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The 'AbleNet Research Consortium' was developed for the purpose of increasing the scientifically based research available on AbleNet curriculum, professional development, and assistive technology. The Consortium also supports requirements set forth by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, which calls for the use of scientifically based research as the foundation for many educational programs and classroom instruction. The consortium is a group of internal and external advisors and reviewers who work together to assure the research supported by AbleNet provides rigorous, systematic, and objective data for use in its organization. The consortium also serves to integrate the learning that will occur from these research activities to create current program and product improvements as well as to create new program and product offerings.
Who is ARC designed for?
Research grants/stipends, curriculum, and assistive technology supports are currently being offered to Ph. D. and Masters level students as well as individual researchers. Public, charter, and private schools and/or groups employed at 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations are also welcome when they are partnered with accredited researchers. Funding is available to any researcher or group associated with a United States or Canadian-based institution. Grant proposals will be evaluated, in addition to other criteria, on their potential to materially improve the lives of students with disabilities in the classroom environment.
Who is AbleNet?
Our Vision
We believe that every person can learn, communicate, and participate. We strive to make this vision real by creating tools and programs that create unlimited opportunities for everyone who is challenged by complex disabilities worldwide.
Our History
We were founded in a preschool developmental achievement center volunteer project in 1985. In the first five years as a nonprofit, sales grew from $20,000 to $900,000. In 1990 AbleNet, Inc. became an independent for-profit enterprise. In 1998, it became 100% employee owned. The past years have brought significant growth nationally and internationally in an industry that continues to expand due to the intense need people with disabilities experience and the technological opportunities that continue to develop.
Our Commitment
We create simple-to-use assistive technology products and educational programs that empower people with complex physical and cognitive disabilities. Our products and programs have been used in thousands of included and self-contained classrooms around the world for over two decades. Whether you are new to using simple assistive technology or are already an expert teacher/trainer, therapist, caregiver, or parent, we will support you with fun and meaningful learning experiences that will save you time and help demonstrate your effectiveness. Above all else, our goal is to make teaching students with disabilities effective, fun, easier, and, hopefully, deeply fulfilling.
Our People
The corporate vision that every person can learn, communicate, and participate brings value and meaning to our company's 30 employee owners. As an ESOP (employee owned company), our employee owners are directly accountable for customer satisfaction at every level of the business. Employee ownership supports and celebrates the skills, talents, and commitment our owners bring to work every day.
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