AT Spring 2013- Distance

The US Department of Veterans Affairs website page on Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence has an article posted entitled "Power Mobility: Is it Time for Wheels?". It is an excellent resource with which to consider whether an individual with multiple sclerosis would benefit from powered mobility and find questions to help consider this.

The Apparelyzed Website is a Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Website that enables independence through social interaction. The website contains a wealth of information including links regarding Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology & Adaptive Technology. It offers individuals with spinal cord injury the opportunity to share their experiences and express their view regarding a variety of topics.

Melrose Kiwi Concept Chairs is a company that designs and fabricates custom-made wheelchairs and wheelchair products. They post wheelchair designs for basketball, rugby, lacrosse, and tennis and have a variety of parts and accessories as well as other mobility products. This is an interesting website that demonstrates that individuals who use wheelchairs can pursue the active lifestyles that they desire.

Apple's Commitment to Accessibility For more than 20 years, Apple has provided new and innovative solutions for people with disabilities, allowing them to access - and enjoy using - the Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Apple includes assistive technology in its products as standard features - at no additional cost.

Windows 7 includes accessibility options and programs that make it easier to see, hear, and use your computer including ways to personalize your PC

Info about the TMN Robot which transfers wheelchairs into car trunks with he push of a button.

This is a retail merchant selling wheelchair tie downs and ramps.

RESNA's Position on Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles. This document is designed to assist practitioners in decisions regarding the use of a wheelchair as a seat in a Motor Vehicle. It sites research indicating a high rate of both crash and non-crash related injuries to vehicle occupants seated in a wheelchair and makes recommendations for proper restraints.

This is a local Wisconsin Vendor that provides a wide range of vehicle modifications around the state of Wisconsin.

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

This website for the Bruno Corporation shows their different models of lifts for users with mobility disabilities. This website shows a variety of different lifts that can be used on vehicles for people driving wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices.

This website displays links and information for people with disabilities who are wondering about transportation in Wisconsin.

A community forum for carseat, automobile and child passenger safety. An opportunity to ask questions regarding many different driving concerns (car seats, car safety, etc.). "Community" members are parents, caregivers and advocates.

Resource for driving simulation and evaluation in Minnesota.

Information regarding transportation for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota, including MNDOT and the ADA, paratransit services, and parking information.

"The NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment." Their website provides detailed information regarding "How to Buy" and "What to Buy" as well as Newsroom, Blogs & Events, and Locate a Dealer pages.

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 Easter Seals Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation) website's mission is to promote universal access to transportation for people with disabilities through the provision of training, technical assistance, applied research, outreach and communication. The website includes an extensive training section that includes distance and online learning.

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Wheelchair Transportation Safety (RERC WTS) website is to "make measurable improvements in transportation safety, usability, and independence for people who remain seated in their wheelchairs when traveling in public, school, and private motor vehicles". The RERC WTS website provides information regarding the WC-19 voluntary industry standard on crash-tested wheelchairs and seating systems and has links regarding this information for consumers, prescribers, manufacturers, and transporters. The website also contains information and links regarding research, news, and knowledge translation for this area!