Physically Disabled Resources

Links checked 7-11-09.

1. Assistive Technology Solutions - Free design plans for do-it-yourself devices to assist persons with disabilities.
2. Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) - Information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.
3. Assistive Software - Free downloads of various software to help individuals with special needs.
4. Assistive Technology Journal - Published twice a month by the AT Network and California Assistive Technology Systems.
5. Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication - (some tips from Linda J. Burkhart) Don’t miss the instructions for how to build a mouse house.
6. Assistive Technology News Portal - Free news, articles, and product reviews of assistive technology devices.
7. Keyboard and Mouse Resources
   1. Click N Types - Virtual Keyboard. As long as the physically challenged person can control a mouse, trackball, touch screen or other pointing device, this software keyboard sends keystrokes to virtually any Windows application.
   2. Mouse Keys for people which have difficulties in moving a mouse.
   3. On-Screen Keyboard - On-Screen Keyboard is an accessibility utility that displays a virtual keyboard on the computer screen that allows people with mobility impairments to type data by using a pointing device or joystick.
   4. Point-N-Click - a free stand-alone on-screen virtual mouse designed for anyone with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click a physical computer mouse.
8. Switch Resources
   1. Accessible Computer Games - Single Switch games for kids.
   2. Switch in Time - Free software for Mac machines - uses switches for input devices.
   3. Switch Software Downloads - Games for switches.