Adaptive Technology Resources
Adaptive Computing Software Project
The Adaptive Computing Software Project (ACSP) exists to help in finding a solution to adaptive software and hardware needs. They supply information to individual consumers, service providers, educators and institutions. They identify archives and collections of general and adaptive software, shareware, demonstration-ware, freeware, publicware, out-of-copywrite-ware, etc. Providing low cost, reliable software and hardware solutions available through the internet.
href="http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?noc=T&contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=9800">Center on Information Technology Accommodation (CITA)1800 F Street, NW, Room 1234
Washington, DC 20405-0001
(202) 501-4906 (Voice)
(202) 501-2010 (TTY)
The federal government's Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities. CITA is the government's principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508 implementation that requires agencies to make information technology accessible for people with disabilities.
Computers for Handicapped Independence Program
621 N. 16th Avenue #40
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 457-4506
in 1988, the Computers for Handicapped Independence Program was started by Dr. William Stilwater in response to a growing need for computer systems to assist the
handicapped. C.H.I.P. provides information on
software and hardware for persons with varied limitations.
- Visual Impairments
- Physical &Amp; Mobility Impairments
- Speech & Language Impairments
- Learning Impairments
DO-IT Program at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Box 355670
Seattle, WA 98195-5670
(206) 685-3648 (V/TTY)
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers such as those in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Features extensive resources for K-12 and postsecondary educators, students, families, and employers.
Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)
PO Box 818
Lake Forest CA 92609
(949) 916-2837
EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information serves as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. They stay informed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace. EASI provides extensive online training on adaptive technology.
Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program
444 Lafayette Road North
St Paul, MN 55155-3814
(800) 657-3663 (Voice)
(800) 657-3513 (TTY)
The TED Program provides telephone equipment to Minnesotans who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, speech impaired or have a physical disability and need adaptive equipment in order to use the phone. The equipment is loaned out at no cost as a long-term loan. Available equipment include TTYs, Captel phones, VCO phones, light flashing ring signalers, amplified telephones, loud ringers, hands free speakerphones and more.
Tetra Society of North America
Suite 207 — 3077 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
(604) 688-6464
(877) 688-8762
The purpose of Tetra is to recruit skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities. This unique program was developed in response to difficulties that people with disabilities experience in their search for greater independence and integration within their communities. The solutions are often simple but can change someone's life. Tetra recognizes that people are not handicapped by their disabilities but by obstacles or barriers in their living environment. Volunteer engineers, design technicians, and health professionals work one to one with their clients to make assistive aids or modifications to their environment so that greater independence can be achieved.
Trace Research and Development Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2107 Engineering Centers Building
1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-6966 (Voice)
(608) 263-5408 (TTY)
The Trace Center is an interdisciplinary research, development and resource center on technology and disability. It is part of the Waisman Center and the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The mission of the Center is to advance the ability of people with disabilities to achieve their life objectives through the use of communication, computer and information technologies. The Trace Center was formed in 1971 to address the communication needs of people who are non-speaking and have severe disabilities. The Center was an early leader and innovator in the field that came to be known as "Augmentative Communication" — a term that came out of the Trace Center's writings. Among its early achievements was the development of the first portable, user-programmable electronic communication device for non-speaking people. At the time of the emergence of the personal computer, the Trace Center became involved with making computers accessible to people with disabilities. Starting with a 1984 White House meeting on the topic, the Center served as coordinator for the nationwide Industry-Government Initiative on Computer Accessibility. During the 1980s through the present, the Trace Center has worked directly with computer companies, and now with other information technology companies, to integrate disability access features into their standard, mass-marketed products.
University of Toronto Adaptive Technology Resource Centre "Technical Glossary"
J.P. Robarts Library, First Floor
University of Toronto
130 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A5 Canada
(416) 978-4360
The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service. The University of Toronto Adaptive Technology Resource Centre Technical Glossary provides descriptions of broad categories of adaptive technologies with links to various products and their vendors. Listings are for reference purposes only and do not reflect endorsement by the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre.
WebABLE is the authoritative Web site for disability-related internet resources. The WebABLE site goal is to stimulate education, research, and development of technologies that will ensure accessibility for people with disabilities to advanced information systems and emerging technologies.