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ABLEDATA, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a federally funded project that provides consumers, professionals, and caregivers with information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. The organization is sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), which is part of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The project's Web-based data repository contains records on over 30,000 assistive technology products. ABLEDATA provides users with product description, price, and vendor information. Its database also includes records on non-commercial prototypes and customized products. The data repository offers users keyword, phrase, brand name, Boolean, and other search options. Search results are available in large print, Braille, audiocassette, and computer diskette formats. ABLEDATA publishes fact sheets and consumer guides. The organization also provides basic research services. ABLEDATA is a member of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA).
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