The first speech recognizer is developed by Bell Labs. Developed by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, this Sacramento organization has extensive information on state and federal policy initiatives, technology services and devices. Financed by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this center provides information about and expert sources on disability and independent living issues. This Washington, D.C., unit of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services conducts research and helps integrate disability research into national policies on science and technology, health care and economics. The international conference scheduled for October 19-21 in Bloomington, Minn., will feature more than 150 sessions that describe and demonstrate successful applications of computer technology for people with disabilities.
Web site offers extensive resources on technology and links to companies that make it.
Started in May, this Mountain View company's Web site is designed for the global community of more than 750 million people with disabilities, their friends and support circles. It offers news, information on care, technology, products and community services. Also started two months ago, this Florida site provides an all-inclusive online destination for individuals in the disability community. It offers news, sports and travel information as well as peer support and medical products.