November 2, 2024

Blogs — focus on disability / assistive technology

Many people are contributing to the promotion, education, growth and development of disability issues and assistive technology. Find the work of other blog contributors here.

MobilityWorks

“MobilityWorks offers a wide selection of quality new and used handicap vans designed to accommodate your individual needs. Our team of mobility consultants will help to explain the different styles of wheelchair vans available to you… for sale or for rent. No matter what your driving preferences, we’ll find the...

Rascal

Thirty year old family owned scooter manufacturer based in New Jersey and serving over 350 service points in North America. Products include convertable scooters (interchangable fronts for varried terrains), foldable scooters, car ramps and lifts, stairlifts, lift chairs and medical alert....

EnableMart

Topics: Retailers, Shop

“EnableMart was founded over a decade ago to utilize the power of the web to make Assistive Technology easier to find and more affordable. EnableMart became the catalyst to bring together consumers and manufacturers of Assistive Technology products.” “Today EnableMart is the worldwide leader in Assistive Technology distribution with customers...

North Coast Medical

Topics: Retailers, Shop

An online catalog features a wide variety of specialty products that increase independence by making everyday activities easier and safer. Products include dressing aids, household helpers, adaptive eating utensils, exercise equipment, transfer devices and much more....

Infinitec.Org

Topics: Retailers, Shop

“infinate potential through assistive technology” A joint effort of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago and United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. It brings assistive technology (information, equipment, training and technology) to people with disabilities of all types. Good source of videos....

Assistivetech.net

Topics: Retailers, Shop

A public website by the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) College of Architecture (COA) that provides access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public....

Abledata

Topics: Retailers, Shop

“Your source for assistive technology information” “Provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that do.”...

Reading with assistive technology

When reading is difficult due to vision loss, consider assistive technology for adaptions such as Braille, text-to-speech, audio versions and large print. Look through Assistive Technology & Devices for more possible solutions....

Handi-Ramp

“Ramps for all needs.” A solution company that can help you meet your need be it accessibility, ADA compliance, home products or industrial products; includes custom solutions....

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Changing Paces – PEOPLE FIRST Accessibility Standards Training

“Changing Paces was the first training firm in Ontario to have developed, tested and implemented an Accessible Customer Service Staff Training Program. Our Disability Awareness and Accessible Customer Service Training programs will ensure that your organization is not only in compliance with Ontario legislation but also well prepared to support,...

iCan Ability

“iCan Ability Specialists, Inc. is a rehabilitation practice focused on making independent living possible for people with disabilities in their chosen living environment. Our services are provided not only in our outpatient clinic, but also in the comfort of the individuals’ homes. We specialize in functional independence, Home Accessibility Consulting,...

AD-AS

Topics: Furniture, Shop

Furniture solutions of universal design: attractive, functional, and adjustable furniture that provides a wider range of accessibility: education & library, health care, kitchen & bath, workplace and home office....

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Code Factory

“Code Factory is the global leader committed to the development of products designed to eliminate barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the blind and visually impaired. Today, Code Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers, and Braille interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile...

WebAnywhere

“ WebAnywhere is a web-based screen reader for the web. It requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card. Visit wa.cs.washington.edu to access WebAnywhere...