Assistive Technology Resources

Assistive Technology Resources ABLEDATA provides objective information about thousands of assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. http://www.abledata.com/

AbilityHub provides information and resources to people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. http://www.abilityhub.com/

Universal Design Resources The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University offers foundational information about universal design for environments and products for all people. http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

Trace Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the general concepts and guiding principals of universal design. http://trace.wisc.edu/world/gen_ud.html

Adaptive Environment offers resources related to universal design or human centered design in the built environment. http://adaptiveenvironments.org/

Accommodations Job Accommodation Network offers extensive strategies and resources to support individuals with disabilities across a broad continuum of needs. JAN offers a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/

Skill Development Commonwealth One Stop Career Centers http://dwd-webapp-01.detma.org/WSCareercenters.htm

Commonwealth of Massachusetts agencies such as Rehabilitation Commission, Commission for the Blind, Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.mass.gov/ EasterSeals of Massachusetts http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_jtehome

Resources Assistive Technology Demonstration and Loan Regional Centers http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_DLRC

Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_ATloanpressrelease

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