by Assistive Technology Industry Association
ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) is a non-profit membership organisation representing AT manufacturers, resellers, and service providers. Its public AT Resources section is free to access and designed to help people with disabilities and professionals navigate the assistive technology landscape.
The hub includes a plain-language explanation of assistive technology and its major categories, a Funding Resources Guide with pathways to public and private funding (Medicaid waivers, IDEA for students, VA benefits, vocational rehabilitation, charitable foundations), research summaries, policy briefs, and the open-access journal ATOB (Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, Volume 19, Spring 2025). ATIA's annual conference in Orlando is a major gathering of AT professionals, users, and advocates.
People with any type of disability who need guidance on what AT exists and how to fund it; AT professionals seeking research evidence; parents; educators; and policy advocates working to expand AT access.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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