Assistive and accessible technology
This is only a partial list of Web resources. To find more resources online, go to Minnesota Aging & Disability Resources. For additional help, contact Disability Hub MN, a free, statewide resource that helps people with disabilities and those who support them to solve problems and navigate the system. Contact Hub staff Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by phone at 866-333-2466 or chat at disabilityhubmn.org. Send an email or search the website anytime.
- Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs National, member-based organization, comprised of state Assistive Technology Act Programs funded under the Assistive Technology Act (AT Act). The Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (Tech Act) facilitates the development, evaluation, application and delivery of assistive technology devices and services.
- Star Program Supported by funds from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and State of Minnesota, STAR works closely with consumers and providers to develop a network of resources related to technology assistance across the state.
- Trace Research and Development Center Publications, guides and discussion groups on the topic of assistive technology. The Trace Center is currently working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
- United States Access Board A federal agency committed to accessible design. The site includes a page of Disability Related Organizations.
- World Wide Web Consortium The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software and tools) to lead the web to its full potential.