Resources: Computer Accessibility
Resources are routinely updated . . . please check back often.
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- Accessibility Guide to Community Technology Centers in Massachusetts
Community Tech Centers (CTCs) are places where people can go for free access to computers. This guide (researched in 2007) includes general information about each facility including information on programs and technology provided to accommodate people with disabilities.
- AbilityHub
AbilityHub.com provides information on adaptive computer equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. It is the creation of Dan Gilman, an Assistive Technology Practitioner who has lived with a spinal cord injury since 1972.
- Click-N-Type virtual keyboard
Click-N-Type is a free virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard.
- Closing The Gap
Closing The Gap, Inc. provides information on computer technology for people with disabilities through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive website.
- Equal Access to Software and Information
EASI provides online training on adaptive technology and how institutions can provide barrier-free computer and information technology systems for people with disabilities. A non profit, EASI provides information on the latest in adaptive computer technology to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and workplaces.
- IBM--Accessibility
IBM's Human Ability and Accessibility Center website.
- Microsoft--Accessibility
This Microsoft Web page is dedicated to providing information on assistive technology for computer access. It includes an overview of AT, types of AT, and information for vendors of AT products. AT products can be searched by type of disability.
- Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers
Twenty-six Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers across the U.S. are participating in a special program to show what's possible with computers. The centers provide information, free demonstration software, and training in the use of Microsoft accessibility features.
- Screen Magnifiers Homepage
Peter Verhoeven's site on computer programs for large print and voice access includes downloadable versions of many screen magnifier, screen review, and alternative mouse software products.
- TRACE Resource and Development Center
TRACE is a research center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison which focuses on making "off-the-shelf" technologies and systems like computers, the Internet, and information kiosks more accessible for everyone through the process known as "universal" or "accessible design."
