District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support
Educational Technology

Assistive Technology Resources

AbleData
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project designed to provide information on assistive technology. Its database includes thousands of products, from low-tech to high-tech devices.

Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO)
This site from the University of Buffalo provides a collection of resources on the use of assistive technology, including online tutorials, planning tools, and links.

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
CAST is a research and development organization that is recognized for its innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Its Web site includes a section, Teaching Every Student , designed to support educators in using UDL principles.

Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd)
CITEd offers links to classroom resources, professional development tools, research, and more. It also offers free webinars on a variety of topics related to implementing technology in education.

Early Childhood Technology Integrated Instructional System (EC-TIIS)
EC-TIIS provides free online workshops that focus on how technology can assist young children with disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum.

Easter Seals Massachusetts
In addition to its many other services, Easter Seals-Boston is an assistive technology demonstration and loan center, allowing educators, families, and individuals to try out various devices or to temporarily replace a device that is being repaired. These services are offered through the MassMATCH assistive technology act program.

The Learning Centre
This site from Special Education Technology British Columbia (SET-BC) offers a wealth of resources and training materials on assistive technology, including online videos, audios, demos and print materials.

Learning Through Listening
Created by CAST and Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, this site provides strategies for teaching listening skills, applying these skills to literacy instruction, and using technology for learning.

National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI)
NATRI conducts research on assistive technology services in schools, identifies promising practices, and disseminates research findings and information. It provides resources for schools and families about assistive technology planning.

Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT)
QIAT is a national, grassroots group that provides input into the ongoing process of developing, disseminating and implementing a set of quality indicators for assistive technology services. These indicators offer guidelines for districts wishing to improve their services.

United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County
In addition to its many other services, UCP-Berkshire is an assistive technology demonstration and loan center, allowing educators, families, and individuals to try out various devices or to temporarily replace a device that is being repaired. These services are offered through the MassMATCH assistive technology act program.