Rethinking Learning Disabilities

Assistive Technology Links

The New England Assistive Technology Marketplace (NEAT) is wonderful facility where people can evaluate a collection of hi and lo-tech devices, or come for a series of training sessions. http://www.neatmarketplace.org/

The A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities is a major site for research and service projects having to do with individuals with developmental disabilities. http://www.uconnucedd.org

The Connecticut Tech Act has a long history of providing services to individuals with disabilities in Connecticut. http://www.techactproject.com/

Laureate Learning Systems has a long history of developing outstanding software for individuals with disabilities. http://www.laureatelearning.com/

Prentke Romch Company is clearly a leader in the development of augmentative communication devices and computer access product. http://www.prentrom.com/

Don Johnston, Inc. is a leader in learning intervention resources for struggling students with a full array of critical intervention products. http://www.donjohnston.com/

AAC Invervention.Com - Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention Products & Presentations. The site of Julie Maro and Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite http://www.aacintervention.com/

Ability Hub - An excellent site for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult or nearly impossible.

The Alliance for Technology Access has affiliates all over the United States. A wonderful resource for parents interested in technology solutions for their children. http://www.ATAccess.org/

AT508.com The web site featuring articles by John Williams, an award-winning assistive technology writer. Lots of information on Assistive Technology and how it pertains to Section 508

CCATT Center -- Collaborative Center for Assistive Training Technology. This is the great team of professionals providing AT services in Massachusetts.

Closing The Gap provides a great publication on technology for individuals with disabilities. They also produce one of the really great assistive technology conferences. http://www.closingthegap.com/

The Closing The Gap Essential Bookmark Collection for Assistive Technology Coordinators - a great comprehensive site.

DownsCity. I'm particularly proud of this one because it was established and is maintained by my nephew, Robin Weaver. Quite a good site for parents interested in information on Downs Syndrome. There's even web site services offered for those in the Downs Syndrome community. http://www.downscity.com/

ITTATC -- Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center.

Fritschi's Assistive Technology Links http://fritschi.home.mindspring.com/at.html
Jennifer Fritschi completed a Master's degree in Assistive Technology at UConn. She began the site as a student at UConn. We hope you'll agree this is a great site.

LD Online has lots of information on assistive technology for students with learning disabilities. They will be adding several additional features to the site in September. Thanks to Candace Cortiella, LD Online Projector, for reminding me of this highly regarded site. http://www.ldonline.org

LD Resources is Richard Wanderman's truly outstanding web site on learning disabilities. A real Gem! http://www.ldresources.com/

NIMAS - National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard. Frequently Asked Questions

NOD -- National Organization on Disabilities. This site has an archive of articles by journalist John Williams.

QIAT - (Quality Indiators for Assistive Technology) services in educational settings. This site is a must for people interested in assistive technology. Their listserv is managed by Joy Zabala, a very talented authority on assistive technology. Email: joy@joyzabala.com

RehabTool.com is a wonderful online resource on assistive technology!

SETP-Special Education Technology Practice. I've talked about this excellent publication covering assistive and instructional technology before. SETP is published five times a year and you can request a free sample copy by visiting their web site: http://www.setp.net

The SETT Framework has been useful to individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals who make up teams that help to identify and provide assistive technology (AT) devices and services. Check the recent article on the SETT Framework at this link: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/resett.html

Special Education Technology Special Interest Group (SETSIG). The new Interest Group founded by Dave Edyburn.

TAM (Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children) is a professional organization concerned with technology for those with disabilities. They have excellent publications an an annual conference, usually in January. http://www.tamcec.org

Tech-NJ (Technology, Educators, and Children with Disabilities - New Jersey) - Great newsletter (free) written by students and faculty at The College of New Jersey, Dr. Amy Dell, Editor.

Time Out for Parents: Parenting a Child with Special Mental Health Needs was brought to our attention by its founder, Christine E. Walker. http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/timeoutforfamilies

Tool kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities
http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/toolkit/index.asp

WebABLE! is an authoritative Web site for disability-related internet resources. WebABLE!'s accessibility database lists hundreds of internet based resources on accessibility. WebABLE! is an initiative of WebABLE! Solutions. Thanks to Dave Edyburn for showing me this great site. http://www.yuri.org/webable/