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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (AT)
The AT program educates and trains the public concerning technology
that can assist people with disabilities. This program maintains a reference
library and will research questions about technology and the disabled
on the internet. You can utilize our resources to research funding options
for obtaining devices, services, training or technical assistance. The
AT Program is part of a statewide network that has 29 partners around
the state and a hub in Sacramento. http://www.atnet.org/
You will be able to gain access to a wide range of information about the latest tools to assist you to live independently, to achieve a higher level of education, to engage in hobbies and recreational activities and to participate in the activities of the workplace.
Computer training to people with disabilities is offered through this program. We can also provide you with the basic skills to utilize the Internet and the use of E-mail, offering you the opportunity of worldwide access from home to shopping, information, communications and employment. This service is free.
AT RESOURCE LINKS
- The Alliance for Technology Access — The
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is the national network of community-based
Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to
providing information and support services to children and adults
with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive,
and information technologies.
http://www.ataccess.org/
- The California AT Network — California's
AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources
and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal
productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Has many links and resources.
http://www.atnet.org/
- AssistiveTechNet — Provides up-to-date, thorough
information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community
resources for people with disabilities, including their families and
service providers. They strive to help people find assistive technology
(AT) solutions that match their needs by maintaining searchable databases
of thousands of products and resources.
http://www.assistivetech.net/
- Equipment Recycling - UsedHME.com
is a FREE listing service for buying, selling, or donating used home
medical equipment. (ie. scooters, wheelchairs, liftchairs, etc.).
There are people out there with USED HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT that they
no longer need. LET'S GET IT INTO THE HANDS OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE
(either donated or at a greatly reduced price). http://www.usedHME.com
- CATE: California
Assistive Technology Exchange - CATE is a project under
the leadership of the Center on Disabilities (COD) and the National
Center on Deafness (NCOD) at the California State University, Northridge
(CSUN). Our mission is to enhance the quality of
life for Californians with disabilities by providing them with assistive
technology (AT) devices and by innovating the loan process. About
CATE - Under the grant, the California State University at Northridge
manages three programs: AT Device Loan Program (Try
Before you Buy), AT Reutilization Program (Want Ad
Postings), and AT Loan Guarantee Program (Funding
Options). CATE will be working with 13 community-based organizations
across the state to ensure that Californians with disabilities are
informed about the programs and have access to them. http://cate.ca.gov/index.cfm?a=Home
- EnableMart — Enablemart has a very large
array of Assistive Technology you can check out. www.enablemart.com
- AbilityHub — 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.
www.abilityhub.com
- HalfThePlanet — HalfthePlanet Foundation
is a nonprofit organization, and the information on this web site
is made possible through public support. They have many programs
and links that serve the disability community!
http://www.halftheplanet.org/
- Protection and Advocacy (PAI) — PAI works
in partnership with persons with disabilities to protect, advocate
for, and advance their human, legal, and service rights. We strive
toward a society that values all people and supports their rights
to dignity, freedom, choice, and quality of life.
http://www.pai-ca.org/
- The Medicare Rights Center — MRC is a national,
not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that helps ensure that
older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health
care.
http://www.medicarerights.org/
- California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
http://www.cfilc.org/
- California State Independent Living Council
http://www.calsilc.org/
- National Organization on Disability
http://www.nod.org/
- Access Unlimited
http://www.accessunlimited.com/links.html
- disABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org/
- All disABILITY Links
http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/disabled/all.htm
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