Part of the Research & Development Center at the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Trace develops and adapts “emerging information and telecommunication technologies, in order to create a world that is as accessible and usable as possible for as many people as possible.”...
CATEA, The Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access
Development, evaluation, and utilization of assistive technology; and, design and development of accessible environments. CATEA is a unit of the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta....
CAST
“A nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.”...
Tags: education, Massachusetts
NAHB, National Association of Home Builders
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority, since 1942. Receive training and get listed in their directory as a Certified Aging-In-Place. Go to the What Is a CAPS Specialist page and then to the How To Earn CAPS page. Washington, D.C....
CUDE, The Center for Universal Design in Education
At the University of Washington “CUDE develops and collects Web-based resources to help educators apply universal design to all aspects of the educational experience: instruction, student services, information technology, and physical spaces. Try the Online Tutorial to learn more about the history, definition, applications and principles of universal design. Great...
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The Center for Universal Design
At North Carolina State University, CUD is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance....
Ouch! It’s s disability thing.
Topics: Disability, Resources
“Ouch! is a website from the BBC that reflects the lives and experiences of disabled people. It has articles, blogs, a very busy messageboard and an award-winning downloadable radio show – The Ouch Podcast). It’s aimed at those with a stakehold in disability: family, friends, professionals and, rather importantly, disabled...
Vision Zone .org
Topics: Disability, Resources
“VisionZone is the first live and virtual eye health resource designed to bridge the gap between disease, prevention, awareness and solutions. VisionZone Live and VisionZone.org connects the eye care, visually impaired and caretaker communities through a blended interactive experience. Now professionals, businesses, associations and consumers can relate both virtually and...