General Links
Apple Computers Disability Web Page This online version of the Mac Access Passport is a place where you can interactively learn about the kinds of products that make it possible to use a Macintosh computer if you have a disability.
AdapTek Interface The Adap2U assistive technology helps meet needs for education, vocation, recreation, and independent living. The Adap2U is a device that is designed to help one use a computer. It accepts many different input devices, and emulates (imitates) a standard keyboard and mouse.
Command Corp Inc.: Speech Recognition for Fun, Access, and Productivity!
< a href="http://nearnet.gnn.com/gnn/wis/disab.01.html"> Disabilities Directory
Dragon Systems: speech recognition for end users, developers and OEMs, featuring DragonDictate for Windows, large-vocabulary dictation software
The Dragonfly Toy Company A catalogue for children with special needs. Parents and professionals caring for children who have special needs have a place to go to find toys, books and adaptive devices.
EKA AssociatesDisability information services and medical equipment.
Open Options Expert System Software for Voc/Careeer Info, a comprehensive, dynamic, vocational information system developed by vocational/career practitioners and business consultants, that holds over 160 million pieces of career, occupational and economic information.
IBM Special Needs pageIBM Special Needs page: assistive devices and software tools that make the computer more accessible and friendly to people with vision, hearing, speech, mobility, and attention/memory disabilities.
IBM Special Needs (gopher) : This collection of files relates to IBM Special Needs Products, IBM Screen Reader for DOS and OS/2, and IBM Screen Magnifier/2 for OS/2.
Inspiration Software Demos, updates, overview, samples of use, and technical support.
LAB ResourcesLAB Resources: a World-Wide Web-based Internet business specializing in assistive technology. Our goal is to offer the finest educational and therapeutic technolgy for both Macintosh and PC computers as well as training classes on the use of that technology. Authorized dealers of a large variety of software and hardware for special needs.
Microsystems SoftwareVisitors to the web site can download full-feature demo copies of all Microsystems Software products (CaLANdar. Software Sentry, Software Guardian, HandiWARE, MAGic, ADAPTA-LAN); read company publications and technical papers; review an archive of press releases; and enter a monthly drawing for a Microsystems on the Web t-shirt.
Gus Communications Multimedia Speech System augmentative communication product description.
Gus Communications Multimedia Speech System
RJ Cooper & Associates a small development company that makes special software and hardware adaptations for persons with very special needs, and the world famous CooperCar.
Judy Lynn Software Special Ed Software
WebABLE: the World Wide Web information repository for people with disabilities and accessibility solution providers. WebABLE! is dedicated to promoting the interests of adaptive, assistive, and access technology researchers, users, and manufacturers.
Workstation Environments : pioneering the next generation in computer-intensive work environments.
Parents Helping Parents an on-line human resources directory on disability and education
Yahoo Disabilities lists the following topics: Society and Culture:Disabilities; Autism (6); Blindness (12); Companies@; Deafness (18); Dyslexia (7); Institutes (8); Mental Health@; Organizations@; Paralysis@; Polio (3); Special Education@. Disabilty-Related Resources on the WebARC, a national organization on mental retardation includes the following major topics with multiple listings under each: mental retardation/developmental disability; parenting information and support; disability resource lists and directories; national disability organizations; assistive technology software and electronic information; prevention of mental retardation; commercial disability related sites; university and university-based programs; disability service providers; federally funded projects; disability legislation; federal agencies; and organizational and grant resources.
Cool Disability Resources on the Internet an index compiled by Evan Kemp Associates, a company based in Washington D.C. The index is organized, with categories such as Disability Related Legal Resources and Health and Medicine Resources.
Disability Resources on the Internet
Law Offices of R. Edward Bates, veterans with disability
Jim Lubin's Disability Resources on the Internet Contains WWW sites, documents, gopher sites, Social Security information, and disability related publications.
The Benefits Help Group Workmans Comp. and Social SecurityHave you been injured on the job, or have you suffered a non-work related injury; fighting for your Work. Comp. or Soc. Sec. Disability benefits? The Benefits Help Group is a group of people who have met thru the systems, started a self help group, dedicated to helping families get all the benefits they deserve. Online help, a handbook, and a monthly newsletter is provided for our members.
Blind Links
Berkeley Systems adaptive software for people with visual disabilities.
Blazie Engineering Products for Blind People Catalog includes Braille 'n Speak; Braille Lite; Type 'n Speak Printers and Braille Embossers; Screen Readers; Speech Synthesizers; Braille Graphics; Braille Translators; and Accessories.
Raised Dot Computing web document contains information on braille, on MegaDots, and the rest of the Raised Dot Computing product line.
Medical Links
Med-Sell
Technology Links
Adaptive Technology Resource CenterUniversity of Toronto: Information, Research and Development, Services, Community, Web Information, What's New, Help, A T R C History, U of T Home Page, Information Commons Home Page, Abilies Magazine
Arkenstone
Lab Resources is a World-Wide Web-based Internet business specializing in assistive technology, offering the educational and therapeutic technolgy for both Macintosh and PC computers as well as training classes on the use of that technology. Authorized dealers of a variety of software and hardware for special needs.
Assistive Technology Resource Alliance (ATRA)(ATRA): a resource for participants in the Assistive Technology marketplace. ATRA was formed by the Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies (RIATT) at the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and Laguna Industries, Inc. in conjunction with the New Mexico Technology Deployment Pilot Project (NMTDP). By linking assistive technology product developers and entrepreneurs with technologists, investors, policy makers, and consumers, ATRA will assist you in determining customer needs, finding new product ideas, new technologies, funding sources, and key market information.
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Voice Activated Computer Metroplex Technologies: speak and the system instantly types your comments on the screen. Runs MS-Office, WordPerfect, Dbase, Internet Windows access programs and many other windows/dos programs without ever touching a keyboard.
Workstation Environments is pioneering the next generation in computer-intensive work environments.
International Links
Technical Solutions From Australia. Technical Solutions Australia is a company specialising in electronics for people with disabilities. everything from adapted battery toys to computers and speech recognition equipment. The workshop is set up to work with wood, plastic, metal and fibreglass; in-house vacumn forming, screenprinting, industrial sewing, metal turning and machining. Technical Solutions designs and manufactures equipment in one-off and volume runs, as well as sourcing from other manufacturers; and welcomes inquiries about individual needs.
Internet Publishing Service From the Netherlands. Lists an International Section with the following topics: Info, New on Handicap Info, Business / Product Guide, Question and Answer Section, Travel Agency, Leisure Section, For Sale ..., Home Improvement, Other locations on the World Wide Web, Handicap Info Promotion Campaign.