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Multidisciplinary engineering and design research center dedicated to enhancing the health, activity and participation of people with functional limitations through the application of assistive and universally designed technologies in real world environments, products and devices.

A flexible approach to curriculum design that offers all learnings full and equal opportunities to learn. Based on research on the diverse ways people learn, UDL offers practical steps for giving everyone the chance to succeed

the Child Occupational Self Assessment (COSA) is a client directed assessment tool and an outcome measure designed to capture children's and youth's perceptions regarding their own sense of occupational competence and the importance of everyday activities. Using the instrument in therapy provides a young client with an opportunity to identify and address their participation in important and meaningful occupations. The COSA consists of a series of statements pertaining to everyday occupational participation, and includes tasks related to school, home, and in the community. Its self-rating design allows the client to document his/her understanding of occupational competence and values using familiar visual symbols and simple language.

The Baby Jogger Company - Original designer and manufacturer of high performance joggers and the all-terrain three-wheel stroller. Baby Jogger's strollers have been the industry leader for the last 25 years and are world-renowned for their superior quality, innovative designs and simple functionality

Independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology.

Manufacturer and distributer of pediatric rehab products designed for children with special needs. Products include adaptive chairs, special needs car seats, standers, desks, bathing chairs, toileting chairs, special needs strollers, walkers, adapted tricycles, and therapeutic products designed for use in the classroom, clinic or home

Provides products designed specifically for special needs children. Founded by a parent, a Pediatric Physical Therapist, an engineer and an industrial designer, manufacturer in response to requests for a simple, durable line of products that work for kids and parents with special needs.

Designer of customized, ergonomic driving controls

Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases

Observational cohort study designed to identify the mechanisms of disease in patients with preterm labor/contractions and preterm premature rupture of membranes and to describe the relationship between clinical, biochemical, histological, biophysical parameters and the development of infant neurological disorders.

The Research section of the ECLKC is designed to make ACF funded Head Start research accessible to the Head Start community. Within this section, you will find Research to Practice Briefs, TipSheets, research reports and other resources that offer important research results. This research section is aimed to help programs become more knowledgeable about Head Start research and to help programs' work be guided and strengthened through research.

The National Center on Accessibility NCA promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. Based at Indiana University and established in 1992 through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, NCA has emerged as a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and facilities. NCA is a major contributor to the study of disability and inclusion in the life sciences. Through the comprehensive services of Research, Technical Assistance and Education, NCA focuses on universal design and practical accessibility solutions creating inclusive recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. NCA links the preferences and needs of people with disabilities to those of practitioners designing facilities and planning programs.

Several federal laws are designed to protect your child's educational rights. If your child has a learning disability (LD), he or she may qualify for additional protections. As a parent, it is important for you to understand these rights so you can advocate for your child.

NINDS - Researchers Identify a Signal for Cell Death during Stroke - In a new study, researchers have identified a signal that promotes the death of vulnerable brain cells in an animal model of stroke. In the future, drugs designed to inhibit this death signal might help reduce brain damage in stroke patients

Running in parallel with clinical care in the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Medicine are several Phelps Center research projects designed to improve classification and treatment for children with cerebral palsy. Using advanced neuroimaging techniques in the Kennedy Krieger Institute Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging researchers have identified specific white matter pathways that carry messages from one part of the brain to another.

National Center on Accessibility - Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies School of Health, Physixal Education and Recreation The National Center on Accessibility promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. Based at Indiana University and established in 1992 through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, NCA has emerged as a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and facilities. At NCA, we believe that the principles of universal design and inclusion are important factors for achieving personal wellness and building healthy communities. Among people with disabilities, recreation and active leisure pursuits are vital for rehabilitation from illness or injury, prevention of disease, longevity and improved quality of life.

TheraSuit is the most recent and sophisticated design yet, but does not require lengthy training or special skills. TheraSuit was created to be used by therapists and parents alike, both during therapy time and out of the clinical setting. TheraSuit is the only one of these kind of devices in United States registered with FDA and meeting all requirements and regulations. Currently there is more than 161 clinics around world: North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East successfully using TheraSuit. There is more than 2,000 trained therapists using TheraSuit Method (Suit Therapy) in their clinics and hundreds of trained parents using TheraSuit with their children at home on the daily basis.

The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service.

Website provides an overview of patient services, specific information on our patented Pump It Up! TM Socket design, helpful links and a forum for amputees to exchange information.The forum has provided a wealth of information to amputees around the world and is free of charge to registered users. The forum, hosted by Amputee Treatment Center since 1997, is monitored daily by many dedicated volunteers from around the world."

Canadian company that specializes in the design, fabrication and fitting of complex orthopedic devices for persons with physical disabilities. Operates three divisions" Mobility Division - Now carries a variety of mobility devices which includes the Standing Dani ® which is a mobile stander, Meywalk® walker and the SMART Walker ™ Orthosis . AOD is the most experienced facility in North America with gait training orthoses and currently offers an educational course on these devices.