Want to learn more?
Check out these organizations, agencies and vendors!
ORGANIZATIONS
AgrAbility
The National AgrAbility Project is committed to enhancing the lives of farmers and other agricultural workers who are living with the challenges of disabilities, temporary conditions, or age-related changes through assistive technology, evidence-based rehabilitation, support, and resources. Their Toolbox AT Database contains an extensive directory of AT solutions to address a wide range of agriculture-related activities. www.agrability.org
American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA's "Practice" page includes fact sheets and tips for a variety of practice areas (some resources on the AOTA website require membership to access). www.aota.org/Practice.aspx
American Printing House for the Blind
An excellent source for information, services, and products to support individuals who are blind or have low vision. www.aph.org
Assistive Technology Industry Association
Membership organization of AT providers, vendors, and manufacturers; promoting AT research and education. www.atia.org
Assistive Technology Internet Modules
High-quality, on-demand AT training for professionals, paraprofessionals, students, and families. CEUs and graduate credits available in some cases. www.atinternetmodules.org
Bookshare
An online library of fully accessible digital books and magazines for individuals with print disabilities. www.bookshare.org
Center for Applied Special Technologies
A non-profit research- and education-based organization focused on promoting learning through Universal Design for Learning. CAST provides online training modules on UDL, strategies to help educators integrate UDL, and online learning tools to create accessible materials. www.cast.org
DisABILITY Work Tools
A great resource for individuals to identify and purchase workplace assistive technologies. https://www.disabilityworktools.com/
Get AT Stuff
NY and New England Assistive Technology Exchange; find or post AT devices for sale or for free. www.getatstuff.com
GoBabyGo, University of Delaware
Resources and information on how to adapt toy ride-on cars to create mobility opportunities for children with physical disabilities. sites.udel.edu/gobabygo/
NY State TRAID Program
Coordinates state-wide programs to increase awareness of and access to AT; oversees NY's 12 Regional TRAID Centers. www.justicecenter.ny.gov/services-supports/assistive-technology-traid
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology
Nationwide community of professionals dedicated to promoting best practices in AT service delivery in K-12 and post-secondary education settings. www.qiat.org
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology in Post-Secondary Education
Quality indicators in 5 content areas for promoting the effective provision of AT at the college level. Includes Campus and Student Self-Evaluation Matrices. qiat-ps.org/
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America
Professional organization supporting research, education, and professional standards for AT providers. www.resna.org
