Assistive Technology
Equipment, adaptive devices and computer software and hardware that can help an individual with an injury or disability perform everyday tasks and work-related duties.
Provides information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. View the list of new products that can help you live and work independently.
Assistive Technology & Cognitive Disabilities Project
Research on how electronic organizers can be used to promote the independence of people with cognitive disabilities, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America.
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Programs Resource Center
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
Assistive technology and services to people with disabilities, including wounded Service Members with dexterity impairments, such as upper extremity amputees; vision or hearing loss; and cognitive injuries, such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Take the CAP Online Needs Assessment.
Hiring & Accommodating Veterans with Disabilities
An archived webcast sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) that describes issues related to hiring and examples of assistive technology available to accommodate Veterans with disabilities.
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
Works to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
Navy Personnel Command - Home, Transportation & Workplace Accommodations
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Association of America
Awards Segways to severely injured Veterans to assist them in returning to college, participating more fully in activities with family members, excelling in their physical therapy and living a full and high-quality life. Online and mail-in application forms available.
Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Laptop Project
A Web-based screen reader that enables people with visual impairments to access the Web from any computer that has a sound card. Click here for an Audio Description of WebAnywhere.