Assistive Technology Resources

The following is a partial listing of websites that may provide helpful information related to obtaining funding for Assistive Technology devices and services. This listing is provided as a courtesy, it is not a comprehensive listing nor is it an endorsement by Origin Instruments.

ALS Association National Office (The ALSA website is a component in the delivery of information specific to ALS. Our purpose is to provide accurate and timely information as well as a resource directory pointing to sources of information.)
http://www.alsa.org/

Council for Disability Rights - Assistive Technology (Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities)
http://disabilityrights.org/assist1.htm

Assistive Technology Public Funding Source Guide
http://users.ids.net/~taofri/fundintr.html

Assistive Technology Funding Resources for School-aged Students
http://jset.unlv.edu/15.4/powerpoint/parettePPT/index.htm

California Dept of Developmental Services (Services Available For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities)
http://www.dds.ca.gov/regctrs/main/servov.cfm

Cornucopia Of Disability Information (CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas.)
http://codi.buffalo.edu/assistiv.htm

DisABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org/

Dreamms for Kids (DREAMMS for Kids Inc, is an Assistive Technology information clearinghouse.)
http://www.dreamms.org/atfscp.htm

Family Village (A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.)
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/at/funding-at.html

KATS Network (Kentucky Assistive Technology project operating within its lead agency, the Department for the Blind, Workforce Development Cabinet. It consists of a statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.)
http://fpweb.iglou.com/katsnet/fundingbook.html

National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project (The National Assistive Technology Funding Link supports the advocacy efforts of attorneys, advocates, service agencies, persons with disabilities and their families as they seek funding for Assistive Technology services and devices.)
http://www.nls.org/natmain.htm

National Clearinghouse of Rehab Training Materials (Provides a wide variety of disability related training resources and provides reference and research services)
http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/index_3.html

National Easter Seal Society (Helping children and adults with disabilities. Easter Seals services are comprehensive and individualized to meet each client's needs, family-focused to meet each family member's concerns, outcome-oriented with a goal of enhanced independence, and cost-effective benefiting from public support.)
http://www.easter-seals.org

National Spinal Cord Association (The mission of The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) is to educate, and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease through our toll-free help-line, nationwide chapters and support groups to achieve and maintain higher levels of independence.)
http://spinalcord.org

Practical Funding for Assistive Technology (A guide to obtaining funding for Assistive Technology.)
http://www.upshawinst.org/techwinter98/getat.htm

Resource Guide to Federal Funding for Technology in Education (Intended to provide some of the resources available throughout the Federal government for educational technology.)
http://www.ed.gov/Technology/tec-guid.html

The DRM WebWatcher (A listing of sites that provide general information on funding assistive technology. In addition, every state has a Technology Assistance (TA) project that provides information about Assistive Technology resources in its state. Web sites for state TA projects are included in The DRM Regional Resources Directory.)
http://www.disabilityresources.org/AT-FUNDING.html

Trace Center Information Resources (Information Resources, resources by disability type, assessment and evaluation services, resources by product type)
http://www.trace.wisc.edu/docs/quick_sheets/

Tumble Forms (A resource to locating and obtaining funding for Assistive Technology.)
http://www.tumbleforms.com/bergeron/funandin.html

UCPnet - National UCP (UCP affiliates serve children and adults with disabilities and their families through programs such as therapy, assistive technology training, early intervention programs, individual and family support, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, employment assistance and advocacy. Each affiliate offers a range of services tailored to its community's needs.)
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channelsub.cfm/1/14/91