| Adaptive_Technology_Resource_Centre,_The Provides education, services and research information about adaptive technologies by the University of Toronto. |
| Alliance_for_Technology_Access A network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers and Vendors, Affiliates, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and s with disabilities, and |
| Assistive_Technology_Educational_Network Enhances student outcomes through information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology. |
| Assistive_Technology_Industry_Association 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. |
| Assistive_Technology_Online_Community Information, news, resources, events, discussion forum about Assistive Technology for children and s with disabilities and special needs. Free membership. |
| Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Assistive_Technology_in_Europe Stimulates the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of persons with disabilities, including elderly people. |
| AT_Network An organization dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. |
| Augmentative_and_Alternative_Communication_(AAC) 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 serv |
| Augmentative_Communication Publishes the newsletters Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking (AS), which provide information on hot topics in the field, discussion of vital issues for AAC stakeholders, |
| Axistive Offers free news, articles, product reviews and vendor information about assistive technology devices. |
| BATS Research project at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to investigate means of creating and distributing maps that are accessible to the visually impaired. |
| Better_Living_Through_Technology Promotes the use of technology to help pupils with special educational needs. Includes tutorials, reviews, tips and downloads. |
| Breaking_The_Barriers Initiative focused on assisting people with labels of autism who use alternative forms of communication. Includes a national directory of augmentative and alternative communication resources. |
| Center_for_Applied_Special_Technology Opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology. |
| Center_on_Disabilities Conference proceedings online |
| Cowichan_Independent_Living_Resource_Center Non-profit society that promotes informed choice and empowerment of persons living with disabilities. |
| Davidson_Program_for_Independence A residential rehabilitation program that provides independence skills for s who are newly blind or visually impaired. |
| Dawnbug Computer help for the Blind. A web site which contains information on the use of computers by the blind and visually impaired. |
| Family_Guide_to_Assistive_Technology Helps parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can help their children. Includes tips for getting started, ideas about where to look for money, and suggestions for what to do when appl |
| Federal_Policy_Barriers_to_Assistive_Technology 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 a |
| Illinois_Assistive_Technology_Project Offers funding information, assistance, training, newsletters, and demonstration center. |
| John_Williams\'_Assistive_Technology_Column Critiques of the new technologies and products that help the disabled to realize their potential as successful, productive employees. |
| Project_Participate Promotes the appropriate use of technology for students with disabilities in school programs. |
| Rehabilitation_Engineering_and_Assistive_Technology_Society_of_North_America RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. |
| Rehabilitation_Engineering_Research_Center_on_Technology_Transfer Advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders to improve assistive technology devices and services. |
| RNIB_-_Surfing_the_Web 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. |
| Science_Access_Project Develops methods for making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities. |
| Washington_Assistive_Technology_Alliance WATA provides information, referrals, consultation, and training. |
| VaxFacts Supports informed consent regarding vaccinations. Includes news and a forum for all discussions including dangers of vaccinations, adverse reactions, and associated risks. |
| And_Justice_For_All Founded to fight for equality for everyone without regard to ual orientation, and increasing the visibility of heterouals in the rights movement. Plan of action and contact information. |
| Friends_and_Family__True_Stories_of_Gay_America\'s_Straight_Allies Review of the book by the writer, Dan Woog. Offers a few examples of included stories. |
| Straights_for_Gay_Pride Supporting everyone in the gay community from a straight teenage girl's point of view. Includes photographs of couples, opinions on Queer as Folk, and memorial to Matthew Shepard. |
| Centre_for_Corporate_Accountability Provides information and advice on safety, law enforcement and corporate criminal accountability issues. |
| Corporate_Accountability_Project Corporate Accountability Project provides information and archived data on corporate crimes, as well as various corporate email lists for subscribers. |
| Corporate_Ethics_and_Governance_Watchdog Corp-Ethics.com: Corporate Ethics and Governance Watchdog. Bringing corporate crime, corruption and questionable practices to the public attention. Now includes a forum to discuss ethical issues. |
| Corporate_Watch Publisher of Corporate Watch Magazine; a UK based research group supporting the anti-corporate movement. |
| The_Fag_Hag_Manifesto Out In The Mountains feature by Sky DeMuro-Miller. Questioning whether the attraction to gay men is by nature or nurture. |
| Fag_Hags_-_A_Social_Analysis History and interviews. |
| Fag_Hags_Community Live Journal entries discussing life events. |
| Fag_Hags_United Club for women who associate with gay men. Message and photograph posting. |
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