The document summarizes the PRATP Information Center located in Puerto Rico, which provides resources and services to assist Spanish speakers with disabilities. It was established in 1993 through a federal law project and is housed in the José M. Lázaro main library. The Center's mission is to increase awareness and use of assistive technologies, and it offers resources like specialized software, hardware, and referrals to AT specialists. Its users are primarily visually impaired students who register for information and lending services.

1. Assistive Technologies for Spanish Speakers with Disabilities: The PRATP Information Center ALA Annual Conference, June 23, 2007, Washington, D.C. GSIST-UPR RP Student Delegation Yumarys Polanco Elizabeth Rivera Wilhem Echevarría Cindy Jiménez

2. Origins of PRATP Information Center Puerto Rico Assistive Technologies Program Library services for persons with disabilities unit, UPRRP Library System ALA Annual Conference, June 23, 2007, Washington, D.C. PRATP Information Center

15. Other AT equipment 1. Braille ruler 2. Magnifier 3. Pointer 4. Ruler and stylus 5. Electronic talking dictionary 6. Sticker sets Braille and uppercase letters 7. Krammer abacus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALA Annual Conference, June 23, 2007, Washington, D.C.

16. The PRATP Information Center is a pioneer project in Puerto Rico whose operating model has since been replicated and improved upon by other libraries within the University of Puerto Rico system. ALA Annual Conference, June 23, 2007, Washington, D.C.