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Links

Search Engines

• Google - The best gateway to the internet.
• How Stuff Works - Answers to Questions.
• Video Jug - Short films of Answers to Questions.
• Wikipedia - On-line Encycolopedia.

Accessible Computer Games

• Switch Gaming - The One Switch central point for switch gamers.
• Game Accessibility Links - The most active sites and forums, such as...
• AbleGamers, SpecialEffect and The IGDA GASIG.

Accessible Toys

• Excitim - The home of "dream technology" (UK).
• OneSwitch Shop - Switch adapted Toys and Games (UK).
• OneSwitch Blog for the latest news on switch toys and games.
• QED - Simple toy battery adapters and more (UK).

Art

• OneSwitch Art - Switch art and ideas.
• OneSwitch Blog - The latest art ideas and products.

• CafePress.com - Sell your own art on-line.
• FreeFoto.com - Free photographs on-line.
• IrfanView - Free Image utility with excellent Slideshow.
• Pixlr - On-line graphics editing.

• Daniel Brown - Amazing Reactive Art on-line activities, such as Angel.
• Etherbrian - Talented free-lance artist.
• Z Productions - Paul Granjon's wonderful creations.

Assistive Technology

• Ability Net - Free help and factsheets on assistive technology.
• Ability Net GATE - Assistive Technology Wiki including switch systems.
• access2it - Various assistive technology for sale.
• ACE Centre - Some exciting projects around Assistive Technology.
• Assistive Technology - AT shop.
• Axistive.com - Assistive Technology News Portal.
• Breakspeare School - School pages with some great free and commercial A.T. links.
• Communication Matters - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) charity.
• Dynavox - Augmentative communication devices.
• EduPro - Dutch company supporting much assistive technology.
• Experia - Multi-sensory company.
• 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.
• Makoa - Environmental control links and much more.
• NanoGames - Highly accessible games.
• Natural Point - Head Trackers.
• 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.
• QED Ltd. - Very wide choice of switches and sensors.
• Reactickles - Computer activities aimed at Autistic Children.
• RJ Cooper - AT shop and support from the USA.
• Rompa - Disability equipment, and owners of Snoezelen.
• SEN / ICT Directory - Nicely organised list of events, suppliers, charities and more.
• 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.
• SpaceKraft - Specialise in 'multi-sensory environments'.
• Spectronics - Australia and New Zealand resources.
• 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.
• Toby Churchill - Blink Switches and Communication devices.
• Universal Access Games - Including an excellent training utility for new switch users.

Community

• Pinterest - A public pinboard for sharing interests.
• Youreable.com - UK Disability forums.

Do It Yourself

• OneSwitch - D.I.Y. Accessible equipment guides.

• Maplin Electronics - On-line components shop (UK).
• RS Online - International source of components.
• The Basic Soldering Guide - by Alan Winstanley.
• Circuit Bending - Reed Gazala's art of circuit bending.

Health

• Touch Psychotherapy - an approach that may be particularly helpful to disabled people facing significant communication disabilities and stresses in their lives. See more at the "Bloch Healing" private therapy practice site.

• BBC Health - UK health advice.
• Mencap - Health tools and resources aimed at better supporting learning disabled people.

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.

• Amnesty International
• Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
• DAN - Disabled People's Direct Action Network (UK).

• Cheer Up
• Disabled and Proud - Uplifting activists (International).

International Tools

• 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

• BBC.co.uk - BBC web-pages and the brilliant Ouch! blog.
• BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities.
• DisabilityNow - Leading UK disability site and newspaper.
• The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
• PaperBoy - Newspapers On-line.
• Symbol World - News, jokes, stories and more in symbols.

Sound, Music and Video

• Drake Music - Pioneering inclusive musicians.
• OneSwitch Music - Ideas, equipment and more.

• FindSounds.com - Sound search engine.
• Radio-Locator - Internet Radio - search on location.
• SoundBible.com - Free sounds galore.
• Sound Wave Therapy - Lovely speaker filled chairs.
• The Smalls - An intimate place to showcase short films.
• The Hype Machine - Music blogs.
• 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.
• Airport Guide - Disabled and Reduced Mobility Airport Guide from Parkat.
• Good Access Guide - Guides to UK access.
• Rough Guide to Accessible Britain - Free guide for those on Motability scheme.
• Thurrock POINT - Loads of help for getting around the UK.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free London Listings - Free or nearly free events in London.
• Mersea Outdoors (Essex) - Outdoor activities open for all.
• Timeout - What's going on in London and other World cities.

Shops (not AT specific)

• DisabledGear.com - Buy and sell new and 2nd hand disability equipment. Includes a Leisure and Recreation section.
• Ebay - Largest on-line auction site in the world.
• Racketys - Pro disability Kids clothing.
• YoureAbleShop - Disability Aids and Mobility products (UK).

• The Glowhouse - Excellent online shop offering glow sticks and flashing novelties.
• Elwire Craft - Lovely Tron like El Wire kit to buy (UK).
• Happy Glow Lucky - Fantastic range for Sensory rooms and Parties.
• Glow Sticks - Clubber Toys - Glow To Sleep - All kinds of glowing gear (UK).
• Live Wire - Electroluminescent wire (US).
• 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.
• Check The Map - Find Learning Disability services across the UK.
• Disability DirectoryUK - All your disability requirements listed in their disability directory for the UK.
• e-bility.com - Fine destination web site for disABILITY information and resources.

• Dating - Ideas and support with dating and friend finding.
• Family Friendly Fun - Offers fun and health resources to enhance the quality of life for families with disabilities and special needs.
• Living with Cerebral Palsy - Friendly and varied site with message boards, games, photos, and more.
• The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

Web-cams and Interactive Views

• British Tours.com - 360° 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.

• BUGZI - Indoors electric wheelchair for kids from 18-months to 6 years (UK).
• Conform UK - Cool custom spoke guards (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 Teignbridge and Dawlish Warren sea-side resorts. Contact Julie on 07876 396648 Mon-Fri (UK).
• Liberty Swing - Playground wheelchair swings (Australia).
• London Recumbents - Accessible bikes, tandems and more.
• Number 1 Stair Lifts - Impartial guide to stair lifts.
• Reha Design - International web-store full of great looking products (Lithuania).
• Tank Chair - Amazing, and slightly scary! (US).
• Welcome Mobility - Huge range of mobility products including wheelchairs, ramps and benefits help (UK).
• Wizzy Bug - Outdoors Kids Electric Wheelchair. Fun! (UK).

• 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).

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