December 23, 2011This is part of the Brejcha Personal and Disability Resource Site at http://www.netreach.net/~abrejcha. Welcome to my resource page on:
== TECHNOLOGY
December 23, 2011
Begin with these great core sites (two now as one disappeared):
Cornucopia Of Disability Information at http://codi.buffalo.edu is just that with solid resources as befitting a university maintained site (University of Buffalo, New York) - including an excellent page on Asssistive Technnology
Disability Resource Directory's Assistive Tech page has a superb selection of links.
Other resources:
ABLEDATA at http://www.abledata.com . The now fully accessible ABLEDATA database is a searchable, nationwide source of information on more than 23,000 assistive technology items available from domestic and international sources
The Applied Science and Engineering Laboratories at http://www.asel.udel.edu has a fantastic set of pages relating to adaptive technology
Click-N-Type at http://CNT.LakeFolks.com/ is the site for Click-N-Type, a virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard.
Core Index has an excellent Equipment trade lead portal at http://www.coreindex.com/sell-buy/e/Medical-Biotechnology/Adaptive-Equipment/ "...designed to provide trade leads for USA sellers and buyers of import export companies, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, as well as government agencies. We are enabling better research into markets, consumers and societies worldwide.
3/5/09 Dragon Systems, at http://www.advancedspeech.com/dragonnaturallyspeakingindex.htm makes Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software.
Nanomedicinecentter at http://www.nanomedicinecenter.com/ "...Nanomedicine is a subfield of nanotechnology. It is often defined as the repair, construction and control of human biological systems using devices built upon nanotechnology standards. .."
NRRTS - National Registry of Rehabilitation
Technology at http://www.nrrts.org/ "is a professional
association supporting individuals who provide Complex Rehab wheelchairs and
seated positioning systems for people of all ages and diagnoses who have
postural or mobility deficits. "
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) (new address) at http://www.naric.com offers extensive information concerning particular disabilities, and the project is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
Natural Point at http://www.naturalpoint.com/ makes the "...trackIR hands free mouse. The naturalpoint trackIR is the perfect hands free ergonomic mouse for people with carpal tunnel, RSI and disabilities. Increase productivity by simply moving your head to control your computer with our ergonomic mouse alternative. "
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation at http://www.patf.us Arranges low interest cash loans for assistive technology for Pennsylvania residents.
Project Archemedes at Stanford University at http://www-csli.stanford.edu/arch/arch.html is the home page this powerful adaptive technology site.
rehabtool.com at http://www.rehabtool.com is a great site to: "...help persons with communication, access or learning disabilities... ...through leading edge assistive and adaptive technology." And they have a great selection o/f links.
RESNA is the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America at http://www.resna.org "...Our purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology....."
RJ Cooper & Associates, Software and Hardware for Persons with Special Needs at http://rjcooper.com offers products for children and adults.
Safe Computing Tips at http://www.safecomputingtips.com "...Offers various ergonomic tips and Information about office ergonomics & Guidelines to follow to avoid injuries such as RSI, CTS while working long hours on PC. .."
The SERI (Special Education Resources on the Internet) page has a great SERI Special Needs and Technology Resources page at http://www.hood.edu/seri/tech.htm
The Trace Center at http://www.trace.wisc.edu offers a wealth of technology-related information
The Sierra Group at http://www.TheSierraGroup.com provides assistive technologies for productivity enhancement and to mitigate the limitations imposed on people with disabilities.
Synapse Adaptive at http://www.synapseadaptive.com/ is a powerful source for a range of adaptive technology.
Talking Signs, Inc. at http://www.talkingsigns.com only has a few systems in place yet, but is expanding to provide verbal descriptions and directions for the blind and viusually impaired via a small receiver worn by the user.
TetraLite - TetraMouse at http://www.tetralite.com/mouse Is the site for a "...low-cost, mouth- (actually lip- or chin-) operated computer mouse that I call the TetraMouse..."
Text Reminders at http://textreminders.net/ "..can help remind you to take you medication, of doctor's appointments, and more by sending a scheduled text message to your cell phone. .
Vision Technology at http://www.visiontechnology.com/ "...Since 1992, Vision Technology has been a leader in designing and creating vision aids for individuals with macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma among others...
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance site at http://www.wata.org "Providing Assistive Technology resources and expertise to all Washingtonians with disabilities to aid in making decisions and obtaining the technology and related services needed for employment, education and independent living. "
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