Here you can find a link to almost anything. Should you want to post one just send it to info@futurefocus.info and we would be happy to post. Just remember all things disabled. I am trying to fit everything into categories but based more on activity then disability. Like any links page this will be a continual work in progress.
Adaptive Technology Sites
http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Freedom Scientific products, although heavily geared for visual impairment, also have a number of excellent learning tools for a wide range of disabilities.
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/xcart/home.php The Attainment Company has much of their focus on learning tools for persons with cognitive issues but have recently starting introducing memory enhancement programs for those of us that are getting to that age.
http://www.intellitools.com/ IntelliTools provides technology to help struggling students learn to their fullest potential: serving students in PreK-8 who use assistive technology, have IEPs, have limited English proficiency, or need additional instructional support for any reason.
http://www.aplusmath.com/ Just as the title suggests this site is full of materials to assist a wide range of individuals improve their math skills.
http://www.donjohnston.com/ Don Johnston Incorporated offers educators supplemental and intervention solutions to help struggling learners build core literacy skills
http://www.enhancedvision.com/index.cfm As the name would suggest it’s a site about vision but geared more for people losing sight later in life.
Disability Specific Sites
http://www.dignitybydesign.com/ Looking for good quality clothing designed for wheelchair users and other disabilities. Check Dignity By Design.
Employment/Education Sites
http://www.talkitup.ca/ I have had the pleasure of meeting Richard Anderton of Talk it Up Technology, Manager of Training and Sales. He is a certified Dragon Speak instructor and very innovative in the use of speech to text software.
Recreational Sites
http://www.blindfishingboat.com/ This site was developed by a visually impaired buddy of mine who loves his fishing. Well here’s some materials that will allow anyone to fish (but I’m not guaranteeing your catch). Look into blindfishingboat’s latest program “The Fishing Buddy”.
http://www.smallmouthbassflies.com/ Now that you have a blind fishing buddy why not help them pick out some good flies. Smallmouth Bass Flies – Purchase the most effective flies designed specifically for smallmouth bass fly fishing.
http://www.golf-country.com/adaptive_golf/Adaptive_Golf_Club.htm Do you like golfing but never thought you could due to a disability, well think again.
http://www.mngolf.org/allied_plga.cfm More on golf for the disabled. Here’s a list of supportive courses and tournaments for disabled golfers.
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/facilities_wwlodge.asp For the outdoors person William Watson Lodge is fully wheelchair accessible including cabins and tent sites with many kilometres of paved country pathways. Reservation are required and generally booked three months in advance.
Just for Fun
http://svt.se/hogafflahage/hogafflaHage_site/Kor/hestekor.swf just click on the horses and see how musical you are.
http://www.cauepublishing.net/JFF.html A friend of mine loves to do these things. You may have to refresh your screen and have your speakers on just for fun
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