Assistive Technology Resources
Assistive Technology (AT) is any object, device, or tool used to make life easier.

           What is AT? How do you choose the right assistive technology? Who pays for assistive technology?            Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, is California’s Assistive Technology Act Program. Services for Californians with disabilities of all ages. Services include: AT Exchange marketplace. Device Lending Libraries. Financial loan program for AT. Information & Referral. Reuse program in affiliation with organizational partners. 

         Other services: in-person and webinar trainings, technical assistance to organizations on AT issues and coordination of the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition.

         Ability Tools offers a FREE membership to anyone interested in learning more about AT and looking to connect with other like-minded individuals via the Ability Tools listserv.

        NOTE:  Check out their training library  (productivity, note-taking, writing, and more)

​        Voice Options connects Californians with speech language disabilities to iPads with speech apps.
          If you have a speech disability, visit one of our demonstration centers and try out speech apps.
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From RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America): 
          This is a list of non-government organizations in North America concerned with disability, technology, and associated professionals. It includes groups focused on technology that benefits people with disabilities, as well as those working with the people who can use them. It also includes organizations whose members are professionals working in the fields of assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, and related fields. 
More about Assistive Tech:
Dan Gardner, MD
PO Box 2275 Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: 8585605609