AT Network 
An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
http://www.atnet.org/
Alliance for Technology Access 
A network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers and Vendors, Affiliates, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and inform
http://www.ataccess.org/
Assistive Technology Industry Association 
Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities.
http://www.atia.org/
Augmentative Communication 
Publishes the newsletters Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking (AS), which provide information on hot topics in the field, discussion of vital issues for AAC stakeholders, and news from the AAC community.
http://www.augcominc.com
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
Centre for studying non-verbal, non-written communication at the University of Stirling. Describes research, lists practical projects and recent publications, and provides an overview of training services. Also links to other UK groups working with people
http://www.aacscotland.com/
Axistive 
Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices.
http://www.axistive.com
BATS 
Research project at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to investigate means of creating and distributing maps that are accessible to the visually impaired.
http://www.cs.unc.edu/assist/bats
Better Living Through Technology 
Promotes the use of technology to help pupils with special educational needs. Includes tutorials, reviews, tips and downloads.
http://www.betterlivingthroughtechnology.com
Breaking The Barriers 
Initiative focused on assisting people with labels of autism who use alternative forms of communication. Includes a national directory of augmentative and alternative communication resources.
http://www.breaking-the-barriers.org
Davidson Program for Independence 
A residential rehabilitation program that provides independence skills for adults who are newly blind or visually impaired.
http://www.dpinews.org
Dawnbug 
Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired.
http://www.dawnbug.org.uk/
Family Guide to Assistive Technology 
Helps parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can help their children. Includes tips for getting started, ideas about where to look for money, and suggestions for what to do when applying for funding.
http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html
Federal Policy Barriers to Assistive Technology 
The National Council on Disabilities' report describing the barriers in United States Federal assistive technology policy to increasing the availability of and access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for people with disabi
http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2000/assisttechnology.htm
John Williams' Assistive Technology Column 
Critiques of the new technologies and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful, productive employees.
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/astecharc.htm
Project Participate 
Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs.
http://www.projectparticipate.org
RNIB - Surfing the Web 
Describes ways for blind and partially sighted people to use the internet, including changing font size, using special software or displays, using specialized browsers, and keyboard shortcuts.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_rnib003595.hcsp
Science Access Project 
Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.
http://dots.physics.orst.edu/
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