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Information and products related to Environmental Control Units through the AbleNet website.

This website shows the number of different hand controls for a vehicle.

A brief video description of Eagle Eyes Project through The Opportunity Foundation of America. Eagle Eyes is eye control technology (mouse emulator) in development at Boston College.

The Adaptive Driving Alliance is "nationwide group of vehicle modification dealers who provide van conversions, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit and other adaptive equipment for drivers and passengers with disabilities". The website provides information on finding dealers and suppliers, driver evaluation, and an extensive list of online resources.

The introduction of new technology continues to broaden opportunities for people with disabilities to drive vehicles with hand controls and adaptive automotive products and devices. Citation: Disabled World News - Information on adaptive vehicle products including automotive hand controls allowing seniors and people with a disability to drive: http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/#ixzz2SfC7CcL3

Adaptations that aid the Driver in the use of: Indicators, Lights, Windscreen wipers, Horn, Interior switches, Parking brake, Gear changes, etc.

Gillette's Assistive Technology Department (ATD) "designs and creates customized orthoses, powered wheelchair controls, artificial limbs, augmentative communication devices, protective headgear, custom seating and wheelchair modifications" in Minnesota.

Product website for Switchamajig IR for adapting devices with an infared remote. A video on the site shows how the product works.