Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

The Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired acts to make sure that vision loss is not the barrier to Alaskans meeting their vocational goals or living safely and independently in retirement.

Link www.alaskabvi.org

See also Alaska, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Links, Organizations

Assistive Technology of Alaska | ATLA

ATLA is a nonprofit organization specializing in assessments, assistive technology, and technology training services. We work with government, business, education, health services organziations, and individuals to provide accedssible and cost-effective technology solutions to promote independent living and success.

Assistive Technology (AT) includes both devices and services. A device is any item or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability. Many high-tech and low-tech devices are now available to assist people with disabilities with daily living tasks, communication, education, work, and recreation.

Link www.atla.biz

See also Assistive Technology, Links, Organizations

The Center for Universal Design

The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Its mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.

Link www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/

See also Assistive Technology, Links, Universal Design

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.

Link www.fctd.info

See also Assistive Technology, Families, Links

Axistive Assistive Technology

Axistive Assistive Technology News Portal offers free news, articles, product reviews and all product and vendor information of assistive technology devices.

Link www.axistive.com

See also Assistive Technology, Links

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