by Assistive Technology Industry Association
ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) is a non-profit membership organisation representing AT manufacturers, resellers, and service providers. Its public AT Resources section is free to access and designed to help people with disabilities and professionals navigate the assistive technology landscape.
The hub includes a plain-language explanation of assistive technology and its major categories, a Funding Resources Guide with pathways to public and private funding (Medicaid waivers, IDEA for students, VA benefits, vocational rehabilitation, charitable foundations), research summaries, policy briefs, and the open-access journal ATOB (Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, Volume 19, Spring 2025). ATIA's annual conference in Orlando is a major gathering of AT professionals, users, and advocates.
People with any type of disability who need guidance on what AT exists and how to fund it; AT professionals seeking research evidence; parents; educators; and policy advocates working to expand AT access.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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