Recommended Web Sites

The Assistive Technology Manufacturer's Association (ATIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization of organizations manufacturing or selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities.

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) is an international organization devoted to advancing the field of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC).

The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement (RERC) is dedicated to assisting the users of AAC technologies in achieving their goals by advancing and promoting AAC technologies and supporting the individuals that use, manufacture, and recommend them.

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)

ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.

Closing the Gap -- Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids (YAACK) Home Page

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig's disease).

The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides news and information about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.

World Federation of Neurology/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/The WFN Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases - This web site is sponsored by the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases to link researchers and clinicians worldwide with the goal of finding effective treatment and a cure for ALS.

The Les Turner ALS Foundation is the nation's largest independent publicly supported non-profit organization devoted to the treatment and elimination of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The Foundation supports the ALS community in Chicago and its suburbs and is affiliated with Northwestern University Medical School.

The ALS Therapy Development Foundation is a nonprofit corporation actively developing therapies to treat ALS today.

The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Foundation is working to bring an end to bring an end to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to provide support to those who are stricken with ALS.

The Autism Society of America promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Research based information is provided to parents and professionals throughout the world.

The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) is a national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment and, ultimately, cure of the autism spectrum disorders.

The Autism National Committee (AUTCOM) is dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches.

Autistics.org connects autistic people with the services we need to live whole and happy lives.

Autism Awareness Centre A national conference provider in Canada and the UK. The Centre carries over 400 books and items that will enhance and support Autism Spectrum Disorder programs and therapies. The selection of resources is updated monthly with new titles. The website is a one-stop site featuring articles, an RSS Feed, a blog and links on autism and related disabilities.

United Cerebral Palsy is dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) is a not-for-profit organization, was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents of children with Down syndrome who felt a need to create a better environment and bring about understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

The National Down Syndrome Society works to ensure through education, research and advocacy, that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

The ARC is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.

The American Association of Mental Retardation promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides national leadership in support of children and adults with learning disabilities.

Gateway to Language and Learning Dr. Joan Bruno announced the launch of the Gateway to Language and Learning © web site recently.  Gateway to Language and Learning© (Gateway©) is a series of page sets designed by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. It targets individuals with complex communication needs who use augmentative communication technology (AAC) to communicate.

Created in 1997, Gateway© was the first single word vocabulary designed for use on a dynamic display device and continues to be the only communication page set designed from a developmental perspective. Gateway© is available exclusively in the DynaVox Technologies line of products.  Visit the website at:  www.gatewaytolanguageandlearning.com

The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.

The National Stroke Association is committed to fighting stroke in this country, NSA is providing unprecedented national expertise and leadership for those at risk, suffering or recovering from this devastating condition.

The Children's Hemiplegia and Pediatric Stroke Association offers support and information for families of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis , and/or pediatric stroke.

The Stroke Information Directory

Exceptional Parent magazine's online resource continues 30 award winning years of providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.

National Family Caregivers Association is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.

Family Caregiver Alliance provides specialized information on Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS and other disorders and long-term care concerns.

Today's Caregiver magazine provides information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers.

The Well Spouse Foundation is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled. Well Spouse support groups meet monthly.

The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregiving.

The Internet Resource for Special Children (IRSC) is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older adults so that they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need.

Promoting Augmented Communicators Together (PACT) Listserv

American Speech-Language Hearing Association provides resources, community, and services for ASHA members and information for other practitioners, scientists, and researches in the human communication field.

Speech-LanguagePathologist.org

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).