Assistive Technology

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP)
VATP provides information, education, training, and referral services as well as tryout and loan of Assistive Technology devices to Vermonters.

103 South Main Street, Weeks Building
Waterbury, VT 05671-2305
(800) 750-6355 (Toll-free)
(802) 241-2620 (Telephone)
(802) 241-1464 (TTY)
(802) 241-2174 (Fax)
atinfo@ahs.state.vt.us

Assistive Technology Exchange --www.getATstuff.com
The Assistive Technology Exchange is for all of New England. Here you can look for or list Assistive Technology devices for sale or for free. The goal of getATstuff is to help get Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used into the hands of people who need and can benefit from them. Call toll-free in Vermont 888-827-2714 for assistance.

OTHER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

AccessIT --www.washington.edu/accessit
From their welcome message:
AccessIT promotes the use of electronic and information technology (E&IT) for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This Web site features the AccessIT Knowledge Base, a searchable database of questions and answers regarding accessible E&IT. It is designed for educators,policy makers, librarians, technical support staff, and students and employees with disabilites and their advocates.

Alliance for Technology Access --www.ataccess.org
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is the national network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

Microsoft Accessibility Resources --www.microsoft.com/enable/