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AbilityNet (UK)  
URL:http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
Category:Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

AbilityNet is a UK charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities. It offers a range of services to disabled people, professionals, employers and statutory bodies. It provides free information and advice on any aspect of the use of a computer by someone with a disability, individual assessment of technology needs, adapted computer equipment with full training and technical support, a programme of awareness education, and consultancy for employers on system and workstation adaptations.

ABLEDATA: National Database of Assistive Technology Information  
URL:http://www.abledata.com/
Category:Digital inclusion  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

ABLEDATA is a US database on assistive technology and rehabilitation products with a searchable database of over 25,000 products for persons with disabilities.

The Accelerated Literacy Program  
URL:http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/default.asp?id=16872&navgrp=653
Category:Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

Information about the accelerated literacy program being used in South Australian schools to improve the levels of literacy amongst Indigenous students.

ACE Centre - Research  
URL:http://www.ace-centre.org.uk/index.cfm?pageid=B2E08398-3048-27C3-97886D9641E1E8BB
Category:ICT and equity research  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

The Oxford (UK) ACE Centre is involved in many research and development projects, working with manufacturers of aids by advising on the special needs of communication impaired children, or developing specialised software to meet specific accessing and educational needs. This page links to research and development projects.

Adaptive and Assistive Technologies in E-learning  
URL:http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/projects/resources/2005/adaptive_and_assistive_technologies_in_elearning_report.pdf
Category:Accessibility  Teaching and Learning Technologies  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  Innovative Technologies  Access for All (Disabilities, Equity)  Learning Theory & Teaching Practice 

The report looks at the areas of learning where disadvantaged learners may require assistance and includes information about a selection of assistive and adaptive technologies. It deals with them first in terms of their application to the learning process, and then deals with them as technologies in their own right.

All Kinds of Minds  
URL:http://www.allkindsofminds.org/
Category:Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  Gifted and talented students 

All Kinds of Minds is a private non-profit Institute, affiliated with the University of North Carolina. This website, dealing with abilities and disabilities, can be used by teachers, parents and students to develop a better understanding of problem areas and different compensation strategies. In the Learning Base, learn more about processes involved in math, reading, writing and socialization. In the Discussion area, teachers can share successes and activities. Based upon the work of Dr. Mel Levine and his colleagues, the Institute applies the latest knowledge, advanced technology and rigorous methods of validation within a collaborative approach that includes educators, clinicians, parents, and the children themselves.

Archimedes Project  
URL:http://archimedes.stanford.edu/
Category:Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  International Higher Education initiatives 

Founded at Stanford University in 1990 as an independent research organization, The Archimedes Project studies barriers to accessing and using information, computers, and information appliances and identifies and designs innovative solutions, including accessors, that advance universal access to and use of information and control of one's environment.

Association for Children with a Disability  
URL:http://www.acd.org.au/home/index.htm
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs  Human growth and development  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  National associations 

A non-profit organisation, providing information, support and advocacy for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia. Some of the services include parent support, community education and advice to government. The News and Activities section of the site presents relevant information from other organisations and the government, and the bi-monthly magazine of the Association includes information on the latest development in the disability area. Videos are available on: Students with disabilities in mainstream schools; Education planning; Family perspectives; Teachers and families working together. Links are provided to other support organisations in Victoria.

ATA-Resources-AT in K-12  
URL:http://www.ataccess.org/
Category:Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a US network dedicated to providing assistive technology, augmentative communication, environmental control, accessible software and other technology access information and support to persons with disabilities. This site gives gives a range of information about integrating assistive technology into schools.

Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)  
URL:http://www.adcet.edu.au/
Category:Access for All (Disabilities, Equity)  Accessibility  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  Australian 

The Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training (ADCET) provides up to date and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training. ADCET services are primarily targeted at disability practitioners, teachers, learning support staff and researchers but also holds information and resources that may be useful for students. Topics include: Assistive Technology, Disability Information, Employment Options, Ideas and Issues, Legislation, Policy, Networks, Physical Access Services, Adjustments, Teaching, Assessment, and Transition to Education.