Questions to ask when selecting Assistive Technology (AT):
• What do you want to do?
• What are your abilities?
• Can those abilities be magnified using Assistive Technology?
• If there is a person assisting you in selecting Assistive Technology, is that person listening to your input?
• Is the evaluation of your ability to use a type of technology based on what the evaluator has available or on all possible solutions?
• Are you given a range of options to solve a problem?
• Are you in control of the selection of the assistive device?
Other Resources
• Closing the Gap - Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
• ABLEDATA - The premier Internet site on assistive technology and rehabilitation products with a searchable database of over 25,000 products for persons with disabilities
• RESNA - RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability
• Alliance for Technology Access - The mission of the Alliance for Technology Access is to connect children and adults with disabilities to technology tools
• Trace Center - Trace is a non-profit research center that focuses on making computer, telecommunications and information technologies more accessible to everyone
• Toy Adaptation - Instructions on how to adapt toys for children with disabilities by adding an adaptive switch
• RJ Cooper - Software and hardware products for persons with special needs
• The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre - advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, eucation, proactive design consultation and direct service. - University of Toronto - CA
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