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Enciclopedia de AT
- AT WIKI: Enciclopedia de AT la cual contiene artículos, glosarios, demostración de aplicaciones, resumen de investigaciones, e incluye temas como: reportes de AT, tipos de AT, estudio de casos, material de acomodos, entre otros. http://atwiki.assistivetech.net/index.php/ATWiki_Home
Programas de computadoras de AT gratuitos
- http://www.oatsoft.org/ - OATSoft se dedica a mejorar la asistencia tecnológica y la accesibilidad a computadoras a través del poder de las técnicas de desarrollo del "Open Source". OATSoft facilita el proceso de búsqueda de los mejores programas Open Source de asistencia tecnológica. Los usuarios y desarrolladores se reúnen en OATSoft a crear mejores programas.
- Portable Assistive Technology Software SmartDrive® Project http://at4us.org/ este enlace presenta las diversas iniciativas de IDEAL Group, cuya misión como organización es desarrollar y utilizar tecnología que apoyen y mejoren la calidad de vida, independencia y empleabilidad de las personas con impedimentos: http://www.ideal-group.org/initiatives/
- IDEAL Group's Apps4Android project - este grupo de trabajo se dedica a desarrollar "low/no cost mobile applications" . http://apps4android.org/products.htm
- Speaking Pad V1.2.0:http://apps4android.org/speaking_pad.htm
- AugComm V1.0.0: http://apps4android.org/iaugcomm.htm
- SMSpeaker V1.0: http://apps4android.org/smspeaker.htm
- Talking Caller ID V1.0.0: http://apps4android.org/Talking_Caller_ID.htm
- Web Toolboxes (Free Tools) - links to Web sites that features free tools or downloads that can assist teachers to meet the needs of all students. Categories includes: Free Downloads, online tools for reading and writing, eBooks, online tools for mathematics, teacher tools and tutorials. http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolboxfree.html
Agencias, Centros y Organizaciones relacionadas al tema de la AT:
- AbilityHub- purpose is to help internet users find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. http://abilityhub.com/
- ATIA - Assistive Technology Industry Association fosters a mission to serve as the collective voice of the AT industry so that the best products and services are delivered to people with disabilities. http://www.atia.org/
- ABLEDATA - provides objective information about AT products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. http://www.abledata.com/
- ATOMS - Assistive Technology Outcomes Measurement System, this project was launched by a five year AT outcomes and impacts project funded in part by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program. This website hosts one of the largest resources specifically related to AT outcomes. Documents include FieldScans, Technical Reports, Bibliographies, and informational databases. These are public resources that you can freely use. http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/index.html
- CATEA - The Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access is a multidisciplinary engineering and design research center dedicated to enhancing the health, activity and participation of people with functional limitations through the application of assistive and universally designed technologies in real world environments, products and devices http://www.catea.gatech.edu/
- CATOR - Consortium for Assistive Technology Outcomes Research was established in 2001 to advance the field of AT outcomes measurement. It's mission is to conduct research on AT outcomes to improve the field’s ability to measure the impact on the lives of people with disabilities. CATOR strives to determine the effectiveness and usefulness of AT devices and services. It also strives to improve the instruments and techniques available to researchers, service providers, and policy makers. http://www.atoutcomes.com/content/view/1/2/
- Closing the Gap- highlights hardware and software products appropriate for people with special needs, and explains how this technology is being implemented in education, rehabilitation, and vocational settings around the world. http://www.closingthegap.com/
- Empower Everyone.com - página que compara equipos para personas com impedimentos http://www.empowereveryone.com/
- JAN - Job Accommodation Network - JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, entrepreneurship, and related subjects. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
- NCTI - National Center for Technology Innovation advances learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities by fostering technology innovation. NCTI assists researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs in creating innovative learning tools for all students, with special focus on students with disabilities. Specifically, we help researchers, product developers, manufacturers and publishers to create and commercialize products of value to students with special needs. http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/
- NARIC - National Rehabilitation Information Center's is an online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use. http://www.naric.com/
- National Public Internet Site on AT - website desarrollado por personal del Georgia Institute of Technology cuya misión es proveer acceso a la información de AT (equipos y servicios) tanto a personas con impedimentos como a la comunidad en general. ttp://www.assistivetech.net
- NIDRR - National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html
- RESNA- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, promotes research and development, education, advocacy and the provision of AT while at the same time supporting the individuals engaged in these activities http://www.resna.org/
Blogs relacionados con Asistencia Tecnológica
Español
- Las TIC y la Discapacidad Blog - este blog está destinado a difundir y asesorar sobre las nuevas tecnologias de la comunicación e información a las personas con impedimentos o necesidades especiales. Disponible en inglés y español. http://discapacitat-es.blogspot.com/
- Servicios Bibliotecarios para Personas con Impedimentos Blog (Centro de Información del Programa de Asistencia Tecnológica de PR - PRATP). Esta Unidad provee servicios a las necesidades de información de la población con Impedimentos del Recinto de Rio Piedras (UPR). http://bibliotecapersonasconimpedimentos.wordpress.com/
Inglés
- Fred's Head blog: contains tips, techniques, tutorials, in-depth articles, and resources for and by blind or visually impaired people, http://www.fredshead.info/
- Access Ability Blog: A blog serving higher education professionals in the Disability Support Service (DSS) field. A public forum where professionals can find resources and news, air concerns, brainstorm solutions, and find like-minded individuals to share thoughts, http://accessability.blogspot.com/2007/08/great-resource-for-free-assistive.html
- The Assistive Technology Blog (The Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at VCU's Assistive Technology Blog is for AT providers), http://www.assistivetechnology.vcu.edu/
Suplidores de equipos de AT
Suplidores de equipos de asistencia tecnológica locales e internacionales.
Ability Hub - Assistive Technology Solutions.
Adamlab - low cost voice output communication devices, product info, resource list.
Adaptivation Home Page - Voice Pal.
Adaptive Computer Systems - on-screen keyboard-Windows, Internet access, voice output, rate enhancement.
Ai Squared - Zoom Text magnification software, low-vision reading software.
Alternative/Ergonomic Pointing Devices - product information, resource list of mouse alternatives.
Alva Access Group, Inc. - Manufactures and distributes Braille displays, screen readers and speech synthesizers, screen magnification software, Braille software and printers, handheld organizers, and the ALVA MPO cellular phone and personal digital assistant.
Arkenstone - reading machines, talking maps for visually impaired & LD.
Assistive Technology Inc. - assistive technology and product solutions (Link-Portable Keyboard that talks).
Aurora - word prediction, text to speech output, DOS & Windows.
Broderbund Software - product catalog, software, tech support.
Blazie Engineering, Inc. - Vision impaired.
CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology computer tech-research, products.
Council for Exceptional Children Technology and Media Division - AT websites.
Don Johnston, Inc. - catalog & tech support for LD, communication & computer access.
Dragon Systems, Inc. - product info, voice recognition, tech support.
Dyslexia Training Programs - software videos, handwriting eval, dyslexia.
Enabling Devices - Toys For Special Children.
Gus Communications, Inc. - product info, multimedia communication systems for Windows.
GW Micro - computer speech output and input, vision, LD, PD.
Harris Communications - books, videos, software, assistive devices for hearing impaired.
Hyperstudio Home Page - Roger Wagner Publishing home page.
IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center - IBM/compatibles product information, utilities for computer access, programs.
Infogrip - Experts in our industry and specialize in providing our clients with all of their assistive technology and ergonomic product and training.
Innovative Products, Inc. - mobility equip, switch activated recreational devices, catalog.
Intelligent Peripheral Devices, Inc. - AlphaSmart info, tech support, FAQ, research, curriculum.
Intellitools - provides technology to help struggling students learn to their fullest potential.
Judy Lynn Software - Switch Software for Individuals with Special Needs.
Laureate - talking software for language development, catalog, demos.
Mac Disability Shareware - free programs which assist individuals with visual and physical disabilities.
Madenta - computer access, home/office automation for PD, tech support.
Marblesoft-Simtech Special Needs Software - provider of great educational software for special education, pre-school and early elementary students.
Microsoft - Windows accessibility, Internet Explorer, accessibility.
Microsystems Software - HandiWARE, DOS, Windows, screen magnification, access, aug. comm.ecu.
NATRI - National Assisstive Technology Reseach Institute
Optelec - low vision products, magnifiers.
Parrot Software - software for people with cognitive, language, memory disorders, TBI.
Perfect Solutions - Laser PC5.
Poor Richard's Publishing - Mac Freeware and shareware learning disabilitites, LD Resources.
Prentke Romich Company - communication devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe disabilities.
Raised Dot Computing - MagaDots Braille software, Internet resources for visually impaired.
RJ Cooper - products for persons with special needs, hardware & software.
The Sarah Varon Foundation - activities & projects for special needs kids.
Dynavox Technologies - augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions for individuals with speech, language and learning challenges.
Slater Software - Picture It software, interactive books, literacy development.
TeleSensory - Windows & DOS access for visually impaired, products for blind.
Troll Touch - touch screens for Mac & IBM PC, product info FAQ.
Unicorn Quest - The Kids' Typing Tutor Game for One or Two Hands.
WesTest Engineering - DARCI products PCMCIA-based computer access.
Yahoo List of Assistive Technology Companies - Yahoo's list of assistive technology companies, many pertaining to communication.
Entidades Gubernamentales
En esta sección podrá tener acceso a organismos gubernamentales estatales y federales que intervienen en la adopción o implantación de política pública que impacta a la población con impedimentos. Ir a los enlaces »
Programas de AT externos
Programas o entidades que se encargan de promover la asistencia tecnológica a través del mundo.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) - Promotes Independent Living Through Technology
for All People with Disabilities in Illinois
Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD)- The Family Center is a resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities.
FCTD: AT Monthly Newsletters: http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/index.php
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