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• AbilityHub.com
  AbilityHub.com's purpose is to help you find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. Searching the Internet for accurate information on Assistive Technology is much like "looking for a needle in a haystack". This website attempts to reduced the size of the haystack and bring you the information in an organized fashion.
  www.abilityhub.com/
  
  

• Academic Software, Inc. (ASI)
  ASI is a small Kentucky-based educational research, development, and consulting firm well into its 17th year as a corporation headquartered in Lexington. ASI specializes in the field of assistive technology and computer access for children and adults with disabilities and for health professionals who work with people with disabilities.
  www.acsw.com
  
  

• Adaptivation Inc.
  Adaptivation, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes assistive technology to persons with severe and multiple disabilities throughout the world.
  www.adaptivation.com
  
  

• Adaptive Computer Products
  This page was created and is maintained by Jim Lubin, who is a C2 quadriplegic, completely paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. The page provided here is meant to serve as a resource to provide useful information; therefore, it does not contain a lot of useless, pretty graphics which take a long time to load. This page does not require Netscape or Explorer for best viewing!  Adaptive Computer Products has lots of links to information on computers for people with disabilities who are interested in computers and access to computers.
  www.makoa.org/computers.htm
  
  

• Adaptive Technology @ RehabTool.com
  RehabTool.com helps people with communication, access or learning disabilities regain independence and productivity through leading edge assistive and adaptive technology. RehabTool.com offers augmentative and alternative communication devices, computer access products and cognitive rehabilitation tools adapted to the special needs of physically challenged people. The RehabTool.com catalog includes multilingual text-to-speech, speech synthesis and voice recognition software, screen readers, ergonomic on-screen keyboards with word prediction.
  www.rehabtool.com
  
  
• Adjustable Seating's - EquipoisE
  A truly ergonomic computer and meditation chair. This unique, patented, kneel-sit design uses balance and gentle movement to give stress-free sitting, perfect posture, superb comfort AND a healthy back.
  www.kneelsit.com
  
  
• Adobe Acrobat Access
  Now there is a way for the blind to access Acrobat (PDF) documents: access.adobe.com available free from Adobe.
  www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

• Ai Squared
  In 1986, Ai Squared began developing magnification software for the visually impaired. Today, our low-vision products, ZoomText and VisAbility, are widely recognized as the user's choice for screen and document accessibility.
  www.aisquared.com
  
  

• AnotheR BytE
  AnotheR BytE has been recycling older computers from across America since 1994, providing low or no-cost computers, computer instruction, and technical services to organizations and individuals in need.
  www.recycles.org/byte/index.htm
  
  

• Apple Computer's Disability Resources
  Apple is deeply committed to helping persons with special needs attain an unparalleled level of independence through a personal computer. Every Macintosh ships with rich, built-in features that support a positive user experience for persons with disabilities.
  www.apple.com/education/k12/disability/

• Arkenstone
  Arkenstone is the leading provider of reading systems for people with visual and reading disabilities.
  www.arkenstone.org/

• Assistive Technology, Inc.
  Assistive Technology, Inc. is dedicated to providing assistive technology and product solutions to individuals who experience learning, communication (conversational and written), and computer access difficulties.
  www.assistivetech.com/
  
  
• Assistive Technologies Inc. (ATI)
  Assistive Technologies (ATI) - computer hardware, software and training for people with disabilities. Computer accessories and components designed to help disabled persons adapt to their home, school, and work environment.
  www.assistivetechnologies.com
  
  
• Attainment Company, Inc.
  The Attainment Company Options Catalog for Special Education and Youth at Risk.
  www.attainment-inc.com

• Aurora Systems
  Aurora Systems has software products for Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia, Augmentative Communication and Speech Disabilities.
  www.aurora-systems.com/
  
  
• Bili Inc
  Bili Inc specializes in developing innovative foot-controlled computer input devices: FOOTIME foot mouse and page turner, which have wide applications--from speeding up computer workflow to easing hand/wrist stress; from turning music score to avoiding contamination in lab. It even has a higher value for some people with disabilities.
  www.bilila.com
  
  
• Blazie Engineering
  Assistive Technology for People who are Blind and Visually Impaired. Braille 'n Speak 2000, Type 'n Speak, Printers and Braille Embossers, etc.
  www.blazie.com/
  
  
• CameraMouse
  CameraMouse is totally non-intrusive and works with all standard software. No wires, dots, infrared beams, or other head apparatuses needed for activation.
  www.cameramouse.com/
  
  
• Contour Design, Inc.
  Contour Design, Inc. specializes in the development, research and design of top quality alternative computer input devices. Contour Design's devices can significantly reduce muscular discomfort while maximizing productivity. Contour Design has developed the RollerMouse, Perfit Mouse and other high-quality ergonomic devices for computer users.
  www.contourdesign.com
  
  
• Contour Design RollerMouse
  The Contour RollerMouse is an innovative new option to a computer mouse and a remarkably simple solution. Its ergonomic design places cursor control just below the spacebar of any keyboard. It makes data entry faster, safer, and more comfortable for right- or left-handed computer users.
  www.contourdesign.com/rollermouse/
  
  
• Conversational Computing Corporation (Conversa)
  Conversa's sole mission is to bring natural and intelligent interfaces to PCs, PDAs, cellular phones and other electronic devices. We¹re focusing on limiting the need to type, use a mouse or hit the keypads on a telephone. By removing the complexities and limitations associated with computing, we're making it easier for people to adopt it into their everyday lives. This means activities like getting messages, inputting data, surfing the Internet, or querying a database just by using your voice. Conversa's proprietary speech engine is speaker independent and accommodates an unlimited vocabulary, setting us apart from dictation-based companies. You don't need to train the system to recognize you, and since the technology is based on continuous speech recognition you can forget the staccato voice and just talk naturally. Our core technologies include speech recognition, text-to-speech, a multi-user run-time environment, development tools, server components  embedded derivatives.
  www.conversa.com/Web/Web.asp

• RJ Cooper and Associates
  RJ Cooper and Associates is a small development company that makes Software and Hardware for Persons with Special Needs including Blind Children. RJ Cooper and Associates also produce the world famous CooperCar.
  rjcooper.com
  
  

• Crick Software
  Crick Software, winner of five Special Needs Awards, is the creator and manufacturer of Clicker.  Clicker is an award-winning, and frequently used, software package which is designed to give writing support to people, such as younger children and those with special needs, who have difficulties with writing. They may have problems because of physical disabilities (for example, holding a pen or pencil, or in using a keyboard) or in expressing themselves. In fact, Clicker was originally intended to aid access to writing for switch users, but has now evolved into a sophisticated writing support package for people at different levels of literacy.
  www.cricksoft.com/
  
  

• Daedalus Technologies, Inc.
  Daedalus Technologies, Inc. is the manufacturer of mounting hardware and adjustable furniture designed primarily for use in the Assistive Technology field. The three main categories of products are: Wheelchair Mounting Systems to mount an augmentative communication device or laptop computer, a precisely adjustable Switch Mount System and wheelchair accessible adjustable Table, Desk and Computer Workstation.
  www.daessy.com/
  
  

• The Darci Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering
  The mission of the Institute is to develop and manufacture devices which solve problems encountered by people with physical disabilities. Darci Institute's Computer Access products are the Darci Too! - a Keyboard Emulator for Apple & IBM Computers and The Darci Cards! - Computer Access With a PC Card. Darci Cards are no longer available. They are being replaced by Darci USB.
  www.westest.com/darci/index.html
  
  

• DataHand Systems, Inc.
  DataHand Systems, Inc. manufactures and markets Assistive Technology computer keyboards (DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard) and desktops (Ergoport Ergonomic Desktop) that benefit the disabled and carpal tunnel sufferer by improving health, comfort, and productivity.
  www.datahand.com
  
  

• Dolphin Computer Access
  Dolphin Systems is one of the world's foremost manufacturers and distributors of adaptive computer equipment for people who are blind or partially sighted.
  www.dolphinusa.com/
  
  
• Introducing the Dvorak Keyboard
  This page offers downloads and information to help you start using the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard.
  www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/

• Dragon Systems
  Dictate text with Dragon Naturally Speaking or Dictate text and control your PC by voice with DragonDictate speech recognition (voice recognition) software.
  www.dragonsys.com/
  
  

• The Dragon Naturally Speaking Guide
  "Say I Can" Offers Dragon Naturally Speaking Guide as First Free Online Computer Book!  Read the entire Dragon NaturallySpeaking Guide free! All twenty-one chapters, all 288 pages of this top-selling book is yours to read online for free.
  www.sayican.com/dragguidon.html
  
  

• Duxbury Systems
  Software for Braille
  www.duxburysystems.com
  
  

• DynaVox Systems
  Founded in 1983 as Sentient Systems Technology, DynaVox Systems products help thousands of people with speech, language, learning and physical disabilities express themselves more fully. Through the power of speech, these successful individuals have broken through the communication barrier to excel in the classroom, the workplace, and the community.
  www.sentient-sys.com
  
  

• EagleEyes
  Boston College has developed an exciting technology called EagleEyes that allows a person to control the computer through electrodes by moving his or her eyes or head. The purpose of the Campus School / EagleEyes project is to apply and further develop this technology to allow children who have multiple disabilities to use the computer for education and communication. Boston College's objective is to make EagleEyes available to anyone who can make use of it. Check out this site for more information.
  www.cs.bc.edu/~eagleeye/default.html

• Esmerel, Home of the Waldings and Unicorn Quest
  Unicorn Quest: The Kids' Typing Tutor Game for One or Two Hands is written for use in DOS and Windows. It was originally written for an eight-year-old one-handed girl who wanted to learn to type. Unicorn Quest makes learning to type into a game. Unicorn Quest is Shareware and can be download from this site.
  www.esmerel.com
  
  
• Esmerel's Resources for One-Hand People
  This page is dedicated to resources for those who are one-handed.
  www.esmerel.org/misc/onehand.htm
  
  
• Fentek Industries, Inc. 
  Fentek Industries, Inc. is a single source for custom, standard, programmable, and ergonomic computer keyboards, computer keys, specialized keys and keysets, custom printed keytops, keycaps, keyboard templates, keytop and keyfront overlay labels, membrane graphics, large print and assistive keyboards, language keytop overlays and International language keyboards, keyboard accessories, keyboard protectors, and custom keyboard modifications.
  www.fentek-ind.com/
  
  

• FOOTIME foot mouse
  Bili Inc specializes in developing innovative foot-controlled computer input devices including FOOTIME foot mouse. FOOTIME is a Foot Mouse (slipper mouse) with programmable pedal. In addition to FOOTIME'S wide applications for the average any intensive computer user it has much higher value for some disabled people
  
  

• Freedom Box
  Freedom Box Launches Internet Service for the Blind. The Freedom Box is a voice-controlled Internet access device. It combines the power of a top-of-the-line audio output interface with high quality voice recognition to give users the power to control a properly equipped personal computer using nothing but voice commands. The brains of Freedom Box are contained in "Freedom Box PC" our software package that can be loaded onto any suitably configured computer. Freedom Box SA is our complete hardware/software package that is pre-loaded with Freedom Box PC software and ready to access the Internet as soon as it is plugged into an electrical outlet and a telephone or broadband connection. Freedom Box connects to the Internet through a portal called Freedom Box Network.
  www.freedombox.info/
  
  

• GPK Inc.
  GPK makes four products UPPERTONE, QuadTrac, QuadDesk, and QuadCommander joystick . UPPERTONE is a strengthening system for quads. It was designed to allow quadriplegia to exercise all upper body muscles without any assistance. The QuadTrac allows quads to use computers with ease and speed, without the difficulty of having to simultaneously move the mouse pointer and click switches. The QuadDesk is a totally wheelchair accessible desk that has a rotating top. The QuadCommander joystick allows people with quadriplegia to play computer games, without any hand function.
  www.gpk.com/
  
  

• Greystone Digital
  Greystone Digital announces Big Keys Plus, an enhanced version of the popular Big Keys keyboard. We have taken many of the suggestions offered by our customers, and through the use of patented "KeyStar Technology" we have been able to expand Big Keys into a full featured keyboard for all ages and all learning applications. The keyboard still maintains its uncluttered appearance, as well as the large one-inch square keys, unique to the original Big Keys keyboard.
  www.caro.net/gdi/bigkeys.htm

• Gus Communications,Inc
  Gus Communications, Inc. provides software solutions for ALS, Stroke, Aphasia, MS, Cerebral Palsy etc. Gus Communications, Inc. is the largest developer of Windows based software for the disabled in the areas of speech (AAC) and computer access.
  www.gusinc.com
  
  
• Henter-Joyce
  Henter-Joyce, the developer of Screen Readers JAWS and JAWS for Windows, is a leader in access technology for people with blindness and other print-related disabilities.
  www.hj.com/

• Humanware
  Specializing in products for people who are blind or people who are visually impaired.
  www.humanware.com/

• IBM Special Needs Solutions
  IBM has a long history of helping improve the employability, education, and quality of life for people who have disabilities. Find out more about IBM and the Independence Series products.
  www.austin.ibm.com/sns/index.html

• IBM Speech Recognition
  IBM leads the industry in Speech Recognition innovation. With more than 25 years of research and close to 100 patents, IBM has built a team of speech recognition specialists worldwide, dedicated to the development, support, marketing, and sale of IBM speech solutions in ten languages. ViaVoice is IBM's innovative, award-winning voice recognition technology that lets you control your computer with your voice instead of a keyboard or a mouse.
  www.software.ibm.com/speech/

• Infogrip Inc.
  Infogrip's Options Catalog features more than two hundred products including one hand keyboards, voice recognition software, ergonomic keyboards, mice alternatives, touch screens, switches and switch access products, ergonomic supports, therapy products and much more. Infogrip is also the manufacture of the BAT Personal Keyboard which is an innovative, compact, ergonomic keyboard. The BAT's simple user-friendly design replicates all of the functions of an extended keyboard for one-handed input.
  www.infogrip.com/

• A DIRECTORY OF SOURCES FOR INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
  A DIRECTORY OF SOURCES FOR INPUT TECHNOLOGIES has been put together by Bill Buxton. This page is a work in progress. The main part of it contains a list with links which Bill has compiled over a number of years of companies that make input devices and technologies. Bill has done this as part of the research for a book which he is preparing.
  www.billbuxton.html

• Intelligent Peripheral Devices, Inc. (IPD)
  IPD's mission is to make simple and smart peripherals that significantly improve the productivity of its users at an affordable price. IPD manufactures the AlphaSmart 2000 (A keyboard that allows computer access for everyone).
  www.alphasmart.com

• Intellitools
  Makers of IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, IntelliPics, IntelliTalk, and ClickIt!
  www.intellitools.com
  
  

• JawBone
  JawBone is a specialized interface program that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional (ver. 3.x/4.x)and JAWS for Windows (ver. 3.2/3).
  ngtvoice.com/products/software/jawbone/
  
  

• Don Johnston, Inc.
  Products for Learning Difficulties, Augcomm
  www.donjohnston.com/
  
  
• Keybowl, Inc.
  Keybowl, Inc. presents the revolutionary orbiTouch Keyless Keyboard! The orbiTouch is the first patented alphanumeric keyboard with an integrated mouse that utilizes the hands and arms instead of the fingers to type. The orbiTouch keyless keyboard totally eliminates finger movement, minimizes wrist movement, and uses two domes which are moved laterally to type.
  www.keybowl.com
  
  

• LAB Resources
  LAB Resources is a company which offers assistive technology solutions to schools and families.
  www.elabresources.com/
  
  
• The Left Hand - Computer Accessories
  The Left Hand - Computer Accessories now has 2 Left-Handed Keyboards to choose from, along with a Left-Handed Mouse and a Left-Handed Joystick.
  http://thelefthand.com/comac.html
  
  
• Lexia Learning Systems
  Lexia Learning Systems is a developer of software used to help dyslexics learn to read. More generally, Lexia builds software for use by learning disabled students: children and adults. Lexia has products for use in school with complete reporting for the teacher, and products for use at home when teachers or tutors are not available.
  www.lexialearning.com 
  
  
• LisaCOMM Software
  LisaCOMM is software, for any standard PC, designed to bring the strength of speech to individuals with limited mobility.
  http://reslockprinting.com/lisacomm/
  
  
• Judy Lynn Software, Inc.
  Judy Lynn Software designed specifically for children with developmental delays and limited motor skills. 9 months - 4 years cognitive age level. Single switch software for IBM PC & compatible computers.
  www.intac.com/~judylynn/
  
  
• Madenta
  Madenta provides the most advanced solutions for computer access and home and office automation for people with physical disabilities.
  www.madenta.com
  
  
• Maltron
  Maltron makes fully ergonomic keyboards, two handed, left and right single handed, one for head or mouth stick or single finger use and an expanded keyboard with recessed keys for helping in cases of spasticity.
  www.maltron.com
  
  
• Marblesoft
  Marblesoft is a developer of educational programs for pre-school, early elementary and special ed.  Check out this site for more information about their software.
  www.marblesoft.com
  
  
• Mayer-Johnson, Inc.
  Mayer-Johnson, Inc. has products for Special Needs and Education.
  www.mayer-johnson.com
  
  
• Microsoft Accessibility Technology for Everyone
  Microsoft strive to build products that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Learn more about how our solutions can help you realize your full potential.
  http://microsoft.com/enable

   

• Multimedia Designs Inc.
  Multimedia Designs Inc. the creators of  Multimedia Max ®  a complete computer system that helps people with disabilities  become more independent through environmental control and computer operation.
  www.multimediadesigns.com/
  
  
• NanoPac, Inc.
  Assistive Technology for People Who Are Disabled.  NanoPac supplies products and services for individuals with disabilities (low vision and blindness products, reading machines, environmental controls, voice activation,  augmentative communications, voice recognition, speech synthesis, text to speech, switches and switch mounts, magnifiers,  and door openers).  NanoPac serves the US with over 32 resellers and serves OK, AR, MO, TX and KS from it's headquarters' location in Tulsa.
  www.nanopac.com/
  
  
• Notepage, Inc.
  NotePage, Inc. provides products and services for Deaf and HOH. NotePage, Inc. is a paging service provider specializing in communication and computer integration. It also provides wireless messaging products and services including, internet paging, email to pager gateways, and wireless messaging products designed specifically for the deaf and hearing impaired community.
  www.notepage.com/dahoh/
  
  
• About One Hand Typing and Keyboarding
  If you have the use of only one hand, you will learn on this web site to type, keyboard and use a computer with the speed of a professional, or just for fun, with only one hand, with, or without adaptive equipment!
  www.aboutonehandtyping.com/
  
  
• Origin Instruments Corporation
  Origin Instruments manufactures the HeadMouse head-pointing hardware and also the SofType and Dragger software for computer access.
  www.orin.com
  
  
• Parents, Educators and Publishers (PEP)
  PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs - lists organizations that distribute used computers both nationally and by state.
  www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/recycle_index.html

• The Prentke Romich Company Web Site
  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
  www.prentrom.com/index.html

• Program Development Associates
  For over ten years, Program Development Associates has been providing quality resources related to disabilities. We are distributors and producers of video tapes, computer software, board games and curriculum.
  www.PDAssoc.com/
  
  
• The Propagated Development Group
  The Propagated Development Group has created a mechanism that may alleviate Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome and arthritic conditions created by using a computer mouse while making you a more efficient computer user. We've created a product called a FootRat.
  www.touchtime.com
  
  
• Rocketmouse
  The ergonomic mouse that moves with you. The Rocketmouse may help relieve pain and discomfort associated with poor posture, RSI, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
  www.rocketmouse.com/
  

• Simtech Publications
  Make this site your first stop for multimedia resources. We specialize in HyperStudio based software for people with disabilities.
  www.hsj.com/
  
  
• Slater Software
  Slater Software's goal is to produce easy-to-use software tools which promote literacy and communication within the Special Needs community.
  www.slatersoftware.com/
  
  
• SofDesign International, Inc
  Videotape Instructional Programs and Software developed to assist in training of individuals with Dyslexia. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology.
  www.sofdesign.com/dyslexia.html

• SoftTouch - Software for Students with Disabilities
  SoftTouch (SoftTouch/kidTECH) is special education software made for students with disabilities.
  www.funsoftware.com
  
  
• Solutions for Humans
  Solutions for Humans offers assistive Technology products for people with special needs. ergonomic computer workstations.
  www.sforh.com
  
  
• Technology for Education (TFE)
  Technology for Education (TFE) is a computer technology company that specializes in Assistive Technology and learning products for professional, educators or anyone working with people having special needs. TFE does not offer a product line of their own, instead they offer competing solutions and devices from literally hundreds of manufacturers and publishers. This allows them to help their customers find the best product for their needs and budget.
  www.tfeinc.com/

• TeleSensory
  Telesensory produces high technology equipment for visually impaired people and other vision-related equipment.
  www.telesensory.com/

• TeleSys Development Systems
  Disability Systems & Software Development
  www.tnet.com/

• textHELP!
  textHELP! makes software for people with reading and writing difficulties, especially people with Dyslexia (SpLD) or Learning Difficulties. textHELP! software products are Read & Write, Type & Talk, and ScreenReader.
  www.texthelp.com/

• WebChild
  WebChild is a computer development site for children. We carry award-winning children's computer hardware & Software such as KidDraw and KidBoard: designed to link children as young as 3 years old with technology.
  www.webchild.com/children.htm

• Words+
  Words+, Inc. is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. For more than fifteen years, our goal has been "unlocking the person" by providing the highest quality communication and computer access systems available.
  www.words-plus.com/

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