- Able Data
The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 27,000 assistive technology products
(18,000 of which are currently available), from white canes to voice output programs. The database
contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information. The
database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind
products, and do-it-yourself designs. To select devices most appropriate to your needs, we suggest
combining ABLEDATA information with professional advice, product evaluations, and hands-on
product trials.
Note: We do not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed on the database, but we will
provide you with information on how to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products.
We also do not produce any type of catalog.
(Added: Fri Jun 15 2001)
- Assistive Listening Devices
Article from the American Speech - Language Hearing Association. Even if you have a hearing aid, assistive listening devices can help reduce stress and fatigue in many day-to-day communication situations. There are many kinds of amplification ALDs, including FM and infrared systems. There are also alerting devices such as fire alarm devices, baby-cry devices, and vibrating clock alarms.
(Added: Tue Jun 26 2001)
- Augmentative and Alternative
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a set of diverse
strategies and methods to assist people who are unable to meet their
communication needs through speech or conventional handwriting. The
defining characteristics that place strategies under the category of AAC
is that they are strategies that either are not used by most people or are
not relied on by most people to meet communication needs of daily life.
It is not just using a device.
(Added: Sun Jul 08 2001)
- IBM Special Needs Center
Find products and solutions for people with disabilities. Our team works to provide people with disabilities greater access to information and technology, making a difference today and tomorrow.
(Added: Wed Jun 27 2001)
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