Assistive Technology for the

Disabled

Motorized Wheelchairs

Experience the freedom and independence a motorized wheel chair could give you. Explore outside in a brand new way.

Other Wheelchairs

Self-CareAdaptive UtensilsAdding Cylindrical Foam Tubing to an item's handle is a great way for people with Parkinson's disease, arthritis or limited hand strength to comfortably grip items that are otherwise hard or painful to grasp.

Cylindrical Foam Tubing

Other Useful Items for Self-CareSpecial toilet seats and hand bars to assist those with special needs

Human Computer InterfacesInternational Conference on Computers for Handicapped Persons 1994

Human Computer Interfaces, I/O Devices II M. S. Hawley, M. Freeman, P. A. Cudd: Human-Computer Interfacing for the Severely Physically Disabled.

More Human Computer Interfaces

Digital illustration of an eye scan as concept for secure digital identity

Business woman pushing a button on screen interface

Adjustable BedsHomecare adjustable backrest and leg

rest beds

The Electric Motorized Bed comes with a wired hand wand, allowing you to easily position yourself as you can read, study, watch television and do so many things in a position you feel the most comfortable.

Different Beds and Accessories

The four-winged folding sliding door, the barred sides and the flexible height and inclination adjustment possibilities, this bed provides very good therapeutic support.

Accessories are attached to the beds simply by dropping them into or hanging them from integrated sockets, holders or rails

Van AccessoriesAn optional power remote control, internal swing door operator and sliding door operator are available for even greater convenience

All Q'Straint systems include 4 tie-downs. When securing a wheelchair passenger, be sure to follow the safety procedures outlined in the user's manual for the Q'Straint system you purchased.

More Van Accessories

Driving and Hand ControlsSure Grip supplies many of the spinner knob models currently available at MobilityWorks. In addition to the spinner knob shown here, other options include an amputee ring, tri-pin hand control grip and v-grip.

With the use of hand controls and electronic driving aids, many people can assume the responsibility of driving for themselves again.

Stair Lift ChairsIndoor Stair LiftsThe most common type of stair lifts used in private dwellings with straight stairs and have a straight rail. Straight stair lifts have a shorter installation time because it requires fewer customizations.

Outdoor Stair LiftsThey come with seats, perches, footplates or platforms. They are similar to indoor stair lifts but with improved weatherproofing.

More Stair LiftsMost of the stair lifts are supplied with DC power to reduce the risk of shock as there are no trailing wires embedded

This wheelchair lift can be designed for straight, turningor radiating stairways with or without intermediate landings

Computer Hardware for the Disabled

All factory setup as accessible communication devices. Switch Access: The type of interface needed to connect a switch to a computer is dependant on the type of disability.

More Computer Hardware for the Disabled

The type of interface needed to connect a switch to a computer is dependant on the requirements of the software you intend to use.

Drive you computer with a head switch

Computer Access for Disabled Students or Non-

StudentsDoes the internet open up opportunities for disabled people?

Disabled Internet users who needed assistive devices to use a computer and the Internet found fewer websites that were easy to use and navigate than did a person with non-assistive devices.

Wheelchair Mounting Systems

Lockable Rear Folding Mount DRFM8

Locking Swing-Away Mount DLSA7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvAhb9n7ws

Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams Video on You Tube

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Chantal Miller

Information Technology and the Business Student