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- American Foundation for the Blind AccessWorld
- Technology tips and reviews for the blind and visually impaired.
- AFB TECH
- Objective evaluations of mainstream and niche assistive technology products for the blind and visually impaired.
- Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) at UW
- Homepage for program at University of Washington for disabled high school students that encourages them to explore college and career options using assistive technology.
- California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities
- University-based assistive tech site at California State University at Northridge.
- LowBrowse
- An internet based text enlarger that works in concert with the Firefox web browser.
- National Assistive Technology Research Institute
- NATRI conducts assistive technology research and develops assistive technology research theory into real world practices.
- NVDA
- Information about the free open source Non Visual Desktop Access screen reader. Works with the Windows operating system.
- Satogo
- Free screen reader from the AIR Foundation and Serotek, Inc. Works with the Windows operating system running Internet Explor 6+.
- Trace Research & Development Center
- University of Wisconsin-based assistive
tech site funded through the National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research
- VoiceOver
- Information about the built in screen reader installed with the Apple operating system.
- VisioVoice
- A combined screen reader and screen enlarger that works with the Apple operating system.
- Web Accessibility
Initiative
- This WAI reference list on web accessibility highlights the work of many organizations around the world in improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
- WebAnywhere
- A free web based screen reader from the University of Washington.
- Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
- A consumer advocacy network that includes the AT Resource Center
at the University of Washington, the AT Resource Center at Easter
Seal Society in Spokane, and the Washington Protection and Advocacy
System.
- Washington Assistive Technology Foundation
- Seeks to promote access to technology for individuals in Washington State. Offers loans to qualified borrowers.
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