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Recommended Links
These are links that have recommended by our community members. Please let
us know if you have a new one! We are interested in links for services, products and
information that are nationally applicable, or, cover a large geographic (multi-state) area.
Index:
Canes and Walking Sticks
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Communication devices
Medical products and services
Housing
Legal information, resources and services
Career and employment
Travel
Magazines
Sources of free or low cost drugs
Emergency response and assistance systems
For caregivers
For parents
Related organizations
Aide Dogs
Other links
Allysa Medical Products
Hand painted and fabric-covered canes and other mobility products and
helpful hints, highly recommended by community.
Autofold, Inc.
Decorative and unusual canes from around the world.
Bruce Medical Supply
Canes and Such
Many interesting and unusual canes including seat canes.
Canes and walking sticks List
Canes Canada Stylish daily use and collectors' canes and walking sticks.
Canes Galore Claims to have the largest assortment of canes online.
Exerstrider Poles Fitness walking poles.
House of Canes Impressive selection plus tips on
selecting the right cane, send in your own fabric for a fabric-covered cane, highly
recommended by community.
Leki Hiking and Trekking Poles
Mayo Clinic - Choosing What's
Right How to select the right type of device.
MobilityStore.com
Ray's Cane Co
Unusual hand-made wooden walking canes, made to order.
The Cane Lady
Hand painted canes, painted to order.
Walking Equipment
Variety of walking aids, a "buying guide" provides information on how to match a
walking device with personal needs.
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AbleProject Mission is to empower people with disabilities and care providers and to locate needed
devices faster, easier, and at a competitive price.
Absco mobility equipment.
Bruce Medical Supply
A leading health and medical supplier.
Disabled Dealer Access to new and pre-owned adaptive
equipment, services, resources, and events throughout the nation.
Pride Mobility Leading designer and manufacturer of
power wheelchairs, electric scooters and life chairs.
Electric three-wheel bikes by Palmer Industries.
EZ Chair A wheelchair you pedal.
Horizon Mobility Mission is to provide assistance,
information, and service to seniors and physically
handicapped individuals, serves individuals in 19 states.
Mobility and Transportation List.
Rascal scooters and powerchairs.
Remote Ability
SpinLife
Huge selection of
wheelchairs, scooters, and accessories.
Wheelchair Junkie Offers lots of helpful information
and a message board.
Wheelchair pouches and bags
Wheelchair Travel Cases Protects wheelchairs or
scooters from airline damage.
Wheelchairs and Scooters Contains good information
about maintenance and how to select a chair, scooter, or
dealer.
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Asyst Communication and home control products.
Bruce Medical Supply Features speech aids.
ChatterVox Voice amplification system.
Communication aid Manufacturer's Association
Non-profit organization representing the world’s leading
manufacturers of AAC software and hardware technology.
Communication Independence for the Neurologically
Impaired, disseminates information about communication
technology.
Communications aids list.
Enkidu Research Researches new augmentative
techniques and communication interfaces.
E-trioloquist PC-based communication aid, serves as
an electronic voice for those who can't speak on their own.
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication
Motor Speech Disorders
Treatment.
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Access Industries Stairway lifts, wheelchair lefts,
elevators.
Assistive Technology Library of Alaska
Assistive devices plus manufacturing of special items.
Bruce Medical Supply
Leading health and medical
supplier.
Disability Products Postcards Product information
source.
Dynamic Living Aids to daily living.
Dysphagia Resource Center Resources for swallowing
and swallowing disorders.
Independent Living Products Aids to daily living.
M.O.M.S. - Mail Order Medical Supply
Wide variety of products.
Mobility, Inc. Mobility assistance devices.
North Coast Medical Aids to daily living.
Residential Elevator Allows mobility impaired people
to move from one floor to the other.
Sammons Preston Aids to daily living.
The Boulevard
Directory for disability-related products and services.
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AbleData's Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible
Housing
Accent Products
"Ideas for Making Your
Home Accessible" booklet.
Accessible apartments National database of accessible
apartments.
Accessible Bathroom Fixtures from the Bob Vila
Website.
Accessible Bathroom Plans from the Bob Vila Website.
Accessible Housing Plans
Accessible Versions of 77
UDA Ideal Home Plans.
ALFA Consumer Information and Resources
Assisted Living Federation of America provides a consumer checklist
and other information about assisted living.
Assisted Living INFO
Tools to help evaluate
needs, facility selection tips, and a map-based search
engine to find a facility near family and friends. Click on the "Consumers'
Corner" link for lots of great resources.
Home Modification Publication of the
National Rehabilitation Information Center.
Iowa State University Extension
Home Modification and Repair.
Iowa State University Extension
Universal Design and Accessible Housing Resources.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home
Modification
NCAL Consumer Guide to Assisted Living
The National Center For Assisted Living represents the assisted living
industry's perspective.
Ramps and Lifts
Sizing Up Assisted Living
CNN article about assisted living.
Universal Design - Does Your Home Fit Your Needs?
Wheelchair Accessible Homes
Classified ads for accessible housing, find realtors who specialize in
accessible housing.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
homepage
Handicapped Individuals and the
Law
Americans with Disabilities Act
Document Center ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally
Reviewed Tech Sheets, and Other Assistance Documents.
Code of Federal Regulations
A codification of the general and permanent
rules published in the
Federal Register by the Executive departments and
agencies of the Federal Government.
Enforcement Guidance Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship
Under the ADA, clarifies the rights and responsibilities
of employers and individuals with disabilities regarding
reasonable accommodation and undue hardship.
National
Patient Advocate Foundation
Policy organization committed to national and
state initiatives that enhance and ensure patients'
access to care and reimbursement.
American
Association of People With Disabilities
The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member
organization in the US, dedicated to ensuring economic
self-sufficiency and political empowerment for Americans
with disabilities, works in coalition with other disability
organizations.
Consortium
for Citizens with Disabilities A coalition
of 100 national disability organizations working together
to advocate for national public policy that ensures
the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration
and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities
in all aspects of society
The Council
for Disability Rights Advocates the rights of people
with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Justice Service
Animal Information Provides
information about legal requirements regarding individuals
who use service animals.
Yahoo Disabilities News
Ragged
Edge Online News regarding disability issues.
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Career and employment
DRM Regional Resource Directory Link to find the
vocational rehabilitation program in your state (every
state has a federally funded agency that administers
vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and
independent living services).
Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association
Non-profit professional association whose members serve
people to match them with training, careers, and
employment.
JobAccess A
place where people with disabilities can seek employment,
also has a Resume Builder.
Do It!
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology works to increase the participation of the
disabled in academic programs and careers.
President's Committee on Employment of People with
Disabilities Seeks to facilitate the communication,
coordination and promotion of public and private efforts
to enhance the employment of people with disabilities.
The Job Accommodation Network International,
toll-free consulting service providing information about
job accommodations and the employability of people with
functional limitations.
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
Attempts to make Kansas the number one state in the nation for employment
of people with disabilities.
Volunteer Match Committed to bringing volunteers and
service organizations together on behalf of community
needs nationwide.
National Disability Mentoring Day Promotes career
development for students and job-seekers with disabilities
through job shadowing and hands-on career exploration.
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Travel
Access-Able Travel
Tips plus a travel
database with accessibility information.
Accessible Travel Moss Rehab Resource Net.
Accessible Vacation Home Exchange Swap homes with
other persons with similar needs in other parts of the
world.
Ford Mobility Motoring Program Provides financial
assistance up to $1,000 for the installation of adaptive
equipment (any device that makes it easier for persons
with disabilities to drive or to be transported in a
vehicle) to a new 2002, 2003 or 2004 Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury car, van or light truck.
Ability Equipped Accessible motor homes, can include
features including wheelchair lifts, roll-in showers,
conveniently located controls and other items.
Adaptive Adventures Outdoor sports and recreation.
Adaptive Sports Center Non-profit organization that
provides year-round recreation activities for people with
disabilities and their families.
Disability Travel Designs accessible holidays and
escorts groups on vacations for slow walkers, wheelchair
travelers, their families and their friends.
Emerging Horizons Magazine about accessible travel.
Freedom Motors Alternatives to a full-size
handicapped lift van or side entry lowered floor minivan.
Global Access Disabled Travel Network; tips,
links, articles, resources, message board.
Infinitec Accessible Travel Information
Nice section on accessible travel.
Society for Accessible Travel Provides information on
air, rail and bus travel, hotels and services worldwide.
Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor adventure trips.
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Magazines
Ability Magazine
Caregiver Magazine
Disability Resources Monthy
Emerging Horizons
Exceptional Parent Magazine
New Mobility Magazine
Palestra
Ragged Edge Magazine
Self Care Now Booklets
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Sources of free or low cost drugs
Cost containment research
Cost cutting advice
Disability Resources
List of resources on the
new Medicare drug benefit
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Patient assistance programs list for those without insurance
PhRma
RXAssist
Drug price
comparison
The Medicine Program
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Emergency response and assistance systems
Avoiding Problems with PERS Consumer information.
Personal Emergency Response Systems An FTC
informational site created in cooperation with the
American Association of Retired Persons.
SmartHome
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For caregivers
AARP's Caregiving Webplace
Offers support, long term care financing, help with home
care and housing options.
Caregiver Magazine
Caregiver Network Based in Toronto
Canada; provides an information source for caregivers and a bulletin board.
Caregiver Survival Resources
Helps people cope with the demands of being a caregiver, offers links, books
recommendations, bulletin boards, etc.
Caregiving Online Offers
support, information and resources for caregivers;
subscription fee applies to the monthly newsletter but
there are good tips online.
Through the Looking Glass TLG has pioneered clinical
and supportive services, training and research serving
families in which one or more members - whether parent or
child - has a disability or medical issue.
Tips for Caregivers
Ways to Help A Caregiver
Focus On You A free monthly e-mail newsletter.
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Bandaides and Blackboards
About growing up with
medical problems, seeks to help people understand what
it's like from the perspective of children and teens.
Exceptional Parent Magazine Information, support,
ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families
of children with disabilities and for professionals.
Parents with Disabilities Online Guide to resources
for people with disabilities.
SNAP Online
Special Needs Advocate for
Parents provides information, education, and advocacy for
families with special needs children, quarterly newsletter.
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American Dog Trainers Network
Canine Assistants
Canine Companions
East Coast Assistance Dogs
Northwest Aide Dog Foundation
National Education for Assistance Dog Services
Service Dog FAQ
Wolf Packs - Service Dogs Directory
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Ability Awareness A non-profit organization
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people
with disabilities through housing, education,
employment, media and volunteer opportunities.
ALS Association Promotes fund raising for research
and provides referrals, equipment loan programs and
assistance to patients.
American Association of People with Disabilities
The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member
organization in the United States.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Provides
information about communication disorders and serves as a
referral system.
Communication Independence Information about
communication technology.
Disability Info Web-zine dedicated to advancing an
exchange of information and research about the
international independent living movement.
Disability Resources Nonprofit organization
established to promote and improve awareness, availability
and accessibility of information.
Easter Seals Helps children and individuals with
disabilities and special needs.
Genetic Alliance International of millions of
individuals with genetic conditions and more than 600
advocacy, research and health care organizations.
Institute on Independent Living Serves self-help
organizations of disabled people who work for equal
opportunities, self-determination and self-respect, offers
training materials, technical assistance and information
on personal assistance, advocacy, access, legislation and
peer support.
Mountain States Genetics
Network
Medical genetics knowledge and resources.
Muscular Dystrophy Association PLS and HSP are not
included in the diseases covered by the national MDA.
However, many local MDA groups do provide service and
resources for those with HSP and PLS. Check with your
local MDA office.
National Ataxia Foundation This organization welcomes
people with HSP although HSP is not one of the Ataxia
disorders, 45 affiliated Chapters offer support group
meetings (note: HSP is frequently initially diagnosed as
Ataxia).
National Institute on Deafness and other Communication
Disorders
National Institutes of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke
National Organization for Rare Disorders Federation
of voluntary health organizations, committed to the
identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders.
World Wide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders
Comprehensive resource for movement disorder information
and activities.
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Other links
Access Expressed Information about accessibility of
hundreds of arts and cultural facilities around the USA.
Adaptations by Adrian Clothing adapted for
wheelchair users
Brain Facts Primer on the brain and nervous system (pdf
file)
Buckmasters Disabled Services Comprehensive site
for disabled hunters
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Clothing
Disabled Sports
Disabilities Books
Disability is Natural Public speaker, author,
businesswoman promoting "Disability is Natural" theme
Disability Resource Site Disability links and
resources
Disabled
Gardening Garden tools for the disabled
Disabled Peoples' International Huge
collection of links, organized by country
EMG and NCV tests from the Muscular Dystrophy
Foundation
Enabled Gardener
Gardening for the
Disabled Products (click Gardening link on left Navigation column)
Genetics Home Reference from National Institutes
of Health
Interwork Institute Links Links page containing many
different categories
Life @ Home Provider of home modification
products and services to create a healthier living environment through
preventative home modifications
Muscle biopsy tests from the Muscular Dystrophy
Foundation
Pharmacology at the Mining Co.
PubMed
search for journals
Raised Bed Gardening
RxList
State Resource Directory Find disability
organizations or agencies in your state
Stem cell research (NIH)
TRI Online! Thousands of disability related
links, plus a mailing list
WebMDHealth
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