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Architecture for Humanity
Founded in 1999 to promote sustainable architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. Through competitions, workshops, educational forums, partnerships with aid organizations and other activities, we create opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities. Find an architect.
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North Coast Medical
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.
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Open Sesame Door Systems Inc.
Remote controlled door systems. "At the touch of a button, the Open Sesame automatic door opener gives complete independence to enter and exit a building. This professional grade disabled access system unlatches a locked door, then opens, pauses and closes it - all automatically. This remote controlled door opener can be operated with a variety of wheelchair mounted remote controls, wall push pads and other specialty controls customized to accommodate almost any physical disability."
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Jitterbug Cell Phone
Cell phone design that is easy to read and operate; no complicated menu's or navigation, helpful customer service, more affordable rate plans.
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Lasco Bathware
"Manufacturer of acrylic and gelcoat bathtubs, whirlpools, air baths, showers and steam showers, as well as a national supplier of ADA compliant bathtubs and showers; also provides plumbing wholesalers and contractors with shower pans, glass shower doors and a line of sectional showers and baths designed for quick and easy bathroom remodeling.
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Lasco Bathware
"Manufacturer of acrylic and gelcoat bathtubs, whirlpools, air baths, showers and steam showers, as well as a national supplier of ADA compliant bathtubs and showers; also provides plumbing wholesalers and contractors with shower pans, glass shower doors and a line of sectional showers and baths designed for quick and easy bathroom remodeling.
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Guchi Interior Design
Specializing in: "Universal design, space planning, furniture (including the "Fitness in Comfort" Exclusive Fitness Recliner for Residential and Health Care Facilities), accessorizing, window coverings, custom fabrics, professional assessment, project management, model home design, design consultant training, design Center Set up, and, home staging."
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Black Diamond Builders
"Black Diamond Builders is a professional construction firm specializing in home and office remodeling. The owner and license holder, J. Steele has been in the industry since 1986. His team has completed numerous projects in Orange County and their combination of experience and continuing education enables Black Diamond Builders to complete your project with professional confidence and personal care."
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LiveScribe Incorporated
"Livescribe has developed a breakthrough low-cost mobile computing platform which includes the award-winning Pulse smartpen, dot paper, smartpen applications, Livescribe Desktop software, Livescribe Online Community, and development tools."
About the SmartPen: "The smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to what you put on paper. Tap on words or drawings in your notes, and the smartpen replays recorded audio from the time you were writing. Transfer notes to your PC to backup, replay, and share them online."
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Access Ingenuity
"Access Ingenuity ... provide[s] assistive technology and complete accessible solutions designed to meet the needs of an individual, institution, school, or organization. We carry a wide variety of assistive technology devices. Our expertise is in the area of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, speech, hearing, learning disabilities, and physical impairments. We also specialize in public access solutions to meet the needs of libraries, schools, colleges, hospitals, employment centers, and other public venues."
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The Great Talking Box Company
Makers of the eTalk-GT, an "enabling audible, personal communication for individuals unable to use their natural voice."
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ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (buyer's guide)
ASHA's online buyer's guide; find products in the following categories:
Aging Disorders; Audiologic Rehabilitation / Treatments; Audiology - School Related Products; Audiology Aids / Instruments; Auditory Assessment; Augmentative / Alternative Communication; Augmentative / Alternative Communication - Software; Early Intervention Products; Professional Products / Services; SLP - Assessment Tools; SLP - School Related Products; and, Speech, Language, Swallowing Treatments.
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Advanced Bionics
"A cochlear implant is an electronic device that allows many people with hearing loss to hear better. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants bypass the damaged inner ear and send sound directly to the brain. Many recipients can reconnect with loved ones, contribute their talents at work, and chat comfortably in restaurants."
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Infogrip, Inc.
Alternative input devices for your computer that replace the standard keyboard and mouse.
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RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.
"AAC software and hardware products for persons with special needs." Many are innovative and some are hand made.
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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 right accessible vehicle for your transportation needs.
Our NMEDA QAP certified technicians also provide routine service checkups and repairs on-site at all of our 13 locations. Whether you're ready to purchase now or just planning for the future, call us toll free at 1-877-275-4907 to schedule a free mobility consultation. We also take non-adaptive trade-ins."
Locations in: CA, OH, PA, NY, MI, IL, and WI.
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Words+
Communication Systems; Communication Software; Hand-Held Communication; Input/Speech Devices; Hardware & Accessories
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Apple
"For more than 20 years, Apple has provided new and innovative solutions for people with disabilities, allowing them to access — and enjoy using — the Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV."
"Apple includes assistive technology in its products as standard features — at no additional cost. For example, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac OS X include screen magnification and VoiceOver, a screen-access technology, for the blind and visually impaired. To assist those with cognitive and learning disabilities, every Mac includes an alternative, simplified user interface that rewards exploration and learning. And, for those who find it difficult to use a mouse, every Mac computer includes Mouse Keys, Slow Keys, and Sticky Keys, which adapt the computer to the user’s needs and capabilities."
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Bookshare
"Bookshare® is an online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. It operates under an exception to U.S. copyright law which allows copyrighted digital books to be made available to people with qualifying disabilities. In addition, many publishers and authors have volunteered to provide Bookshare with access to their works. By requiring individuals to register as Members and provide a Proof of Disability, Bookshare ensures that only qualified individuals use the service.
Bookshare Members download books, textbooks and newspapers in a compressed, encrypted file. They then read the material using adaptive technology, typically software that reads the book aloud (text-to-speech) and/or displays the text of the book on a computer screen, or Braille access devices, such as refreshable Braille displays."
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Plextalk
PLEXTALK is a DAISY-compliant digital book player, MP3 music player and voice recorder all in one compact lightweight unit.
You can upload files to, and download from your PC, record short voice memos or longer meetings and classes, and insert headings. Listen via built in speaker or through headphones. Get spoken information about the current operation, menu items, help and key descriptions in Key Describer mode.
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Shop Low Vision .com
Wide range of low-vision solution products for both consumers and professionals.
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Shop Low Vision .com
Wide range of low-vision solution products for both consumers and professionals.
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Ageless Designs
"Ageless Designs is a Life Span Design Firm:
- that listens to you
- recognizes life cycle requirements
- designs to enhance the quality of life for every individual
- provides designs that are ageless, timeless and beautiful
- optimizes your budget
- guarantees to provide you with the best service possible
We work with:
- Homeowners
- Builders
- Developers
- Architects
- Health Professionals
We know the importance of working in partnership to provide the highest quality experience and service."
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Universal Design Specialists, Inc.
A variety of products including: walk-in tubs and showers, door openers, lifting equipment, bathroom and kitchen products and design and consulting.
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Colours Wheelchair - awesome wheelchairs for sport, everyday & child
Trendy and highly engineered wheelchairs for sport, everyday use and children.
"Colours mission is to enhance the lifestyle of the disabled and surrounding population. We are focused on the development and sale of products serving the disabled. We hereby serve notice to the world that Colours is a passport to living and celebrating life in a way previously unimaginable. Not only do we produce the best products in the world we have succeeded in creating a cool lifestyle that goes with the product."
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Colours Wheelchair - awesome wheelchairs for sport, everyday & child
Trendy and highly engineered wheelchairs for sport, everyday use and children.
"Colours mission is to enhance the lifestyle of the disabled and surrounding population. We are focused on the development and sale of products serving the disabled. We hereby serve notice to the world that Colours is a passport to living and celebrating life in a way previously unimaginable. Not only do we produce the best products in the world we have succeeded in creating a cool lifestyle that goes with the product."

