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Introduction to Assistive Technology

Read an informaive introduction to assistive technology developed by the Technology Assistance for Special Consumers Center (TASC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This article also provides many links to vendors of assistive technology.

Voice Recognition Software

In conjunction with a recent article on voice recognition software in the January 2000 issue of our newsletter, Connections, we have developed a list of brief descriptions of and links to sites with information on voice recognition software.

Connections Articles about Assistive Technology

 

Assistive Technology Websites

AbleData Searchable database of assitive technology from Trace Research and Development Center - Trace is a research center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison which focuses on making off the shelf technologies more accessible for everyone through the process known as universal, or accessible design. A leading research, development, and resource center in the area of access to computers by people with disabilities.

http://www.trace.wisc.edu/search

The Alliance for Technology Access - a national network of technology resource centers and technology vendors: 41 community-based technology centers in 27 states and the Virgin Islands, and 60 technology designers and developers. ATA technology resource centers help children and adults with disabilities, parents, teachers, employers, and others to explore computer systems, adaptive devices and software. http://www.ataccess.org/

Closing the Gap - is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs. Its extensive web site includes a searchable database of hardware and software for people with special needs. http://www.closingthegap.com

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