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ActiveForever.com
10799 N. 90th Street
Scottsdale, Az 85260
(800) 377-8033

The solutions portal enables you to search for products by condition. They carry a vast selection of product solutions for arthritis relief, Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, foot care and more.

Advanced Peripheral Technologies LTD
14416 Erin Court
Lockport, Illinois 60441
(708) 301-4508

The objective of Advanced Peripheral Technologies; Ltd. is to develop new and innovative assistive products for people with disabilities. Their goal is to give people with disabilities the most independent life-style possible through the manufacturing and selling of high tech adaptive equipment for people with disabilities.

ADI - Assistive Devices, Inc.
4000 Brandi Court,Suite 100
Austin, TX 78759-8109
(800) 856-0889

ADI fosters independent living throughout the house, from the kitchen to the bedroom to the bath. Their catalog is a window to the 300 self-help items which they are ready to deliver to your doorstep; items such as writing grips, non-slip placemats, hand exercisers, reusable hot/cold packs, reachers, easy pull sock aids, jar openers, wash mitts, weighted utensils, transfer boards, playing card holders and more. These high quality, practical tools require neither professional fitting nor professional instruction. They're easy to use and easy to order.

The Aroga Computer Group
150-5055 Joyce Street
Vancouver, BC V5R 6B2

(800) 561-6222

Aroga Group products range from simple devices to complex computer systems. They have the expertise to provide systems for individuals trying to perform a specific task, or to develop workstations that allow computer and Internet access for virtually anyone with a physical, visual or learning disability. Their systems are in use at major corporations, homes, schools, private businesses, colleges and universities.

Assisted Living Store, Inc.
7687 Hyde Avenue South
Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
  (888) 388-5862

Normal aging brings changes in vision, hearing, smell, gait, and balance. All of these changes affect the way we react to our environment. Simple home modifications and "gadgets" can help prevent the accidental fall or the need to have someone else help to put your socks or clothing on.

Augmentative Communications Consultants, Inc. (ACCI)
PO Box 731
Moon Township, PA 15108
(800) 982-2248

ACCI specializes in augmentative communication devices and computer access for the physically challenged. They want to help you make the right choice. Their product line includes books, communication devices, computer access, environmental controls, games, mounting systems & switches, pictures & symbols, software and more. They also carry used equipment.

Care4u
P.O. Box 377
Wayne, NJ 07474
(877) 538-6568

Care4u is a retailer of specialty items for those whose lives could be significantly improved with some customized support. They sell a variety of aids for daily living: eating & drinking, kitchen & household, reading & writing, toilet & bathroom, mobility, reachers, dressing, grooming aids, bed & bedroom, hand aids, recreation, language, wheelchair accessories, cushioning, assessment tools, pediatric aids and more.

Dr. Leonard's Healthcare
P.O. Box 7821
Edison, NJ 08818-7821
(800) 455-1918

America's leading healthcare catalog.

Dynamic Living, Inc.
428 Hayden Station Road
Windsor, CT 06095-1302
(888) 940-0605

Hundreds of kitchen products, bathroom helpers and unique daily living aids that promote a convenient, comfortable and safe home environment for people of all ages.

Enablemart
4210 E. 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA. 98661
(888) 640-1999

Enablemart markets, promotes, and distributes innovative technology-based products and services that promote independence, enhance productivity, and change the lives of individuals with disabilities. all inclusive source for assistive technology and assistive living devices, acting as a link between those who need the products and those who make them.

FreedomBox
1128 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(866) 202-0520

Serotek's FreedomBox, a system that offers both voice input and output, comes in a variety of flavors — from a complete computer system to various portable approaches. The FreedomBox PassKey, — the most portable solution — is a credit card-sized device that fits into the CD-ROM drive of a PC and automatically loads the FreedomBox software onto any computer. When the PassKey is removed, the computer returns to its previous state. The System Access screen-reader application is available for both Windows and Linux operating systems.

Freedom of Speech
5100 Eden Avenue, Suite 204
Edina, Minnesota 55436
(877) 367-4228

Freedom of Speech, Inc. is a provider of Assistive Technology Solutions for people with and without disabilities. FOS specializes in Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Blindness, Low Vision, Braille, Accessable Door Openers and Environmental Control Systems.

GB Kids
P.O. Box 46318
Plymouth, MN 55446

GB Kids, helps parents find and purchase products for their children that are durable, functional, fun and cost effective. These products are selected on the basis that they are useful to both typical children and those with special needs from ages 0-12. Some products specifically designed for use by children with disabilities are often cumbersome looking and call attention to the disabled child. At gbkids.com, they have selected only the best products that allow all children to fit comfortably into all situations at home, school and play.

Information Services, Inc.
63 Springdale Street
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada A1C 5B3
(888) 492-4925

Information Services Inc. (ISI) was established in St. John's, Newfoundland in January 1987 to provide consulting, systems development, and microcomputer training services to the local economy. The company has also developed a number of microcomputer software packages for the local, national and international market place. ISI currently maintains its head office in St. John’s, NF with a subsidiary office in Newbury, MA, USA.

ISI now concentrates its resources and provides service in two primary areas:

  1. ISI provides direct consulting and support services for systems development, design and implementation, including requirements definition and project management. This service is available for a variety of computer hardware/software platforms from microcomputer-based to mainframe-based operations. Mr. A. J. Bristow, President and Managing Director of ISI, and James A. Duggan, VP Marketing are able to offer over 60 years of experience in the Information Technology Industry in a wide range of applications and technical environments.

  2. ISI has concentrated on the development and marketing of WriteAway and WriteAway 2000, a microcomputer based packaged software product that is used successfully throughout North America and other English speaking countries. WriteAway (the original DOS version) was jointly developed by ISI and The Institute on Applied Technology at the Children's Hospital, Boston. WriteAway 2000, the new Windows version, was solely developed by ISI and is a specialized word processor that provides empowerment to the physically and mentally challenged, the learning disabled and has proven useful in the fight against illiteracy. The product can, however, be used in any environment to facilitate written communication and literacy. WriteAway 2000 is currently used effectively at hundreds of sites across North America and Australia.

LAB Resources
706 Kopmeier Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(800) 691-3476

LAB Resources specializes in software and hardware for special needs and education. They are a resource for educators, therapists, and families. Their mission is to make high-quality assistive technology products available to schools, clinicians, and parents at low prices while providing excellent service and support .

Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.
P. O. Box121984
Arlington, Texas 76012
(817) 261-1658

Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc. is the leader in speech recognition mathematics. Do math without the keyboard or mouse. MathTalk allows the user to voice any math from prealgebra, algebra, trig, calculus, statistics, thru Ph.D. and graduate level. This includes voicing graphs! Operates Scientific Notebook™ (SN) with over 600,000 combinations of voice commands. SN is powered by MuPad™ and has GRAPHING capabilities. SN will also evaluate, evaluate numerically, factor, combine, expand, simplify, check equality, solve exact and more.

Maxi-Aids
42 Executive Boulevard
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(800) 522-6294 (Voice)
(800) 281-3555 (TTY)

Maxi-Aids has been an established special-needs provider for over two decades. In that time, they have evolved into the world’s leading provider of adaptive products, products for independent living and products designed to enhance your lifestyle simply by making your every-day tasks easier. Look to Maxi-Aids when you’re in need of any special needs item. Why? Because they listen to the people who matter the most… their customers! They base their ever-growing, ever-changing line of products on what their customers need and want.

North Coast Medical, Inc.
18305 Sutter Boulevard
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2845
(800) 821-9319

North Coast Medical is a privately held, family owned company specializing in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of Rehabilitation products, specifically items utilized in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Hand Therapy. Founded by Frank and Lori Biehl in 1974, North Coast has grown to become a leading supplier of specialty rehabilitation products throughout the world. Today, North Coast Medical is comprised of five divisions:
  1. Medical Division

  2. Consumer Division

  3. International Division

  4. Dealer Division

  5. Ergo Division

ORCCA Technology, Inc.
444 East Main Street, Suite 101
Lexington, Ky 40507
(859) 226-9625

ORCCA Technology — incorporated in 1991 — provides a variety of assistive technology products. In addition to these devices, ORCCA Technology, Inc. is now producing professional development and educational multimedia software concerning assistive technology and other health care topics.

Panasonic Corporate Accessibility Department
One Panasonic Way
Panazip 3G-4
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(800) 211-7262 (Voice)
(877) 833-8855 (TTY)

Panasonic products have had accessibility features for many years, such as high quality audio, volume control, and easy to use controls. They strongly believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of their products. To achieve this goal, they endeavor to continuously improve the accessibility of Panasonic products by employing Universal Design principles. Special emphasis is placed on telecommunications and other products that can aid in the employment and independence of people with disabilities. Time and attention is paid to logical control grouping and sizing, making controls tactilely discernable, including both audible and visual indicators, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) and TTY compatibility, providing audible guidance, speakerphone features, and other key offerings.

Pip Squeakers
11 Myrtle Avenue
Lebanon, New Jersey, 08833
(866) 722-4535

Pip Squeakers, squeaky shoes for babies and toddlers. Parents can HEAR whenever baby is on the move, always knowing baby is close-by and safe. These baby shoes softly squeak as each foot touches down. A parenting aid that promotes SAFETY and a baby product that encourages FIRST STEPS.

Technical Solutions Australia
109 Ferndale Road
Silvan, Victoria Australia 3795
(03) 9737 9000

Operating in the assistive technology area since 1985, Technical Solutions has tackled everything from adapted battery toys, training aids and Environmental Control Systems through to specially adapted computers, speech recognition equipment and brain wave monitoring. Technical Solutions has a huge range of special equipment for people with disabilities. They design and manufacture their own equipment, source products world wide and also provides a service adapting toys, computers and other devices to improve accessibility.

X10.com
3824 N 5th Street #C
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(800) 675-3044

Discover easy-to-use, affordable products to make your everyday life safer, more convenient and more fun. X10 features factory-direct savings on a fantastic variety of solutions — from protecting your home and loved ones to enjoying remote control of your lights, your appliances and even your music collection. Explore X10's wide range of products including the New ActiveHome Pro home automation system, America’s best-selling wireless surveillance, security, remote control systems, electronics and more. At X10.com, you'll find top-quality products at low everyday prices.

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