Non-Profit Organizations

ABLEDATA

Features a database of products used to assist in activities of daily living, including assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.
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AccessIT

Promotes the use of electronic and information technology for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels.
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Alliance for Technology Access

A network of community-based resource centers, developers, vendors and associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive and information technologies.
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Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project

Find options for financing assistive technology through grants and loans sponsored by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).

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Assistive Technology Industry Association

A trade association representing the interests of the assistive technology industry to business, government, education and agencies that serve people with disabilities.
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Assistivetech.net

Provided by the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, this Web site offers a comprehensive database of assistive technology products and links to various disability services and resources.
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Center for Accessible Technology

The Center works to ensure that children and youth with disabilities are fully included in k-12 education, higher education, employment and the community.
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Center for Applied Special Technology

Researches and develops innovative technologies to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA)

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 and educational programs.
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EASI

Provides online training on adaptive technology and how institutions can provide barrier-free computer and information technology systems for persons with disabilities.
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Family Center on Technology & Disability (FCTD) Member Database

Use the FCTD member database to find organizations and programs in your state that help families of children with disabilities understand and locate assistive technologies.
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First Stop for Free Assistive Technology

A one-stop source of free assistive technology to help enhance the quality-of-life, independence and employability of people with disabilities.
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Gallaudet University Technology Access Program

This research group focuses on technologies and services that eliminate communication barriers traditionally faced by deaf and hard of hearing people.

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Information Technology Access

Information from the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center regarding access to information technologies.

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Information Technology Association of America (ITAA)

The ITAA is the leading trade association serving the information technology industry.
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Information Technology Technical Assistance & Training Center (ITTATC)

Promotes the creation, use and dissemination of accessible telecommunications and information technology by providing technical assistance, training and information.
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Low Vision Gateway to the Internet

A portal to Internet resources for people with vision loss or impairment, and information on low vision aids and low vision rehabilitation services.

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National Assistive Technology Research Institute

Conducts assistive technology (AT) research, translates theory and research into AT practice, and provides resources for improving the delivery of AT services.
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National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)

Program provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territorial assistive technology programs as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

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National Center for Accessible Media

Project developed by WGBH, the Boston PBS station, that offers guidelines for making media, including Web pages, accessible and promotes the use of the web access symbol on accessible Web sites.
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National Information Standards Organization

Develops and promotes technical standards used in a wide variety of information services, including file specifications for digital talking books.
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National Technology Assistance Center for Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities

Develops and provides technical assistance that will result in increased, culturally relevant vocational rehabilitation services for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities and improve their employment opportunities nationwide.

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PACER SUPER Service

Connects people seeking to buy used assistive technology with sellers. Available items include ramps, lifts, computer hardware and software and augmentative devices.
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Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

Promotes research and development, education, advocacy and the provision of assistive technology while at the same time supporting the individuals engaged in these activities.
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Technology for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Fact sheet from the Arc addresses the types of technology that can help people with intellectual and other disabilities like Down syndrome and cerebral palsy with communication, mobility and daily living. Document is in Word format.

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Telecommunications for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Promotes equal access to telecommunications, media and information technology for individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, late deafened, or deaf-blind. TDI also addresses the issues of high-quality captioning of television programs and equal access to 9-1-1 centers and other public safety answering points, including the innovative course, Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness.

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Trace Research & Development Center

Information on how to design equipment, World Wide Web sites, information kiosks, etc. that are accessible.
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Web Accessibility Initiative

Pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach and research and development.
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Webstandards, Accessibility & Usability

This Accessibility Guide from Penn State University provides information on making Web-based course material, lectures and assignments accessible for people with disabilities.

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