STC AccessAbility SIG
A Blog About Accessibility

By DAVID S. JOACHIM
Published: December 6, 2006; The New York Times
As both the price and size of computer chips shrink, manufacturers are enhancing the abilities of things like phones, navigation systems and even home appliances. These so-called accessibility technologies are not only for those with disabilities. For people with chronic ailments, these products are also [...]

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Access Technology Tips from the National Federation of the Blind
Apple® Accessibility Features Vision built into all Macintosh computers provides adjustable keyboard, an ergonomic mouse, CloseView screen magnification software, Easy Access system software (StickyKeys, SlowKeys, MouseKeys), electronic documentation, key-repeat disable, text-to-speech synthesis and voice recognition (PlainTalk), sticky mouse, and visual alert cues. The VoiceOver spoken English [...]

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Beyond the AP Stylebook: Language and Usage Guide for Reporters and Editors from Ragged Edge Online
Common Latin abbreviations and expressions used in writing
Glossary & Terms Tools
Careers: How can I become a technical writer?
Jargon to Avoid in Scientific and Technical Writing
Society for Technical Communication (STC)
Scientific Communication SIG of STC
STC Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
What is Communication?
What are [...]

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Adaptive Riding
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.. Standards:

Ethical Use Standards for an Assistance Dog
Ethics Regarding Clients
Minimum Standards for Assistance Dogs in Public
Minimum Standards for Assistance Dog Partners
Minimum Standards for Training Guide Dogs
Minimum Standards for Training Hearing Dogs
Minimum Standards for Training Service Dogs

Assistive Horses: Hippotherapy
Assistive Pooches: Service Dogs
Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind / Chiens Guides Canadiens [...]

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ABLEDATA
Access Software Hal, Luna, LunaPlus, Super Nova, and Cicero screen readers and other access software that provides speech and Braille for Windows.
Active Living Alliance For Canadians with a Disability
ADA&IT Technical Assistance Centers
"All Access Pass: enabling technologies offer business possibilities," by Dan Costa, Communications, Home Office Computing, April 2001. (156 K )
Copyright 2001 Freedom Technology [...]

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Action Products, Inc. makes wheelchair cushions and seating systems; heel and elbow protectors, and full mattress overlays for Rehab/DME markets
Buying Guide for Hand Exercisers
Chattanooga Group rehabilitation products catalog
Functional Solutions rehabilitation supplies
GAIAM Wellness Clinic products for healthy living
Good Grips Tools by OXO: car cleaning, cooking, gardening, house cleaning, organizing, and spices
Hand Exercisers and Grips
Healthy Back
Invacare Corporation [...]

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911 Medical Alert Jewelry
American Medical Identifications
Medical Identification Jewelry
Tinman Medical Identification

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Foodler.com order food for delivery in CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, and VA
Heartland Home Foods [Maryland]
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Chair and scooter carriers
East Coast Rehab, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia custom mobility [...]

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DIMENET "DIMENET is a national computer networking system that is accessible at multiple locations and provides access for communications and information sharing among individuals involved in the disability rights and independent living movements."
Enabling Technologies sells the Romeo and Juliet braille printers among other items.
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