Category Archives: Information & resources

Communication devices, Information & resources, Links to product websites

Resources for information on augmentative communication devices

Companies or vendors to contact for catalogs and information on their augmentative communication devices include:

Able Net Inc. (also have switches, control units, etc.)
1081 10th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com

Communication Aid Manufacturers Association
(CAMA represents several companies)
205 W. Randolph St., Ste. 1830
Chicago, IL 60606
800-441-2262
www.aacproducts.org

Crestwood Co.
6625 N. Sidney Place
Milwaukee, WI 53209-3259
414-352-5678
www.communicationaids.com

Dynavox System, Inc.
2100 Wharton St.,Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
800-344-1778
www.dynavoxtech.com/default.aspx

Franklin Electronics Publishers
1 Franklin Plaza
Burlington, NJ 08016-4907
800-266-5626
www.franklin.com

Mayer-Johnson Co.
PO Box 1579
Solano Beach, CA 92075-7579
800-588-4548
www.mayer-johnson.com

Phonic Ear, Inc.
3880 Cypress Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
800-227-0735
www.phonicear.com

Prentke Romich
1022 Heyl Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691-9744
800-262-1984
www.prentrom.com

Vision Aid Systems, Inc. (vendor)
PO Box 1369
Greenwood, IN 46142
800-765-7483
www.visionaidsystems.com

Words +
1220 W. Ave. J
Lancaster, CA 93534-2902
800-869-8521
www.words-plus.com

Zygo Industries, Inc.
PO Box 1008
Portland, OR 97207-1008
800-234-6006
www.zygo-usa.com

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Information & resources, Links to product websites

List of resources for computer access AT and software

The following is a list of resources for computer access and software:

Able Net Inc. (also have switches, control units, etc.)
1081 10th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com

Apple Computer, Inc.
1 Infinite Loop, MS 38-3CE
Cupertino, CA 95014
800-795-1000
www.info.apple.com

Broderbund Software for Education
500 Rosewood Blvd.
Novato, CA 94948
800-521-6263
www.broderbund.com

Compass Learning (educational software)
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd., Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92121
800-247-1380
www.compasslearning.com

Don Johnston (educational software and input devices)
26799 W. Commerce Dr.
Volo, IL 60073
800-999-4660
www.donjohnston.com

IBM Accessibility Center
11400 Burnet Road
Austin, Texas 78758
800-426-4832
http://www-306.ibm.com/able/index.html

Laureate Special Needs Software
110 East Spring St.
Winooski, VT 05404-1898
800-562-6801
www.LaureateLearning.com

Sunburst Technology (educational software)
1550 Executive Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
800-321-7511
www.sunburst.com

Tom Snyder Productions
80 Coolidge Hill Rd.
Watertown, MA 02472-5003
800-342-0236
www.tomsnyder.com

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Information & resources, Software & apps

Resource: NCLD Assistive Technology Information

The National Center for Learning Disabilities improves the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact.

The following links from the website provide information on assistive technology supports in education that can also be used for daily living and community needs.

Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Assistive Technology Innovations

Choosing Assistive Technology

Free Assistive Technology Resources

Information & resources

Assistive devices for independent living

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It includes descriptions of products that assist with hearing, vision, routines, eating and drinking, housekeeping, leisure, exercise, fall prevention, skin and wound care, healthcare management, and caregiving.

http://www.keiro.org/document.doc?id=424

Information & resources

Information and resources

The following websites have compiled additional information on assistive technology, factors to consider when choosing AT, and generally helpful information.

Information & resources, Switches

Adaptive switches

Adaptive switches provide access for people with disabilities to have more control over their environment and increased independence.  The links below provide information on how to find the best fit in adaptive switches. Explore items and links under the tag for switches as well.

IMPORTANT: Do your homework! Make sure you have switch accessories and switch modifiers that make your devices compatible with switches.

Information & resources, Links to product websites

Telehealth devices

BloodPressure

Telehealth devices can be used to track different aspects of health and collect data over time. This data can then be sent to a remote caregiver or directly to a person’s primary care physician. Telehealth devices can also remind a user to do a health-related task, such as taking his blood pressure.

Visit the websites below to research telehealth options: