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Products, Funding, Library -
ABLEDATA database of assistive technology, which contains objective
information on more than 35,000 assistive products (over 22,000 of which
are currently available). For each product, we provide a detailed
description of the product's functions and features, price information
(when available), and contact information for the product's manufacturer
and/or distributors.
http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=19337
ABLEDATA Informed Consumer's
Guide to Funding Assistive Technology
http://www.abledata.com/abledata_docs/funding.htm
 http://www.freebyte.com/free_computers/
Bridging the 'digital divide'. Free used and recycled computers, mostly
for schools, non-profit organizations and disadvantaged individuals. Also:
used computer hardware, donating computer-hardware, educational discounts
for computer systems, computers for prisons, free PC's, computers for the
classroom, computers for the disabled, computer recycling, etc.
Please note that we do not provide free computers ourselves, we merely
list organizations which do so.
The Classroom
URL http://www.gradebook.org
A great educational resource site for students, teachers and parents.
http://www.cristina.org/ Linking
Life to its Promise. The National Cristina Foundation is a
not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the support of training through
donated technology. For more than 25 years we have encouraged companies
and individuals to donate computers and other technology, which is then
matched to charities, schools and public agencies in all 50 states,
Canada, and in many countries around the world.
 http://www.recycles.org/
- Nonprofit Recycling & Reuse Network. Computer, Laptop, Office &
Classroom Equipment.
http://opsncollector.org/freecomputers.html
- World wide list of computer recyclers.
http://www.freebyte.com/ - Free software and computer stuff.
Financing Assistive Technology:
Handbook for Funding
http://trace.wisc.edu/archive/fintech/fintech.html
This overview introduces basic
concepts about how to choose the right funding option for your adaptive
technology needs and then obtain funding from that source.
http://www.esight.org/view.cfm?x=82
www.disabilityhelpsite.com/
- There is help available. Government disability benefits, assistive
technology devices, and special housing funds are all benefits which are
available to the disABLED. I'll help you find those benefits.
www.assistivetech.net/
- We are a diverse resource for assistive technology (AT) and
disability-related information. Our searchable database helps you
target solutions, determine costs and find vendors of AT products for
people with disabilities, family members, service providers, educators
and employers.
www.ataccess.org/
- The ATA is a national network of community-based resource centers,
product developers, vendors, service providers, and individuals. We
provide information and support services to children and adults with
disabilities, and work to increase their use of technology.
www.closingthegap.com/
- Closing The Gap strives to provide parents and educators alike, the
information and training necessary to locate, compare, and implement
assistive technology. Internationally recognized source for
information on innovative applications of microcomputer technology in
special education and rehabilitation.
www.resna.org/about/index.php
- RESNA is the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Society of North America. Our purpose is to improve the potential of
people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of
technology. We serve that purpose by promoting research, development,
education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the
people engaged in these activities. RESNA's membership ranges from
rehabilitation professionals to consumers to students. All members are
dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas and information for the
advancement of assistive technology.
http://groups.msn.com/AdaptiveandAssistiveTechnology/
- Online source for finding information, news, products and services on
Assistive and Adaptive Technology for people with disabilities.
www.catea.gatech.edu/
- CATEA supports individuals with disabilities of any age within the
State of Georgia and beyond through:
- expert services
- research
- design and technological development
- information dissemination
- educational programs
www.fctd.info/about/pfA
urpose.php
- Based in Washington DC The Family Center on Technology and Disability is
a resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with
families of children and youth with disabilities. They offer a range of
information and services on the subject of assistive technologies. Whether
you're an organization, a parent, an educator, or an interested
friend, you'll find information that supports you in your
efforts to bring the highest quality education to children with
disabilities.
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