International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet www.icdri.org
Provides disability resources, best practices, education, outreach, and training
World Wide Web Consortium www.w3.org
Develops protocols and guidelines to ensure long-term growth for the Web
Web Accessibility Initiative of the W3C www.w3.org/WAI
Provides resources for accessibility issues
World Institute on Disabilities www.wid.org
This nonprofit research, training, and public policy center promotes inclusion of people with disabilities
The United States Access Board www.access-board.gov
This independent federal agency is devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.
DAISY – Digital Accessible Information System www.daisy.org
Daisy is a technical standard used to create digital talking books and a combination of synchronized audio and text books.
DO-IT www.washington.edu/doit
DO-IT stands for Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology which promotes the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers
The Center for Applied Special Technology www.cast.org
This organization works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities
US Department of Justice ADA Information www.ada.gov/websites2.htm
Features ADA requirements and provides examples of how to make websites accessible
GNOME https://developer.gnome.org/
This site for Web developers provides examples of assistive technology for specific disabilities
The Federal Communications Commission www.fcc.gov
The site of the FCC, which administers United States laws and regulations on telecommunications
Telecommunications Relay Service http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs_history_docket.html
The FCC site about the Telecommunications Relay Service
Adaptive Technology Resource Center of the University of Toronto, Canada http://www.adaptech.org/en/about
Provides explanations of how to use voice recognition, screen readers and talking browsers, and other assistive technology
Web Accessibility in Mind http://www.webaim.org/articles/cognitive/
Provides explanation of cognitive impairment and ways to support access for those who have cognitive problems
Journal of Education and Practice https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1078825.pdf
Assistive technology’s role in the classroom in helping students with learning disabilities
Department of Education: Individualized Education Program https://ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html
An informative guide to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on the IDEA Act specifications
World Health Organization/UNICEF https://www.unicef.org/disabilities/files/Assistive-Tech-Web.pdf
Explains the benefits, limitations, and barriers of accessibility technology on students with disabilities
