ATDatabases
The following is a List of Assistive Technology Information Providers that run an online database containing information on ICT accessibility solutions.
Databases of Assistive Technology products taking part in the EASTIN network (http://www.eastin.eu):
- Portale SIVA (Italy) (http://portale.siva.it/)
- Rehadat (Germany) (http://www.rehadat.de/
- HMI-Basen (Denmark) (http://www.hmi-basen.dk/)
- DLF Data (UK) (http://www.dlf-data.org.uk/)
- Handicat (France) (http://www.handicat.com/
- Vlibank (Belgium) (http://www.vlibank.be/)
- Vilans Hulpmiddelenwijzer (Holland) (http://www.vindeenhulpmiddel.nl/)
- Catalogo de Ceapat (Spain) (http://www.catalogo-ceapat.org/)
- AEGIS Open Accessibility Everywhere Group (EU project) (http://www.oaeg.eu/)
Other Databases of Assistive Technology products
- AbleData (USA)(http://www.abledata.com)
- Job Accommodation Network (USA) (http://askjan.org)
- Emptech (UK)(http://www.emptech.info)
- OATS (UK)(http://www.oatsoft.org)
- Assistireland.ie (Ireland) (http://www.assistireland.ie/)
- Independent Living Centres (Australia) (http://www.ilcaustralia.org) - federation of different databases in the australian states (including http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au/)
- Catálogo Nacional de Produtos de Tecnologia Assistiva (Brazil) (http://assistiva.mct.gov.br/index.php)
- Assistivetech.net (USA) (http://assistivetech.net/)
- AT dementia (UK) (http://www.atdementia.org.uk/)
- SNAPI (UK)(http://www.snapi.org.uk/)
- Barrierfrei Kommunizieren (Germany)(http://www.barrierefrei-kommunizieren.de/datenbank)
- Hjelpemiddeldatabasen (Norway) (http://www.hjelpemiddeldatabasen.no/)
- Disability Now (Greece) (http://www.disabled.gr/lib/)
- Speech Bubble (UK) (http://www.speechbubble.org.uk) (specialized in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products)
- AppsForAAC (UK) (http://www.appsforaac.net/) (specialized in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products)
- AppleVis (USA?) (http://www.applevis.com/) (A community-powered website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.)
- ATHENA Free AT Software Inventory (Greece) (http://access.uoa.gr/ATHENA/eng/pages/home) (database of free ICT AT software of the University of Athens)
- Mada AT portal(Qatar) (http://madaportal.org/) (AT database of the mada center in Qatar)
- Assistive Technology Solutions ([1]) (AT database run by a community. The DB has been set up thanks to a Pilot Grant from the Center for the Translation of Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT)- USA)
Databases on accessibility features of mainstream products
- Federal Communications Commission Accessibility Clearinghouse (USA) (http://apps.fcc.gov/accessibilityclearinghouse)
- AccessWireless.Org - GARI (USA) (http://accesswireless.org/Home.aspx)
"Informal" Website providing information on accessibility features of mainstream products
An list of accessibility software solutions (i.e of software that enables usability of ICT products and services by addressing the barriers that people with disabilities may experience) taken from the above mentioned databases is available in the following excel file: File:Accessibility solutions survey.xlsx
In the excel file each product is characterized by basic info (commercial information, typology of device, description, …) while detailed product information (e.g. input devices, adjustments options, OS, languages, …) can be found on the EASTIN website following the “Link to product detailed description”.
If you are aware of any online database or accessibility software solution that is not listed above please contact us at vgower@dongnocchi.it
If you are aware of products used to access ICT that is not in the excel sheet attached above - please also contact us at vgower@dongnocchi.it
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