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A-Prompt (Web Accessibility Verifier)
http://aprompt.snow.utoronto.ca/
Web accessibility verifier and tool kit.
Abledata
abledata@orcmacro.com
http://www.abledata.com/
Information on assistive technology and disability issues in general. Sponsored by NIDRR and the U.S. Department of Education.
AccessSTEM
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Stem/
A collection of resources and a searchable Knowledge Base with information on making STEM accessible to people with disabilities.
Access Board
info@access-board.gov
http://www.access-board.gov/
Federal agency that enforces requirements for access to federally funded buildings and facilities; sets guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other federal laws; and provides technical assistance and information.
AccessComputing
http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/
A searchable Knowledge Base of frequently asked questions, case studies, and promising practices to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers.
AccessDL
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/accessdl.html
A collection of resources for design accessible distance learning courses.
AccessIT (National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education)
http://www.washington.edu/accessit/
A searchable Knowledge Base of frequently asked questions, case studies, and promising practices regarding the design and use of information technology.
AccessWeb
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/
accessweb.html
A collection of resources on accessible web design.
Adaptive Environments
info@adaptiveenvironments.org
http://www.adaptenv.org/
Information on creating accessible environments.
Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC)
http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/
Information on adaptive technology and accessible web design.
Adobe Accessibility
http://access.adobe.com/
Guidelines and a utility for translating PDF files to HTML so they are accessible.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell)
http://www.agbell.org/
Resources for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. AG Bell promotes the use of spoken language and hearing technologies.
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
http://www.ataccess.org/
Community technology centers that offer training and hands-on opportunities to use assistive technology.
American Academy of Audiology
http://www.audiology.org/
Audiology resources.
American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)
http://www.aadb.org/
A national consumer advocacy organization for people who have combined hearing and visual impairments.
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
http://www.acb.org/
An information referral and advocacy agency.
American Deafness and Rehabilitation
http://www.adara.org/
A network of professionals who serve people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/
General information on Diabetes.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
http://www.afb.org/
A national information and referral resource for people who are blind or visually impaired.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
http://www.aph.org/
An organization that creates educational, workplace, and lifestyle products and services for people with visual impairments.
American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org/
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illness and disorders.
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/
Information and resources for educators, parents, and students.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
http://www.asha.org/
Information and resources on speech, language, and hearing disorders.
American Thermoform Corporation (ATC)
http://www.americanthermoform.com/
Braille supplies and equipment.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Information and technical assistance about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.
http://www.annmorris.com/
Products include talking money identifier, calculators, scientific calculator, and thermometer; Braille scale.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
http://www.adaa.org/
Information on the prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders.
Apple Accessibility
http://www.apple.com/disability/
The Apple website provides information on adaptive technology solutions and shareware for Apple computers.
Applied Science and Engineering Laboratories
http://www.asel.udel.edu/
New technologies for people with disabilities; augmentative and alternative communication; organizations related to assistive technology.
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/
Information and resources on Arthritis.
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
http://www.aerbvi.org/
Support and assistance to professionals working with individuals who have visual impairments.
Barrier Free Education
http://barrier-free.arch.gatech.edu/
Resource for gaining access to math and science education.
Better Hearing Institute
http://www.betterhearing.org/
Information on hearing loss and hearing health care.
Blindness Resource Center
The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE)
http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm
Information on universal access and online resources for those who are visually impaired.
Brain Injury Association of America
http://www.biausa.org/
Information and resources on brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
staff@candlelighters.org
http://www.candlelighters.org/
Resources for those with childhood cancer.
Captioned Media Program
National Association of the Deaf
http://www.cfv.org/
Information on captioning films and videos for people who are deaf.
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
http://www.cast.org/
A not-for-profit organization expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities through technology.
Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA)
Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Architecture
http://www.catea.org/
Technology for rehabilitation.
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
http://www.bu.edu/cpr/
An online resource for employers and educators on reasonable accommodations for people with psychiatric disabilities.
Center for Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
Information and technical assistance for universal design in facilities and products.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
http://www.chadd.org/
Advocacy organization for those with AD/HD.
Closed Captioning Web
http://www.captions.org/alphalinks2.cfm
Closed-captioned tools for people with disabilities and links to information on jobs, movies, resources, hardware, and more software.
Closing The Gap
http://www.closingthegap.com/
Information on technology for people with disabilities.
Computers to Help People, Inc. (CHPI)
http://www.chpi.org/
The Technical Braille Center was established by a nonprofit corporation for blind engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. They produce highly technical material in Nemeth Code Braille, with tactile graphics included where practical.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
http://www.cec.sped.org/
Provides support for classroom teachers and holds an annual conference to promote the availability and effective use of technology and media for students with disabilities.
CSUN Center on Disabilities
http://www.csun.edu/cod/
Sponsors annual conferences, workshops, and seminars related to computer use by people with disabilities.
Deaf Resource Library
http://www.deaflibrary.org/
Online collection of reference material and links to educate and inform people about Deaf culture.
Delaware Assistive Technology Online Home Page
http://www.dati.org
Augmentative and alternative communication; organizations related to assistive technology.
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)
http://www.drada.org/
Information on depressive and manic-depressive illnesses.
Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
Serves to educate, foster self-help, and eliminate discrimination.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
Free and low-cost educational publications, videos, and programs to promote college and career success for people with disabilities using technology as an empowering tool.
Disabilities, Teaching Strategies, and Resources
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/sitemap.html
A list of strategies, organizations, resources, and books and videos for inclusion of students with disabilities in science education.
Duxbury Systems
http://www.duxburysystems.com/
Assistive technology for the blind.
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/
Promotes equal access through on-site and online workshops, courses, presentations, a website, publications, email discussion lists, and an electronic journal.
Eastern Alliance for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (EAST)
http://research.usm.maine.edu/east/
The Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (EAST) promotes the participation of individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers. EAST works in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Easter Seals
http://www.easterseals.com/
Provides a wide variety of services for people with disabilities and their families.
Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library
http://etext.virginia.edu/
Online archive of electronic texts and images and library services.
Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
Information on diagnoses, communications, adaptive technology and products, and education for individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals.
Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB)
http://www.blindness.org/
Formerly National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation; information on Retinitis Pigmentosa and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
Foundation for Science and Disability (FSD)
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/organize/fsd.html
Liberating people with disabilities through adaptive technologies.
Freedom Scientific
http://www.freedomscientific.com/
Graph-it (allows use of a Braille printer, in conjunction with a PC, Braille 'N Speak, Type 'N Speak, or Braille Lite, as a graphing calculator), refreshable Braille, scientific calculator.
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
http://www.guidedog.org/
Information on guide dogs.
HEATH Resource Center
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
A clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
Inclusion in Science Education for Students with Disabilities
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/
Information about students with disabilities and learning science.
Independent Living Aids, Inc. (ILA)
http://www.independentliving.com/
A catalog of products to help people with visual impairments live independently.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
http://www.interdys.org/
Promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for individuals with Dyslexia.
Internet Resources for Special Educators
http://specialed.about.com/
Links to websites dealing with various topics in special education; teaching resources for both regular and special education teachers.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
Resource regarding reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in work settings.
LD Resources
http://www.ldresources.com/
Information for people with specific learning disabilities.
League for the Hard of Hearing (LHH)
http://www.lhh.org/
Services and resources for people who are hard of hearing, deaf, and deaf-blind.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
http://www.ldaamerica.org/
Information and resources about learning disabilities.
Library Reproduction Service (LRS)
http://www.lrs-largeprint.com/
LRS produces large-print reproductions of educational materials.
Lighthouse International
http://www.lighthouse.org/
Text resources for people with visual impairments.
Math: Computerized, Spoken and Braille
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/math.html
Links to resources that help individuals with disabilities access mathematical and scientific content.
Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA)
http://www.washingtonmesa.org/
MESA provides enriching opportunities in mathematics, engineering and science for underrepresented students in grades K-12 using exemplary materials and instructional approaches.
MaxiAids.com
http://www.maxiaids.com/
A large selection of products such as large-print and talking calculators (including scientific), raised-line drawing kits, abaci, rulers, tape measures, and protractor.
Media Access Group at WGBH
http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/access/access.html
Captioning and video description.
Midwest Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (MIDWEST)
http://www.stemmidwest.org/
MIDWEST serves to increase the quantity and quality of students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to help students transition to employment. MIDWEST works in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa.
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
http://www.miusa.org/
Serves to integrate people with disabilities into international exchange programs and other travel.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF)
http://www.msfacts.org/
Information on Multiple Sclerosis, including live chat and e-newsletter.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
http://www.mdausa.org/mdahome.html
Information on Muscular Dystrophy.
National Alliance of Blind Students (NABS)
http://www.blindstudents.org/
A national voice for students with visual impairments.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
http://www.narsad.org/
Researches the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of brain disorders, primarily Schizophrenia, Depression, and bipolar disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org/
Support, education, advocacy, and research regarding severe mental illnesses.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
http://www.nad.org/
A consumer advocacy organization for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
National Association for Visually Handicapped
http://www.navh.org/
Low-vision aids and resources for people with visual impairments.
National Association of Blind Students (NABS)/National Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfbstudents.org/
Self-support network for blind students and a mechanism for collective action.
National Captioning Institute (NCI)
http://www.ncicap.org/
Provides captioned programming and technology.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
Information, resources, and services regarding learning disabilities.
National Center for Stuttering
http://www.stuttering.com/
Information, education, and resources related to stuttering.
National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
http://www.ncddr.org/
Resources for disability-related research.
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
http://ncrtm.ed.usu.edu/
Information on accommodating students with disabilities.
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials (NCIP)
http://www2.edc.org/ncip/
Library of information about technology and special education.
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators (NCITE)
http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/
Resources and strategies to improve technology, media, and materials for individuals with disabilities.
National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/clearinghouse/
Resources for people with hearing impairments.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/
A national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues related to children and youth for families, educators, and other professionals.
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
http://www.ndsccenter.org/
Down Syndrome information.
National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org/
Down Syndrome information.
National Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/
Information about blindness, referral services, scholarships, adaptive equipment, advocacy services, job opportunities, and support for people who are blind and their families.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Promotes understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/
Facilitates and dissemination of information on hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language disorders.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html
Current research and publications; disability and rehabilitation resources.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
A free library program of Braille and recorded materials.
National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org/
National advocacy, education, research, and service for improvement of mental health.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)
http://www.nmss.org/
Information, news, and educational programs related to Multiple Sclerosis.
National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.)
http://www.nod.org/
Promotes the full participation of Americans with disabilities in all aspects of community life.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
http://www.naric.com/
Collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. Also provides links to resources on employment, education, technology, and more.
National Science Foundation
Program for Persons with Disabilities (PPD)
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02004/persons.htm
Grants to increase the representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology fields of study and careers.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)
http://www.spinalcord.org/
Information, research, and resources regarding spinal cord injuries and diseases.
NCAM (WGBH National Center for Accessible Media)
http://ncam.wgbh.org/
Strategies and tools for making multimedia accessible to people with disabilities.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
Provides education, assistance, and support for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
http://www.rfbd.org/
Provides taped books and electronic books.
Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering, & Mathematics—Squared (RASEM2)
http://rasem.nmsu.edu/
Programs that help students with disabilities overcome barriers to science, engineering, math, and technology careers.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID)
http://www.rid.org/
Organization that includes professional interpreters of American Sign Language and translators of English.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
http://www.blind.msstate.edu/
Information on research, training, and publications for blindness and low vision.
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America)
http://www.resna.org/
Resources regarding technology for people with disabilities.
RESNA Technical Assistance Project
http://www.resna.org/taproject/index.html
Information about programs funded by the 1988 Technology-related Assistance Act and its 1993 amendments to promote the provision of technology-related assistance for people with disabilities.
RESNA Technical Assistance Project State Contact List
http://www.resna.org/taproject/at/statecontacts.html
Programs to promote the provision of technology-related assistance for people with disabilities, listed by state.
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/504.html
Civil rights legislation for people with disabilities.
Section 508, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/act.htm
Legislation that requires information technology at federal agencies to be accessible.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH)
http://www.hearingloss.org/
Provides information, education, advocacy, and support for individuals with hearing loss, their families, and professionals.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
http://www.seriweb.com/
Resources addressing Attention-Deficit Disorder, Autism, behavior disorders, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, mental retardation, physical and health disorders, speech impairments, and visual impairments.
Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA)
http://www.sbaa.org/
News and resources on Spina Bifida.
Starling Access Services
http://www.starlingweb.com/acc/actoc.htm
Provides an accessible web page design manual.
Teaching Math to Visually Impaired Students
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
http://www.tsbvi.edu/math/
Strategies for teaching math to students with visual impairments.
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (TSA)
http://www.tsa-usa.org/
Develops and disseminates educational materials, coordinates support services, and funds research.
Trace Research & Development Center
http://www.trace.wisc.edu/
An interdisciplinary research, development, and resource center to advance the ability of people with disabilities to achieve life objectives through the use of communication, computer, and information technologies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
U.S. Department of Justice—A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
Overview of disability rights and legislation in the U.S.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
http://www.ucp.org/
Information and resources regarding Cerebral Palsy.
Viewable with Any Browser
http://www.anybrowser.org/campaign/
Advocates the creation of websites viewable with any browser and offers links to a web forum, graphics, and other resources for this campaign.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
http://www.w3.org/wai/
An initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium that pursues accessibility of the web for technology, guidelines, tools, education, outreach, research, and development.
Watchfire WebXACT
http://webxact.watchfire.com/
An HTML validation program designed to assist with identifying and repairing barriers to web page accessibility.
WebAIM—Web Accessibility in Mind
http://www.webaim.org/
Information about how to make web pages accessible to people with disabilities.
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