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Foundation for Assistive Technology 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. (Assistive Technology) http://www.fastuk.org/ Remap Swindon Remap Swindon: Volunteers designing and making free technical equipment for disabled people where no commercial alternative exists. Includes examples and membership details. (Assistive Technology) http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/beaumaris/swindon_remap/ Ace Centre North Ace Centre North: Supports communication and learning through the use of Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (ACC) systems. Includes training, network days and resource bank. (Assistive Technology) http://www.ace-north.org.uk/ Integrating Community Equipment Services (ICES) 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. (Assistive Technology) http://www.icesdoh.org/ Smart Thinking Smart Thinking: Information about adaptive technology including assistive technology and smart homes to help disabled and older people living at home. (Assistive Technology) http://www.smartthinking.ukideas.com/ National Centre for Tactile Diagrams National Centre for Tactile Diagrams: Based at the University of Hertfordshire, providing tactile diagrams maps and pictures, with supporting materials, for blind and visually impaired people for education, work and leisure. (Assistive Technology) http://www.nctd.org.uk AbilityNet AbilityNet: National charity providing expertise on computing and disability. Need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support plus adapted computer equipment for people with a wide range of disabilities. (Assistive Technology) http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/ Demand Demand: Encourages the design and manufacture of equipment for disabled people and provides provides specially designed equipment. (Assistive Technology) http://www.demand.org.uk/ Remap Remap: A network of volunteer engineers and craftsmen who make free one off aids for disabled people. Case histories, donations, resources and yearbook. (Assistive Technology) http://www.remap.org.uk/ ACE Centre Advisory Trust, Oxford ACE Centre Advisory Trust, Oxford: Assessment, advice and training in the use of technology for young people with physical and communication difficulties. Information on assessments, software, training and publications. (Assistive Technology) http://www.ace-centre.org.uk/acemain.asp SoundLinks SoundLinks: Specialists in audio and speech access offering training and consultancy in how to work effectively with a range of adaptive and mainstream technology. (Assistive Technology) http://www.soundlinks.com/ COTIS (Confederation of Transcribed Information Services) 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. (Assistive Technology) http://www.cotis.org.uk/ Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel Remap Leeds and Bradford Panel: Volunteers design and supply specialised equipment for essential daily needs and recreational activities. Examples, products, news and funding. (Assistive Technology) http://www.remapleedsbradford.org.uk/ EmPower EmPower: Charities consortium of users of prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, electronic assistive technology and rehabilitation services. Campaigns, lobbying materials and forum. (Assistive Technology) http://www.empowernet.org/ Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group: Information on NHS wheelchairs, models available, wheelchair problems and local access campaigns. (Assistive Technology) http://www.swug.co.uk/ Remap Essex West 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. (Assistive Technology) http://mysite.freeserve.com/remap_essexwest Next Generation Prosthetics - Hot Wiring Next Generation Prosthetics - Hot Wiring: Proposal by an engineering student for a new concept in limb prosthetics. (Assistive Technology) http://members.aol.com/thawke8472/index.html MERU (Medical Engineering Resource Unit) MERU (Medical Engineering Resource Unit): A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment. (Assistive Technology) http://www.meru.org.uk/ Remap Cleveland Remap Cleveland: Volunteers who design and make aids for the disabled. Information about local activities, equipment provided and a message board. (Assistive Technology) http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/clevelandremap/ The Voluntary Transcribers' Group The Voluntary Transcribers' Group: A group of voluntary Braille transcribers, offering their services for blind people and voluntary groups. Includes contact details and a list of projects they have undertaken. (Assistive Technology) http://www.vtg.org.uk/ Adorn, Equip 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. (Assistive Technology) http://www.adornequip.co.uk/ Wheelchair Information Guide Wheelchair Information Guide: Independent guide including product specifications from individual who works for an officially recognised wheelchair repairer. (Assistive Technology) http://wheelchair_guide.tripod.com/ Just Mobility Just Mobility: Used vehicle and equipment sale board and a directory of businesses supplying people with disabilities. (Assistive Technology) http://www.justmobility.com/ Communication Matters Communication Matters: National voluntary organisation of members concerned with augmentative and alternative communications. Articles, journals and symposia. (Assistive Technology) http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ Disability Equipment Register Disability Equipment Register: Allows subscribers to buy and sell used equipment, which is advertised in their magazine and online. (Assistive Technology) http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/ae208/ eQuip For Life eQuip For Life: Organisation offering free classified ads for people buying or selling used disabled equipment. Supported by the National Lottery. (Assistive Technology) http://www.equipforlife.org.uk British Computer Association of the Blind 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. (Assistive Technology) http://www.bcab.org.uk/