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The NEAT Center (New England Adaptive Technology) in Hartford offers training and educational opportunities.

Event calendar with workshops, classes, sessions
Computer lab with a wide range of adaptive technology and computer hardware and software for use by persons with disabilities
Lending library of equipment

TechACCESS of RI, located in Warwick, RI, offers similar services as well as an annual conference.

In Willimantic, the Eastern CT Assistive Technology Center offers demonstrations of assistive technology.

For solutions for patrons with low vision or blindness, try these companies:

New England Low Vision and Blindness offers products (including some "pre-owned" equipment) and training.

Apple Retail Stores in Danbury, Farmington, Greenwich, New Haven, South Windsor, Stamford, and Trumbull offer workshops and hands-on opportunities to use iPads and apps.

Likewise, Microsoft Stores in Danbury and Farmington offer personalized training and hands-on opportunities to use devices, apps, and software.

Some specific technology solutions:

Webjunction offered a webinar in March 2012 on "Increasing Accessibility of PAComputing for Patrons with Disabilities" which included the following resources:
- A list of the most commonly used assistive technology in libraries
- An annotated list of assistive technology devices and software
EnableMart offers more than 3,000 assistive devices as well as extensive support.
Freedom Scientific offers products for Low Vision and Blindness.
Optelec sells "Low Vision Essentials."
Bookshare offers an accessible online library for people with print disabilities. Books are free for students and low-cost for other readers.
Project Ray is "an operating system specifically designed for visually impaired and blind users, allowing these users full autonomy using the device." The company offers an app for Android devices as well as customized smartphone and watch versions.
The National Lekotek Center provides an array of services to improve the lives of children with special needs through the utilization of toys and play.
REHAdapt sells all kinds of mounting systems and stands for mobile devices.
Read&Write software from TextHelp Inc. is an "easy-to-use literacy software [that] builds confidence and independence in individuals of all ages and abilities." It's also useful for English Language Learners.