HEATH Resource Center

AbilityHub is a full resource for adaptive equipment designed to help people with disabilities access computers.
Last modified: 2007-04-11 10:30:00

ABLEDATA is a national assistive technology information exchange designed to serve the nation's disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities. Over 30,000 products listed.
Last modified: 2007-08-31 16:27:03

Apple computers resource for assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:40:13

56 state and territory assistive technology programs' contact information and addresses are listed
Last modified: 2007-12-04 19:55:27

CAST is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies. CAST researches and develops ways to support all learners according to their individual strengths and needs through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:40:38

Innovative Technology Rehabilitation Services: is a resource for assistive technology.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:41:00

ICDRI: an international resource for cutting edge information on accessibility and the World Wide Web.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:41:31

Microsoft's website for assistive technology.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:41:55

The National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory assistive technology programs as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (P.L. 108-364). Our technical assistance is designed to enhance the efforts of the State AT grantees and addresses issues raised by States and other entities through a variety of mechanisms.
Last modified: 2007-12-04 19:52:49

The National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory assistive technology programs as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (P.L. 108-364). Our technical assistance is designed to enhance the efforts of the State AT grantees and addresses issues raised by States and other entities through a variety of mechanisms.
Last modified: 2007-12-04 19:52:53

The National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory assistive technology programs as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (P.L. 108-364). Our technical assistance is designed to enhance the efforts of the State AT grantees and addresses issues raised by States and other entities through a variety of mechanisms.
Last modified: 2007-12-04 19:53:04

National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS).The NIMAS guides the production and electronic distribution of digital versions of textbooks and other instructional materials so they can be more easily converted to accessible formats, including braille and text-to-speech.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:42:24

OATSoft is dedicated to improving Assistive Technology and computer accessibility through the power of Open Source development techniques. OATSoft makes the best Open Source Assistive Technology Software (OATS) easy to find. Users and developers meet at OATSoft to create better software.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:42:52 [new]

RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. It serves that purpose by promoting research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these activities.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:45:06

Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. This site provides resources and information on Section 508.
Last modified: 2007-04-11 10:30:00

ATA provides information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increases their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies through a network of community-based resource centers, developers, vendors and associates.
Last modified: 2007-04-11 10:30:00

The Boulevard: A disability resource directory of products and services for the physically challenged, elderly, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:44:05

The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:46:25

A resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. We offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies.
Last modified: 2007-08-19 21:47:15

USTech Guide: a guide to wheelchair and assistive technology choices including reviews, related information and articles.
Last modified: 2007-04-19 19:29:15

This report examines the legal arguments that make the World Wide Web less than world wide for people with disabilities and demonstrates how those arguments do not withstand reasoned legal analysis. It is hoped that this report will benefit all concerned by promoting the integration of people with disabilities – and abilities – into mainstream society.
Last modified: 2007-04-11 10:30:00

This new employment-focused guide provides information on how employers and service providers can utilize assistive technology to make workplaces and service centers accessible to people with disabilities. The guide contains illustrations of many different types of assistive technologies including descriptive text on the use of these technologies.
Last modified: 2007-06-21 23:29:00 [new]