Finding sources of assistive technology can sometimes be a frustrating process - endless googling for either suppliers or technology. In some countries it is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Perhaps the following list may help. Feel free to add any links of your own.
United States
http://abilityhub.com/http://www.attaininc.org/index.php - Refurbished computers to charityhttp://www.disabilitysecrets.com/ Applying for social security disability and SSI benefits, with or without an advocate can be difficult due to how long a claim may take and the high chance of being denied. But those who are denied disability can win benefits by utilizing the appeals process. To increase the chances of winning, applicants should learn about the system and file an appeal when a claim is denied. Applying for social security disability and SSI benefits, with or without an advocate can be difficult due to how long a claim may take and the high chance of being denied. But those who are denied disability can win benefits by utilizing the appeals process. To increase the chances of winning, applicants should learn about the system and file an appeal when a claim is denied.
It provides a detailed overview of how the federal disability system works (social security disability and SSI) and also provides answers to many questions that applicants typically have, but often have trouble finding answers to. For the most part, the site is based on the work experience of a former disability-medicaid caseworker, and also as a former disability examiner for the social security administration. Hopefully, the information will be helpful. http://www.accessingenuity.com - AT supplier
http://www.visionaware.orghttp://www.disabilityinfo.govhttp://www.assistivetech.net/http://www.assistivetechnologysolutions.com/http://www.assistivetechnologies.com/http://www.isaac-online.org/en/home.shtmlhttp://www.pacer.org/index.asp for children with disabilities
http://www.zygo-usa.com/flexi.html http://www.enablemart.com/http://www.azhearing.com/assistive-technology.htm . Specialists in hearing technology.
Canada
http://www.aroga.com/default_en.asphttp://www.evoluent.ca/http://www.esmerel.org/canada/canada.htmhttp://www.nsnet.org/atc/atcompanies.htmlhttp://www.aroga.com/pa_home.asp - Assistive technology supplier
http://assist-tech.ednet.ns.ca/http://www.ldac-taac.ca/indepth/tech_selection-e.aspSpecial needs computer solutions
Australia
http://www.novitatech.org.au/at_home.asp?p=245 - AT supplier
http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/assistive_technology.asphttp://www.zyteq.com.au/MENUPAGES/products.htmlhttp://www.visionaustralia.org.au/http://www.technability.com.au/products/index.htm - AT supplier
http://www.stretchnow.com.au/products/hardware_mouse.htm - Supplier of ergonomic mice, trackballs, joysticks, touchpads etc
France
BrailleNet - French equivalent of the RNIB.
Germany
http://www.computer-fuer-behinderte.de/index.htmhttp://www.weissenstein-bs.de http://www.sprachhandy.de/produkte/telefon/index.html - Telefone für Sehbehinderte
Italy
How to put Vista sidebar on windows XP (in Italian)Help I Care - Ausili Informatici Per Disabili
Ausili Online - protagonista nel settore degli ausili per disabili
Webaccessible - La Risorsa di IWA Italy Sull'Accessibilit
à del Web
Sweden
http://www.sundry.se/index.html - Assistive technology supplier
India
A3 Barrierbreak, based in Mumbai.
South Africa
National Accessibility Portal for South Africa
New Zealand
Workbridge. A professional employment service for people with all types of disability, including people who have lived with the long-term effects of injury and illness. A Workbridge client will have been living with the effects of their disability, injury or illness for more than six months. They work at no cost for jobseekers and employers to match people to the right job. Workbridge also administers
Support Funds on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development. This funding is available to help with any additional costs directly relating to a person's disability when entering or retaining a job, entering training, or commencing self employment.