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Information regarding Assistive Technology

• Abledata -- Database of assistive devices.
• Able Project --helps people find mobility and assistive devices.
• Adaptive Technology Research Centre at the Univ. of Toronto
• ADLS on the Web -- Adaptive Device Locator System (database)
• Devices for Memory Loss
• Devices for Persons with Hearing Impairments
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• Ergonomic Garden Tools angled handles keep the hand and wrist in a natural position, taking the strain and discomfort out of gardening.
• Freedom Dinnerware Practical & revolutionary products for people who have difficulty eating due to the movement of the dinnerware.
• Free Medical Supplies
• Infinitec -- education and resources site about assistive technology
• Tetra Society of North America -- recruits engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities.
• USA TechGuide -- Assistive Technology resource for people with disabilities, their caregivers and healthcare providers. Wheelchair and cushion reviews, information and articles. TechGuide to assistive technology on the Web.
• Where to get Assistive Technology in Western New York

Activities of Daily Living

• Apres Shower Dryer -- the "Worlds only in Shower Total Body Dryer"
• America's Healthcare Catalog
• Bath Seats
• Book Holders and Page Turners
• Click Here for health aids and home-helpers for active, health conscious senior citizens.
• Break Boundaries -- Break Boundaries offers REACH, an Electronic Aid to Daily Living (EADL) or Environmental Control Unit (ECU).
• Couch Cane
• Dressing Aids
• Deluxe Flexible Sock & Stocking aid
• DrLeonardsHealthcare.com
• Extra Long Safety Handle
• Foldable Commode
• Helpful Products for Older Persons: Canes & Walkers 1994 - The most common devices used for walking are canes and walkers, which provide support and balance. This booklet describes several types of canes and walkers, and gives general instructions for their use.
• Helpful Products for Older Persons: Devices for Leisure Activities 1996 - Many devices are available to help us engage in leisure activities despite physical limitations.
• Helpful Products for Older Persons: Telephones and Accessories 1994 - The telephone is changing to meet the needs of older persons with disabilities.
• Helpful Products for Older Persons: Wheelchairs & Scooters 1997 - Buying a wheelchair is a significant decision. This booklet explains how to select and be fitted for a wheelchair or scooter.
• Independent Living Products -- Aids for Daily Living (ADL) products, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Mobility Equipment
• JB-3 -- Deluxe Leg Bag Kit
• Rub A Dub Dub - Devices for the Tub
• Scooters
• Self-Wipe Bathroom Toilet Aid -- accommodates persons having only one hand.
• Tub Mount Sliding Transfer Bench with Padded Seat
• TheWright-Stuff.com -- Shop online for adaptive equipment, rehab supplies, ergonomic kitchen and garden tools, gel mattresses, and more.
• Very Truly Yours Pak -- This product was originally designed for seniors and disabled folks. The extra large size label kits were designed for these people so that they could retain their independence and continue to send greetings to their loved ones.

Blind and Low Vision

• Full Spectrum Lighting

Catalogs (Online and Print)

• Adaptability
• Alimed
• Allysa Medical -- artistically enhanced medical devices
• America's Healthcare Catalog
• Assistive Devices, Inc.
• Assistive Technologies -- Technology access solutions for home, school, and work
• Connetquot West, Inc Health Care Products
• Desert Medical Essentials -- Medical equipment and suppies
• DrLeonardsHealthcare.com
• Dynamic Living
• Full Of LIfe - Ideas For Active, Healthy Living!
• Independent Living Aids -- Can-Do Products
• Independent Living Products -- provides ADL (Aids for Daily Living) products, DME (Durable Medical Equipment), adaptive equipment, home automation and mobility equipment for people with physical challenges.
• MaxiAids.com -- Products for Independent Living -- Offers products to help the blind and visually impaired. Find talking and low vision products, mobility products, canes, labeling products, amplified phones, TTY/TDD, magnifiers talking watches and clocks, medical products, adaptive computer products.
• Medication Link -- medical products and assistive devices
• Medline - Health Care Supply Catalog
• MobilityStore.com -- Independent Living Aids --Ambulatory, Bathroom Aids, Daily Living Aids, Patient Care, Personal Care and MORE!
• North Coast Medical
• Professional Fit Clothing -- Provides adaptive clothing and apparel for the disabled
• Professional Medical Technologies -- offers a large selection of ADL, physical therapy and rehabilitation products.
• Products for Seniors
• RJ Cooper & Associates
• Sammons-Preston
• UK Shop Ability -- Online seller of assistive technologies and disability aids.
• TheWright-Stuff.com -- Shop online for adaptive equipment, rehab supplies, ergonomic kitchen and garden tools, gel mattresses, and more.

Cognitive

• Attainment Company

Controls

• Adaptivation
• Dynamic Living -- X10 devices and other neat stuff!
• Environmental Control Links from Jim Lubin
• Environmental Control Units
• EZSwitch -- Control your lights from your tv remote control
• RJ Cooper & Associates
• TASH
• X10

Driving

• Access Unlimited -- Accessible Vehicles
• Adaptive Driving Alliance -- The Adaptive Driving Alliance Members offer van conversions, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit, adaptive equipment. The site offers information on driving evaluation and resources for getting financial assistance.
• Auto Handy Bar Transfer Aid
• The Braun Corporation -- all sorts of devices for driving and getting in and out of vehicles
• Bruno Independent Living Aids -- wheelchair lifts
• Galbreath Motor Company -- Specializing in custom conversion vans, wheelchair lifts, elevators, adaptive hand controls and more!
• Tip Top Mobility - Wheelchair Lift
• Viewpoint Mobility - VISION wheelchair accessible vans
• Vision Vans by Viewpoint Mobility -- Vision Vehicles are rear entrance lowered floor wheelchair accessible mini-van conversions by Viewpoint Mobility.

Home and Building Modifications

• AARP Home Modification Resources
• Door-Aid Corporation
• Extend a Hand Grab Bar
• Great Grips -- Ribbed thermoplastic sleeves that slip over existing door hardware. I heard these were invented by a former University at Buffalo Occupational Therapy student!
• Silver Cross -- Find recycled and new stair lifts through a prescreened network of installers. Compare common stairlift models. Learn stair lift useful tips.
• Smart Thinking -- enabling older and disabled people through appropriate design of technology for their homes.
• Vertical Platform Lifts -- Quality and inexpensive Vertical Platform Lifts. With 15 years experience in the supply business you can be assured of the best pricing and delivery.

Learning Disabilities

• Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities -- A Fact Sheet published by the LDA
• Assistive Technology for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities: An Overview -- Article by Marshall H. Raskind and Eleanor L. Higgins
• Assistive Technology Training Online -- Addresses many of the assistive technology computer needs of the student with a learning disability

Miscellaneous

• The Roberts Book Holder -- hands-free reading aid
• Anxiety - Anxiety, Depression and ADHD related information.
  

Mobility

Organizations and Services

• RESNA -- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
• State Tech Act Projects

Recreation

• AbleWorkshop -- for people who enjoy woodworking, and have some type of disability. The site shares photos and tips of how other people who have a disability, get around in the shop, and solutions to barriers. This is an encouraging, how-to site, no pity parties here, just lots of woodchips flying!
• Grover Gear -- Hard to find products, hunting, and sporting equipment for the disabled.
• K's Creations - Needlework frames

Telecommunications

• Ablecomm -- Telephones for People with Disabilities
• RERC on Universal Telecommunications Access
• Telephone Amplification Devices