Assistive Technology is any device or service used to improve or maintain the mobility of an individual with disabilities. It has been a part of medical services since the first wheel chair rolled down the ramp. Services also play an important role in selecting, designing, and customizing the aiding devices to those it serves. Some mobile devices include walkers, wheel chairs, and mopeds while stationary technology can include elevators, stairway chair lifts, and vehicle lifts. Here are some helpful links that will assist you in finding the best assistive technology to meet your needs.

 

Assistive Techonology Resources: (Off Site Links):

• The University of Delaware’s Assistive Technology Initiative website covers some areas which deal with planning and buying considerations. These principles will help you make a more informed decision about what equipment is best suited for your customer.
  
  http://www.asel.udel.edu/dati/selecting.html (Off Site)
  
  
• Vendors with helpful websites are hard to find, but here are some alphabetical listings for you from the Alliance for Technology Access Network.
  
  http://www.ataccess.org/community/vendors.lasso (Off Site)
  
  
• If lifting equipment is what you’re looking for, then here’s the answer to your problems. This website provided by Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association will help you reach that height you’ve been wanting.
  
  http://www.aema.com/accessibility_equipment.html (Off Site)
  
  
• The Alliance for Technology Access has put together a great web page that lists community centers by state. What better resource could you ask for when trying to find assistance for your equipment?
  
  http://www.ataccess.org/resources/default.html (Off Site)
  
  
• The University of Connecticut has put together a very informative website about Assistive Technology and answers many of the questions consumers have about
  
  http://www.techact.uconn.edu/guide.html (Off Site)

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