Assistive Technology

Accessible Books

• Accessible Textbooks Clearinghouse
• Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
• Finding Ebooks on the Internet
• Recorded Books, LCC
• Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic
• Talking Book Program - Texas State Library
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Downloadable Braille Materials

Assessment

• Assessment Forms from WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative)
• Assessment Kit:  Kit of Informal Tools for Academic Students with Visual Impairments
• QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology)
• Selecting Assistive Technology for Greater Independence
• Stages Software Solutions for Special Needs
• Technology Assessment Checklist for Students with Visual Impairments
• VI Technology Assessments

Communication

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication:  Management of Severe Communication
• Book of Possibilities:  Secondary Edition
• Creative Communication (Patti King-DeBaun)
• Disorders in Children and Adults, 2^nd Edition
• Emergent Literacy Success:  Merging Technology and Whole Language for Students with Disabilities
• Making Connections:  A Practical Guide for Bringing the World of Voice Output Communication to Students with Severe Disabilities
• Musselwhite, Caroline Website

Curriculum

• Braille 'n Speak Teaching Curriculum

Family Resources

• Hadley School for the Blind (Courses in Assistive Technology)
• Resources for Parents & Teachers of Blind Kids
• Family Village

General Information

• American Foundation for the Blind, Technology Center
• Accessibility Guidelines
• Closing The Gap
• National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP)
• Overview of Assistive Technology
• Quality Indicators of Effective Assistive Technology Services (QIAT)

Instructional Strategies

• Assistive Technology in Koenig and Holbrook (Eds.) Foundations of Education, Second Edition, Volume II: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments
• Closing the Gap
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Short Term Courses
• Stages Software Solutions for Special Needs
• Student's Computer Abilities
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative

Internet And Accessibility

• AccessWorld
• Hadley School for the Blind (Internet Access Course)
• Large Print and Speech Access to the WWW
• Speak-Web Access with Speech Technology Manufacturer's Links

Keyboarding Instruction

• Dewitt & Associates
• Learn Keys
• Talking Typer for Windows

Low Technology Solutions

• Good Junk + Creativity = Great Low-End Technology
• Low-Tech Assistive Devices:  A Handbook for the School Setting

Low Vision Solutions

• CCTV Information
• The Low Vision Gateway
• See also Vision Efficiency Skills

Math 

• Barrier Free Education Website
• Math Flash
• MAVIS (Mathematics Accessible to VI Students)
• Metroplex Voice Computing

Multi-Impaired Visually Impaired (MIVI) 

• AACIntervention.com
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication:  Management of Severe Communication Disorders in Children and Adults, 2nd Edition
• Book of Possibilities:  Secondary Edition
• Creative Communicating (Patti King-DeBaun)
• Emergent Literacy Success:  Merging Technology and Whole Language for Students with Disabilities
• Enabling Devices
• Enabling Technologies
• Handbook of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Judy Lynn Software, Inc.
• Linda Burkhart's Website
• Making Connections:  A Practical Guide for Bringing the World of Voice Output Communications to Students with Severe Disabilities
• Speak To Me
• Stages Software Solutions for Special Needs

Products

• Ablenet
• Adaptivation, Inc.
• AI Squared
• American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (AT Products)
• American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (Software Demos)
• American Thermoform Corp.
• Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.
• Apple Computer
• Artic Technologies
• Attainment Company
• Clicker 4
• Creative Communicating
• Crestwood Company
• Descriptive Video Service
• Dewitt & Associates
• Duxbury Systems
• Enabling Devices, Toys for Special Children
• Freedom Scientific
• GW Micro
• Intellitools
• Judy Lynn Software
• Keyboard Alternative & Vision Solutions, Inc.
• Learn Keys
• The Lighthouse Catalog
• Mayer-Johnson Co.
• Metroplex Voice Computing
• PulseData/Humanware
• Speak to Me:  Catalog of Talking Products
• Talking Typer for Windows
• Widgit Software (Writing With Symbols)

Resources

• Accessible Textbooks Clearinghouse
• AccessWorld
• Alliance for Technology Access
• American Foundation for the Blind, Technology Center
• Assistive Technology for Young Children with Disabilities:  A Guide to Family-Centered Services
• Barrier Free Education Web Site
• Blind Related Links
• Braille 'n Speak and E-mail:  FAQ's
• CCTV Information
• CSUN
• Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
• Closing the Gap
• Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities:  A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology (Book is downloadable)
• EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
• Family Village
• Large Print and Speech Access to the WWW
• Links to Other Technology Related Information
• Outreach Technology Distance Education Presentations
• QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology)
• Speak-Web Assess with Speech Technology Manufacturer's Links
• Technology for the Blind   
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Department Technology Loan Program
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative

Technology Loan Program

• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Tech Loan Program

Training and Tutorials (Student, Parent, VI Professional)

• Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO)
• Hadley School for the Blind (Courses in Internet Access and Introduction to Personal Computers)
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Outreach Technology Distance Education Presentations
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Short Term Courses
• Special Education Technology British Columbia SETBC
• VI Technology Training from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Website

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Assistive Technology Resources

ID #	Title	Annotation	Author	Media	Category
AT1	Braille 'n Speak Teaching Curriculum	This curriculum has been designed to allow the teacher with minimal knowledge of Braille n Speak to provide a comprehensive, well-sequenced series of instructional lessons.  (This book is not found on the website but available by request.)	B. J. Blazie & J. Dote-Kwan		Curriculum
AT2	Stages Software Solutions for Special Needs, Second Edition	Guide for teachers of students with multiple disabilities in choosing educational software according to developmental and communication level	Madalaine Pugliese		MIVI, Instructional Strategies
AT3	Selecting Assistive Technology for Greater Independence	A method for selecting assistive technology that helps people with visual impairments to perform literacy skills is presented. The first step involves identifying critical tasks that a person wants to perform with greater ease and efficiency, identifying personal preferences and abilities, and identifying media needs. The second step is concerned with ensuring that input and output characteristics of available media solutions conform to ... RE:view. Vol. 33, Number 1, Spring 2001.  pp.  21-33	Amanda Hall Lueck, Jamie Dote-Kwan, Jeffrey C. Senge and Linda Clarke		Assessment
AT4	Good Junk + Creativity = Great Low-End Technology	Instructions, diagrams, and photos of materials, devices and strategies for materials.  While the suggestions in this book are by no means inclusive of the wide array of low end technology possibilities, they are intended as a jump start for individual creativity and designs.  Available at L. Rocklage PO Box 971022 Yipsilanti, MI  48197	L. A. Rocklage, L. A. Rescong, A. L. Gillett, B. L. Delohery		Low Technology Solutions
AT5	Augmentative and Alternative Communication:  Management of Severe Communication Disorders in Children and Adults, 2nd Edition	Guide to assessment and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication for students with severe disabilities ISBN 1-55766-333-5	D. Beukelman & P. Mirenda		Communication, MIVI
AT6	Book of Possibilities:  Secondary Edition	Low-tech solutions for the secondary student	H. Canfield & P. Locke		Communication, MIVI
AT7	Book of Possibilities:  Elemenary Edition	Low-tech solutions for elementary academic subjects	H. Canfield & P. Locke		Communication, MIVI
AT8	Making Connections:  A Practical Guide for Bringing the World of Voice Output Communication to Students with Severe Disabilities	Strategies for using voice output to encourage communication	P. Locke & J. Levin		Communication, MIVI
AT9	Outreach Technology Distance Education Presentations	Dates and locations of trainings and workshops in Texas with specific devices addressed	N/A		Resources, Training and Tutorials
AT10	Emergent Literacy Success:  Merging Technology and Whole Language for Students with Disabilities	Resource for strategies in using technology for literacy instruction.  Can be used children with various disabilities ISBN: 0962829013	C.R. Musselwhite & P. King-DeBaun		Communication, MIVI
AT11	Low-Tech Assistive Devices:  A Handbook for the School Setting	This book provides illustrations for low-tech solutions in the school setting	L.C. Stoller		Low Technology Solutions
AT12	Closing The Gap	Bimonthly publication and website full of product reviews of computer technology relating to special education	N/A		Resources,General Information, Instructional Strategies
AT13	Access World	Periodical addressing assistive technology used with persons with visual impairments	N/A		Resources, Internet and Accessibility
AT14	Braille 'n Speak and E-mail:  FAQ's	Overview of using Blazie Engineering products to access e-mail and/or connect to the internet	N/A		Resources
AT15	CCTV Information	Information about CCTVs including links to websites, general usage and choosing the best machine for a particular student	N/A		Resources, Low Vision Solutions,Assessment
AT16	Technology Manufacturer's Links	Links to major manufacturers of technology for the visually impaired consumer	N/A		Resource, Internet Accessibility
AT17	Links to Other Technology Related Information	Links to website and downloads	N/A		Resources
AT18	Descriptive Video Service	Service which describes PBS television programs, Hollywood movies and other visual media for the visually impaired	N/A		Products
AT20	Duxbury Systems	Retailer of software for the visually impaired including translators, MegaDots and Math Braille Talk	N/A		Products
AT21	Lighthouse Catalog	Catalog of independence products	N/A		Products
AT22	Judy Lynn Software, Inc.	Product catalog of software for use with multi-impaired	N/A		MIVI, Products
AT23	Freedom Scientific	Catalog of hardware used with blind and visually impaired consumers.  Includes Braille n Speak products and Keynote	N/A		Products
AT24	Keyboard Alternatives & Vision Solutions	Catalog of adaptive keyboards and mice, low vision aids and adaptive solutions	N/A		Products
AT25	Enabling Devices	Catalog of adapted toys, switches and technology for the physically challenged	N/A		MIVI, Products
AT26	Metroplex Voice Computing	Producer of speech recognition mathematics software	N/A		Products, Math
AT27	Intellitools	Catalog of technology for special education students	N/A		Products
AT28	Enabling Technologies	Catalog of braille production products	N/A		MIVI
AT29	American Thermoform Corporation	Manufacturer of hardware, software, thermoform machines and consumable products for the visually impaired consumer	N/A		Products
AT30	Alliance for Technology Access	Network of consumers, vendors and educators promoting adaptive technology	N/A		Resources
AT31	American Foundation for the Blind, Technology Center	Discussion of important technology related topics	N/A		Resources, General Information
AT32	American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (Assistive Technology Products and Electronics)	Catalog of products specifically for the visually impaired consumer.  Technology products include hardware and software *Items are purchased with quota funds in Texas	N/A		Products
AT33	Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.	Catalog of products promoting independence	N/A		Products
AT34	Apple Computer	Solutions to accessibility issues for those using Apple products	N/A		Products
AT35	Barrier Free Education Web Site	Website promoting access to math and science	N/A		Math, Resources
AT36	Blind Related Links	A-Z information regarding technology for the visually impaired	N/A		Resources
AT37	Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)	Non-profit organization promoting the use of technology for those with disabilities	N/A		Accessible Books, Resources
AT38	Technology for the Blind	Information and links regarding technology for the visually impaired	N/A		Resources
AT40	Family Village	Provides information and links regarding assistive technology and children with disabilities	N/A		Family Resources
AT41	The Low Vision Gateway	Website providing links to areas relating to low vision	N/A		Low Vision Solutions
AT42	National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP)	Website for teachers for the improvement of instruction through assistive technology	N/A		General Information
AT44	Resources for Parents & Teachers of Blind Kids	Wealth of information regarding all topics having to do with assistive technology and the visually impaired child	N/A		Family Resources
AT45	Speak to Me:  Catalog of Talking Products	Catalog of talking products for adults and children	N/A		MIVI, Products
AT48	Ablenet	Catalog of technology solutions for all students with disabilities, includes hardware, software and teacher resources	N/A		Products
AT49	Adaptivation, Inc.	Manufacturer of hardware for the physically disabled	N/A		Products
AT50	Crestwood Company	Vendor of products promoting communication for all ages and levels of disabilities	N/A		Products
AT51	Mayer-Johnson Co.	Catalog of books	N/A		Products
AT52	Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative	A website developed by the WATI used in Wisconsin school districts for the implementation of assistive technology	N/A		Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Resources
AT53	Technology Assessment Checklist for Students with Visual Impairments	Tool for assessing student's usage of technology	N/A		Assessment
AT54	Assessment Kit:  Kit of Informal Tools for Academic Students with Visual Impairments	This kit brings together informal checklists, suggestions for format; assessment materials that you may want to buy, informal reading inventories, and assessments of compensatory skill areas	D. Sewell, Ed.		Assessment
AT55	VI Technology Assessments	Links to resources for technology assessments for the visually impaired student	N/A		Assessments
AT56	Overview of Assistive Technology	Links to resources for general information regarding technology and the visually impaired student	N/A		General Information
AT57	VI Technology Training	Links to demos and training sites for various products	N/A		Training and Tutorials
AT58	Accessibility Guidelines	A variety of links of resources regarding accessibility and technology	N/A		General Information
AT59	Accessible Textbooks Clearinghouse	Links to accessible textbooks	N/A		Accessible Books, Resources
AT60	Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Tech Loan Program	Lending library of technology available through Texas School for the Blind's Outreach Department	N/A		Resources, Technology Loan Program
AT61	Finding Ebooks on the Internet	The author who is visually impaired explains where to locate books in different formats on the internet	A. Dresner		Accessible Books, Products
AT62	Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Short Term Courses	Overview of week-long classes available for non-resident students at TSBVI	N/A		Training and Tutorials
AT63	Student's Computer Abilities	Suggested computer skills throughout a student's educational history	N/A		Instructional Strategies
AT64	Texas State Library, Talking Book Program	Statewide library that provides large print and braille books by mail	N/A		Accessible Books
AT65	Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic	National library of books provided on tape and in braille	N/A		Accessible Books
AT66	Math Flash	Computer program to aid visually impaired students gain strength in basic math skills	N/A		Math
AT67	Learn Keys	Computer program which announces the keys that are pressed	N/A		Products, Keyboard Instruction
AT68	Talking Typer for Windows	Software that provides keyboarding training with speech and large display	N/A		Products, Keyboard Instruction
AT69	Software Demos	Software demonstrations for APH software	N/A		Products
AT70	Pulse Data/Humanware	Maker of assistive technology for the visually impaired	N/A		Products
AT71	G W Micro	Maker of Window-Eyes screen reader programs	N/A		Products
AT72	AI Squared	Maker of ZoomText and Big Shot	N/A		Products
AT73	Hadley School for the Blind	Tuition free correspondent courses available to students, family members, etc. for instruction in areas specific to visual impairments, includes assistive technology	N/A		Family Resources, Training and Tutorials, Resources
AT74	Artic Technologies	Maker of assistive technology for the visually impaired	N/A		Products
AT75	EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)	This website provides online training for various software	N/A		Resources
AT76	Mathematics Accessible to VI Students (MAVIS) (Now Closed)	The MAVIS Scientific Notebook to Nemeth Code Converter is only available free via email request.  Be prepared to explain how the output of the converter will be verified for content accuracy, as MAVIS will not support the distribution of erroneous braille to students. (E-mail chrweave@nmsu.edu for more information)	N/A		Math, Resources
AT77	Assessment Forms from WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative)	Collection of forms for use when assessing students with assistive technology	N/A		Assessment
AT78	QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology)	Collection of widely applicable indicators for schools to use	N/A		Assessment, Resources
AT79	Special Education Technology British Columbia SETBC	This website is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about assistive technology for all disabilities, includes product demos and trainings	N/A		Training and Tutorials
AT80	Technology Training from the TSBVI Website	This website provides online training for various software	N/A		Training and Tutorials
AT81	Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO)	This website provides online training for various software	N/A		Training and Tutorials
AT82	Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities:  A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology (Available on-line)	Guide for people new to AT, as well as people needing access to new information on assistive technology that is broad in scope.	The Alliance for Technology Access		Resources
AT83	Assistive Technology for Young Children with Disabilities:  A Guide to Family-Centered Services	Guide for using an ecological perspective to match users, devices and support systems.  Order from Brookline Books at 1-800-666-Book ISBN: 1571290516	S. Judge and H. Parette, eds.		Resources
AT84	CSUN	Largest Assistive Technology conference available.  This site includes all conference papers.  Only listed by title	N/A		Resources
AT85	Linda Burkhart's Website	A leader in the field of assistive technology for many years, Burkhart has written many how-to books on making switches, using devices as well as the educational theories behind switch use.  She also has some resources that discuss the integration of devices into a variety of classroom environments	N/A		MIVI
AT86	ACCIntervention.com	A website created by two speech and language pathologists who provide many useful tips about using augmentative communication and assistive technology.	N/A		Communication, MIVI
AT87	Attainment Company	Catalog of products, including assistive technology for those with mild to severe mental impairments	N/A		Products
AT88	Clicker 4	This software program provides an on-screen keyboard with speech.  Can be used to make talking books	N/A		Products
AT89	Widgit (Writing With Symbols)	Picture and word processor for those who have trouble using text only	N/A		Products
AT90	Assistive Technology.  In A. J. Koenig and M.C. Holbrook (Eds.), Foundations of Education:  Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments	Instructional strategies for teaching assistive technology to visually impaired students	G. Kapperman and J. Sticken		Instructional Strategies
AT97	Creative Communication (Patti King-DeBaun)	Homepage for Patti King-DeBaun, leader in innovative communication and technology those with disabilities, resources available	N/A		Products, Communication, MIVI
AT98	Large Print and Speech Access to the WWW	The purpose of this document is to show teachers how to access the internet with large print and speech.	Jim Allan		Low Vision Solutions, Internet and Accessibility
AT99	Dewitt and Associates	This is an Assistive Technology consulting firm owned by a person with a visual impairment. They sell "PC Talking Typing Tutor", a auditory and large type keyboarding instruction program for the visually impaired.	N/A		Keyboarding Instruction, Products
AT100	Recorded Books, LLC	This company sells complete and unabridged audiobooks. Its catalog also includes many Accelerated Reader listings.	N/A		Accessible Books
AT101	Downloadable Braille Materials from TSBVI	This site provides teachers with materials that can be downloaded in Megadots, Duxbury, and BRF formats.	N/A		Accessible Books