Top 5 Assistive Technology Resources
Knowing where to find assistive technology resources can be daunting. Whether you are a family member, care provider, grandparent, parent - Where do you even begin? How do you know what works?
We’ve identified a list of the top go-to sources for individuals with disabilities wanting to stay informed about assistive technology resources available to them.
Why we love it: It’s exactly what the name reads - A toolbox. Full of products and websites all centered around serving individuals with disabilities. You can even customize your list by using a few key words to be geared towards independent living, a job, health, interpersonal relationships, or communication, to name a few.
“We have learned that it is challenging to find products that are a good fit for the diverse range of needs and goals of those in our community. To solve this, Tech Toolbox™ provides our community with a user-friendly, easy-to-search online space for sharing information about technology products. Anyone can add a tool to the Tech Toolbox™. And, anyone can rate or review a tool. Plus, you can ask questions about how to use a tool and answer the questions that others ask.”
#2 AT Smackdown
Why we love it: A byproduct of the 2016 Adirondack AT Expo, attendees added some of their favorite assistive technology resources. The list ranges from Bookshare to Tots ‘n Tech.
#3 The Mighty
Why we love it: In the words of The Mighty, “We publish real stories by real people facing real challenges. We are building a brand and a community around them. Having a disability or disease doesn’t have to be isolating. That’s why The Mighty exists.” Their stories not only include developmental and physical disabilities, but also mental health issues.
Why we love it: Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities. Stories cover autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and others. A recent story discusses a new regulation requiring movie theaters to further accommodate individuals with disabilities. Another provides an update on a tracking device for children with developmental disabilities getting one step closer to becoming law.
Why we love it: It’s global news. Don’t have enough time to read an article? The site provides images and videos specific to accessible technology, similar to a social media feed. It also breaks out topics into categories such as Innovation, Leisure, Health and Social. One such article highlights new technology in videos, including one about a computer mouse that can be controlled by an individual's head movements.
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