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Assistive Technology

Assistive technology applies modern technologies to the medical rehabilitation. The sites below offer devices to help individuals with disabilities work more productively and live more independent lives.


This organization distributes telephone equipment to individuals living on a fixed and/or limited income who require an assistive device to use a telephone.
 


This site sells products for persons of all disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, low vision, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis.
 


Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers
 


Supports individuals with disabilities of any age through expert services, research, design and technological development, information dissemination and educational programs.
 


The Paciello Group offers an online Resource Center for companies and individuals who wish make their technology equally accessible to all people.
 


Some examples of “hidden” disabilities are learning disabilities, mental illness, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis, mental retardation, traumatic brain injury, AIDS and asthma.
 


This site features a guide to adaptive computer products.
 


Government Services Administration (GSA) links to several organizations with "how-to's" on designing accessibile websites for people with disabilities. Also lists the top ten mistakes made in web design.
 


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