Adaptive Computing Resources

For ease of navigation, the web sites listed have been organized into three categories: Comprehensive sites that focus on many aspects of adaptive and assistive computer technology, information databases with links to other resources, computer hardware/software manufacturers' sites that present information on making their products more accessible, and sites that provide lists, information and/or links for specific equipment and products. Many of these sites have links to additional resources, including manufacturers or vendors of the products they describe.

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) has published Computer Resources for People with Disabilities. This is a very complete reference. It describes the current technology and how it can be used. Gives detailed product descriptions for alternate input, alternate output, and processing aids. Each description gives a price range and lists common vendors. The vendor web sites are listed in the resource section. Additional information on this site includes The Family Place in Cyberspace with links to information that help to address the technology needs of families of children with disabilities; the assistive technology resource guides No Child Left Behind and the Guide to Low-Cost / No-Cost Online tools for People with disabilities; and Access Aware: Extending your reach to People With Disabilities Manual.

Assistivetech.net provides information on assistive technology products. Search the assistive technology database by function, activity, or vendor. Links are provided to state AT ACT projects and the Pass It On Center. There is also an ATWiki and a list of discussion groups. This site was created by the Georgia Tech Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) and is funded by US DOE's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

The Low Vision Gateway's Computer and Internet Access area has these sections: Access to Computers, Computer User Groups, and Access to the Internet. Each section contains annotated links. In particular the Computer User Groups lists groups specifically for the blind or visually impaired.

Assistivetech.net provides an excellent searchable database on assistive technology. Browse by function, activity, or vendor.

The Adaptive Computer Products page from the disAbility Information and Resources site provides categorized links, most with a short description or comment. It includes links to vendors. This site has been referenced by many of the other disability related sites.

The Assistive and Adaptive Technology section of the Disability Resource Directory provides annotated links to assistive technology resources and assistive technology products both hardware and software.

Apple Computer provides information on the accessibility features that are provided in the MacOS, iPhone, iPod & iTunes. Under resources, you'll find links to other sites with additional information and products.

IBM Accessibility Center provides product accessibility information, articles, developer guidelines, and other information.

The Microsoft Accessibility site provides several sections to choose from. Product Information provides accessibility information about Microsoft products, accessible documentation, keyboard shortcuts, and technical support. Tutorials and Training provides demos of accessibility in Windows, an overview and a search of product listings. step by step tutorials for the accessibility features in various products, guides by type of impairment, and Microsoft accessibility resource centers.

EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) provides a list of adaptive hardware and software vendors. These are grouped into 3 categories: input devices, output devices, and other devices. In each category, the links are provided by company name with a description of the products provided.

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