AT Resources

Funding

Miscellaneous

Spinal Cord Injury

Funding

  • ATIA Funding Resources Guide provides information on the various funding sources that are available for AT procurement. (http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm? pageid=4219)
  • Great resource for national and local funding with several links (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1szPhQ554GEwUXAHILLPOyaw_Oli3RP7mlOUoLtr_Bsc/edit?hl=en&pref=2&pli=1#gid=0)
  • Quick Start Guide to Where the Money is and How to Get it. (a. http://www.techlearning.com/news/0002/quick-start-guide-to-where-the-money-is-and-how-to-get-it/57142)

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Demonstration Labs, loaner programs (borrow AT equipment for FREE), and other state resources for AT

  • Provides links to each states AT program, which provides information about funding and loaner programs  (http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html)
  • The Pass It On Center continues to create national and state resources to foster the safe, effective and appropriate reuse of assistive technology (AT) so that people with disabilities can get the affordable AT they need in order to live, learn, work and play more independently in communities of their choice. http://www.passitoncenter.org/
  • This site can help you find the nearest place in your area to preview software. http://www.ataccess.org/
  •  (NLS) for the blind and physically handicapped: for persons who are unable to read or use regular print materials as a result of temporary or permanent limitation. LOAN FREE EQUIPMENT NATIONWIDE. (http://www.loc.gov/nls/pdf/application.pdf)

 

Spinal Cord Injury Resources

  •  Christopher Reeves Foundation: The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. (http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.ddJFKRNoFiG/b.4409743/k.C825/About_Us.htm)
  • NSCIA:  This organization raises awareness about spinal cord injury (SCI) and disease and provides resources and information to people with SCI and their families. (http://www.spinalcord.org)
  • This website features a wealth of information about wheelchairs and related issues, funding, an on-line forum, and a blog from the perspective of Mark E. Smith, a gentleman who was born with Cerebral Palsy. (http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com)
  • Spinalcord Injury Zone The Spinal Cord Injury Zone is a not-for-profit Spinal Cord Injury awareness website. The mission of The Spinal Cord Injury Zone is to archive important Spinal Cord Injury News and Spinal Cord Injury Information for education and awareness. (http: www.spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
  • Assistive technology (www.assistivetech.net) - provides access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public
  • Medical and Rehabilitation products: North Coast
  • Assistive Technology products for Windows by type: assistive technology for vision, hearing, speech, dexterity and mobility, and learning
  • Environmental controls
    • Center for Universal Design. Look under resources for an excellent collection of links to other sites that provide information, floor plans and information on funding for home modifications. (http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/index.html)
    • National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification.  This site has current news items relating to accessible housing. Also look under links and products sections.(http://www.homemods.org)
    • Idea Center. Look at resource and publication sections for information on residential remodeling and accessible design. (http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea)
    • Concrete Change. This site focuses on the concept of visitability, i.e., changes and modifications that can be made to residential homes to allow people to enter and interact with one another. (htp://www.concretechange.org)
    • Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (http://www.driver-ed.org)
    • Smart home (http://www.smarthome.com).
  • Wheelchairs
    • Spinlife.com. This website sells wheelchairs, parts and accessories on-line. Articles, resources and links to other sites are also provided. (http://www.spinlife.com)