers' perspectives, which computer technologies students need and use, what  advantages and disadvantages these have, what factors help or prevent students from using these technologies, and what can be done to enhance opportunities and remove barriers.

 

Fichten, C., Asuncion, J., Barile, M., Fossey, M., Robillard, C., & Wolforth, J. (2001).  Computer technologies for postsecondary students with disabilities II: Resources and recommendations for postsecondary service providers. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability,15(1), 59-83.

Abstract: Uses the results of a series of empirical studies of the computer-related needs and concerns of students with disabilities and the individuals responsible for providing services to them to discuss evolving issues, provide a list of resources, and make practical  recommendations about what postsecondary personnel can do to facilitate access to computer and information technologies.

 

 

Fossey, M. E., Asuncion, J. V., Fichten, C., Robillard, C., Barile, M., Amsel, R., Prezant, F., & Morabito, S., (2005). Development and Validation of the Accessibility of Campus Computing for Students with Disabilities Scale: Service Providers’ Perspective. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(1), 23-33.

Abstract: Responses by 156 Canadian college and university professionals who provide disability-related services to students were used to construct, develop, and validate the Accessibility of Campus Computing for Students With Disabilities Scale (ACCSDS): Service Provider Version.  This is a 19-item, self-administered tool that evaluates institutional computing accessibility for students with disabilities from the perspective of disability service providers.  The measure contains 4 empirically derived subscales: Access to Adaptive Computers, Infrastructure and Collaboration, Academic Inclusion, and Adaptive Technology Competence.  Results indicate that these 4 factors account for 54% of the variability in total scores.  The data also show good internal consistency for the subscales and the full scale.  Data concerning validity show strong relationships between scores and a key criterion variable.  The ACCSDS can be used to evaluate disability service providers’ views about an institution’s technology accessibility, to provide empirical data to influence information and instructional technology policy, and to pinpoint areas of strength as well as areas needing improvement.

 

 

 


 

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