Links
Quick Links
Accessible Computer Games
- Switch Gaming - The One Switch central point for switch gamers
- Game Accessibility List
- SpecialEffect and The IGDA GASIG
- Everyone Can
Accessible Toys
- OneSwitch Shop - Switch adapted Toys and Games (UK)
- OneSwitch Blog for the latest news on switch toys and games
- MERU (UK)
- Inclusive Technology (UK & USA)
- Independent Life Technologies (UK)
RJ Cooper (USA) - SpaceKraft (UK)
Art
- OneSwitch Art - Switch art and ideas
- OneSwitch Blog - The latest art ideas and products.
- Artsy.net - Free art musueums to explore on-line
- CafePress.com - Sell your own art on-line
- IrfanView - Free Image utility with excellent Slideshow
- Pixlr - On-line graphics editing.
- Etherbrian - Talented free-lance artist
- Z Productions - Paul Granjon's wonderful creations.
Assistive Technology (AT)
- Ability Net - Free help and factsheets on assistive technology
- ACE Centre - AT and AAC support and training in the UK
- Adapt-IT - UK assistive technology sales and support
- Adaptive Tech Solutions - Various assistive technology (USA)
- Apogee Project - assistive technology assessments and a growing range of supporting activities.
- Communication Matters - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) charity
- Dad in a Shed - Affordable Assistive Technology from a shed
- DH2 Solutions - Environmental control and other AT in the UK
- Experia - Multi-sensory company
- Facebook Assistive Technology group
- Ian Bean - Inspirational Special Needs ICT consultant
- Inclusive Technology - Largest supplier of AT ware
- Independent Living - Searchable information source
- JoyToKey - Use a joystick to control a PC Mouse and Keyboard. Free to download
- Lauren S. Enders Pinterest Boards - Superbly curated list of assistive software and hardware
- Liberator - Well priced assistive technology and some superb resources.
- Life Zest - AT news.
- Linda Buckhart - Stepping Stones to Switch Access
- Makoa - Environmental control links and much more
- NanoGames - Highly accessible games.
- Neater Eater - switch or manual eating assist aid.
- OneSwitch.org.uk - Games, art, music, fun ideas and a service offering to make existing toys and equipment switch accessible. Includes the 4Noah Laboratory
- Priory Woods School - On-line switch and touch screen activities, including "switch videos" and interactive story books (direct link here)
- Rehadapt - Various mounting solutions for switches and communication devices.
- RJ Cooper - AT shop and support from the USA
- Rompa - Disability equipment, and owners of Snoezelen
- Sensory Guru - Sensory specialists
- SEN Switcher - Fantastic resource of on-line educational switch activities. Great for absolute beginners with switches
- SEN Teacher - Many resources for "Special Educational Needs" teaching
- SmartBox - Communication and Environmental control equipment
- SpaceKraft - Specialise in 'multi-sensory environments'
- Spectronics - Australia and New Zealand resources
- TADQ - Technology for Ageing & Disability Queensland Australia. Modification service.
- TalkSense - An invaluable resource of switch and communication advice
- Tech Cess Ltd. - Powerful communication devices, switches and other controllers
- Technical Solutions Australia - Superb range of assistive technology
- The Sensory Company - Really interesting UK source of multi-sensory environments
AT and AAC Events
- Naidex - The UK's largest AT expo.
- Bett - Educational Technology.
- CSUN - The longest running AT expo (USA).
- Communication Matters - International AAC event.
- ATIA - Assistive Technology Industry Association.
- The Disability Expo - London eXcEl.
- GAconf - Game Accessibility conference.
AT Funding Help
- The Sequal Trust - Legendary UK charity with links back to the origins of the electronic assistive technology movement. Raise funds for adults and children in the UK requring often very expensive communication aids and adapted technology.
- Caudwell Children - Provide funding for various equipment in the UK
- Children Today Charitable Trust - For up to 25 year olds in the UK
- Elilfar Foundation - For disabled children and adults
- Family Fund - Grants for UK Disabled children where their families are on a low income.
- Lifeline 4 Kids - Grants for specialised computers and sensory toys
- Smile For Life - For up to 18 year olds in the UK
- SpecialEffect - UK accessible gaming loan library to try things out.
- The Jonathan Young Memorial Trust - Specialist equipment support
- The Nihal Armstrong Trust - Cerebral Palsy linked grants
- The True Colours Trust - For 18-26 year olds in the UK.
- Round Table - Great Britain and Ireland fund raising support
- The Lions Club - British Isles and Ireland community support
- The Rotary Club - International support.
Community
- Game Accessibility List
- Pinterest - A public pinboard for sharing interests
- Youreable.com - UK Disability forums.
Do It Yourself
- OneSwitch - D.I.Y. guides
- The Basic Soldering Guide - by Alan Winstanley
- Instructables - Beginners Class
- Circuit Bending - Reed Gazala's art of circuit bending.
- RS Online - Electronics supplier
- Mouser
- CPC Farnell
- SuperProf - Find on-line tutors to teach yourself.
Health
- BBC Health - UK health advice
- Mencap - Health tools and resources aimed at better supporting learning disabled people.
- Abbey Care Group - UK private treatment options for those suffering with alcohol and drug addictions.
- OK Rhab - UK private treatment for addictions.
- Rehab 4 Addiction offers a free hotline dedicated to assisting people suffering from drug, alcohol and mental health problems. Rehab 4 Addiction was established in 2011 by people who overcame addiction themselves. You can contact Rehab 4 Addiction on 0800 140 4690.
- The Lighthouse Rehab Clinic - Essex and London based alcohol and drug addiction reahbiltation service.
- Touch Psychotherapy - an approach that may be particularly helpful to disabled people facing significant communication disabilities and stresses in their lives.
- UK Addiction Treatment Centres - UK wide services.
Human Rights
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (UK)
- Pioneers One and Pioneers Two.
- Equality Act 2010 (UK)
- Raising Our Sights (UK)
- Valuing People Now (UK)
- Valuing People Now (UK) - Easy read.
International Tools
- Good Calculators - on-line calculators
- Google Maps - Maps and Satellite images of the World. Superb
- Google Translate - Language translation
- Online Conversion - Measurements conversion site
- XE.com - International Currency Convertor
- Time and Date.com - World Time.
News
- Symbol World - News, jokes, stories and more in symbols.
- BBC.co.uk - BBC web-pages and the brilliant Ouch! disability pages
- PaperBoy - Newspapers On-line
Sound, Music and Video
- Drake Music - Pioneering inclusive musicians
- OneSwitch Music - Ideas, equipment and more
- OneSwitch Blog - Music AT news
- My Breath My Music
- Garden of Music - UK community music org.
- OHMI - Accessible Instrument charity
- Pyramid (Leeds) - links to Ultimate Thunder
- FindSounds.com - Sound search engine
- Radio Garden - World internet with mouse interface
- Radio-Locator - Internet Radio - search on location
- SoundBible.com - Free sounds galore
- The Smalls - An intimate place to showcase short films
- The Hype Machine - Music blogs
- Mazwai - Free stock video footage
- Videvo Music - Royalty Free Music
- Videvo Sound Effects - Royalty Free Sound Effects
- WinAmp - Free MP3 music player
- YouTube - Massive video hosting site.
Places to go (UK)
- Changing Places - First things first - you'll need access to a loo. This organisation promotes the need for fully accessible toilets around the UK with hoists
- Accessible Countryside for Everyone (UK)
- Euan's Guide - Accessible venues near you in the UK
- Good Access Guide - Guides to UK access
- London Top 10 - Things to do for free.
- Visit London Taxi Tours - with wheelchair accessible cab.
- Rough Guide to Accessible Britain - Free guide for those on Motability scheme
- Thurrock POINT - Loads of help for getting around the UK.
- Trainline - company that aims to help visitors plan a rail journey with live train running times, accessibility, and facility info.
- Transport for London - Accessibility guides and maps for London public transport
- Travel Chair - MERU's airplane accessible seat.
- The Beautiful Octopus Club - Superb London nightclub run by and for learning disabled people
- Calvert Trust - Holidays and respite care, specialising in outdoor activities in the UK
- Cavendish Spencer Trust - Holiday funding charity for disabled adults.
- Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court - Wheelchair accessible orchestrated fountains of water that you can zoom in and out of
- Jubilee Sailing Trust - Adapted tall ships for short or long holidays.
- Pride-N-Joy - Bridlington (UK) accessible holiday accomodation.
- Timeout - What's going on in London and other World cities.
Shops (not AT specific)
- CreatingComforts.com - Sell foam products & supports. Offer a custom made to measure wheelchair cushion, mattress & support service
- Ebay - Largest on-line auction site in the world
- Racketys - Pro disability Kids clothing
- The Glowhouse - Excellent online shop offering glow sticks and flashing novelties
- Elwire Craft - Lovely Tron like El Wire kit to buy (UK)
- Glow Sticks - Clubber Toys - Glow To Sleep - All kinds of glowing gear (UK)
- Novelty Imports - Wholesale flashing sensory toys & light up event novelties (UK)
- SureLight - Electroluminescent wire specialists (UK)
- The Glow Company - Glow sticks and El' wire products (UK)
Various web-sites and blogs
- Ableize - UK Disabled Information and Disability Resources.
- Bible Trivia - Quiz games and learning.
- BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities.
- College for Students with Disabilities Guide - Maryville (USA) University Online.
- e-bility.com - Fine destination web site for disABILITY information and resources.
- Dating - Ideas and support with dating and friend finding.
- Living with Cerebral Palsy - Friendly and varied site with message boards, games, photos, and more
- Travel Resources for Flying - Various flying advice (USA).
- University Resource and Technology for Students with Disabilities (UK).
Web-cams and Interactive Views
- British Tours.com - 360 degree views of British tourist attractions.
- Earth Cam - World wide cameras.
- Panoramas.DK - Virtual Reality interactive views of the world.
Wheelchair and mobility products
- OneSwitch Wheelchair Blog Posts - Customisation and new wheelchair ideas.
- Wheelchair Pride Blog - Super positive blog.
- Able2Wear - Wheelchair and adaptive clothing for all ages (UK).
- BUGZI - Indoors electric wheelchair for kids from 18-months to 6 years (UK).
- EssentialAids.com - A very wide range of wheelchairs, accessories and other mobility and independence products (UK).
- Landeez Beach Chairs for Hire - Landeez Beach Chairs for Hire at Saunton Sands, Devon.
- Liberty Swing - Playground wheelchair swings (Australia).
- London Recumbents - Accessible bikes, tandems and more.
- Opera Care - A range of specialised seating and furniture (UK).
- Reha Design - International web-store full of great looking products (Lithuania).
- Review Mobility - public reviews for mobility products (UK).
- Smart Braking - wireless remote control braking system. Useful for training and lower-pressure stopping.
- SMART Wheelchairs Limited - Excellent provider of child to adult wheelchair products - recommended (UK).
- Stair Life Experts - Includes a fine post on 126 gadgets to help regain independence in your own home (UK).
- Stair Lift Helper - Advice on finding a suitable stairlift (UK).
- Stair Lift Reviews - Help with grants and more (UK)
- Welcome Mobility - Huge range of mobility products including wheelchairs, ramps and benefits help (UK)
- Wizzy Bug - Outdoors Kids Electric Wheelchair. Fun! (UK).
- 50+ Home Remodelling Ideas for Senior Citizens - Various ideas for boosting independence and safety (USA).
- Wheelchair Mobility Training (download) - "Computer simulation environments designed to help teach orthopedically impaired individuals to safely operate powered and manual wheelchairs." - A 3D PC Wheelchair trainer.
- Wheel Kid (download demo) - 2D PC Wheelchair trainer (Dutch).
- RJ Cooper Wheeels! - iOS
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