Adaptive Technology/Products: Product Directories and Reviews

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Able People Foundation.org is an on-line network that empowers people with disabilities to easily find and obtain Mobility and Assistive products that support them in living a more independent life. They maintain a searchable website which allows visitors to search for assistive products, manufacturers and dealers. The site also offers numerous resource links to related websites and organizations.

Adaptive Mall.com Tumble Forms offers a variety of positioning products for individuals with varying needs. Such products include scooters, standing devices, therapy-related products and much more. For product information, visit their website.

Adaptive Technology Resources (ATR) is a company based in Grafton, Wisconsin. They offer a wide variety of adaptive technology products for those with visual and / or mobility disabilities. More specifically, they offer screen reading software and reading enhancement devices, portable and tabletop electronic magnifying devices, as well as several environmental control products that allow for voice control of any number of electronic household devices / appliances. For more information, call (800) 770-8474 or e-mail info@AdaptiveTR.com.

Assistech represents more than 5000 products offered by manufacturers located throughout the world. They provide catalogs containing a wide range of assistive devices and products, so that individuals may find products best suited for their needs. Their website also features a helpful newsletter that discusses several technology devices in depth, several resource links and a frequently asked questions section. For more information or to request a product catalog, visit their website.

Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc. (ACCI) is based in Pennsylvania. "ACCI represents over a dozen manufacturers of augmentative communication and other assistive technologies, offering demonstrations, workshops and consultation." They offer communication devices, computer access devices, environmental control devices, games, mounting systems and switches, and software. For more information, visit their website or call (800) 982-2248.

Brainline has articles on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment for children and adults with brain injury.

Deleware Assistive Technology Initiative has a database of information pertaining to assistive technology. There is information on assistive technology devices, services, terms, government policy, federally funded programs, research, organizations, publications, education, training and funding. Assistive Technology On-Line has information on the different types of technology as well. This site is a great page for anyone who would like to know more about assistive technology and devices and the different aspects that surround it.

Disability Product Postcards offers information on a wide variety of assistive technology devices. The website allows visitors to search by device category. They provide visitors with detailed information on the product as well as dealer contact information. It is also possible to subscribe to their mailings, which includes postcards full of information about the products. For more information, visit their website.

Disability Related Products/Services is a website that provides a list of companies that provides various assistive products for individuals with disabilities.

Infinitec Inc. is a U.S. non-profit corporation formed to help people with disabilities and their families access life-enhancing technology. Infinitec is a joint effort of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago and the United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc., Washington, D.C., and builds on technology-access programs offered by UCP affiliates around the nation, including a UCPA Chicago program, also called Infinitec, which aims to bring assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types in the Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane. This site reviews adaptive technology products for living, learning, working and playing. Contact cbennett@infinitec.org for more information.

Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired - Technology for the Blind and VI Student reviews a list of hardware, software and related equipment for the blind or visually impaired student. This list contains both computer and non-computer products. There are many pieces of hardware, software, and related equipment that may be of use for the blind or visually impaired student. The needs of each student will be different and may change as a student progresses. This list is by no means comprehensive but reflects the current equipment that is in use at the Center or has been researched by the Center staff. For more information or address and phone numbers of suppliers, please contact Tim Lockwood at NCECBVI, 824 10th Avenue, P.O Box 129, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or call (800) 826-4355 or e-mail lockwood@esu4.org if you have questions about this site.

RehabTool.com offers a variety of high-tech assistive and adaptive technology products, including augmentative and alternative communication devices, computer access equipment, multi-lingual speech synthesis, voice recognition software, virtual on-screen keyboards, voice-enabled communication boards, as well as cognitive rehabilitation tools. They also offer an informative quarterly newsletter and online discussion forum. For more information, call (281) 531-6106 or e-mail info@rehabtool.com.

The Boulevard offers links to a directory full of website resources for accessible housing, adaptive computer equipment, assistive devices for daily living, augmentative communication, and mobility aids, such as lifts, vans, scooters, wheelchairs, and more. The Boulevard offers a section on Classifieds, EnableMart and the Accessiblity Solutions Store.

United Spinal Association, a web-guide to wheelchairs and assistive technology. Wheelchair Reviews & Views Project provides wheelchair users with a neutral environment for wheelchair reviews and information. It makes sense that wheelchair reviews from users, caregivers and clinical staff, along with readily available information, can help with the wheelchair selection process. View the wheelchair entries or post a non-technical review on a wheelchair that you are familiar with

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