Links and Resources

Links to Sites we Like and Other Useful Independent Living Resources

Associations & Foundations for the Visually Impaired

• A Blind Net - These pages will provide you with USEFUL and FACTUAL information about blindness, general information, some of the companies that provide equipment we use, and other resources
• AbilityHub - Computer assistive technologies
• Audiotome - A Warehouse of Used Audio Books and resources
• American Council of the Blind
• American Foundation for the Blind
• American Printing House for the Blind
• Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
• Association for Educational & Rehab of the Blind & Visually Impaired
• Blinded Veterans Association
• Blindskills,Inc
• Braille Plus, Inc. - Braille Plus has been in continuous operation for the sole purpose of providing alternate format documents to print-disabled individuals since August 1992
• Braille Transcribing - Braille resources and links
• Contact the Elderly - Vital companionship for acutely isolated elderly people who live alone
• Disabled American Veterans
• Discover Technology, Inc. - Create and administer adaptive technology labs for persons with disabilities
• Empire Homecare Resources - Empire Home Care is a health care support service for aging parents, seniors, family members, nurses, caregivers, family members, and those concerned about future disability, sickness, or injury
• Eye Resources on the Internet - University of Iowa Opthamology website containing large directory of links to blindness and vision related information and products
• Family friendly fun - Family fun and disability resources
• Foundation Fighting Blindness
• Friendly For Seniors - A leading resource for senior related information
• Guide Dogs For The Blind - Mission to provide Guide Dogs and training in their use to visually impaired people throughout the United States and Canada
• Guide Dog Users
• Health-Nexus - Extensive resources on most aspects of healthcare
• Healthlinks - Healthcare and medical information portal
• Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults
• Helen Keller Worldwide
• Helping Hands for the Blind
• Innovative Rehabilitation Technology, Inc. - Everyday useful products as well as high tech innovations for the blind, visually impaired, individuals with dyslexia and learning disabilities, links to blind resources
• ISTCC Virtual Museum - Society of talking clock collectors with links to talking products for sensory impaired
• Kidney Transplant - Organ Donor - Liver Transplant Kidney Transplant - Organ Donor - Liver Transplant Information - Scripps Organ Donor & Islet Cell Transplant Center offers kidney transplant, liver transplant and pancreas transplant services.
• LifeLink Medical Emergency Alert System - LifeLink no monthly fee medical emergency medical alert systems offer help if you've fallen and can't get up with the press of a button on a wireless pendant
• Lighthouse International
• Low Vision Information Center - Contains info to help visually impaired people maintain independent lifestlye
• Macula Lutea - An information resource on vision and visual impairment
• National Federation of the Blind
• National Association for Visually Handicapped
• National Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired
• National Eye Institute
• National Industires for the Blind
• Orbit Medical - Orbit Medical is one of the leading suppliers of electric wheelchairs and home fill oxygen systems in the United States.
• ParentPals.com - Special education resources including for visually impaired
• Pepe The Blind Dog - Resources for the visually impaired
• Prevent Blindness America
• QuietCare - The proven home health security system for seniors living alone.
• Research to Prevent Blindness
• RWF Talking Software - Computer software products for the visually impaired and handicapped computer user
• Screen Magnifiers - Leading resource for magnification solutions information on the Internet
• Senior Living Strategies - A resource for seniors and thier families
• Seniors to Seniors - Seniors To Seniors believes in Seniors Aiding Seniors to benefit most from using their computers
• Solutions For Humans - Premier source of solutions, consulting, training, evaluation and implementation of solutions for individuals and organizations addressing sight loss, physical impairment, ergonomic issues, communication and hearing disorders
• Special needs family fun - Special needs family fun offers a wide variety of family fun and disability resources for families with disabilities and special needs
• T-Quest Optical - We are dedicated to informing, educating, and offering you the best business & recreation optics available to suit your individual needs
• Tack-Tiles® - Tack-Tiles® Braille Systems are a sophisticated teaching tool for all ages based on LEGO®-type blocks
• Telesensory - Low vision solutions
• The Boulevard - Directory of products and services for physically challenged, elderly, care givers, and health professionals
• The Clovernook Center
• The Design Linc - The Design Linc is dedicated to bringing you design resource information for products and services available to the physically challenged and their caregivers
• The Eye - Information About Vision Loss and Blindness
• The Guide Dog Foundation
• The Hadley School
• The Low Vision Gateway - Starting point to the world's resources for vision loss, vision-impairment, blindness, low vision aids and low vision rehabilitation services
• US Association for Blind Athletes
• US Blind Golf Association

VisionAWARE is a "Self-Help for Vision Loss" web site with a wealth of information designed to enhance quality of life and independence for people who are blind or have low vision.

• Visionworks, Inc. - Information on products, diseases, research, and alternative paths to eye health
• Vision World Wide
• Wheelchairs & Electric Wheel chair - Your best choice for help on wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, electirc wheel chairs and other disability products.

Products and Resources for the Visually Impaired

• Adapted Solutions - Practical ideas and resurces for people with mental retardation
• Check Yearly - We're the Vision Council of America, and we're out to make our country's eyes healthier by encouraging regular eye exams.
• Enabling Devices
• Eye Care Source - Provides information on eye care, vision correction, low vision, eye diseases and more.
• Eye Exams
  Eye Exams - We're the Vision Council of America, and we're out to make our country's eyes healthier by encouraging regular eye exams.
• Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
• VirTouch Ltd - Innovative Tactile Solutions for PC Users Who Are Blind.

Braille Resources

• Custom Braille and Recording at VISION Community Services
• National Braille Association
• Seedlings Braille Books for Children
• US Braille Chess Association

Local Associations and Resources

• The Low Vision Centers of Indiana - Professional low vision care including articles and movies on low vision

Other Resources

• Abacus Packaging - Abacus Packaging is supplying labeler and label machines supported by professional service to improve your product flow, efficiency and presentation, initiated by a positive sales experience. At Abacus, we like to deliver results and not procedures.
• AbleNet, Inc. - An excellent source for "switching" devices, including the BIGMack(r), a self contained communication aid, (button). Lots of adaptive items for use with the switches, too.
• Accessible Structures - A one-stop resource center for barrier free environments. Advocates for Accessible, Affordable and Energy Efficient Housing Issues.
• Act2gether International Inc. - A disability advocacy group promoting community, education, and employment accessability via empowerment classes, support groups, and services.
• Adaptive Access - We're proud of our reputation for reliability, quality, value and service. We have extensive experience with smaller projects, knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Texas Accessibility Standards and successful long term relationships with our customers and national organizations.
• AMSVans - Handicapped Vans, Wheelchair Ramps and Wheelchair Lifts
• Aquila Wheelchair Cushion Manufacturer - Aquila Corporation has a line of dynamic alternating pressure wheelchair cushions along with a two zone static manual inflate wheelchair cushion.
• Atlanta Business Directory - TechLINKS shows the latest Georgia and Atlanta Technology Community Announcements, News, and Press Releases along with Community Events Calendar submissions, Community Publishing Article submissions, and ads from our sponsors.
• BrightEye Technology - Scan-A-Page or Word lets students hear what they're attempting to read! Reads out loud any typed text. Involves audio-visual stimulation and Positive reinforcement.
• Broken Beauties - Fashion, Comfort and Healing Products from Broken Beauties. We also offer a wide array of orthopedic products, services, info. and resources to more beautifully cope with life in this situation. When you're broken a little beauty never hurts!
• Corrective Eye Surgery - Site offers informative articles on eye surgery including eye care resource and tips.
• Clocks HQ - categorized resource directory for everything about clocks.
• Dignity by Design Enterprise - High fashion apparel for the physically and dexterity challenged and wheelchair mobile.
• Diabetes Response Service - emergency response system for single diabetics.
• Discount Sunglasses, Goggles - LAvail discount on sunglasses of major brands like Vuarnet, Bolle sunglasses, Serengeti, Wileyx, Ray ban sunglasses. We offer deep discount pricing on designer sunglasses.
• Dragonwolfe.com Ability Resource - Links for disabled, handicapped, and physically challenged seeking resources for wheelchairs, medical equipment, medical supplies, handicap equipped vans and disease support and information.
• EquipoisE - A balance chair which offers lower back pain relief, perfect posture, superb comfort and a healthy back.
• Extend A Hand - The World's ONLY Locking Extension Assistance Grab Bar DME Device.
• Pain Relief & Management for Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Joint & Muscle Pain and Stiffness, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Farabloc Clothing Products. Chronic pain relief and management for back pain, joint pain, carpal tunnel, amputee phantom pain and other types of pain naturally with Farabloc Clothing Products. Farabloc is a clinically proven natural pain relief treatment that you wear.
• First Aid Kits Online - Your source for quality first aid kits online. Click here for free shipping and discount first aid kit prices!
• First Aid Supplies Online - Your source for quality first aid supplies online. Click here for $15.00 discount and free shipping!
• Healthcare accessories, mobility aids, medical accessories, disability, and affordable care - Mobility Aids, medical accessories, and affordable care, all from Handy Healthcare.co.uk
• Hotshot Products - Hank Weseman, Jr., a professional speedboat racer, was thrown head-first at 140 mph into the water and is recovering from brain-stem damage. To fill the void in accessibility for people just like him, he founded Hotshot Products. Hank has invented an all-terrain wheel system for manual chairs, an electric powered Beach Chair.
• Independent Life Resources - A "World of Resources" for persons with disAbilities, Senior Citizens, and Those Who Care! Assistance available for those who need individualized support with personal and health needs, education, and care. Categorized easy-to-use directories, articles, news, care-provider training materials, and consulting services.
• Innovative Products, Inc. - Providing Accessible, motorized products for Disabled Adults and Children.
• Integrity Consulting Online - Integrity Consulting specializes in assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities--minimal to severe. We can supply you with the technology and training to reach your goals.
• Life Alert - Life Alert provides medical emergency response alert in life threatening events. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General. Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine.
• Life Alert Beverly Hills - Life Alert Beverly Hills provides medical emergency response alert in life threatening events.Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General.
• Lifestation Medical Alert - Seniors living home alone can enjoy being independent 24/7 with a senior alarm that notifies operators with a simple push of a button. In case of an emergency, press a light weight button and a Lifestation medical alert operator will be there to call 911, your relative or neighbor for help.
• Life Alert New Jersey - Life Alert New Jersey provides medical emergency response alert in life threatening events.Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General.
• Life Alert New York - Life Alert New York provides medical emergency response alert in life threatening events.Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General.
• Medical Supplies at TheMedSupplyGuide.com - TheMedSupplyGuide.com - Your guide to buying medical supplies and equipment.
• MEDmarketplace.com - website which allows users to buy, sell, and learn about medical equipment and veterinary equipment.
• Mobility Connection Inc. - Roger Lichty knows that picking out a wheelchair and keeping it in working order isn't as simple as it might seem. That's why he customizes chairs, and other equipment, for clients. Co-owner Becky Lichty has experience with durable medical equipment and recognizes the importance of accessibility products.
• National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification - Home Modification Action Project - Resource for the elderly ordisabled to increase the availability and access of home modifications.
• Obesity Help - Dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity.
• Find more information about phone systems and other phone and phone system products at www.nrgcommunication.com
• Profit Inside - Make money online, earn quick cash
• Rock N' Roll Cycles - Fitted Therapy Cycles for Special Needs Customers.
• SCI Info Pages - Spinal Cord Injury Information - A free and informative resource for those with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injury or disease of the spine. Provides health information and resources for spinal cord injuries and a list of related links with site descriptions.
• Senior Home Care - We provide non-medical in-home care to thousands of people, one person at a time.
• Sheri R. Abrams, Social Security Disability Attorney - Law firm site that provides valuable information on Social Security Disability Law.
• SILVER CROSS Stair Lifts Guide - Source for recycled and low cost new stair lifts in the USA, Canada and England.
• Spine-health.com - Back pain and neck pain patient information, by Spine-health
• Spinal Injury Network - The Spinal Cord Injury Network is one of the most comprehensive spinal injuries website resources around. Find out everthing you need to know about spinal cord injury and paralysis all in one easy to access site.
• Style Sticks - When designer Catherine Williams Kerns realized that an aluminum or wood cane did not suit her fashion accessory needs, she was inspired to create the solid and hollow Lucite Style Stick? and fabricate the mix-and-match Style Stick Stuff'ns?. She began by filling custom orders for others like herself, with Multiple Sclerosis.
• Successful prosthetic rehabilitation at Tampa Bay Artificial Limbs, Inc. - Tampa Bay Artificial Limbs clinic specializes in the practice of prosthetics, we specialize both in upper and lower extremities artificial design.
• Sunglasses - www.eyeglasses123.com our goal is quite simple: to provide an outstanding selection of the highest quality designer eyeglasses and sunglasses at exceptional prices to our customers.
• TFH(USA)Ltd. - Toys,games,educational/recreational products.We specialize in Multi-Sensory Environments.
• The Ability Center - A non-profit independent living center in Northwest Ohio. Our mission is to assist people with disabilities to live their lives as independently as possible.
• The Wedlock Cross - Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis or other inflamation of the joints? Owning a Wedlock Cross^(TM) will allow them to once again wear their rings.
• Thomas Fetterman, Inc. - Thomas, a long term crutch user, has fashioned a hi-tech line of ultralite crutches, crutchtips, and more than 50 accessories designed to improve prospects for mobility and independance.
• Turtle Homes.com: Barrier-Free Independent Living - Accessible homes and home additions, featuring heavy duty construction and integrated assistive technology for people with disabilities. Available in the U.S. and Canada.
• Towel Manufacturers - Manufacturers and exporters of beach towel, bath towel, hand towel, paper towel, kitchen towel, designer towel, men's towel, women's towel, kids towel made of cotton, rayon, terry, microfiber, velour, jacquard.
• United National Cerebral Palsy Lawyer - United National Cerebral Palsy Lawyer explains some of the common causes, symptoms, treatments and legal resources for those affected by cerebral palsy and related birth injuries.
• Washington Healthcare Jobs - Find health care jobs like Nurse jobs,occupational therapist job, speech therapist job, physical therapist, ICU(intensive care jobs), CCU(critical care jobs), respiratory therapy jobs, radiology and imaging lab technician jobs in Seattle, Tacoma, other Washington cities and Vancouver.
• Wheel chair tray instrument holder and classroom music education instruments from A Day's Work - Helping individuals with disabilities by creating and constructing instruments and aids for professionals in music education, music therapy, special education, occupational therapy, elder care.
• Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Accessories - We offer wheel chairs of different varieties, brands and also help you with the purchase of related disability products.