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We've created this resource page to provide you with
information and services that may assist you in your journey.
 Associations
Government Groups
Links to Helpful Websites
Trade Shows and Organizations
Glossary of Terms
Associations
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Association that promotes, advocacy, research, programs, and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
www.nmss.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Association is dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than one million Americans.
www.mdausa.org
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
National Organization dedicated to the fight against ALS through research, community services, education, and advocacy.
www.alsa.org
United Cerebral Palsy
Leading source of information on Cerebral Palsy and advocate for people with disabilities.
www.ucp.org
Huntington's Disease Society of America
Dedicated to finding a cure for Huntington’s Disease while providing support, education, resources, and services to improve the lives of those affected.
www.hdsa.org
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
National Association dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by spinal cord injuries and their families.
www.spinalcord.org
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Dedicated to research and finding cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries and other central nervous system disorders.
www.crpf.org
www.paralysis.org
Brain Injury Association of America
Helping to create better lives for those affected by brain injuries through advocacy, research, support, and education.
www.biausa.org
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation
Organization that offers medical and emotional support to those affected by Muscular Dystrophy. Part of the agency's mission is to help fund adaptive devices to those in need.
www.mdff.org
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Support and education for families of people affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
www.parentprojectmd.org
Spina Bifida Association
Association to help prevent Spina Bifida, the most common permanently disabling birth defect.
www.sbaa.org
National Stroke Association
Organization committed to fighting and preventing stroke and to provide support to those recovering.
www.stroke.org
American Stroke Association
Division of the American Heart Association dedicated to reducing the risk for stroke through advocacy, research, support, and education.
www.strokeassociation.org
Community Health Charities
Group of charities working hard to improve the lives of people with life-threatening illnesses and diseases.
www.healthcharities.org
American Association for Homecare
Association dedicated to improving the access to home healthcare.
www.aahomecare.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association
National organization of occupation therapists and associates.
www.aota.org
The American Physical Therapy Association
National organization of physical therapists and associates.
www.apta.org
Disabled American Veterans
Organization helping to provide aid to disabled American veterans.
www.dav.org
American Amputee Foundation
Helping to provide information, counseling, and education to amputees.
www.americanamputee.org
National Amputation Foundation
Offering valuable assistance to both veteran and civilian amputees.
www.nationalamputation.org
Amputee Coalition of America
National organization dedicated to empowering people with limb loss through advocacy, support, and education.
www.amputee-coalition.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Information about rare diseases and support for those affected.
www.rarediseases.org
Transverse Myelitis Association
Organization dedicated to providing support to people and families affected by Transverse Myelitis through advocacy, support, and education.
www.myelitis.org
American Spinal Injury Association
Providing information about spinal injuries.
www.asia-spinalinjury.org
American Paraplegia Association
Organization dedicated to improving the medical care for people affected by spinal cord injuries.
www.apssci.org
Access for Disabled Americans
Non-Profit corporation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live and function independently.
www.accessfordisabled.com
American Association on Health and Disability
Promoting health and wellness for people with disabilities through research, advocacy, and education.
www.aahd.us
Assistive Technology of Ohio
AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities acquire assistive
technology. We offer several different programs to accomplish that goal.
www.atohio.org
Government Groups
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
Veterans Benefits Administration
www.vba.va.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Disability.gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
GovBenefits.gov
www.govbenefits.gov
Links to Helpful Websites
disABILITY Information & Resources
Website resources for a variety of issues concerning people with disabilities. These include assistive technology such as wheelchairs and aids to daily living.
www.makoa.org
Abledata
National database of assistive technology products and equipment including electronic aids to daily living.
www.abledata.com
The Boulevard
A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
www.blvd.com
National Public Website on Assistive Technology
Database of assistive technology products and adaptive equipment
www.assistivetech.net
USA Tech Guide
www.usatechguide.org
UPMC - Traumatic Brain Injury Organizations and Partners
www.rehabilomics.pitt.edu
Assistive Technology of Ohio
www.atohio.engineering.osu.edu
AT Network
www.atnet.org
The Disability Link Barn
www.accessunlimited.com/html/link_barn.html
PN - The Magazine for wheelchair users
www.pvamagazines.com/
Cerebral Palsy Guide
www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Mayo Clinic - Cerebral Palsy
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/basics/definition/con-20030502
Online Health Resources
www.onlinehealthresources.com
Chuck Oakes
Consultant for job search and senior issues. Chuck is
a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
www.chuckoakes.com
Vision Technology, Inc.
Your worldwide resource for low vision
products: VTI video magnification, Daylight Company room and task
lighting and COIL hand held magnifiers.
www.visiontechnology.com
LaZee Tek
LaZee Tek is a manufacturer of assistive technology products, specializing in computer access products.
www.lazeetek.com
My Speech World
Assistive communication devices and resources.
www.myspeechworld.com
Mobility Works
Wheelchair accessible vans & mini-vans. Wheelchair and Scooter lifts for vans, trucks, SUVs, and cars. Driving Aids.
www.mobilityworks.com
ICDRI
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
www.icdri.org
National Care Planning Council
Guide to Long Term Care Planning
www.longtermcarelink.net
Tardive Dyskinesia Center
Providing Educational Information on Tardive Dyskinesia.
www.tardivedyskinesia.com
Trade Shows and Organizations
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America)
www.resna.org
Closing The Gap
www.closingthegap.com
ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association)
www.atia.org
World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
www.wcdexpo.com
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people
with a common interest in technology and disability. The organization's
purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to
achieve their goals through the use of technology. RESNA serves that
purpose by promoting research, development, education, advocacy and
provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these
activities.
www.resna.org
Glossary of Terms
Assistive Technology (AT)
Term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using those devices. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing.
Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Device to allow users to control specific aspects of their surroundings with a variety of input types.
Infrared (IR)
Programmable invisible light in which commands may be infused to operate compatible devices.
Infrared Interface Device (IRID)
Device that receives infrared commands and initiates switching devices contained within to operate surrounding devices.
Input Method
The method of which a user interacts with a device. Some common methods are Voice, Switch Scanning, Touch and Movement Tracking.
Remote Electronic Access & Control - Hands Free (REACH)
A device from Break Boundaries that allows users to control specific aspects of their surroundings with a variety of input methods.
Switch Scanning
A method of input that allows operation of devices with minimal movements by selecting a desired group of options with a switch, being scanned (highlighted) by a program. Once a group is selected a programs proceeds to scan (highlight) sub-categories until the user selects on and so on until desired function is achieved.
X-10
International and open industry standard for communication among electronic devices used for home automation. Primarily uses power line wiring for signaling and control, where the signals involve brief radio frequency bursts representing digital information. A wireless radio based protocol transport is also defined.
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