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Technology Increasing Independence


Organizations and Information Resources

  • HalfthePlanet Foundation - a nonprofit organization that supports the application of technology to promote independent living, social inclusion, equality of opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, and empowerment

  • Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation - dedicated to helping young people with disabilities, through technology, to maximize their potential and fully participate in society

  • Family Center on Technology and Disability - designed to provide assistance to programs and organizations to respond to the technology needs of parents and families of children and youth with disabilities. On-line resources and discussion groups are available.

  • Tech Connections - information on assistive technology designed to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace and in everyday life activities

  • Alliance for Technology Access - network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies

  • Closing the Gap - information about software, hardware and assistive technology options for children and young adults with disabilities

  • Able Data - information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment



Products and Specific Strategies


Thanks to Shanon McQuown for her contributions to this list of resources




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