Resources
Accessibility resources
State Resources
Like all other states, Massachusetts has several federally funded assistive technology programs. These programs vary in information and services, yet all help identify local assistive technology ideas and resources.
The Commonwealth’s initiative, Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer’s Hands is a resource that provides more information about AT programs and services in the state.
Contact information for other states is available from:
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Voice: (703) 524-6686
TTY: (703) 524-6639
email: resnaTA@resna.org
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers
There are 10 federally funded regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC) that provide information to businesses, people with disabilities, and others on accommodation and accessibility issues, as well as other ADA information. A full listing of DBTACs is contained in the resource section under Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Legal Information.
Voice/TTY: (800) 949-4232 (will connect with your regional DBTAC)
National Resources
Alliance for Technology Access
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is dedicated to increasing the use of standard, assistive, and information technologies for people with disabilities. The ATA has a variety of resources, including a library, to help identify appropriate technology. The ATA is also a publisher of the comprehensive Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities.
2175 East Francisco Boulevard, Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901
Voice: (800) 455-7970 or (415) 455-4575
TTY: (415) 455-0491
email: atainfo@ataccess.org
assitivetech.net
assitivetech.net is an online resource that provides up-to-date information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources. Features a comprehensive listing of assistive technology. Information specialists are also available to answer questions about assistive technology.
Center for Rehabilitation Technology
College of Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
490 10th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0156
Voice/TTY: (404) 894-4960
Prentke Romich Company
A manufacturer of augmentative communication devices for people with disabilities, Prentke Romich provides a guide for funding assistive technology available at its website.
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Voice: (800) 262-1984
Fax: (330) 263-4829
Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network is a federally funded program that provides free information and consultation service about job accommodations and other job-related information. You can research accommodation options at the JANs website through a searchable online database (SOAR). JAN also has consultants who can assist you by phone to identifying possible accommodations. These consultants have instant access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about accommodation methods, devices, and strategies.
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6080
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6080
Accommodation Information (Voice / TTY): (800) 526-7234
ADA Information (Voice / TTY): (800) 232-9675
Fax: (304) 293-5407
email: jan@icdi.wvu.edu
National Business & Disability Council
The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) provides information about the integration of individuals with disabilities into the workforce. Features an information helpline for accessibility issues.
201 I.U. Willets Rd
Albertson, NY 11507
Voice: (516) 465-1515
Information hot line: (516) 465-1519
Fax: (516) 465-3730
RESNA
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is a member organization committed to the advancement of assitive technology. RESNA offers a variety of publications and resources. Their website includes a list of assistive technology professionals by state.
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
Voice: (703) 524-6686
TTY: (703) 524-6639
Fax: (703) 524-6630
email: natloffice@resna.org
Tech Connections
Tech Connections is a national dissemination project designed to increase the utilization of existing and emerging assistive technology with a particular focus on employment. Information and resources are available at their website. Referral specialists are also available to answer questions free of charge. A free monthly newsletter is also available.
490 Tenth St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Voice/TTY: (877) TEK-SEEK
(877-835-7335)
email: techconnections@crt.gatech.edu
Trace Research & Development Center
Engineers technological access solutions, and has a variety of information and resources on assistive technology.
S-151 Waisman Center
1500 Highland Avenue
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 53705-2280
Voice: (608) 262-6966
TTY: (608) 262-5408
email: info@trace.wisc.edu
Virtual Assistive Technology Center
The Virtual Assistive Technology Center (VATC) helps make computers and computer programs more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Freeware and shareware programs that help people with disabilities use computers may be downloaded at their website. The site also features information, publications, a message board, and links to related web sites. A free newsletter is also available.
The Institute for Human Centered Design
The ICHD is a Boston-based organization that works to enhance the work experience for people with all abilities. ICHD provides a variety of services including accessibility consulting for public and private organizations and businesses. The ICHD also serves the New England ADA Center.
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
email: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org
