Organizations, Advocacy Groups and Self-Help Groups
ACTT Outreach (Activating
Children Through Technology)
27 Horrabin Hall
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1014
Training is offered to early
childhood professionals and families which
encourages the integration of technology in the pre-school curriculum.
ACTT has developed a curriculum for ages birth-6 which utilize computers
and special peripherals for communication and other skills. The training
programs can be taken for graduate credit if desired.
Alexander Graham Bell
Association for the Deaf
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington DC 20007-2778
(202) 337-5220 (voice/TDD)
National organization offering
support services to deaf individuals.
Services include: publications, information, regional conferences and
an international convention, research library, advocacy, grants, scholarships,
and financial aid.
ALS Association
2 21 Ventura Blvd. Suite321
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
( ) 340-7500
( ) 782-4747
National organization that acts as
a referral service for ALS patients in
need of computers and assisted communication devices. Most such patients
depend on computers to enable them to communicate with others.
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 650
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0881
(800) 3 Autism
National service and advocacy
organization for people with autism.
Special services are offered on a local level; public policy advocacy and
information and referral services are offered on a national level.
Carolina Computer Access
Center
790 East Second Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
( ) 342-3004
Mission is to provide the use of
computers, assistive devices, and
software to increase the academic and vocational potential of people with
disabilities. Maintains a lending library, offers information and assistance
on
the use of technology and conducts workshops.
Center for Adapted
Technology
Colorado Easter Seal Society
West Alameda
CO 80226
( ) 233-1666
Provides a variety of services for
persons with disabilities including:
Assessments and evaluations for assistive technology, computer training,
equipment loaning, public domain software library, on-line bulletin boards,
and publications.
Closing The Gap, Inc.
P.O.Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3294
National Conference, workshops,
and training. Also publishes a
newspaper dedicated to the latest technology for people with disabilities.
Infinitec
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago
155 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 368-0380
Functions include: assistive
technology exhibits, community service,
communication devices, library and resource center, policy area, product
testing and evaluation and technology exchange network. Resource for many,
service providers, rehab professionals, technology suppliers, payer sources,
and people with disabilities.
Integrated Technology
Services
Fairfax Public Schools
2334 Gallows Road
Dunnlorring, VA 22027
(703) 204-3939
Resource center for technology for
special education students and teachers in
public schools. Have explored computer application in the following areas:
computer
literacy, CAI, computer assistance, and vocational training.
Job Accommodation Network
(JAN)
West Virginia University
918 Chestnut Ridge Road Suite 1
P.O. Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
(304) 293-7186
(800) 526-7234
International information network
and consulting resource for accommodating
persons with disabilities in the workplace. Also has a separate phone line
for
questions on the ADA: (800) ADA-WORK. Maintains an electronic bulletin
board with job accommodation information.
Michigan's Assistive
Technology Resource (MAT)
1023 S> US 27
St. John's, MI 48879
(800) 274-7426
Provides information and technical
assistance to people with disabilities
and service providers in the selection, development, or adaptation of devices.
Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA)
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(800) 572-1717
(520) 529-2000
National voluntary health
organization fighting 40 neuromuscular diseases
through worldwide research, through a nationwide network of clinics, and
through far-reaching professional and public health education.
National Down Syndrome
Congress
1605 Chantilly Drive, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 633-1555
(800) 232-6372
An organization of parents and
professionals that provides information on
services for persons with Down Syndrome.
National Information
Center for Handicapped Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 884-8200
(800) 695-0285
A free information referral
service that assists parents, educators,
care-givers, and others in ensuring that children and youth with disabilities
have better opportunities. Has fact sheets and other publications available.
