The sites below are sources of information and commentary on disability and technology that we believe will be of particular interest to MyWirelessReview visitors. MyWirelessReview.com does not endorse views, information, or products that may be presented on these sites.

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ABLEDATA

http://www.abledata.com/

“ABLEDATA provides objective information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. We serve the nation's disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities.”

Accessibility Assistant

http://accessibility.gtri.gatech.edu

“The Accessibility Assistant is an information resource that supports the design and procurement of accessible products and services. Information content is organized into three categories: Accessibility Information, Products, and Roles. Users may visit the Accessibility Information portion of the site to obtain information about accessibility legislation and information about the functional capabilities of people with disabilities, and to access a library of technical reports and other documents pertaining to accessible design. Users visiting the Products portion of the site can obtain detailed information about specific categories of products and services. By visiting the Roles section, users can gain a better understanding of the knowledge needed to successfully perform a particular role or job function related to accessible design or procurement.”

Access on Main Street

http://www.accessonmainstreet.net/

We cover mainstream products that, by chance or design, make life easier for an elder or a person with a disability. We want to inform consumers, inspire designers, and wake up marketers to opportunities with these underserved customers.

BlindCoolTech.com

http://blindcooltech.com/

“Blind Cool Tech is a podcast that brings some fun, education, and variety into your mp3 player. The show provides interviews, brings you along on sound seeing tours, and discusses life and cool technology, especially technology that blind people can use.”

DisabilityNation

http://www.disabilitynation.net/

“DisabilityNation is an online community featuring the latest in news, information and coverage of issues important to the 51 million Americans with disabilities.”

Disability Resource Group

http://www.gaada.info/index.htm

A Georgia-based organization dedicated to promoting “full-inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of the community” by providing technical assistance, “training and consulting activities that would not only open doors for people with disabilities, but that would also build networks between the disability community and other social service systems.”

Disability Studies, Temple U.

http://disstud.blogspot.com/

“Cool stuff in the world of Disability Studies, Geography, and History. Based at Temple University in Philadelphia, with contributors from coast to coast.” Extensive blogroll  supports the site’s claim to be “your portal to the disability blog world.”

Disaboom

http://www.disaboom.com/

“Provides medical expertise and online network of individuals to share their personal experiences. Mission: to create the first comprehensive, evolving source of information, insight, and personal engagement for the disability community.” This site also provides robust tools for online user interaction, including blogs, groups, chat rooms and discussions.

Engadget.com

http://www.engadget.com/

“Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics. Engadget was launched in March of 2004 in partnership with the Weblogs, Inc. Network (WIN).” A general technology blog, but that often has items with implications for wireless communication and disability.

Gizmodo.com

http://gizmodo.com/

“Gizmodo is a blog with the sole purpose of writing about tech and gadgets as fast as possible. Started in 2002, Gizmodo has grown to be Gawker Media's largest blog, bringing in upwards of 50 million page views a month in traffic. We post about a variety of gadgets, including computers, cellphones, video games, cameras and anything else you can push a button on." A general technology blog, but that often has items with implications for wireless communication and disability.

iGadgetLife.com

http://igadgetlife.com/

“iGadgetLife is all about the technology in your life that connects you wirelessly to people or services using the internet. More and more electronic gadgets are coming with WiFi as standard that are opening up a whole new way of playing and communicating with other people around the world. From mobile phones to handheld gaming you can stay in touch easily and quickly. This site is all about that and will cover all the new exciting electronic advancements as well as new websites that do cool things to keep you connected.”

HOH-LD-News

http://www.hearinglossweb.com/res/pub/nsltr/hln/hln.htm

“A mail list that provides information about Hard of Hearing (HOH) and Late Deafened (LD) people in the US. The purpose of the list is to increase awareness of issues and concerns within the HOH/LD communities.”

National Federation of the Blind, Electronics Talk listserv

http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk/

“This list is intended for the sharing of information about, and discussion of the accessibility of various consumer electronics devices. Sharing of information about, and discussion of MP3 players; cell phones and other telephones; DVD players, receivers and other stereo and video components; satellite and HD radios; and household appliances including microwaves, washers, dryers, stoves, and the like; is appropriate and encouraged. With more and more devices having inaccessible controls or displays, a place to share information and experiences is needed. It is also hoped that this list will divert such discussions from other NFB-sponsored lists, where it is not appropriate.”

National Federation of the Blind, Technology Promotion listserv

http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/promotion-technology/

“This list is for the use of the members of the Committee on Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology. The purpose of the Committee on Promotion, Evaluation, and Advancement of Technology is to become aware of and evaluate research and technology in the field of work with the blind. This would mean new aids and devices for the blind, as well as other types of research which continue to proliferate.”

Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center (home of ASL News)

http://www.deafadvocacy.org/index2.html

“This is the online resource of the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. We are one of the leading community supported resources on hearing, vision, and other disabilities in the Southern California area.”

Technosite

http://technosite.es/

"Belonging to the business group of the ONCE Foundation, Technosite has become a reference on the subject of accessibility and usability. Technosite stands out for its offering of accessibility services, within its portfolio of integrated solutions for the Internet."

"Perteneciente al grupo empresarial de la Fundación ONCE, Technosite se ha convertido en un referente en materia de accesibilidad y usabilidad. Technosite destaca por su oferta de servicios de accesibilidad, dentro de su catálogo de soluciones integrales para Internet."

This is a commercial consulting enterprise whose lines of business include consulting on web accessibility. The site's "Resources" page contains numerous links to the accessibility developments in the European Union.

Tools for Life – Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program

http://www.gatfl.org/index.shtml

“Tools for Life can give you and your family more options for greater freedom in your lives. Our mission is to increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so individuals can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice.”

This site has lots of useful links to publications, resources, and organizations. It also has links to the regional Assistive Technology Resource Centers within Georgia, "hands-on" learning centers for demonstration, education and evaluation of consumer products.