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Resource: NCLD Assistive Technology Information

The National Center for Learning Disabilities improves the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact.

The following links from the website provide information on assistive technology supports in education that can also be used for daily living and community needs.

Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Assistive Technology Innovations

Choosing Assistive Technology

Free Assistive Technology Resources

Assistive devices for independent living

This 
manual is
 designed 
to 
provide 
individuals and their caregivers 
with 
ideas 
and 
resources 
to
meet their 
changing 
needs
 as 
they 
age, through
 
simple
 environmental
 adaptations that support continued independence. 
It includes descriptions of products that assist with hearing, vision, routines, eating and drinking, housekeeping, leisure, exercise, fall prevention, skin and wound care, healthcare management, and caregiving.

http://www.keiro.org/document.doc?id=424

Information and resources

The following websites have compiled additional information on assistive technology, factors to consider when choosing AT, and generally helpful information.