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Information, research, and data about Assistive Technology - devices and services that assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation.

Information, research, and data about Assistive Technology - devices and services that assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation.

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive or Adaptive Technology (AT) commonly refers to products, devices or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.


Computers

Sites on how computers can help people with disabilities and sites on assisting people with disabilities to use computers.

Resource Directories

This category is for informational sites offering links to other Assistive Technology web sites, e.g. directories, databases, listings, specialized search engines.

Services

This category is intended for non-commercial sites offering assistive technology services for people with disabilities or their caregivers to help them select, acquire, or use adaptive devices.

Assistive Technology services for people with disabilities or their caregivers to help them select, acquire, or use adaptive devices. Services include functional evaluations, training on or demonstration of devices, and purchasing or leasing devices.

Support Groups

Assistive Technology support groups, newsgroups, online communities, clubs, message boards, discussion forums, vendor or manufacturer mailing lists or user groups.

Assistive Technology support groups, newsgroups, online communities, clubs, message boards, discussion forums, vendor or manufacturer mailing lists or user groups.

Training

Assistive Technology training courses, workshops and other educational opportunities for people with disabilities, physical/occupational therapists, special educators and healthcare professionals.

Assistive Technology training courses, workshops and other educational opportunities for people with disabilities, physical/occupational therapists, special educators and healthcare professionals.

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