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Librarian's Picks: Assistive Technology

'Quick picks' from librarians at the National Rehabilitation Information Center.

Assistive technology (AT) is devices and aids which can help a person with a disability perform activities that might not otherwise be possible. AT includes communication devices and sensory aids (hearing aids, TTYs, talking boards, braille displays), mobility devices (wheelchairs, modified vehicles, strollers), adaptive computer equipment (ergonomic keyboards, screen readers), and simple devices to aid in daily living activities (reachers, handles, grips). The agencies, organizations, and webpages listed here can help you find the device, product, or manufacturer you need to make everyday life easier.

For more resources, visit our Ready Reference page for Assistive Technology or search the Knowledgebase.  You may also download the brochure in PDF format at the bottom of this page. Disponible en Español.

Information sources on assistive technology

Possible sources of financial assistance for assistive technology include: your state's office of vocational rehabilitation, school districts, Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance. Also consider employers, private organizations, corporations, and religious groups. Contact your local public library for more information on these and other community-based organizations.

RESNA Technical Assistance Project
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903.
Phone: 703/524-6686 (V)
TTY: 703/524-6639
Fax: 703/524-6630
Email: resnata@resna.org
http://www.resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html  Administers the state assistive technology projects that provide assistive technology-related services. Services can include information and referrals, demonstration and training, and guidance in obtaining funding.  Visit their State Contact Page to find the assistive technology project in your state.

RESNA also maintains the Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project.
Call them at 703/524-6686 (V) or 703/524-6639 (TTY), fax to 703/524-6630, email info@resna.org or visit www.resnaprojects.org/AFTAP/state/RESNA.html to find the loan program for your state.

ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 800/227-0216 (V)
TTY: 301/608-8912
Fax: 301/608-8958
Email: abledata@macroint.com
www.abledata.com
Provides computerized searches for assistive devices, products and equipment. Searches include distributor information and product descriptions. Fact sheets and information on catalogs are also available. The database can be searched from the ABLEDATA web site.

Trace Research and Development Center
University of Wisconin-Madison
1550 Engineering Drive, 2107 ECB
Madison, WI 53706-1609
Phone: 608/262-6966 (V)
TTY: 608/263-5408
Email: info@trace.wisc.edu
www.trace.wisc.edu
Provides information in the areas of augmentative communication and computer access for persons with disabilities. Makes referrals to sources of information regarding computer hardware and software, manufacturers, related professionals, and other information networks. Web site includes program information and a publications list.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA)
490 10th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone: 404/894-4960(V/TTY)
Fax: 404/894-9320
www.catea.org
Source for information pertaining to disability and computer access. Provides technology related services to persons with disabilities and distributes information packets upon request. Web site contains product and manufacturer information and Internet links.

Closing The Gap
526 Main Street
P.O. Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
Phone: 507/248-3294 (V)
Fax: 507/248-3810
Email: info@closingthegap.com
www.closingthegap.com
Provides information relating to computer technology, special education, and rehabilitation. Web site contains articles of interest and a publication list. Also sponsors an annual conference.

National Easter Seal Society
230 West Monroe Street Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606-4802
Phone: 800/221-6827 (V), 312/726-6200
TTY: 312/726-4258
Fax: 312/726-1494
www.easter-seals.org
Provides assistive technology related services including evaluation, recommendation, and training. There are over 400 affiliates nationwide. Contact the national office for details on services available in your area. Web site includes program information and an index to services by city and state.

The Foundation Center
79 Fifth Avenue/16th Street
New York, NY 10003-3076
Phone: 800/424-9836 (V)
Fax: 212/807-3677
www.fdncenter.org
Maintains a comprehensive database on foundation and corporate giving programs for both individuals and organizations. Publishes directories and guides and assists with grant application procedures. Web site offers online library and publications list.

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