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Accessible Information Technology

Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) - requires Illinois agencies and universities to ensure that their web sites, systems, and other information technologies are accessible to people with disabilities.
WIA Section 188 Disability Checklist
Section508.gov
AccessIT- National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education
iCITA- Illinois Center for Information Technology and Web Accessibility
Equality Technology- Help insure that people with disabilities get adapted computers: contact your congressperson online in a few simple steps

Americans with Disabilities Act

University of Illinois at Chicago - Assistive Technology Certificate Program
Georgia Tech - Workplace Accommodations and Home Modifications Certificates
California State University, Northridge - AT Training Program
RESNA - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Closing The Gap - provides information and training on assistive technology
ATIA - Assistive Technology Industry Association

ATAP - Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs
AbleData - provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment
AccessIT Knowledge Base - a continually growing database which includes answers to common questions, case studies and promising practices regarding accessible information technology in education
assistivetech.net - The National Public Website on Assistive Technology
NARIC - National Rehabilitation Information Center
JAN - Job Accommodation Network
Infinitec - helps people with disabilities find and get access to information, technology services, traning, assistive equipment and specialists by creating partnerships that maximize resources
Lekotek - the country's central source on toys and play for children with special needs
SEAT Center - at Illinois State University is a community of people working together to help individuals with disabilities realize the democratic ideal through assistive technology
Barbara Doyle - educates and supports schools, families, child welfare systems, adult services agencies, employment training programs, employers and others who are interested in improving the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders and others disabilities

IDEA Training Packet - training modules and technical assistance on various topics related to IDEA 1997
United States Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
Bookshare - is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities
NIMAC - National Instructional Materials Access Center

INCIL - Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
SILC of Illinois - Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois
Equip For Equality - is an independent, private, not-for-profit organization designated by the governor in 1985 to implement the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System in Illinois
AAPD - American Association of People with Disabilities
CCDI - Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
Campaign for Real Choice in Illinois - is a grassroots, citizen action organization consisting of people with disabilities, family members, friends and professionals
UCP of Illinois - consists of four local affiliates who serve 61 of Illinois' 102 counties
United Cerebral Palsy - national association of UCP affiliates
The Arc of Illinois - is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices
Easter Seals - provides services, education, outreach and advocacy for people living with autism and other disabilities
National Association of the Deaf - a civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
National Federation of the Blind - is the largest membership organization of people who are blind in the United States
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness