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Mark your calendar
11th Annual Periodic Paralysis Association Conference
Oct. 9-11, Orlando, Fla.
(407) 339-9499
lfeld@cfl.rr.com (Linda Feld)
www.periodicparalysis.org
Experts in periodic paralysis, including physician-investigator and MDA grantee Stephen Cannon, will speak.
Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Scholarship Program
Spring 2010 Application
Deadline: Nov. 13
(202) 238-7900
www.twc.edu/students
College students develop leadership skills and gain work experience in public service; scholarships available.
Emerging Leaders Internship Program
2010 Application Deadline: Dec. 31
(516) 465-1510
www.emerging-leaders.com
Paid summer internships for college students with disabilities at leading corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Accessible workspaces
For more information, see Accessible Workspaces.
General assistive technology resources
Ability Hub: Assistive Technology Solutions
www.abilityhub.com
ABLEDATA
(800) 227-0216
www.abledata.com
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) Centers
(707) 778.3011
www.ataccess.org/community
Apple Accessibility
www.apple.com/accessibility
disABILITY Information and Resources: Adaptive Computer Products
www.makoa.org/computers.htm
IBM Accessibility Center
www-306.ibm.com/able
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
(800) 526-7234, (800)232-9675
www.jan.wvu.edu
Provides information about workers’ rights, accommodations, government programs and agencies, and info for state voc rehab programs.
Microsoft Accessibility
www.microsoft.com/enable
RESNA
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America
National Assistive Technology Technical
Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)
(703) 524-6686
www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/at/statecontacts.html
RJ Cooper & Associates
(800) 752-6673
http://rjcooper.com
Speech-recognition software
Dragon NaturallySpeaking by Nuance
(781) 565-5000
www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking
IBM ViaVoice by Nuance
(781) 565-5000
www.nuance.com/viavoice
Wired and wireless microphones
Andrea Electronics
www.andreaelectronics.com
Plantronics
www.plantronics.com
Alternative keyboard and mouse device
AbleNet
(800) 322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
Don Johnston
(800) 999-4660
www.donjohnston.com
Zygo Industries
(800) 234-6006
www.zygo-usa.com
Environmental control unit systems
Break Boundaries
www.breakboundaries.com
Nanopac
(800) 580-6086
www.nanopac.com
www.nanopac.com/Cintex4.htm
Smart Home
www.smarthome.com
Ergonomic technology
Ergonomic Solutions
www.ergonomic-solutions.com
ESI Ergonomic Solutions
(800) 833-3746
www.esiergo.com
Professional organizers
Clarity Home Consulting: Lisa Alishio
(206) 849-2279
www.clarityhomeconsulting.com
Major Mom: Angela Cody-Roguet
(866) 693-6996
www.majormom.biz
Organizers Elite: Connie Hansen
(985) 789-7393
www.organizerselite.com
National Association of Professional Organizers
(856) 380-6828
www.napo.net
OXO Good Grips
www.oxo.com
Or, check office supply stores, home and bath stores, and tableware stores.
The Container Store
www.containerstore.com
Check listings for a store near you.
Holiday Gift Guide
See “Find Some Fun.”
arts education Ideas
(203) 229-0411
www.aeideas.com
PlayAbility Toys
(510) 908-0106
www.playabilitytoys.com
Creativity for Kids
(800) 311-8684
www.creativityforkids.com
Enabling Devices
(800) 832-8697
www.enablingdevices.com
Freedom Concepts
(800) 661-9915
www.freedomconcepts.com
Little Tikes
(800) 748-2204
www.littletikes.com
Sensational Beginnings
(800) 444-2147
www.sensationalbeginnings.com
Shade Wagon
(801) 361-0422
www.shadewagon.com
Shoprider
(800) 743-0772
www.shoprider.com
Simply Fun
(262) 670-3546
www.simplyfun.com
The Step2 Company
(866) 429-5200
www.step2.com
Target
(800) 591-3869
www.target.com
Toys “R” Us
(800) 869-7787
www.toysrus.com
WheelchairFX
(585) 764-7878
www.wheelchairfx.com |
