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• Computers: Internet: Web Design and Development: Accessibility  (165)
• Society: Disabled: Assistive Technology  (90)

• AbilityNet - National charity providing expertise on computing and disability. Need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support plus adapted computer equipment for people with a range of disabilities.
• ACE Centre Advisory Trust - Assessment, advice and training in the use of technology for young people with physical and communication difficulties. Information on assessments, software, training and publications.
• Ace Centre North - Supports communication and learning through the use of Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ACC) systems. Includes training, network days and resource bank.
• Adorn, Equip - Examines issues around the design of equipment and accessories used by disabled people. Online version of the touring exhibition, produced by Ju Gosling during an artist's residency at Oriel 31.
• Aidis Trust - Provides specialised computer equipment to people with disabilities to aid their communication. Includes services offered and links.
• A-Technic - Implementing technology that helps people with physical disabilities to cope with day to day living. Offers downloads and details of projects.
• British Computer Association of the Blind - Self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training, newsletter, courses and a CD called Guide Cats for the Blind.
• Communication Matters - National voluntary organisation of members concerned with augmentative and alternative communications. Articles, journals and symposia.
• COTIS (Confederation of Transcribed Information Services) - Promotes the provision of information in alternative formats to print. Information about the Disability Discrimination Act, their accreditation scheme, membership, and online newsletters.
• Demand - Encourages the design and manufacture of equipment for disabled people and provides specially designed equipment.
• eQuip For Life - Organisation offering free classified ads for people buying or selling used disabled equipment. Supported by the National Lottery.
• Foundation for Assistive Technology - For all those with an interest or involved in the development of assistive technology. With database of research projects, AT events, user forum and news.
• Integrating Community Equipment Services (ICES) - Initiative across health and social care to develop better equipment services for disabled people. Documents, forums, events and detailed articles on various equipment, needs and shortfalls in service.
• MERU (Medical Engineering Resource Unit) - A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment.
• Next Generation Prosthetics - Hot Wiring - Proposal by an engineering student for a new concept in limb prosthetics.
• Remap - A network of volunteer engineers and craftsmen who make free one off aids for disabled people. Case histories, donations, resources and yearbook.
• Remap Cleveland - Volunteers who design and make aids for the disabled. Information about local activities, equipment provided and a message board.
• Remap Essex West - Volunteers making bespoke devices for disabled people. How we work, case studies and donation requests. Includes Essex Disabled People's Association Annual Review.
• Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel - Volunteers design and supply specialised equipment for essential daily needs and recreational activities. Examples, products, news and funding.
• Remap Swindon - Volunteers designing and making free technical equipment for disabled people where no commercial alternative exists. Includes examples and membership details.
• Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group - Information on NHS wheelchairs, models available, wheelchair problems and local access campaigns. Includes meeting details.
• Smart Thinking - Information about adaptive technology including assistive technology and smart homes to help disabled and older people living at home.
• SoundLinks - Specialists in audio and speech access offering training and consultancy in how to work effectively with a range of adaptive and mainstream technology.
• Wheelchair Information Guide - Independent guide including product specifications from individual who works for an officially recognised wheelchair repairer.

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