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Medical Supply & Equipment Vendors
This is a list of durable medical equipment (DME) vendors to assist people in activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting and moving from place to place with the assistance of lifts, elevators, mobility equipment, crutches, canes, and ramps.
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Vision Loss or Low Vision Resources
This list of resources will assist people who have vision loss to find support and tools to better their lives.
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Assistive Technology and Aids for Daily Living Resources
a list of organizations that aid in promoting ideas, use and referral services for adaptive ADL aids for daily living, and assistive technology equipment.
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Medical ID Bracelets
American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.
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Adapting a Home for Wheelchair Accessibility
There are several ways to create a more accessible space for a person in a wheelchair for home modification and adapting for a wheelchair.
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Assistive Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities
Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities: Using household devices such as a television, light switch, computer keyboard and mouse can be difficult or impossible for people with arm or hand disabilities. There are many types of equipment now available to provide assistance as described below. For more information on equipment and techniques, consult with an occupational therapist who specializes in assistive technology.
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Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
There are many things to help prevent falls in the home. This guide can assist in identifying potential risk factors and provide useful suggestions.
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Electronic Aids for Daily Living
This article provides a selection of electronic aids that can assist persons with impaired mobility .
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Computer Access Options for One-Handed Typing
Many adaptations for the computer are currently available for a one–handed typist to use to improve speed and accuracy. Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each will assist with making a choice of adaptive equipment.
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