ABLEDATA
www.abledata.com
800-227-0216 (V)
301-608-8912 (TTY)
301-608-8958 (Fax)
E-mail: abledata@orcmacro.com
Provides comprehensive information on assistive technology, including funding.

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
http://www.ataccess.org
707-778-3011(V)
707-778-3015 (TTY)
707-765-2080 (Fax)
Information on parent support groups and on centers where equipment can be tried. Also offers information about evaluations for assistive technology related to computer use.

Central Illinois Access (housed on Access4All Web site)
http://www.a4all.net
A Peoria, Illinois-based non-profit organization that delivers 2500 computer systems to Peorians with low income or disabilities who could not otherwise access the Internet.

Computer Banc
http://www.computerbanc.org/Our%20mission.htm
Provides free refurbished computers to children in Illinois with learning disabilities and other disabilities. Computers are donated by businesses.

Family Center on Technology and Disability
http://www.fctd.info
202-884-8068 (V)
202-884-8441(Fax)
E-mail: fctd@aed.org
Assists organizations and programs that serve families of children with disabilities by providing information and support on accessing and using assistive technology. Many resources related to assistive technology and its funding.

Federation for Children with Special Health Care Needs
http://www.fcsn.org
617-236-7210 (V)
800-331-0688 (in MA)
617-572-2094 (Fax )
A parent training and information center, designed to help parents deal with schools. Call for the location of a center near you.

National Cristina Foundation
http://www.cristina.org
203-863-9100 (V)
E-mail: ncf@cristina.org
Each day, across America and around the world, National Cristina Foundation donates used computers to children with disabilities. Computers are donated by businesses.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org
800-695-0285 (V/TTY)
202-884-8441(Fax)
E-mail: nichcy@aed.org
Educational Information, programs, and resources for youth with disabilities

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS)
http://www.nectac.org
919-962-2001 (V)
919-843-3269 (TDD)
919-966-7463 (Fax)
E-mail: nectac@unc.edu
Provides information on Early Intervention Programs and who to contact in your state for more information.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
www.naric.com
800-346-2742 (V)
301-495-5626 (TDD)
301-587-1967 (Fax)
Provides information on disability and rehabilitation, including research, organizations, publications, journal articles, and Internet resources.

Neighborhood Legal Services
www.nls.org
This organization trains attorneys to deal with assistive technology issues and also provides technical assistance.

Ready Access Program
http://www.state.il.us/treas/Programs/rap.htm
312-814-1793 (V)
312-814-6592 (TTD)
The Illinois State Treasurer works with private lending institutions to help people with disabilities and their families who reside in Illinois obtain below-market interest rate loans for purchasing assistive technology. The maximum loan is $25,000; maximum pay-back is three years. These can be used only for purchasing assistive devices that demonstrably enhance a person's quality of life and enable increased independence.

TRACE Research & Development Center
http://trace.wisc.edu/resources/at-resources.shtml
A compilation of resources about assistive technology, including product databases, training courses, research and development centers, and AT-related organizations that individual Trace Center staff have found particularly useful.

U.S. Tech Act Programs
http://www.resna.org
703-524-6686 (V)
703-524-6639 (TTY)
703-524-6630 (Fax
Information and resources related to access for persons with disabilities. There is a Tech Act Program in each state, District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Tech Act programs advise people with disabilities and their care-givers on all aspects of assistive technology, including funding. Go to the RESNA Web site to find out where your state's Tech Act Program is located.

Recommended Reading
Reference Service Press
http://www.rspfunding.com
1-916-939-9620 (V)
Publishes "Financial Aid for the Disabled and their Families 1998-2000" by Gail Schlacter. This 370-page book describes the ins and outs of applying to approximately 1,000 funders for education, assistive technology, career development, housing, travel and emergencies. $40. Call 1(916) 939-9620