Technology Resources

Outside Resources

  • AbilityHub Assistive Technology Solutions
    Ability Hub’s purpose is to help you find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
  • Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
    CAST is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
  • Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)
    Located at the University of Washington, the Disabilities Opportunities Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT) program enlists volunteer mentors to help students with disabilities pursue careers in science, engineering and math. DO-IT participants use computers, adaptive technology and the Internet to join an electronic community and tap the program’s mentoring, tutoring and networking services.
  • Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)
    Information about information technology, education and disabilities; online training courses; Internet captioning; ITD e-journal; disability legislation; hardware and software; libraries; distance learning; and more.
  • Issues in Developmental Disabilities
    A web based distance education course providing information and insights into the lives of people with developmental disabilities, their family, friends and service providers.
  • Information Technology and Disabilities
    An electronic journal devoted to the practical and theoretical issues surrounding the development and effective use of new and emerging technologies by computer users with disabilities. Founded by EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information), ITD features articles on issues affecting educators (K through college), librarians, adaptive technology trainers, rehabilitation counselors, human resources professionals, and developers of adaptive computer hardware and software products. In addition to refereed, in-depth feature articles on issues of concern to our target audience, ITD features a number of regular departments, each edited by an expert in the field. ITD is intended for educators, librarians, academic computing staff, job accommodations/human relations professionals, and others interested in new technology and its effective use by people with disabilities.”
  • Rehab Tool
    Rehab Tool helps children and adults with disabilities enhance their lives, increase their independence and productivity, and gain greater social inclusion through the use of leading-edge assistive technology.
  • The Trace Research & Development Center
    The Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability. The Trace Center is currently working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
  • Web Accessibility Survey Homepage
    Results of several surveys concerning web page accessibility of several colleges and universities.