Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan Program (ATGLP)
The Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan program helps Maryland residents with disabilities and their families qualify for low-interest loans to buy equipment that will help them live, work, and learn more independently.

Center for Technology in Education
The Johns Hopkins University/Maryland State Department of Education Center for Technology in Education provides information, workshops, and useful information for families concerning assistive technology in Maryland.

E-Maryland
The State of Maryland's general technology site provides the latest information on technology in Maryland.

Family Center on Technology and Disability
The Center serves organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. We offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technology (AT). Whether you're an organization, a parent, an educator, or an interested friend, we hope you'll find information that supports you in your efforts to bring the highest quality education to children with disabilities.

Learning Independence Through Computers, Inc. (LINC)
LINC provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Maryland to explore adaptive technology, computer systems, software and the Internet. LINC provides assistive technology training for the community and individuals with disabilities, as well as supports a variety of assistive technology programs throughout the state of Maryland including a summer art program and a home-based program.

Maryland Assistive Technology Co-op
Maryland Assistive Technology Co-op serves schools and organizations in Maryland with assistive technology loans, purchases, services and training. Families can receive the same discounts now available to schools and participate in training events at reduced rates. Check the web site for details on these and other services and workshops.

The Maryland Relay System
The Maryland relay system provides access to phone communication for those who are deaf or hearing impaired as well as assistive communication equipment. Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) distributes free amplified phones, ring signalers, TTY's, and other assistive devices to qualified applicants who have disabilities.

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP)
The Maryland Technology Assistance Program provides information on available products, devices, services and other resources to individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

Volunteers for Medical Engineering
Volunteers for Medical Engineering uses volunteers to design and/or loan custom made equipment for individuals with disabilities. Volunteers routinely recycle, modify and re-configure devices to fit an individual's communication, employment, or recreational needs.


National Resources


AbilityHub
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.

ABLEDATA 
ABLEDATA provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.

Adaptive Computer Products
A very comprehensive site with numerous categories: guides to adaptive technologies, transparent hardware interfaces, computer access software, input devices/switches, augmentative communication devices, speech recognition/voice controlled systems, products for the blind/visually impaired, possible funding sources/low cost, assistive technology programs, books to buy, and more!

The Alliance for Technology Access
"The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers and Vendors, Affiliates, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies." ATA members can be found all across the country and can be access through the website.

Assistive Technology Training Online (ATTO)
Assistive Technology Training Online (ATTO) offers free, online training in assistive technology solutions to help students with disabilities. The site consists of "virtual workshops" targeted to teachers, parents, and assistive technology service providers who serve elementary-level students and consists of tools and strategies to help give students with disabilities access to the general curriculum.

Center for IT Accommodations (CITA)
Office of Government wide Policy, U.S. General Services Administration
A website offering Federal employees and the public the ability to access resources for understanding and implementing Section 508 which requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Family Guide to Assistive Technology
This Guide is intended to help parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can help their children. The Guide includes tips for getting started, ideas about where to look for money, and suggestions for what to do when applying for funding. Places to contact for more information or to find software and equipment are listed in the Appendix at the end of the Guide.

Mayer-Johnson 
This website offers a wide array of information and communication products. Check out the "sharing" section and exchange ideas with others!

Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive Technology of North America (RESNA)
Lists technology assistance projects nationwide.