Assistive technology initiatives
In addition to education agencies, there are many other service agencies, which offer assistive technology devices and services. They include a variety of rehabilitation, medical and charitable organizations. The assistive technology focus in education is on tools to help children learn. Other assistive technology initiatives may have a focus such as assistive technology for work, medical needs or simply information dissemination. It is important that you understand the purpose of each assistive technology initiative when you request devices or services from that organization. Below is a list assistive technology initiative. Each link listed below can also take you to other links for assistive technology initiatives.
AT Initiatives Websites
Funding
for Assistive Technology Devices and Services in IDEA 1997
A whitepaper on the ammendments to IDEA and how it affects students
access to AT devices and services
Consortium
for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) - Legislative Issues
Legislative Issues addressed include; childcare, developmental
disabilities, education, employment and training, health, technology,
etc.
RESNA
Technical Assistance Project
Assistive Technology Act Projects' Legislation and Initiatives
RESNA
Technical Assistance Project, Emerging Initiatives - Section 508
Summary and links to Assistive Technology Act Projects' Activities
and Initiatives