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	Science Access Project URL: http://dots.physics.orst.edu/ ODP description: Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities.
	RNIB - Surfing the Web URL: http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_rnib003595.hcsp ODP description: Describes ways for blind and partially sighted people to use the internet, including changing font size, using special software or displays, using specialized browsers, and keyboard shortcuts. Page title: Surfing the web
	Assistive Technology Educational Network URL: http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us ODP description: Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology. Page title: ATEN - Assistive Technology Education Network
	Alliance for Technology Access URL: http://www.ataccess.org/ ODP description: 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. Page title: Alliance for Technology Access - Assistive Technology Advocates Page description: The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Centers, Vendors, and Professionals dedicated to providing assistive technology, augmentative communication, environmental control, accessiblity software and other technology access information and support to persons with disabilities.
	Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) URL: http://www.psychology-dev.stir.ac.uk/old/AAC/ ODP description: Centre for studying non-verbal, non-written communication at the University of Stirling. Describes research, lists practical projects and recent publications, and provides an overview of training services. Also links to other UK groups working with people with communication impairments. Page title: AAC Research Unit at the University of Stirling
	Washington Assistive Technology Act Program URL: http://watap.org/ ODP description: Serving Washington residents of all ages with disabilities.
	Center for Applied Special Technology URL: http://www.cast.org/ ODP description: Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology. Page title: CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology
	Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America URL: http://www.resna.org ODP description: RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Page title: RESNA
	Illinois Assistive Technology Project URL: http://www.iltech.org/ ODP description: Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center. Page title: Illinois Assistive Technology Program Home Page
	Cowichan Independent Living Resource Center URL: http://www.cvilrc.bc.ca ODP description: Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities.
	Federal Policy Barriers to Assistive Technology URL: http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2000/assisttechnology.htm ODP description: The National Council on Disabilities' report describing the barriers in United States Federal assistive technology policy to increasing the availability of and access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for people with disabilities.
	AT Network URL: http://www.atnet.org/ ODP description: An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. Page title: AT Network Assistive Technology Tools for Living - Home Page
	Adaptive Technology Resource Centre URL: http://atrc.utoronto.ca/ ODP description: Dedicated to the development, evaluation and application of valid, reliable and sensitive outcome measure tools. Research, consultation, events, and online resources. Page title: Adaptive Technology Resource Centre - Home Page description: ATRC Adaptive Technology Resource Center at the University of Toronto
	Assistive Technology Industry Association URL: http://www.atia.org/ ODP description: Association of manufacturers and vendors selling technology-based assistive devices for people with disabilities, or providing services associated with or required by people with disabilities.
	Better Living Through Technology URL: http://www.bltt.org/ ODP description: Promotes the use of technology to help pupils with special educational needs. Includes tutorials, reviews, tips and downloads. Page title: Better Living Through Technology Homepage Page description: Better Living Through Technology - Promoting the use of technology in Special Educational Needs
	Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer URL: http://t2rerc.buffalo.edu ODP description: Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services. Page title: T2RERC - Research Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer Page description: University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions Research Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer
	Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe URL: http://www.fernuni-hagen.de/FTB/AAATE.html ODP description: Stimulates the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of persons with disabilities, including elderly people. Page title: www.aaate.net
	California State University, Northridge-Center On Disabilites URL: http://www.csun.edu/cod/ ODP description: Information for disabled people seeking employment, resources for students, and conference proceedings are provided on-line. Page title: Welcome to CSU Northridge Center on Disabilities Home Page! Page description: California State University, Northridge, one of the nation's largest public universities, is the intellectual, economic and cultural heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley and beyond.
	Dawnbug URL: http://www.dawnbug.org.uk/ ODP description: Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired. Page title: Dawnbug - Computer Help for the Blind Page description: Disability Advice Welfare Network Blind Users Group is a web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired.
	Axistive URL: http://www.axistive.com ODP description: Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices. Page title: Axistive.com Home Page of Assistive Technology News