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Implementing technology that helps people with physical disabilities to cope with day to day living. Offers downloads and details of projects.
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Assessment, advice and training in the use of technology for young people with physical and communication difficulties. Information on assessments, software, training and publications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides specialised computer equipment to people with disabilities to aid their communication. Includes services offered and links.
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Self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users. Training, newsletter, courses and a CD called Guide Cats for the Blind.
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Promotes the provision of information in alternative formats to print. Information about the Disability Discrimination Act, their accreditation scheme, membership, and online newsletters.
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National voluntary organisation of members concerned with augmentative and alternative communications. Articles, journals and symposia.
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Encourages the design and manufacture of equipment for disabled people and provides specially designed equipment.
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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.
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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.
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A registered charity which makes bespoke equipment for disabled children, including computer interface equipment.
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Proposal by an engineering student for a new concept in limb prosthetics.
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A network of volunteer engineers and craftsmen who make free one off aids for disabled people. Case histories, donations, resources and yearbook.
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Volunteers who design and make aids for the disabled. Information about local activities, equipment provided and a message board.
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Volunteers making bespoke devices for disabled people. How we work, case studies and donation requests. Includes Essex Disabled People's Association Annual Review.
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Volunteers design and supply specialised equipment for essential daily needs and recreational activities. Examples, products, news and funding.
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Volunteers designing and making free technical equipment for disabled people where no commercial alternative exists. Includes examples and membership details.
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Information on NHS wheelchairs, models available, wheelchair problems and local access campaigns. Includes meeting details.
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Information about adaptive technology including assistive technology and smart homes to help disabled and older people living at home.
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Specialists in audio and speech access offering training and consultancy in how to work effectively with a range of adaptive and mainstream technology.
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Independent guide including product specifications from individual who works for an officially recognised wheelchair repairer.
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Organisation offering free classified ads for people buying or selling used disabled equipment. Supported by the National Lottery.
