Directory of Assistive Technology Resources

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Assistive or Adaptive Technology (AT) commonly refers to products, devices or equipment that assist people with disabilities with the performance of daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation.

Subcategories

• Computer Access Aids
• Products and Services

Resources in This Category

• AbilityNet

  http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
  National charity providing expertise on computing and disability. Need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support plus adapted computer equipment for people with a range of disabilities.

• ACE Centre

  http://acecentre.org.uk/
  Assessment, advice and training in the use of technology for young people with physical and communication difficulties. Information on assessments, software, training and publications.

• Active Minds

  http://www.active-minds.co.uk/
  Designs and provides dementia activities and games as well as other dementia products such as reminiscence activity aids, jigsaws, art activities and exercise related products.

• Aidis Trust

  http://www.aidis.org/
  Provides specialised computer equipment to people with disabilities to aid their communication. Includes services offered and links.

• British Computer Association of the Blind

  http://www.bcab.org.uk/
  Self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training, newsletter, courses and a CD called Guide Cats for the Blind.

• Communication Matters

  http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
  National voluntary organisation of members concerned with augmentative and alternative communications. Articles, journals and symposia.

• Demand

  http://www.demand.org.uk/
  Encourages the design and manufacture of equipment for disabled people and provides specially designed equipment.

• MERU

  http://qef.org.uk/meru/
  A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment.

• Remap

  http://www.remap.org.uk/
  A network of volunteer engineers and craftsmen who make free one off aids for disabled people. Case histories, donations, resources and yearbook.

• Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel

  http://www.remapleedsbradford.org.uk/
  Volunteers design and supply specialised equipment for essential daily needs and recreational activities. Examples, products, news and funding.

• Smart Thinking

  http://www.smartthinking.ukideas.com/
  Information about adaptive technology including assistive technology and smart homes to help disabled and older people living at home.

• SoundLinks

  http://www.soundlinks.com/
  Specialists in audio and speech access offering training and consultancy in how to work effectively with a range of adaptive and mainstream technology.

• Wheelchair Information Guide

  http://wheelchair_guide.tripod.com/
  Independent guide including product specifications from individual who works for an officially recognised wheelchair repairer.

Related Categories

• Home > Computers > Internet > Web Design and Development > Accessibility
• Home > Society > Disabled > Assistive Technology

 

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