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PLS/HSP Resources
1. PLS/HSP Web Sites:
The PLS Web site:
http://www.geocities.com/freyerse/index.html
The SP Foundation web site:
http://www.sp-foundation.org

2. On-line PLS/HSP Discussion Sites:
For PLS support:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PLS-FRIENDS
For PLS News:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PLSers-NEWS

3. Synapse subscription:
Thurza Campbell
212 Farm Rd.
Sherborn, MA 01770
e-mail: SynapsePLS@comcast.net

Assistive Devices and Technology
CATALOGS and specialty groups
Ableware - http://ableware.com/
Access to Recreation - http://www.AccessToRecreation.com
Adaptability - http://www.snswwide.com at 800/243-9232
AdaptAbility Catalog is 1-800-288-9941
Adaptivation Incorporated - http://www.adaptivation.com
AliMed - http://www.alimed.com
Assistive Technology News http://www.axistive.com
Assistive Technology Works, Inc. (Vienna, VA)
http://www.assistivetechworks.com
Bathroom/Shower Products - http://www.ocelco.com
Beyond Barriers - http://www.beyondbarriers.com
CWI Medical - http://www.cwimedical.com
Dynamic Living - http://www.dynamic-living.com
Enrichments - http://www.ilp-online.com
Functional Solutions - http://www.ncmedical.com
Home Automation Systems, Inc. - 1-800-242-7329
Independent Living Aids, Inc. -
http://www.independentliving.com
Key Technologies, Inc. - 1-888-433-5303
MaxiAids - http://www.maxiaids.com , 1-800-522-6249
MOMS Medical Supply- http://www.momsup.com
National Easter Seal Society
Making Life Better - http://www.easter-seals.org/
North Coast - 1-800-821-9319
Patient Lifters - http://www.just-patient-lifters.com/
Rubbermaid - http://www.rubbermaid.com/
Sammons Preston - http://www.sammonspreston.com 1-800-323-5547
Science Products - 1-800-888-7400
Smith & Nephew, Inc. - http://www.smith-nephew.com
Wheelchair - pedal: http://www.ezchair.com
Walking Aids & food supplements: http://www.brucemedical.com
 

WALKING AIDS - Canes & Seat Canes

Canes Galore http://www.canesgalore.com  Toll Free: 1-800-346-6400 

House of Canes  http://www.canesandsticks.com/ Toll Free: 1-800-458-5920

Seat to Go  http://www.seattogo.com/  on line only

The Walking Cane Store http://www.thewalkingcanestore.com/  on line only

Auto Fold http://www.autofold.com/index.html  Toll Free: 1-866-300-CANE

AmeriMark http://www.amerimark.com/  Toll Free: 1-877-268-9594

Walking Equipment http://www.walkingequipment.com/ Toll Free: 1-877-890-7677

Canes and Such http://www.canesandsuch.com/  Toll Free: 1-888-383-CANE

 

WALKING AIDS - Rollator Walkers

Mobility Care http://www.mobilitycare.com/
Mada Medical www.madamedical.com  Toll free:1- 800-526-6370
Dolomite Opal Legacy:50 Shields Court, Markham,Ontario L3R 9T5   Canada
Phone# (905) 479  0391, FAX (905) 479 9227.
Winnie Walker www.winniewalker.com. Toll free outside NY:1-888-243-1800 
Rollator Rollite  Toll free 1-866-909-2273 is available from this vendor as well as others:
http://www.hebhomecare.com/Walkers/walkers.htm?source=google&kw=rollite_rollator&invacare_rollite_rollator&rollite
Nova Cruiser Deluxe 1-817-594-5079  http://www.healthfitnessstore.com/walkers/cruiserDeluxeSuper.htm
Momentum Medical Corp. 964 S. 200 West, Suite 3 Salt Lake City, UT
84101...800 644 2263 is a manufacturer. One vendor who carries their walkers is Grogans Health Care Supply http://www.grogans.com/servlet/shop  Toll Free 1-800-365-1020


HOUSING, HOME MODIFICATIONS STANDARDS
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards - 1-800-872-2253
REGULATIONS/GUIDELINES
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) - 1-800-514-0301
Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines - 1-800-343-3442
UNIVERSAL DESIGN AT BUFFALO
IDEA web site: http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/~idea
RERC web site: http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/~rercud

RESOURCES FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS
http://www.aarp.org/universalhome/
Good site for browsing
ABOUT.COM http://disabilities.miningco.com/
From the NetLinks area choose "Accessible Homes".
Choose Universal Design & Home Accessibility.
Scroll down to the end of the page to "Remodeling
Examples" and choose either "Bertha's Home" or Leona"s Home".
Good Examples of modification projects with graphics and costs. (Iowa State University)
TOWARD A BARRIER-FREE HOME
http://www.independentliving.org
Type "housing adaptation" into search box.
INFINITEC INC. - http://www.infinitec.org
SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS
Image Management - dealer for Barrier Free Lifts and the Original Sling System: http://www.image-management.com
ACCESS INDUSTRIES - stair glide, porch lift, bath lift, minivator, elevator: 1-800-925-3100

STAIR LIFTS
Stair Lifts - Number 1 Stair Lifts: http://www.1-stair-lift.com
Stair lifts - Stannah: http://www.stannah.com
Stair lifts - Bison: http://www.bisonbede.com
Stair Chair glides - Bruno: http://www.bruno.com
Vertical platform lifts: http://www.accessind.com
Stair lifts: http://www.acornstairlifts.com
Stair lifts - ThyssenKrup -Netherlands: http://www.tk-access4all.com
Vertical Wheelchair lifts: http://www.amerglide.com

FUNDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FUNDING RESOURSES
FANNIE MAE - http://www.fanniemae.com/index.html
HUD PROGRAMS - http://www.hud.gov/search.html

NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING ADVOCATE http://www.fairhousing.com/resources/finder/

AUGMENTATIVE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Hand-held devices with integrated speech generation software
Dynavox/Enkidu Research - http://www.enkidu.net
Words+ - http://www.words-plus.com
Speech generation software for desktop pcs and notebooks - http://www.sayit.com.au/
Voice Amplification Devices - http://www.brucemedical.com
Listing of 2000 Communications Aid Manufacturers Association AAC Workshops - http://www.aacproducts.org


FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
Thick It to thicken liquids for those with swallowing difficulties1-800-333-0033
http://www.precisionfoods.com


NEW GOVERNMENT RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
http://DisabilityInfo.gov


TRAVEL
Access information: http://www.access-able.com



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