Inventors of Assistive Technology Information Center
Resources for inventors developing new and innovative assistive technology.
Organizations
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Associated Blind, Inc.
Associated Blind, Inc. concentrates on helping to reduce unemployment by providing highly individualized services for individuals who are blind or have low vision and who already have basic skills to help them move along a career path into better avenues of employment or entrepreneurial ventures. Its programs concentrate on professional development, skill assessment, and advising clients where to obtain the right training and resources. [More Information on Associated Blind, Inc.]
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Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer
The Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer (KT4TT) seeks to improve both the knowledge translation (KT) and technology transfer (TT) skills of NIDRR grantees and related stakeholders to achieve the following objectives: (1) contribute to the knowledge base of KT for TT; (2) improve knowledge about and practice of KT for the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation Research and their TT grantees and other Knowledge Users (consumers, manufacturers, researchers, policy makers, and brokers); and (3) increase use of KT methods by researchers, and increase use of research-based knowledge by external stakeholders. The program intends to increase technology transfer results that improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities through a three-pronged approach that includes - research-based interventions to implement and test the Knowledge to Action model; development-based applications of KT to accomplish TT outcomes; utilization-oriented methods of Dissemination, Training and Technical Assistance to effectively communicate with knowledge producers and knowledge users. [More Information on Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer]
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Lemelson Assitive Technology Development Center
Their mission statement: "The Lemelson Assistive Technology Development Center (LATDC) provides students with an experiential education in applied design, invention, and entrepreneurship through the use of assistive technology and universal design. LATDC is a part of Hampshire College's School of Interdisciplinary Arts." [More Information on Lemelson Assitive Technology Development Center]
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National Center for Technology Innovation
Funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), NCTI advances learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities by fostering technology innovation. We seek to broaden and enrich the field by providing resources and promoting partnerships for the development of tools and applications by developers, manufacturers, producers, publishers and researchers. [More Information on National Center for Technology Innovation]
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Nordic Development Centre for Rehabilitation Technology
NUH is a subsidiary of the Nordic Co-Operation on Disability (NSH) in Stockholm. NUH was established in 1990. It is financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers and is located in Helsinki, Finland within the Finnish National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES). The main aim of NUH is to contribute to the joint Nordic development of new assistive technologies for persons with disabilities. [More Information on Nordic Development Centre for Rehabilitation Technology]
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Sterling Frazer Associates
Sterling Frazer provides market research and brokering services to help inventors of assistive products get those products on the market. They are strategically located along the U.S.-Canada border in southern Ontario so they are able to work with both countries' markets. [More Information on Sterling Frazer Associates]
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V-LINC (formerly VME and LINC)
V-LINC is a non-profit organization focused on developing and providing assistive technology for people with disabilities. It was formed by the 2010 merger of Volunteers for Medical Engineering (VME) and Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC). V-LINC’s volunteers, with expertise in medicine, engineering and technology, create or modify devices to help people with disabilities perform daily living activities, participate in recreation activities, communicate through augmentative devices, and control their environment. These services are provided for a small fee for completed devices. V-LINC also provides an inclusive summer day camp for children with and without disabilities and provides assessments and training on assistive devices and software that are used to access and use a computer; these services are available for people of all ages. [More Information on V-LINC (formerly VME and LINC)]
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Workshop Solutions (Canada)
This site acts as a meeting place for engineers, inventors, and manufacturers to discuss various assistive technology products. It is also possible for consumers to reach these personnel, although this site itself is not a product supplier. [More Information on Workshop Solutions (Canada)]
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Conferences Return to top of page
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RESNA 2013 Annual Conference
June 20, 2013 to June 24, 2013 in Bellevue, Washington, United States
Designed by and for people passionate about the use of assistive technology to improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities, RESNA 2013 offers educational sessions, scientific paper sessions, posters, three plenary sessions with internationally-recognized speakers, and a large exhibit hall. Mixed in are dozens of meetings of committees, SIGs (shared interest groups) and PSGs (professional specialty groups). [More Information on RESNA 2013 Annual Conference]
Past Conferences Return to top of page
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2008 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference
November 20, 2008 to November 21, 2008 in Washington, D.C., United States
The 2008 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference offers a comprehensive two-day agenda focusing on emerging technology trends, challenges, and guidance for "Thriving in a Global Marketplace." Participants will have the opportunity to discuss solutions for pressing issues with internationally renowned speakers. The conference's Tech Expo will provide an interactive showcase of instructional and assistive technology tools and devices for students with special needs where attendees can experience and "test drive" the latest global technology innovations through the Tech Expo. Attendees also will have an opportunity to network with thought leaders who are transforming the international market through public/private partnerships at the Innovators Marketplace. [More Information on 2008 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference]
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ATIA 2006 Conference
January 18, 2006 to January 21, 2006 in Orlando, Florida, United States
ATIA 2006 is the annual conference of the Assistive Technology Industry Association, a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers or providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services. The conference serves as a forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. ATIA 2006 is for anyone in the Assistive Technology Community: Administrators AT Consultants Community Technology Center's Network (CTCNet) Consumers Government Personnel Occupational Therapists Parents Persons Interested in AT Physical Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists Teachers Technology Specialists. At the conference, you can learn about practical applications and uses of the current products, software and technology as they apply to: AAC and Language Development Advocacy and Policy Early Childhood Government Funding Independent Living K-12 Literacy Print Access Section 508, E&IT/Accessibility and Interoperability Workforce Development and more. [More Information on ATIA 2006 Conference]
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2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04)
March 22, 2004 to March 24, 2004 in University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
The 2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04) will be held March 22-24, 2004 at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. CWUAAT '04 is the second of a series of workshops that are held every two years. The workshops have been inspired by, and shall build on, the highly successful CWUAAT '02 along with the Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics. The first CWUAAT had over 80 participants from 3 continents. [More Information on 2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04) ]
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ATIA 2004 Conference and Exhibition
January 14, 2004 to January 17, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) will hold its 2004 Conference and Exhibition on January 14-17, 2004. ATIA 2004 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. [More Information on ATIA 2004 Conference and Exhibition]
News Return to top of page
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Nominations Requested for 2012 da Vinci Awards
Aug 31, 2012
The da Vinci Accessibility Awards honor individuals, organizations, and corporations in the engineering, construction, and technical fields for innovative developments and research in adaptive and assistive technologies. This year's 11th annual awards recognize individuals, organizations, and corporations in the engineering, construction and technical realm whose design innovations have exceeded any legally mandated requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, to further empower all people, regardless of physical ability. The deadline for the 2012 award nominations is September 30, 2012. This event is sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter. [More Information on Nominations Requested for 2012 da Vinci Awards]
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da Vinci Accessibility Awards
Apr 09, 2002
The da Vinci Accessibility Awards honor outstanding engineering achievements relative to design processes and product design related to accessibility issues. This year's second annual awards recognize individuals, organizations, and corporations in the engineering, construction and technical realm whose design innovations have exceeded any legally mandated requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, to further empower all people, regardless of physical ability. The deadline for the 2002 award nominations is Friday, May 31, 2002. This event is co-sponsored by ESD The Engineering Society and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter. [More Information on da Vinci Accessibility Awards]
