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Assistive
Technology
- AAC Interventions.com-
Contains Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention Products
and Presentations by Carolyn Musselwhite and Julie
Maro.
- ABLEDATA-The premier
source
for
information on Assistive Technology! The database contains information
on more than 27,000 assistive technology products. It gives
detailed
descriptions of each product including price and company
information.
- Alliance for Technology
Access-Their
mission is to connect children and adults with disabilities to
technology
tools. Helpful AT Resource Library, Frequently Asked Questions
section,
and excellent Links to other resources.
- Applied Science and
Engineering
Laboratories
(ASEL)-Extensive information on AT including research and
definition
of terms.
- Assistive
Tech.Net-is a a resource for assistive technology (AT) and a link
to a wide variety of AT and disability-related information. Their
searchable database of AT is designed to help you target solutions,
determine costs and link to vendors that sell products.
- Assistive
Technology for Students with Disabilities/Family
Village School-Contains a list of resources, web sites and
articles.
- Assistive Technology Training Online-Provides internet-based training in both general
and
specific areas of adapted computer use. We focus on AT applications
that
address the needs of students with disabilities in elementary
classrooms.
- Assistive
Technology
Guide- The third edition of Schwab Learning's Assistive Technology
(AT) Guide provides an overview of current technologies to help parents
decide on available tools for their children. By the end of 2001,
you will be able to download the entire AT Guide or order it by mail.
When
the third edition is available, they'll announce it on their home
page as well as in their online newsletter -- SchwabLearning.
. .Online!.
- Augmentative and
Alternative
Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids (YAACK)-A web site that
covers
issues related to AAC and young children. Its purpose is to provide
information
and guidance to families, teachers, speech/language pathologists and
anyone
else who is involved with children having special communication needs.
- CAST-is a not-for-profit
organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all
people, especially those with disabilities.
- Center
for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access-A good source for
assistive technology resources within the Georgia Institute of
Technology.
- Closing The
Gap-
The internationally recognized source for information on innovative
applications
of computer technology in special education and rehabilitation.
Contains
a 200 page guide to thousands of commercially available hardware and
software
products and organizations that serve people with special needs.
- Closing
The Gap: Essential Bookmark Collection for AT Coordinators-A
resource
to help manage all the information that an AT Coordinator needs to
know.
Updated information about assistive technology products, services, and
policies.
- Computer/Electronic
Accommodations
Technology Evaluation Center (CAP)- Provides computer
accommodations
to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities throughout the
Department of Defense. Also contains a calendar of current events and
demonstrations,
mailing lists, etc.
- Delaware Assistive
Technology Initiative-focuses
on improving public awareness and access to information, funding for
assistive
technology devices and services, training and technical assistance, and
coordination of statewide activities.
- Disability
Resources.org-Comprehensive
online information about assistive technology products and services.
- DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.-
(Developmental
Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills) is a
non-profit parent and professional service agency, that specializes in
Assistive Technology (AT) related research, development, and
information
dissemination. Includes links to the State Tech Act Projects.
- Equal Access to
Software
and Information
(EASI)-The mission is to serve as a resource to the education
community
by providing information and guidance in the area of
access-to-information
technologies by individuals with disabilities.
- Family Center on Technology and
Disability-The
site offers an extensive database of educational and AT resources,
newsletter,
tutorials, and on-line discussion.
- Fairfax County
Integrated Technology Services-This site has useful tools,
templates, tutorials, activities, social stories, and web sites for you
to obtain valuable resources.
- George Lucas Educational Foundation-AT
Success
Stories, Digital Textbooks, At for Young Children, and more current
articles
in the news. Just type in Assistive Technology in the Search
window.
- Georgia Project for Assistive
Technology-GPAT provides a range of
assistive technology professional development and technical support
services to local school system staff, students, and their
families. Check out the Check out the new resources pages with
new videos, tech tips and PowerPoints!
- Georgia
Assistive Technology
Project ( Tools for Life)-This is a comprehensive resource about
learning
disabilities and assistive technologies for reading, writing, memory
organization,
and math.
- Kids Together, Inc.-General
information about AT, sources of funding, categories, parent worksheet,
and additional links.
- Macintosh
Assistive Technologies-One page summaries of the latest adaptive
hardware
and software available for the Macintosh by disability plus additional
disability links.
- National
Assistive Technology Research Institute-Review the many movie clips
of assistive technology devices and software being utilized in the
field on the Assistive Technology Viewer web site from the University
of Kentucky.
- Quality
Indicators
in Assistive Technology Services (QIAT)-Useful information for
school
systems to prepare special educational personnel to meet the letter and
spirit of assistive technology mandates. Updated annually.
- NICHY AT Resources- Selected bibliography of articles, books, and resources on Assistive Technology. Added 2/09
- RESNA-is an interdisciplinary
association
of people with a common interest in technology and disability. They
promote
research, development, education, advocacy, and the provision of
technology
by supporting the people engaged in these activities. Links to
other
AT resources.
- Schwab
Foundation
for
Learning-Extensive assistive technology resources section and for
parents,
educators, and students with learning differences. You can also
download
the 3rd edition of the Assistive Technology (AT) Guide. Just
select
the topic "Technology" in the search window to get to these resources.
- Student
Success
Stories-highlights the stories of students who use assistive
technology
for writing, reading, communication and social skills.
- Technology
in the Preschool Classroom-Many resources from the non categorical
preschool program for children aged 3 to 5 with special needs in
Montgomery County Maryland. Also check out the Teacher
Created Technology Resources for Boardmaker and IntelliKeys. - Trace Research
& Design
Center-Includes the ABLEDATA database of assistive technology
equipment,
software tool kits (a collection of freeware and shareware with a focus
on computer access for individuals with disabilities), disability
related
articles, and the Trace
Informational Quick Sheets.
- The Technology Assistance
Program at
Gallaudet University-Research group at Gallaudet University
currently
focusing on a special grant project to initiate telecommunication
services
in 5 schools for the Deaf.
- Wisconsin Assistive Technology
Initiative-A
statewide project to make assistive technology devices and services
more
available to children with disabilities. Download assessment
forms,
view best practices, a lending library, tips for school districts, and
product sales. *WATI
forms* Free Materials
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Web
Accessibility
- Accessible
Web Page Design-Contains a list of articles discussing how to make
a web page accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- CAST: Bobby-An
automatic
verifier
of web site accessibility. Just submit the URL of your site to
have
Bobby check for accessibility compliance.
- Electronic
Curbcuts-An article about the history of the fight for equal access
to media for those individuals with sensory disabilities, universal
design
principles discussed.
- Making Your
Web
Site
Accessible-Contains WC3 guidelines for making your web site
accessible,
links to additional resources, and options to check your site for
compliance.
- National Center
for
Accessible
Media (NCAM)-Internet access for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired,
Blind
and Visually Impaired users, web access projects, Electronic Curb cuts,
and related articles and links.
- The GSA Center for
Information
Technology
Accommodations (CITA)-Accessibility issues for Federal Agencies,
universal
access design, codes, policies/laws affecting accessibility.
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Autism and
PDD
- Autistic Children's
Activity
Program
(A.C.A.P.)-An organization that focuses on the direct services
needed
for children with autism.
- Autism Links-This
site
offers
information and a comprehensive listing of links regarding the
developmental
disabilities of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
- Autism
Network
International-ANI
is a an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic
people.
- Autism Info-Contains
many sponsored links for resources for videos, materials, books,
language information, health issues and more.
- Autism
Resources-This site contains a wealth of information on medical and
educational needs plus links to other resources.
- Autism Society of
America-The
mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access
and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their
families
through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to
autism.
- Autism Society of
North
Carolina
Bookstore-The world's largest autism bookstore featuring 350
in-stock
items.
- Autism Treatment Info-Treatment
Tips for Children with Autism, PDD & Asperger's
Syndrome. Parents share their experience running In-Home treatment
programs for their children with Autism.
- Centering on Children,
Inc.-Educational
activities for young children with autism and/or severe cognitive
delays.
Learn all about Shoebox Tasks and other materials to meet
your student's distinct needs.
- Cooperative
Educational Service Agency No. 7-(Autism: Interventions and
Strategies
for Success)-The goal of the CESA #7 Department of Special Education is
to produce a series of six articles on autism in plain language
accessible
to the general public, parents and school personnel.
- Division TEACCH-(Treatment
and Education of Autistic and related Communication
Handicapped CHildren) in the NC training and research program.
Information
on communication and educational approaches is available.-
- Future Horizons-Future
Horizons is the world leader in autism/Asperger's Syndrome books and
tapes
including Carol Gray's publications.
- E-Books on Autism-
- General
Information
about Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders-This site
discusses
how autism/PDD affects a child's ability to communicate, understand
language,
play, and relate to others.
- Jypsy'slink-"More
Autism-related links that you can shake a stick at!" (788) They
are
arranged in a user-friendly format.
- National Institute
of
Child
Health and Human Development (NICHD)-The goal of this site is to
provide
the most current information about NICHD research
projects, publications, news releases, and other activities
related
to autism and similar disorders. Click on Autism
Publications to view a series of new fact sheets on the latest
research
findings on autism. - National
Institute
of Mental Health (Autism Booklet)-A comprehensive resource guide
for
parents and teachers covering all topic areas from understanding the
problem
to finding help and hope.
- National Early Childhood
Technical
Assistance System (NEC*TAS)-Provides on going technical assistance
and services to young children with disabilities and their
families.
Includes information on the early identification of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and an Autism
Resource Packet.
- OASIS (On-Line
Asperger's
Syndrome Information)-Excellent site to begin your research
on
this disability area. It includes information on parent
education,
classroom management, family matters, support groups, kids work,
recommended
books and more ...
- Polyxo:
Teaching Children with Autism-is a resource driven by parents and
professionals who are teaching children with autism. It is a
great source of information on various assessments and interventions
for individuals with autism, and includes forms (i.e. FBA) that people
can download and use.
- PDD and
Autism
Links-A
good set of links for professionals and parents to get started in
researching
this topic.
- Recommended
Books on Autism-This site has an extensive book list with a link to
Amazon.com for book reviews and ordering.
- Temple Grandin-A new
website on her presentations, conferences, publications and personal
observations on autism and Asperger's
syndrome.
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ADD/ADHD
- ADDMed-Online-Information
provided
on the disorder, medication, diagnostic tools, reading materials, and
related
web sites by an M.D. working with children and adults.
- Children and Adults with
Attention
Deficit
Disorder (CHADD)-CHADD Works To Improve the Lives of People With
Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through Education, Advocacy, and Support
- Disability Link-ADD-From
the
IRSC site assorted articles, resources for parents, newsgroups etc.
- National
Attention
Deficit
Association-ADDA's mission is to help people with ADD lead happier,
more successful lives through education, research, and public
advocacy.
Check out their new bookstore and yellow pages.
- One A.D.D. Place-The
hub
for Attention
Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.& A.D.H.D): public info; papers and
articles;
catalogs offering books, audio tapes, and videos; calendar of events,
and
loads of related links.
- Resources
on ADD-Comprehensive source for DSM-III and IV, ADD FAQs, archives,
organization lists, articles, conferences, resources for teachers and
parents,
plus much more.
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Deaf
and Hearing Impaired Culture
A-Z to Deafblindness-The
site is designed by James Gallagher who is deafblind. It offers
some
help to Blind or deaf people, to those who provide specialized services
for those who are deafblind, and tries to make people more aware about
deafblindness. - American
Sign Language Browser-Online American sign language browser.
Requires a plug-in for video/quicktime.
- American Sign
Language
Dictionary-HandSpeak
is an animated American sign language online dictionary. Web browsers
supporting
GIF animations are required.
- DEAF@X-A UK group that
sets up
e-mail
chat lines matching deaf children and adults with their hearing
counterparts
to help improve communication skills, the use of English, and promote
access
to technology.
- Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Resources-Connect to helpful information online
for Assistive Technologies, Captioning, Cochlear Implants, Employment,
Hearing Aids, Hearing Dogs, and Legal Relay Services.
- Deaf
Resource
Library-An
online collection of reference material and links intended to educate
and
inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States and
deaf
and hard of hearing related topics.
- Deafness Research Foundation-Deafness
Research Foundation is the leading source of private funding for basic
and clinical research in hearing science. It is committed
to
making lifelong hearing health a national priority.
- Hearing Aid
Museum
and
Archives-An interactive display of over 2.700 hearing aids spanning
the history of hearing aid development.
- Hearing Exchange-an
online
community for the exchange of ideas and information on hearing loss.
- Hearing Health
Magazine-Published
quarterly, Hearing Health is clearly the "go-to" resource for people
seeking
information about the ear, hearing disorders and deafness.
- Hearing
Impaired Resources-Extensive list compiled by the Uof VA Special
Education
Department.
- Helen Keller
National Center
for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults-A variety of services, training
classes,
publications, state resources, and related web links are compiled at
this
site.
- Listen to Your Buds-A
new site from ASHA to educate young people about the dangers of noise
induced hearing loss from mp3 players etc.
- National
Information Center on Deafness (NICD)-is a centralized source of
accurate,
up-to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness and
hearing
loss.
- Postsecondary
Education Programs Network (PEPNet)-The goal of PEPNet is to assist
postsecondary institutions across the nation to attract and effectively
serve individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
- The Captioning Center-Learn
all
about how captions are made for videos and movies.
- Tips
for Working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students-A "Tips" document
compiled by the HI Consultant.
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Blind
and Visually Impaired D7.
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Disability
Rights D8.
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Early Childhood
- Early Childhood
Educator's
and Family Web Corner-Resources for preschool special educators
including
teaching ideas, research articles, and technology resources.
- ERIC Clearinghouse-Another
federally funded information clearinghouse. This is the place to start
for all things early childhood. Provides information for both families
and educators.
- KidSource OnLine-The
source
for
in depth and timely education and healthcare information and discussion
that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their
children.
Also check out "A
Guide to Children's Literature and Disability".
- Military Child
Development Program-Extensive
Department of Defense site dealing with all aspects of the Military
Child
Development Programs.
- National Association for the
Education of
Young Children (NAEYC)- is the nation's largest
organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated
to improving the quality of early
childhood education programs for children birth through age eight. - Preschool
Web Sites-Recommended websites that have been reviewed by the
KidSource
staff for their content, overall quality, ease of use, and sorted by
age
group or by category.
- Teaching
Strategies,
Inc.-Offers
practical, developmentally appropriate curriculum materials, training
programs,
parenting resources, and staff development services.
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Parent
Education and Support
- All
Kinds
of Minds- A Non-Profit Institute For The Understanding Of
Differences
In Learning. Good audio clips with discussions on families and
learning
problems. In addition learning strategies for helping students succeed
and get organized.
- EFM Connections-Designed
to support families with special needs within the military community.
- Exceptional Parent-The
magazine has
joined the Technology Revolution and designed their own special needs
web
site as part of a general all-pediatrics sites, PediaNet. Watch
for
monthly updates.
- FAPE-Families and Advocates
Partnership
for Education Communication exchange and resources to promote
implementation
of the IDEA amendments of 1997.
- National Parent Information Network-Provides
information to parents and those who work with parents to foster the
exchange
of materials. Parent newsletter, resources, calendar of events,
that
is updated monthly.
- National Parent to Parent
Support
and
Information-Links parents of children with special health care
needs
and rare disorders.
- NICHCY-Index-Kid
Source on line has compiled articles on parenting, guides to children's
literature and disability books, general information on disabilities,
and
on-line help to conduct a literature review.
- NICHCY-State
Resource sheet, Disability
Awareness sheets, and Children's
Literature & Disability Resource sheets.
- Parenting Resources-Contains
a list
of links to other sites that contain useful information for parents of
children with disabilities.
- Parents
and
Children Together Online-On-line magazine for parents and children
to further the cause of family literacy through reading. Also
contains
related articles on children's reading, writing, and book reviews.
- Parents, Educators,
and
Publishers
(PEP)-An informational resource site designed by parents,
educators,
and children. Software reviews by children are also included in
addition
to cool school sites, computer camps, shopper's resources etc.
- Parent
Educational Resource Center-Information and guidance for parents of
children with learning differences. Also an on-line parent
journal,
special projects, and media articles included.
- Parent Education Advocacy
Training
Center
(PEATC)-Assists parents and professionals in translating the legal
rights
of children with disabilities into genuine opportunities for full
participation
in school and community life.
- Specialized Training of
Military
Parents (STOMP)-A federally funded Parent Training and Information
(PTI) Center established to assist military families who have
children
with special education or health needs.
- Special Child
Magazine-On-line
magazine for Parents and Care-givers of Children with Special Needs.
- Special Needs Network-The
Special
Needs Network web site offers Department of Defense (DoD) families with
special medical and/or educational needs access to information,
resources
and each other.
- Teacher/Pathfinder-The
Internet Village-Information regarding family learning and
involvement
in education, parenting resources, family friendly Internet sites, and
fun stuff for kids.
- Temperament in Children and Adults-A
clearinghouse for research and practical information about
temperamental
characteristics to be used by parents, professionals, and others.
Parent and professional links included.
- The Family Network-Florida
based site
promoting parents as the child's life long advocate.
- The National Parent Network on
Disabilities
(NPND)-Established to provide a presence and national voice for
parents
of children, youth, and adults with special needs. NPND shares
information
and resources in order to promote and support the power of parents to
influence
and affect policy issues concerning the needs of people with
disabilities
and their families.
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IDEA
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Conferences
- CEC
Professional
Development Events-Conference listings, CEC Training Institutes,
and
Career Education Training events.
- NICHCY-
A list of Disability-Related Conferences for 2007.
- The
PARENTING Calendar Introductory Page-A list of conferences,
workshops,
and other related events.
- 2007 CEC Annual Convention-The
Council
for Exceptional Children's Annual Convention brings together experts
who
span the range of our profession, all bringing new ideas to share, as
well
as tried and true ideas that work!
- 2007
ASHA Annual
Convention-ASHA's premier educational event attended by over 10,000
members each year.
- 2007 ATIA Annual
Conference-Serves
as a
leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in
presentations and discussions about new technology, practical
applications, and services.
- 2007
Closing
the Gap Conference-Emphasis is on Computer Technology in Special
Education
and Rehabilitation. Over 150 presentations are offered that
describe
and/or demonstrate successful applications of computer technology for
persons
with disabilities.
- 2007
TASH
Conference-Annual
Conference, where the best of hearts and minds in the disability
movement
gather to provide and share cutting-edge information that inspires
advocates,
parents, and professionals alike to understand, support, and creatively
move forward toward inclusive lives for all.
- 2007
Technology and
Persons
With
Disabilities Conference-Sponsored by California
StateUniversity-Northridge,
Center on Disabilities. Preconference workshops, more than 390
speakers,
and extensive Exhibit Hall.
- TAM 2007 Technology
Access Conference-The
annual conference on special education and technology.
- 2007
NAEYC
Annual
Conference-The Annual Conference for the National Association for
the
Education of Young Children is "a marketplace of ideas for early
childhood professionals." NAEYC is committed to providing a forum where
individuals can gather and discuss issues vital to those of us who
serve
young children and families.
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Speech/Language
- Speech-Language
Pathology Resources & Ideas-This site comprises over two
hundred
web pages for families, Speech-Language Pathologists, professionals,
and
students of human communication disorders and sciences.
- AAC Interventions.com-
Contains Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention Products
and Presentations by Carolyn Musselwhite and Julie
Maro.
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