2009-09-24T15:52:33-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 728 1-800-522-6294 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-05T02:00:00-05:00 312 This is a very comprehensive online catalog of adaptive devices for daily living. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2009-09-24T15:52:33-04:00 http://www.maxiaids.com/store/default.asp 2009-09-24T15:52:27-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 785 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-04T02:00:00-05:00 Great Schools Inc. 312 This section of the greatschools.net website provides a wealth of information for parents and teachers of children with learning disabilities. It offers strategies for use in the classroom and at home and discusses a range of AT tools for math, reading, organization, writing, and learning in general. The site is well-organized and easy to navigate. It includes a discussion bulletin board for parents and educators. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2009-09-24T15:52:27-04:00 http://www.greatschools.net/content/specialNeeds.page?fromSchwab=1 National Geographic Society No charge 2009-09-24T15:52:26-04:00 2008-01-07T02:00:00-05:00 320 4682 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-04T02:00:00-05:00 National Geographic Society 312 This is an incredible site from the National Geographic Society, created for anyone who has computer access. There are so many things to do at this website that users could spend days looking through the games, puzzles, coloring books and other activities that are available here. A lot of creativity has gone into creating the activities; the games and other projects make you think. This reviewer was excited by the wide variety of selections-the pictures are incredible and the activities are extremely interactive. There is also a section for parents. For a free website this is really good-make sure to check it out! 2008-01-07T02:00:00-05:00 322 100 2010-01-11T13:12:24-05:00 http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Challenge Publications Ltd $ 19.95 for an individual subscription for a year 2009-09-24T15:52:33-04:00 2008-06-02T02:00:00-04:00 320 4737 www.palaestra.com 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-04T02:00:00-05:00 Challenge Publications Ltd 312 Palestra is a 24 year old quarterly magazine whose mission is threefold: <br>-- to enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity, making them the best possible advocates for their children during IEP (Individual Education Plan) discussions with the school or community recreation staff; <br>-- to increase the knowledge base of those professionals working with children or adults with disabilities, making them aware of the physical capabilities of their clients; <br>-- for adult readers, to learn the value that physical activity holds for their increased wellness. <br> <br>The articles cover a wide range of topics. In the most recent journal there are articles about climbing Mount Fuji, playing baseball, and fitness clinics and swimming programs for people with disabilities. Users can also search the contents of previous editions of the magazine online. Finally there are Web links to other sports-related disability sites. This journal is worth checking out!<br> <br> 2008-06-01T02:00:00-04:00 322 100 2010-01-11T13:12:46-05:00 http://www.palaestra.com Broadened Horizons Starting at $649 USD 2009-09-24T15:52:30-04:00 2008-09-28T02:00:00-04:00 320 4785 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-10T02:00:00-04:00 Broadened Horizons 318 The Vocalize! Wheelchair Voice Controlled Cell Phone system from Broadened Horizons offers fully capable voice control for cell phones and smart phones--no buttons or headsets are required when users choose the Advance Voice Control option. The Vocalize! wheelchair system is wheelchair mounted. Voice control is also available from the Vocalize! Portable Bluetooth system. Neither version requires that users see or touch the phone to use the Vocalize! system successfully. Both systems are highly adaptable and interface with many phones from common providers including Cingular, Alltel, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Nextel. Lists of Vocalize! compatible phones are available from Broadened Horizons at http://www.broadenedhorizons.com/cellphones.htm. Broadened Horizons offers additional upgrades for the Vocalize! systems, compatible phones, and special cell phone plans for Vocalize! users. 2008-09-22T02:00:00-04:00 321 100 2010-01-11T13:12:38-05:00 http://www.broadenedhorizons.com/vocalize.htm SCI PILOT No charge 2009-09-24T15:52:29-04:00 2009-03-31T02:00:00-04:00 320 4860 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-05-11T02:00:00-04:00 SCI PILOT 312 SCI PILOT is a straightforward collection of product reviews and other information related to living life with spinal cord injuries. <br> <br>The site features stories from individuals with spinal cord injuries, two research guides for students studying spinal cord injuries, and user reviews of assistive technology devices (including a section with low-tech home-made tools, and options for recreation, work, personal care, transfer aids, and emergency equipment). In addition to the resource reviews, SCI PILOT offers an online newsletter and the Idea Exchange, a multiple thread online discussion forum about access to and uses for AT devices. 2009-02-27T02:00:00-05:00 321 100 2010-01-11T13:12:33-05:00 http://scipilot.com/_g/home_g/index.shtml Storyline Online No charge 2009-09-24T15:52:30-04:00 2009-03-31T02:00:00-04:00 320 4876 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-04-20T02:00:00-04:00 Screen Actors Guild Foundation 312 Storyline Online is a streaming video project from the Screen Actor‘s Guild Foundation. The website streams captioned video of kids‘ books read by notable actors. Storyline Online also offers related learning activities for each story. Users can register for a free email newsletter. <br> <br>Storyline Online is free and is funded by donations. 2009-03-24T02:00:00-04:00 321 100 2010-01-11T13:12:35-05:00 http://www.storylineonline.net/ Glenda Hampton Anderson No charge 2009-09-24T15:52:33-04:00 2009-06-14T02:00:00-04:00 320 4907 n/a 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-08-18T02:00:00-04:00 Glenda Hampton Anderson 312 Glenda‘s AT Information Blog Spot is a great resource for any professional, caregiver, or individual interested in learning about assistive technology devices and the ways in which they can support people with disabilities. The information is presented clearly and is easy to follow, with links and resources to increase your knowledge. Glenda describes new technologies and offers a professional&lsquo;s view of how they should be implemented. She also provides an &quot;objective&quot; view of the positives and negatives of each product discussed. This is a great resource for the novice as well as the expert in assistive technology. 2009-06-01T02:00:00-04:00 315 100 2010-01-11T13:12:45-05:00 http://atclassroom.blogspot.com HandHold Adaptive LLC $49.99 2009-09-24T15:52:33-04:00 2009-06-30T02:00:00-04:00 320 4909 purchase software through Apple‘s iTunes store online. 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-08-04T02:00:00-04:00 HandHold Adaptive LLC 312 iPrompts is an application designed for use with iPhone and iPod Touch. It was developed by the parents and family of a 4 year old boy with autism. iPrompts is a prompting tool designed for individuals with developmental challenges and language impairments. Although it is aimed primarily at children, it can be used by anyone needing visual prompts to gain independence. The application provides Picture Schedules that can be sequenced and captioned, a Visual Countdown Timer to aid in transitioning from one activity to another, Choice Prompts that can be rotated to enlarge the graphic for someone who needs visual support, and an Image Library full of hundreds of graphics and digital pictures. The user can also take his own pictures and import them into the application. The website allows people to share pictures with others. All the information one needs to see how this works is on the website. 2009-06-22T02:00:00-04:00 317 100 2010-01-11T13:12:44-05:00 http://www.handholdadaptive.com Jeannette Van Houten 0 2009-09-24T15:52:34-04:00 2009-08-31T02:00:00-04:00 320 4932 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-12-28T13:57:23-05:00 Jeannette Van Houten 312 Written by AT professional Jeannette Van Houten, My Point of View is primarily focused on AT issues, conferences, and commentary or reviews of useful devices for clients with disabilities. The blog includes an extensive archive and topics vary widely (education technology integration, technology as a tool, using technology vs. wasting technology, educational toys, the role of technology in daily life, etc). My Point of View is a good place to find undiscovered tools, tech toys, and new takes on professional issues in the AT community. 2009-07-26T02:00:00-04:00 321 100 2009-12-28T13:57:23-05:00 http://jvanhouten.blogspot.com/ Dennis Lembree 0 2009-09-24T15:52:34-04:00 2009-08-31T02:00:00-04:00 320 4942 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2010-01-19T14:01:52-05:00 Dennis Lembree 312 Accessible Twitter is a free Web application (alpha stage) that is billed as &quot;an alternative to the Twitter.com website&quot; and has been designed for Twitter users with disabilities. The Accessible Twitter Web application was written by Web developer and Web Axe founder Dennis Lebree.<br><br>Features of Accessible Twitter include:<br>Works with all major Web browsers<br>Straightforward layout and navigation<br>High contrast with large text sizes<br>Keyboard accessible links<br>DM, Favorite, Reply, Re-tweet, and Delete links are visible (default)<br>Can be used with or without JavaScript<br>Timeout option (from sign in)<br>Linked search terms in tweets<br>&quot;Everyone&quot; page is available<br><br><br><br> 2009-08-23T02:00:00-04:00 321 100 2010-01-19T14:01:52-05:00 http://accessibletwitter.com/index.php 0 2009-09-24T15:52:34-04:00 2009-11-23T19:53:02-05:00 332 4948 2009-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2010-01-12T10:34:05-05:00 iPhone App Store 312 Remember the Milk is an application for the iPhone and iPod that allows the user to organize and manage various tasks. One can create and organize lists, publish and share lists and tasks with others, add tasks through email, phone, or the Web, plan time schedules, send reminders through email, SMS, or instant messaging, and search for tasks easily. Remember the Milk is also available for Google Calendar, GEARS, Twitter, Blackberry, and Gmail Gadget. The application is available in a variety of languages with additional ones expected. 2009-09-11T02:00:00-04:00 317 100 2010-01-12T10:34:06-05:00 http://www.rememberthemilk.com/ Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) free 2009-09-24T15:52:31-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 689 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-05-11T02:00:00-04:00 Alliance for Technology Access 312 This Web site describes the Alliance for Technology Access and provides numerous links to resources such as the ATA centers around the country, and many vendors of assistive technology products. It also provides funding information, discussion sections and more. It is a wonderful resource for anyone who is or works with people with disabilities. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2010-01-11T13:12:40-05:00 http://www.ataccess.org 2009-09-24T15:52:30-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 917 <a href=&quot;http://lookingglass.org/index.php&quot;>www.lookingglass.org/index.php</a> 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2008-12-16T02:00:00-05:00 Through the Looking Glass 312 This website provides information on living with disabilities, both as children and adults and from a parent‘s perspective. It also discusses early intervention, current research on disabilities, and adaptive equipment. Links to disability sites are alphabetized by category, which makes it easy to find needed information. This site seems to be very parent-friendly, but also contains information that professionals and educators could utilize. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2009-09-24T15:52:30-04:00 http://lookingglass.org/index.php Closing the Gap, Inc. 2009-09-24T15:52:27-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 937 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2008-12-05T02:00:00-05:00 Closing the Gap, Inc. 312 Closing the Gap is known world-wide for the conference it holds each year. The website is a compilation of some of the resources collected by Closing the Gap. It includes a searchable database of hardware/software, although at this point the database seems to have some major holes, as there are only 2000 products listed currently. It also includes a selection of links to other websites of particular interest to educators who have the responsibility for assistive technology in their school systems. Parts of the current and past issues of the Closing the Gap magazine are online and offer good information. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2009-09-24T15:52:27-04:00 http://www.closingthegap.com 2009-09-24T15:52:28-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 943 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-05T02:00:00-05:00 Lexington School for the Deaf and Center for the Deaf 312 The RERC on Hearing Enhancement addresses accessibility problems of individuals with deafness or hearing impairment, by developing and evaluating a range of cost-effective technological aids. Attention is given to the differing needs of people with moderate hearing loss, people with severe or profound hearing loss, young children, older adults and people with both vision and hearing loss. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2009-09-24T15:52:28-04:00 http://www.hearingresearch.org Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto free to download/print 2009-09-24T15:52:29-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 2589 available online only:<br> <br>http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/reference/tech/refbraille.html 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-05T02:00:00-05:00 Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto 312 &quot;This page provides an image, a description and a list of vendors for refreshable Braille systems as well as a link to make and view comments.&quot; <br> <br>This info sheet gives basic information about the specifications of various refreshable Braille displays. The information is fairly current (reviewed 12/2008). <br> <br>The site provides guidelines and questions to consider for an individual who is thinking of purchasing a refreshable Braille display. The information about the differences in 40, 65, and 80 pin displays is well written, and helpful. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2010-01-11T13:12:32-05:00 http://atrc.utoronto.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=9 Sally Cain free 2009-09-24T15:52:30-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 3102 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-10T02:00:00-04:00 Royal National Institute of the Blind 318 This site, which is hosted by the Royal National Institute of the Blind in the UK, presents an article with the emphasis of the importance of enabling school-age children to have assistive technology available at home as well as school. Benefits of this scenario are listed. Funding sources are given<br> <br> <br>A link leads to brief case studies describing how children are using technology at home. There are also a number of useful links regarding information related to technology solutions for individuals who have visual impairments or who are blind. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2010-01-11T13:12:36-05:00 http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_rnib003081.hcsp National Organization of Parents of Blind Children No charge 2009-09-24T15:52:28-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 3122 National Federation of the Blind <br>1800 Johnson Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21230 <br>Phone: 410-659-9314<br>Fax: 410-685-5653<br> 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-09T02:00:00-04:00 National Federation of the Blind 312 This web article was developed by a group of parents of children who are blind. The toys are grouped together in three lists by manufacturer‘s age recommendation: two years and up, five years and up and nine years and up. <br> <br>The lists consist primarily of ‘off the shelf‘ toys that are readily available at toy stores. Exceptions are toys, games, activity books, puzzles and youth activities with Braille identifiers. These are denoted by clickable links to the National Federation for the Blind website.<br> <br>Within each age category are subgroups such as balls, blocks and puzzles, musical and talking toys and educational toys.<br> <br>This list would be a helpful starter list for families of children who are blind. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2010-01-11T13:12:29-05:00 http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NOPBC_Toys_for_Blind_Kids.asp?SnID=1057118362 Shoshana Brand $20 membership, $3.22 per title 2009-09-24T15:52:27-04:00 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 3523 Downloadable application and one-time membership fee of $20. Video rental is $3.22 per title. Shipping and handling may be free if applicant is certified to receive Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped. 2008-01-01T02:00:00-05:00 2009-03-09T02:00:00-04:00 Blue Rose Videos 312 This is a described video rental website. Throughout each video, a narrator carefully describes the visual elements of the movie -- the action, characters, locations, costumes, and sets -- without interfering with dialogue or sound effects, so that the user can follow all the action. <br>After a one-time membership fee of $20, the cost of rental is $3.22 per title. At this time, the catalog contains about 150 movies. There are popular movies listed, such as Finding Nemo and the Star Trek movies, but Blue Rose will need to increase their video library. This rental operation is run like other video rental sites such as Netflix and is a great recreational resource for individuals with visual impairments. 2005-01-12T02:00:00-05:00 100 2010-01-11T13:12:27-05:00 http://bluerosevideos.com/