| Link | Details Revised/Checked |
| Adaptive Environments Center Promotes accessibility through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy. http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| International Commission on Technology & Accessibility (ICTA) The International Commission on Technology & Accessibility (ICTA) supports global promotion and implementation of more equitable and accessible technology and environments. http://www.ictaglobal.org/ | International interest, Link checked 2008-08 |
| DP2 Disabled People and Disaster Planning (DP2) was a group of people primarily from Los Angeles County who met during 1996 and 1997 and formulated recommendations to reduce or eliminate problems with accessibility that many disabled people experienced after the Northridge Earthquake of 1994. http://www.citycent.com/dp2/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Accessibility Guidelines Implementation Project The AGI project is designed as a way of "beta testing", in actual use on the "front lines" of web design, the WAI page author recommendations from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). http://hwg.org/opcenter/projects/agi/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| European Commission e-Accessibility Efforts and activities done at the Commission level to overcome accessibility barriers. http://europa.eu.int/information_society.. | International interest, Belgium, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Microsoft Accessibility and Disabilities "We hope you'll find here information about what we're doing and the tools that can help you remove barriers and make the world more accessible." http://microsoft.com/enable/ | International interest, United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Center for Universal Design The Center for Universal Design is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products. http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| WAVE 3.0 - Web Accessibility Versatile Evaluator Online tool checks page accessibility, displays page with tags to show good and bad points. http://www.wave.webaim.org/index.jsp | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The National Federation of Access Centres The National Federation of ACCESS Centres is a UK-wide network of specialist services that work together to facilitate access for disabled people to education, training, employment and personal development. ACCESS Centre services include quality assessment and support in the use of assistive technology and/or specialised learning strategies. http://www.nfac.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Trace Research and Development Center, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability. http://www.trace.wisc.edu/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| U.S. Access Board The U.S. Access Board, also known as the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, created in 1973, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. http://www.access-board.gov/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Universal Design Network The Universal Design Network is the homepage of the Global Universal Design Educator’s Network and the Monthly Online News. The Network is a loose coalition of people committed to universal design education. http://www.universaldesign.net/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Accessible Landscapes Project The Landscapes For All Project was conceived in 1990 as a logical extension of work on park and playground access. Those working with the project believe it is possible and practical to design more accessible landscapes, and that access improvements can meet the needs of a wide range of people. http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Esfsualp/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at the University of Toronto. The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service. http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Certec Certec is a division of the Department of Design Sciences at the Lund Institute of Technology, the engineering faculty of Lund University. The aim of our research and courses is to contribute to improved opportunities for people with disabilities by developing more usable technical devices, new design concepts, and new individual methods of learning and searching. http://www.certec.lth.se/english/ | Sweden, Swedish language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Concrete Changes The movement is growing for basic access ("visit-ability") in all new homes, whether or not a person with a disability is slated to live there. http://www.concretechange.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Disabled Living Foundation - DLF The Disabled Living Foundation is a UK national charity working for greater independence for disabled people, providing equipment advice and information. http://www.dlf.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| For Your Convenience For Your Convenience is a unique company totally dedicated to enabling independent living by solving accessibility and mobility problems in your bath, bedroom, kitchen and throughout your home. Our experienced crews can work within your budget to customize access according to your disability. http://www.foryourconvenience.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Access Able Designs, Inc. provide complete and "truly accessible" equipment and answers to the disabled community both at home and in public. http://www.accessabledesigns.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Access Appraisals We offer advise on disability issues relating to accessibility. We also offer products to overcome access problems including wheelchair ramps and lifts http://www.wheelchair-ramps.co.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Access Brisbane, Australia A guide to access and facilities in Brisbane, Australia for people with disabilities plus stories, art and feedback. http://www.brisbane-stories.powerup.com... | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Access by Design Promotes understanding of the ADA and to enrich the lives of people who have disabilities. http://www.access-by-design.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Access Ireland.info Information regarding disability accessibilty throughout Ireland. http://www.accessireland.info/ | Ireland, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Adaptive Access Handicapped remodeling and wheelchair accessible construction for Houston area homes and businesses. Features services and contact information. http://www.adaptiveaccess.com | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Adaptive Access complete home renovation and accessible modifications. ADA and Tas compliance for business. http://www.adaptiveaccess.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Adaptive Environments Center to promote,facilitate, and advocate for international adoption of policies,programs and designs that enable every individua, regardless of age or ability to participate fully in all aspects of society. Adaptive Environments developed and manages the Universal design Education Project (see web site) and is also the New England Center for Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA) technical assistance. Also works on the ADA in public schools. http://www.adaptenv.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| CEDETEL Telecommunications Development Centre Promotion of Telecommunication services and Applications. Development of practical solutions and applications for Telework, Teletraining, CATV services and Electronic Commerce http://www.cedetel.es/ | Spain, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Centre for Accessible Environments The Centre for Accessible Environments is committed to the provision of buildings and places which are accessible to all users, including disabled and older people, and to the enhancement of quality in design. It is a technical information training and consultancy resource for the construction industry, providers of goods and services, the care professions and disabled people. http://www.cae.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Chrysallis - Close to Disability - Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities Our activities are: -Counselling and support to people with disabilities and their families -Workshops, seminars, conferences, training sessions on disability and ICT issues. - Provision of accessible e-learning environment that offers educational content (courses, games, etc.). - Consultation of policies and strategies for the Information Society in terms of Accessibility and Usability - Development of accessible websites and content (CMS, online searchable databases, etc). http://www.chrysallis.eu/ | Greece, Greek language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| ClassicalDesignServices.com Certified Building Designer with more than 30 years experience designing single-family and multi-family homes, specializing in "Universal Design for Barrier-Free Living." http://www.classicaldesignservices.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Danish Centre for Accessibility / Dansk Center for Tilgængelighed The Danish Centre for Accessibility (DCFT) is a national, self-governing centre, established in 1996. The background was the government’s signing of the UN Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. http://www.sbi.dk/tilgaengelighed | Denmark, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| DDA access audit dda access audit of disabled disability access needs. DDA compliance for your business Access All Areas helps businesses large & small all over the UK to comply with the DDA via our cost effective disability access audit services. http://www.access-auditing.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| DisabilityTraining.org DisabilityTraining.org (http://www.DisabilityTraining.org) is sponsored by the Iowa Training Consortium. The Training Consortium's mission is to promote - through training, education, and technical assistance - a system of individualized supports that will assist Iowans with developmental disabilities to live as fully participating members of their communities. The goal of this web site is to advertise and encourage training and education to build supportive communities for Iowans with disabilities. http://www.disabilitytraining.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| HITEC Group Our mission is to provide accessibility to the consumer, in the home, in the workplace and in all public facilities. http://www.hitec.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Information on Disability-Equipment Access Services (IDEAS INC) IDEAS INC provides information on disability - services, accessible accommodation, equipment available in NSW and Australia. Our focus is on rural services. http://www.ideas.org.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Kompetenzzentrum Barrierefrei Planen und Bauen http://www.kompetenzzentrum-barrierefrei.. | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| League of Human Dignity We represent disabled people in all kinds of activities. http://members.aol.com/amickells/league... | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification We aim to promote aging in place for frail elderly and persons aging with a disability through applied research, evaluation and policy analysis; training and education; technical assistance; and we serve as an information clearinghouse. http://www.homemods.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Open the windows Vision: Building a world where technology enables everyone to fully use her/his abilities. Mission: To promote and facilitate the use of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities to enhance equal opportunities. Activities: To enable access to information technology (e-access) for persons with severe disabilities, i.e., those who have complex requirements for adaptation. To assist different groups in the disability field build capacity by transferring skills and knowledge on the use of assistive technologies; To offer Open the windows as a regional resource center to disability organizations throughout Southeast Europe (SEE); http://www.openthewindows.org | Macedonia, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Report on the work of the BrailleNet Association Abstract: This paper reports on the work of the BrailleNet Association in France to improve the Web accessibility of French websites. The creation of an observatory of the accessibility of French Websites, the constitution of a national reviewing network and the co-operation on the European level will also be discussed. http://www.snv.jussieu.fr/inova/publi/lj.. | France, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| section 508 The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Access Board published regulations (Section 508) that require any web site built or procured by the Federal government must be accessible to those with disabilities. Section 508 addresses accessibility for people who have visual, hearing, and motor disabilities using assistive technology (AT) devices. http://www.section508.gov/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Sentinel Construction Sentinel Construction specializes in new and remodelling projects designed to make living, work and recreational spaces "access friendly" for yourself, family and friends. We offer a wide range of design and building solutions for individuals of all ages and most types of physical disabilities for independent living in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson & Clallam Counties in Washington State. http://www.SentinelConstruction.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| SPH Planning & Consulting Ltd. http://www.sph-planning-consulting.ca/ | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
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