Accessible IT Resources

Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

The National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT) at the University of Washington serves to increase the access of individuals with disabilities to information technology in educational institutions at all academic levels nationwide. It is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education and is located at the University of Washington in Seattle.

The Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC) is charged with providing accessibility training and technical assistance related to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. We want to help our audiences – industry, state officials, trainers, and consumers – to understand the requirements of Sections 508 and 255 and to achieve success in their efforts to develop, market, and buy accessible E&IT. ITTATC, which is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), is located at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since 1992, CoSN has been a guiding light for educators interested in effective use of information technology in the classroom and has the national voice on use of the Internet and information technologies to improve K-12 learning. Our membership includes key technology leaders from school districts and states as well as leading corporate partners. Their core belief that accessible technologies and the close collaboration of Assistive Technology (AT) and Instructional Technology (IT) services at the school district level will enhance and facilitate learning for all students – those with disabilities and those without disabilities.

An initiative of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), whose goal is increased achievement and success for all students through the unlimited and effective use of accessible technologies.

Ten regional centers that provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA and Accessible IT.