Adaptive Computing

Computing has information relating to availability and sources of adaptive hardware and software. Assistive Technology is used on computers in many classrooms and employment settings. For historic reading, check out the Computer Accessibility Guidelines in the CODI Archives. This document was drafted in response to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended in 1986

Adaptive Computing Companies and Products

Articles and Publications

• CODI Archives: Computing-Related Articles
• Computer Resource List -- From our archives, so it's kind of old, but amusing
• Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work Environments -- book on adaptive computing by Joe Lazzaro
• Look Who's Typing Now - fact sheet about voice recognition devices.

Designing Web Pages and Web Access

• Adaptive Computing Logo (GIF)
• Buy Text Links - buy and/or sell text link ads.
• Designing an Accessible Web Site
• Hints for Web Authors
• Jim Lubin's Accessible Web Page Design Resources
• Making the Web Accessible for the Blind by Paciello

Download Sites

• CNET Download site - Search for Screenreaders on this site
• FileFarm
• ZDNet Downloads

Funding:

Computer Recycling Programs

• Fact sheet on computer recycling -- from the Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo
• Recycler's World

Links Pages

• Jim Lubin's Links to Computer Accessibility Products

Organizations

• Closing the Gap
• Computer Access Solutions
• DO-IT - Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
• Equal Access to Software and Information
• Ergonomic Products (for independent sales reps)
• LifeHackMom -- computer hacks and tips from someone who used to work with computers for persons with disabilities
• Sales reps jobs in Computer and Software Supplies
• Trace Research and Development Center

Training/Assessments/Consulting in Adaptive Computing

• ATTO-- This site is so cool! It offers free, internet based training for teachers and others serving students with disabilities. It focuses mainly on adaptive computing -- hardware and software.
• IT Training - UK directory including companies that offer computer training for the disabled.
• Custom Typing Training -- a comprehensive web site providing assessment for alternate keyboarding.