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Index of Advertisers
A+ Medical Products
1-888-843-3334
Self-catheterization made easy with the Asta-Cath female catheter guide and the Feminal
female urinal. Dedicated to developing medical products that honor women and make a
difference in the quality of their lives.
Abilities Expo `98
1-800-385-3085
email: abilities@advanstar.com
Attend the event that makes a difference -- the No. 1 show for people with disabilities.
See the latest products. April 24-26: New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, NJ; May 29-31:
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA; July 31-Aug. 2: Rosemont Convention Center,
Chicago, IL; Sept. 25-27: Capital Expo Center, Washington, DC; Oct. 23-25: San Mateo Expo
Center, San Mateo, CA. Call for FREE brochure.
Access Design Inc.
8107C Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32534
1-888-505-7701
We specialize in all recreational vehicles. Custom built for you. Accessible rental vans
now available. Call now for Bill McGeehan or Bob White.
Accessible Environments
1-800-776-1461
Swing clear hinges. Designed for barrier free life. Adds two inches to any doorway.
Altimate Medical, Inc.
1-800-342-8968
Stand together with EasyStand. The EasyStand 5000 features a modular design for
positioning, support and mobile options.
ALVA Access Group
5801 Christie Ave., Suite 475
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-510-923-6280
fax: 1-510-923-6270
TTY: 1-510-923-6286
email: info@aagi.com
Offers outSPOKEN for Windows v1.21, the talking Windows interface. Windows 95 and 3.1x
compatible. Supports Grade 1 and 2 Braille. No programming required. Imagine the
possibilities.
Amigo Mobility International Inc.
6693 Dixie Highway
Bridgeport, MI 48722
1-800-692-6446
email: webmaster@myamigo.com
Meet Amigo champion Yolanda Treiguts, National MS Society volunteer and traveler. Amigo
salutes people with drive, determination and spirit. Yolanda Treiguts demonstrates that.
Call for a FREE copy of Friendly Wheels magazine to read about other Amigo champions.
Aqua-Med
15373 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 200
Clearwater, FL 34620
1-800-699-1008
Water jet hydrotherapy system that can massage your entire body or a specific part. Three
therapies in one -- hydrotherapy, soft tissue manipulation and thermotherapy. Increases
circulation and range of motion. System is self-contained; no plumbing. Call for
information.
Aquatic Access Inc.
417 Dorsey Way
Louisville, KY 40223
1-800-325-LIFT
Get a lift into the pool. Call for more information.
Body Eclipse
1-888-692-0410 Luxurious beauty products delivered right to your home. Featuring one-touch
dispensers. Shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath gels, body scrubs and more. Call
for catalog.
The Braun Corporation
P.O. Box 310
Winamac, IN 46996
1-800-THE-LIFT
It's simple. You want to get out and enjoy life. We don't think that's too much to ask.
That's why for over 25 years we have designed mobility systems that are as dependable as
they are easy to use. Call for more info, including "Guidelines," an excellent
resource for equipment selection and funding sources.
Chrysler Automobility
1-800-225-9877
1-800-922-3286 tty
You can get up to $1,000 cash back when you install qualifying adaptive equipment on a new
1997, 1998 or 199 Ram Van or Wagon. Or up to $750 back on any one of our Great Cars or
Great trucks.
Clever Solutions
2122 Agin Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1-313-668-2524
A new revolutionary bath transfer seat which moves a person into and out of the tub with
ease. Portable (folds for travel) and lightweight. Call for more information.
Core Funding Group, LLC
5515 Southwyck Blvd., Suite 202
Toledo, OH 43614
1-800-481-7742
Turn your structured settlement or disability claim into cash. We can help by providing
you an advance against your future benefits. Call today to learn more about our Advanced
Funding program.
Dignity Inc.
1-800-883-3905
Presents the Home Health Bathtub. Requires same space as a conventional tub. Available in
a whirlpool model. Can be equipped with assistive add-ons. The look you want ... the
practicality you need.
Enabling Devices
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
1-800-832-8697
Making life more productive for the physically challenged. Hundreds of high quality,
affordable products for all ages. Communicators, switches, environmental controls and
adapted toys. Call for FREE catalog.
Everest & Jennings
1-800-235-4661
1-800-387-9113 (CANADA)
Kuschall
1-800-654-4768
LaBac
1-800-445-4402
The Best in Rehab -- E&J, Kuschall of America and LaBac Systems -- all under the
Graham-Field umbrella to being the best to you. Call for more information on manual and
power chairs and seating systems.
Ford Mobility Motoring
1-800-952-2248
1-800-833-0312 -- for hearing-impaired consumers
One call does it all -- When you are ready to roll, go to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Mobility Motoring will help you with the right vehicle solution, assessment
centers, adaptive equipment deals and installers, and up to $1,000 in cash assistance.
General Motors Mobility Assistance Center
P.O. Box 9011
Detroit, MI 48202
1-800-323-9935
1-800-833-9935 -- tty
You already have motivation. You need transportation. That's the mission of the General
Motors Mobility Program. It provides the names of local companies that can assess your
needs and install appropriate adaptive equipment for drivers or passengers. And it can
show you how to get up to $1,000 toward the cost of that equipment on a new GM vehicle.
Goldberg & Osborne
Lawyers Helping Families of Disabled Children
1-800-THE-EAGLE
Do you know what caused your child's Cerebral Palsy? Many parents are never told that
cerebral palsy may be caused by a medical mistake made during pregnancy, labor or
delivery. Call us toll free for a free consultation to discuss whether legal
representation might help you and your child.
Handi-Ramp
1-800-876-RAMP
Presenting the Van Ramp Series -- the low-cost alternative to a lift. Our ramps fold in
half and store vertically inside you van, saving precious passenger space. Other products:
wheelchair tie- downs, portable ramps up to 12 feet long, and custom ramps and handrails.
Judson Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box K
Johnstown, CO 80534
1-800-587-5212
Introduces "The Stowaway" portable shower chair. Weighs just 12 pounds and is
easily broken down in minutes into four pieces that fit into a suitcase. Only $299 plus
shipping and handling. Also available, The Peddle Master portable hand controls. Can be
installed and removed in seconds.
Knit-Rite
Enjoy our prosthetic socks! Talk with your prosthetist about the particular family of
Knit-Rite socks which would give you the greatest benefit: Soft Socks, A+ Socks, Super
Socks. Each family available in light, medium and heavy weight.
Kroepke Kontrols
104 Hawkins St.
Bronx, NY 10464
1-718-885-1100
email: kroepke@mail.idt.net
Drive your car safely, easily, confidently -- with your fingertips! Kroepke Kontrols are
custom made to fit your car perfectly.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
New York City
1-212-875-5374
Come and see out 1998 Summer Programs -- Lincoln Center Festival, July 7-26; Mostly Mozart
Festival, July 28-August 30; Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, August 7-22. Wheelchair
accessible.Braille and large print programs. Sign language tours. Handicapped parking. And
more. Call for a brochure on our summer programs, complimentary Accessibility Guide or
more information.
Lubidet USA Inc.
1980 S. Quebec St. #4
Denver, CO 80231-3234
1-800-582-4338
email: info@lubidet.com
Make life easier with Lubidet's toilet attachment. Gentle, effective, non-intrusive
personal cleansing. Warm water wash; warm air dry. Call for free brochure.
Mac's Lift Gate, Inc.
2715 Seaboard Lane
Long Beach, CA 90805
1-800-795-6227
Make life accessible again ... with the most affordable residential lift system available.
The Vertical Home Lift PL 45 from Mac's Lift Gate. It's easily installed, weather proof,
plugs into 100-volt household current and has a lifting height of up to 72 inches.
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 0744-1993
973-628-7600
custservice@maddak.com
You CAN take it with you -- and we man everything. Maddak add-ons for walkers and
wheelchairs make mobility easier -- baskets, hand pads, carry bags, clamp-on flashlights
-- and more.
Madenta
1-800-661-8406
What if computers were accessible? You could control the lights, temperature, doors --
your immediate environment -- through simple voice commands. Accessible to the internet.
Enhanced communications capability. Madenta -- enabling extraordinary people to do
ordinary things. Call for more information.
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MemoryMinder Journals
P.O. Box 23108A
Eugene, OR 97402
1-800-888-3392
This Personal Health Journal features a convenient "checklist" format with an
easy and organized way to monitor personal health conditions. Record medications,
vitamins, physical activity, diet, pain, symptoms, doctors and more. Only $12.95 plus $3
shipping.
Mobility Transfer Systems, Inc.
P.O.Box 922
Randolph, MA 02368
1-800-854-4-MTS
The Transfer Handle -- the helping hand bedrail. Makes getting out of bed easier. Call for
information.
New Halls Wheels
Cambridge, MA
1-617-628-7955
New Halls Wheels -- powered by you. Wheelchairs designed to make sense of the world's
bumps and curves.
NCM Consumer Products
P.O. Box 6070
San Jose, CA 95150
1-800-235-7054
Having trouble with everyday tasks like opening jars, writing, buttoning shirts, turning
keys or bending over? Sometimes finding the simplest product can make the biggest
difference in your daily life. We have a catalog full of such devices. Call for FREE
catalog.
PaceSaver Electric Scooters
1-800-255-0285
PaceSaver electric scooters provide physically challenged people with the means to enjoy
an independent, invigorating lifestyle. PaceSaver scooters help people spend more time
with family, friends, spend more time having fun and getting about, and experiencing
worry-free independence. Call for a nearby dealer.
Power Access
P.O. Box 235
Collinsville, CT 06022
1-800-344-0088
email: powaccess@aol.com
Offering the Automatic Door Opener that's easy to install. Requires no special
construction. Attaches to existing doorframe and plugs into 115V. Call for more
information.
Prairie View Industries
714 5th St.
P.O. Box 575
Fairbury, NE 68352
1-800-554-7267
The PVI line of ramps includes the portable singlefold and multifold suitcase ramps as
well as ramps for thresholds, vans and modular ramp systems. The modular ramp system is an
all-aluminum ramp for both home access and commercial use. Call today!
R & P Capital Resources, Inc.
White Plains, NY
1-800-338-5815
We pay CASH for personal injury and other insurance settlements and annuities. We also buy
owner-held mortgages and lottery winnings. Call for details.
R.D. Equipment, Inc.
230 Percival Drive
West Barnstable, MA 02668
1-508-362-7498
e-mail: rdequip@capecod.net
New inexpensive, lightweight electric leg bag emptier. Also offers the Tub Slide Shower
Chair -- so versatile that it will work in almost any bathroom.
Rainbow Wheels
P.O. Box 194
Hillsdale, MI 49242
1-800-910-VANS
email: RAINBOW@DMCI.NET
Rental of wheelchair accessible vans for periods of one day or longer. Rainbow Wheels
provides the vehicle for freedom and independence. Our goal is to improve the mobility of
people with disabilities and their families.
SCAN Medical Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 1089
Belvedere, CA 94920
1-888-593-0377
email: scanmedic@aol.com
SCAN Medical resolves all your bed, wheelchair, commode and car transfer problems. The
best thing that has happened to disabled people since sliced bread, says Lars
Langenskiold, president and CEO.
Wheelcare, Inc.
3883-E Via Pescador
Camarillo, CA 93012
1-888-910-CARE
email: wlcr@aol.com
Exceptional mobility products to take you where you want to be! The Sportster masters
tough terrain with a 37.2 mile range. The SuperLight is easy to disassemble and transport.
The PowerChair folds without removing any parts and switches simply from manual to power.
Call for video and special rebate offer!
Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals
1-800-456-1371
Van rentals nationwide for wheelchair and scooter users. Now vacation with total
independence with our state-of-the-art accessible mini-vans. Call for reservations.
WorkLink -- ADA Solutions
2556A Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
1-800-732-0522
Talk to your computer! With DragonNaturally Speaking, today's most powerful speech
product. Now on sale through May, 1998. Our products include ergonomic keyboard, mouses
and pointers, custom design and mounting of computer laptops on wheelchairs,and products
by DragonDictate, Lexmark, Perfectouch, Pace, Datalux, Kinesis, Kensington, Logitech,
ProAgio and many more. Call for more A.D.A. Solutions.
Worldwide Engineering
3240 N. Delaware Street
Chandler, AZ 85225-1100
1-800-848-3433
Affordable quality carriers for scooters; manual, power and folding wheelchairs. Call for
a FREE brochure.
Wright-Way, Inc.
175 E. Interstate 30
Garland, TX 75043
1-800-241-8839
The single source for independent living. Transportation & Mobility, Home Medical
Equipment, and Construction.
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