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1. Access Technology Institute
   ATI offers online training courses to blind people on the use of current computer software such as Microsoft Windows and HTML authoring. [More Information on Access Technology Institute]
   
   
2. Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
   "The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists was established in 1977 to support professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination. ADED, a nonprofit association, is the primary professional organization in this specialized area, and stands ready to meet the professional needs of its members through educational conferences and research support as well as encouraging equipment development to maximize the transportation options for persons with disabilities." [More Information on Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists]
   
   
3. Cantor Access, Inc.
   Cantor Access helps make workplaces, schools, and services accessible to those with disabilities. [More Information on Cantor Access, Inc.]
   
   
4. Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo
   The Center for Assistive Technology, housed within the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo, conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities. The Center works in four related areas: Research, Development, Transfer, and Commercialization of advanced technologies and assistive devices; Education Programs for professionals, students, and consumers; Client Assessment & Training Services in computer access for education & employment; Dissemination of best practices and information about assistive technology devices and services. [More Information on Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo]
   
   
5. Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, Inc.
   The Centre's site has many links to aid people with disabilities in their quest for independent living. CILT is dedicated to the betterment of living in Toronto. This site has links on funding, employment, IL skills training, referrals, parenting, peer support, resources, books, and other helpful links. [More Information on Centre for Independent Living in Toronto, Inc.]
   
   
6. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
   The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has offered programs that enable individuals who are blind or visually impaired to obtain and maintain independence at home, school, work, and in the community. CLB's programs and services include early intervention services, training and consultation in assistive technology, career placement services, comprehensive low vision care and a wide range of rehabilitation services. [More Information on Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind]
   
   
7. Criss Cross Technologies
   Criss Cross provides "learning and training materials for computer users who use talking computers." They serve people who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers to access computers. [More Information on Criss Cross Technologies]
   
   
8. DEAL Communication Centre
   DEAL Communication Centre is an Australian non-governmental organization that provides services to people who are unable to talk, or to talk clearly, as a result of conditions such as cerebral palsy, strokes, acquired brain damage, autism, Down syndrome, or intellectual impairment - anyone whose speech is not clear enough, fluent enough or reliable enough to allow them to get across everything they want to say. DEAL assesses each clients' communication needs and abilities, and tries to find some means of communication. It provides training for clients, parents, therapists, caregivers, and teachers; loans communication aids so that people can practice their skills and make informed decisions about selecting equipment; and, when appropriate, it obtains equipment for clients through the Australian government-funded Electronic Communication Devices Scheme. DEAL also sponsors the Big Mouth Camp for school-age communication aid users. [More Information on DEAL Communication Centre]
   
   
9. EASI - Equal Access to Software & Information
   EASI provides online training on accessible information technology for persons with disabilities through online courses, conferences, publications, and journals such as Information Technology and Disabilities. [More Information on EASI - Equal Access to Software & Information]
   
   
10. Emergent Voices
    The Emergent Voices has partnered with Nuance Communications to provide services and develop products for their Dragon speech recognition software. They currently offer one-on-one customized training services specifically for Dragon Dictate for the Mac and Dragon Naturally Speaking for the PC. They also provide specialized group instruction via webinars and are currently developing an instructional DVD. The Emergent Voices is affiliated with The Emergent Institute (see separate listing). [More Information on Emergent Voices]
    
    
11. Enrichment Audio Resource Services, Inc. (E.A.R.S. for Eyes)
    E.A.R.S. for Eyes is a non-profit organization which offers free audio cassette lesson tapes that teach adaptive daily living skills to the vision impaired and their caregivers. Each lesson tape provides uncomplicated, straightforward ways to help the listener do the things made difficult by low vision. To order lesson tapes, the user must call the organization and talk to a counselor about his or her needs. There are four lesson tapes on adaptive skills in the kitchen and in food preparation; two lesson tapes on mobility in the house and when going out; three tapes on personal care (grooming, doing the laundry, and managing medications); one on techniques which help avoid embarrassment when dining with others; and one with practical advice on using the telephone. An introductory lesson, which will always accompanies the first tape that is sent, explains how to most effectively utilize the lessons and discusses the audio tape cassette player. Each lesson tape is designed to stand alone and there is no progressive order or sequence to the lessons. An individual can choose the subject areas that are the most troublesome and order only those tapes, skipping those areas that are not problematic. [More Information on Enrichment Audio Resource Services, Inc. (E.A.R.S. for Eyes)]
    
    
12. Jewish Guild for the Blind
    The Guild is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency that serves persons of all ages who are visually impaired, blind and multidisabled. It offers a broad range of programs that include: medical, vision, low vision, psychiatric and rehabilitative services, managed long-term care, residential services, day health programs, schools and educational training programs for independent living. In addition, The Guild's radio reading service, InTouch Networks, and SightCare, its vision care education and training program, address the special needs of thousands of people nationwide. In addition to the home office in New York City, there are Guild offices in Albany, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida. [More Information on Jewish Guild for the Blind]
    
    
13. Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC) (See V-LINC)
    Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC) is a non-profit computer resource center that provides opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, professionals, and members of the business community to explore adaptive technology, computer systems, software, and the Internet. The organizationâ??s objective is to help people with disabilities fulfill their potential for productivity at home, at school, at the workplace, and in the community. LINC serves people with all types of disabilities without regard to economic circumstances or age." [More Information on Learning Independence Through Computers (LINC) (See V-LINC)]
    
    
14. Library Cultural Center for People with Disabilities "Tanadgoma"
    Tanadgoma's chief aim is the psychosocial rehabilitation of people with disabilities and their integration into the social life. It activities include: cultural-educational programs for children and youth with disabilities; promotion of inclusive education and inclusion of children with disabilities into the mainstream educational system; training and educational programs; promotion of vocational education and employment of people with disabilities; promotion and introduction of assistive adaptive technologies for educational and social integration of persons with disabilities; and protection of the rights and interests of people with disabilities. [More Information on Library Cultural Center for People with Disabilities "Tanadgoma"]
    
    
15. LifeTec Queensland
    LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information, consultation, and education on assistive technology that can help Queensland residents with disabilities improve their quality of life and remain independent. [More Information on LifeTec Queensland]
    
    
16. Lions World Services for the Blind
    Lions World Services for the Blind is a training and rehabilitation center for people who are blind or visually impaired. Services include psycho-social counseling, training in independent living skills, personal adjustment training, and vocational evaluation and training. Training for independent living includes such skills as Braille, typing, oral communications, clothing care, cooking, grooming, housekeeping, independent travel through the use of a long cane, orientation to the environment, and use of transportation systems. Personal adjustment training includes the development of self-confidence in areas of social skills, physical conditioning and recreation. The center currently offers 13 vocational programs, which include three courses that teach trainees to work for the Internal Revenue Service. The three IRS courses are Contact Collection Representative, Service Center Collection Representative, and Taxpayer Service Representative. The other vocational programs are Assistive Technology Instructor, Bicycle Assembly and Repair, Enterprise Solutions Programming, Clerical Skills, Customer Service, Horticulture, Microsoft Computer Systems Engineer, Small Business Management, Small Engine Repair and Word Processing. [More Information on Lions World Services for the Blind]
    
    
17. Mada (Qatar Assistive Technology Center)
    Mada is a non-profit organization based in Doha, Qatar that is committed to connecting people with disabilities to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a way of fostering greater equity and empowerment, and creating public awareness around best practices in assistive technology. As a public private partnership, Mada is a collaborative effort between key ICT industry partners, disability service providers and different governmental bodies. Mada is committed to providing solutions that are based on impartial expert advice and assessment to ensure best practices in ICT-related assistive technologies, including the provision of information and training for people with disabilities, parents, and professionals. At the heart of Mada will be a state-of-the-art Resource Centre in Doha that will feature interactive environments for the visually impaired, hearing impaired, learning disabled, and people with physical disabilities, with an information resource library highlighting the latest developments and best practices in the field of assistive technology. [More Information on Mada (Qatar Assistive Technology Center)]
    
    
18. Phokeng in Education
    Phokeng in Education (PHiE) is an independent training and skills development service provider in South Africa which specializes in Braille studies, South African Sign Language (SASL) training, and information and communication technology (ICT) training for disabled youth, partially sighted, blind, hard of hearing and deaf persons in and around the rural villages of Rustenburg and the greater North West province of South Africa. [More Information on Phokeng in Education]
    
    
19. Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program
    The Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program (SHEP) was launched in August 2011 by Cassandra Oakes, who is deaf-blind. The goals of the program are to encourage independence, teaching the power of positive thinking and attitude, and advancing the abilities and skills for people who are deaf-blind. SHEP provides a 5-step assessment program for deaf-blind clients, and the program will train each individual in the basics of braille reading, computer skills, and tactile communication. [More Information on Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program]
    
    
20. Specialized Mobility Operations and Innovation
    Specialized Mobility Operations & Innovations (SMOI) is a company that promotes education and provision of appropriate mobility solutions for people with disabilities. The company provides Mobility Assistive Technology (MAT) services by focusing on two primary areas: the MAT Service Provision Centre and education for rehabilitation professionals. [More Information on Specialized Mobility Operations and Innovation]
    
    
21. Training for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Competency (TAACC)
    TAACC (pronounced Talk) is sponsored by six manufacturers of speech generating devices that have joined together to share their expertise in how to get the most out of the technologies they sell. The TAACC Workshop tours are special education workshop days intended to promote more effective use of augmentative and alternative communication devices in everyday life. By attending one of the all-day workshops, therapists and AAC users get to see current products as well as gain knowledge on how to utilize the devices they already own. At each event, a keynote speaker discusses implementing AAC into daily life. Presentations are given by industry experts who demonstrate practical uses of available AAC devices in a number of topic areas. Workshop subjects range from education and literacy development to advanced language communication, as well as environmental control and alternative computer access. In addition to the keynote and workshop presentations, there is time allowed for hands-on activities with the equipment, giving potential users the chance to sample communication systems with or without their therapists. The companies that sponsor TAACC are AMDi (Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc.); Assistive Technology, Inc.; Prentke Romich Co.; Saltillo Corporation; Words+, Inc.; and ZYGO Industries, Inc. [More Information on Training for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Competency (TAACC)]
    
    
22. Viscardi Center
    The Viscardi Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to be active, independent, and self sufficient participants in our society. Through education, training, research, leadership, and example, the Viscardi Center seeks to provide the highest quality services and to influence national attitudes, policies, and legislation. [More Information on Viscardi Center]
    
    

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1. RehabTech Asia
   February 27, 2013 to March 1, 2013 in Singapore, Singapore
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2. First Indian Seating and Mobility Symposium
   November 3, 2012 to November 4, 2012 in New Delhi, India
   The 1st Indian Seating and Mobility Symposium (ISMS) will address the need for good clinical practice in the field of mobility service provision, through the dissemination of evidence-based research and best practices in the field. The ISMS will educate users and rehabilitation professionals and feature world leaders in the field of rehabilitation sciences. [More Information on First Indian Seating and Mobility Symposium]
   
   
3. 2012 Closing The Gap: 30th Annual Conference
   October 17, 2012 to October 19, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
   The Thirtieth Annual Closing the Gap conference builds on a tradition of providing a comprehensive examination of the most current uses of technology by persons with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. Topics will cover a broad spectrum of technology as it is being applied to all disabilities and age groups in education, rehabilitation, vocation and independent living. Preconference workshops will be held October 15 and 16, 2012. [More Information on 2012 Closing The Gap: 30th Annual Conference]
   
   
4. ATIA Orlando 2011 Conference and Exhibition
   January 26, 2011 to January 29, 2011 in Orlando, Florida, United States
   ATIA Orlando 2011 once again will serve as a leading 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. [More Information on ATIA Orlando 2011 Conference and Exhibition]
   
   
5. RESNA 2010
   June 26, 2010 to June 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
   The RESNA Annual Conference is an interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and companies who share a common interest in rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology and disability issues in general. The conference schedule will include workshops and plenary sessions. Mixed in are dozens of meetings of committees, SIGs (shared interest groups) and PSGs (professional specialty groups). [More Information on RESNA 2010]
   
   
6. 10th Annual Assistive Technology Summer Institute
   June 25, 2007 to June 26, 2007 in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
   The 10th Annual Assistive Technology Summer Institute - Assistive Technology: From Generation to Generation focuses on the application of assistive technology in all aspects of daily life. Participants will learn about the importance and value of assistive technology across the age span as well as appreciate how assistive technology has evolved and changed over time. This is an opportunity to look back while learning how to move forward with assistive technology. [More Information on 10th Annual Assistive Technology Summer Institute]
   
   
7. Collaborative Assistive Technology Conference of the Rockies
   June 8, 2006 to June 10, 2006 in Westminster, Colorado, United States
   Assistive Technology Partners is hosting a conference geared toward providing information on what's new in the field of AT. Both professionals and users of AT will benefit from over 70 hands-on sessions covering funding issues, education, training, design, and employment. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Department of Education-SWAAAC and NIDDR. [More Information on Collaborative Assistive Technology Conference of the Rockies]
   
   
8. 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]
   
   
9. 2004 Engaging the Future of Education Technology Conference
   March 19, 2004 in Charleston, Illinois, United States
   The 13th Annual Engaging the Future of Education Technology Conference brings together educators, administrators, exhibitors, and technology presentations from our seven-county region and beyond. Sponsored by Regional Office of Education 11, the conference will take place on March 19, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [More Information on 2004 Engaging the Future of Education Technology Conference]
   
   
10. 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]
    
    

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1. Tots 'n Tech Needs Your Help!
   Apr 18, 2006
   The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA and Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. TnT conducts a national research program about use of assistive technology (AT) to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities. A major component of the TnT's mission is to produce new knowledge and information about AT use and practices and, specifically, about the ways in which AT may optimize children's development and learning. TnT is currently conducting two surveys to learn more about how Assistive Technology (AT) may have been helpful to (1) parents and (2) infants and toddlers.

   The first survey, entitled "Family Survey," seeks information from parents whose children are under the age of three years on what kinds of training and experience the parents have had with AT. The second survey, the "Early Intervention Provider Survey," seeks information from multidisciplinary providers who work in early intervention at least one day per week to learn more about how AT may have been helpful to infants and toddlers. If you qualify as either a parent or a provider, please take a few minutes to respond to the appropriate survey. [More Information on Tots 'n Tech Needs Your Help!]
   
   

2. Assistive Technology Solutions
   Jul 11, 2000
   If you have great ideas for new products for people with disabilities but just don't know how to get them from the drawing board to consumers, you might find it helpful to contact Assistive Technology Solutions. Its primary focus is to enhance the availability of assistive technology by making the "creative process" a little easier. [More Information on Assistive Technology Solutions]
   
   
3. Tetra
   Jan 01, 1999
   Happy New Year! If 1999 finds you in need of customized assistive technology assistance, check out Tetra. Tetra has a network of volunteers in the United States and Canada who can customize or create devices to meet specific needs. For information, contact: Tetra Society of North America, Plaza of Nations, 770 Pacific Blvd. South, Suite 27, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7; Canada. Phone: 604-688-6464. E-mail: tetra@reachdisability.org [More Information on Tetra]