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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.
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
Got legs? Use them daily for your health. We can help. Call for more information.
Barrier Free Lifts
9230 Prince William St.
Manassas, VA 20110
1-800-582-8732
Offering the Lexa mobile floor model lift and the Uni Lift, portable and permanent ceiling
mounted lifts.
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.
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.
Columbus McKinnon
Medical Products Division
140 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14226-1197
1-800-888-0985
CM Assist Lift & Transfer Systems -- independence, security, ease and versatility. See
us at Booth 518, Abilities Expo New Jersey.
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.
Daniels Cablevision
Job hotline: 1-619-438-7741, ext. 500
Successful job applicants are required to take an interview and drug test. Call
1-619-438-7741, ext. 504 if you require an accommodation for the interview and/or test.
Enabling Devices
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
1-800-832-8697
Hip Talk -- the compact, portable communicator. It's cool to wear, easy to use. Two
capacties: one,two or four message models, and 10 or 16 message models. Easily attach to a
belt. A nylon zippered pack with a waist strap also supplied.
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.
Flaghouse, Inc.
601 Flaghouse Drive
Hasbrouck Hts., NJ 07604
1-800-793-7900
1-800-793-7922 fax
The Seeker All-Terrain Wheelchair. Rotationally molded folding wheelchair for indoor or
outdoor use. Suitable for beach, pool, park, and sporting activities. Features multi-grip
handle area, state-of-the-art caster and main wheel "rim" design witha
stainless-steel axle and bearing system. Call for FREE catalog.
Freedom Ryder
1-800-800-5828
The world leader in handcycle design. Body lean steering, feel the difference -- feel the
performance! Call for FREE brochure and video.
Frog Legs
P.O. Box 465
Vinton, Iowa 52349
1-319-373-9393
Frog Legs is a unique lightweight shock absorbing caster fork system for everyday
wheelchair use. Reduces frame vibration, "hops" over obstacles, and fits most
chairs in minutes. Call and ask about Frog Legs for power chairs.
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.
GPK, Inc.
7942 Calle Posada
Carlsbad, CA 92009
1-800-468-8679
The possibilities are endless with UPPERTONE. Sixteen unassisted exercises for quads. Call
for brochure.
Hydro-Care
P.O. Box 19074
West Palm Beach, FL 33416>br> 1-561-688-9771
Hy-Gina Care personal, portable showering systems for the disabled. Complete body
showering, shampooing and care of the perineal area, in a safe, comfortable, dignified
manner. No installation required. Needs only access to water and draining. Payment plans
available.
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.
LifeLynx, Inc.
1-888-395-8060
Dramatically reduce the pain to your writs and shoulders with The Absorber -- shock
absorbers for crutches. Easily attaches to forearm crutches, underarm crutches, and canes.
Ask about our complete line of forearm crutches featuring The Absorber, ergonomic
handgrip, fashion colors, wet-slip resistant tip. Call for 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.
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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
1-899-854-4-MTS
The Transfer Handle -- the helping hand bedrail. Makes getting out of bed easier. Call for
information.
National Wheel-O-Vator
509 Front St.
Roanoke, IL 61561-0348
1-800-351-9095
We offer the widest range of residential elevators, vertical and inclined platform lifts
in the marketplace today. Customization is our standard. Call for information.
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.
Otto Bock
1-800-984-8901 -- USA
1-800-665-3327 -- Canada
Whatever you do in life, take advantage. The Advantage, another Otto Bock breakthrough in
cushions, combing the amazing cushioning properties of Floam witha truly unqiue design to
develop a cushion that is virtually impossible to bottom out. Call for a FREE brocuhure.
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.
Paraglide
8501 Valencia, Unit C
Lubbock, TX 79424
1-806-866-9111
A Champion in Quality -- At Paraglide, customization is our key to your success.
Lightweight rigid frame wheelchairs. Choice of wheel size, folding seat back, wheel locks,
spoke guards are just some of the options we provide. Call for more information.
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.
PVA 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 þ 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.
Rochester Medical
Stewartville, MN 55976
1-800-243-3315
Presenting the WideBand, the new standard in male external catheters, with 70 percent more
adhesive than traditional style self-adhering catheters. Also introducing the Personal
Catheter, the intermittent catheter you would choose for yourself. Call for FREE sample.
Roloke Company
5760 Hannum Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
1-800-533-8212
Sitting: There is more to it than meets the eye or the seat. For greater relief from back
pain, good postural alignment and better appearance, supporting your thoracic spine and
pelvis is vital. Call for more information.
Saratoga Access & Fitness, Inc.
P.O. Box 1427
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1427
1-800-474-4010
Get your independence back. Aerobic arm or leg exercise. Choose: Saratoga or Colorado
Cycle, 5 handgrip types, your cycle table or ours. Call today for FREE video and brochure
on Accessible Aerobic Fitness.
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.
Special Edition for Disabled People
Lawrence Research Group, Dept. MM598
P.O. Box 31039
San Francisco, CA 94131-9988
A special edition of educational videos, books and sensual as well as sexual aids.
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical
Staffing Administrator
2701 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-260-5425
Call for information on current job openings.
Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
333 North Broad St.
Fairborn, OH 45324
1-937-879-0734
email: TAIinfo@aol.com
The power of your muscles. Imagine, 300 perfectly coordinated muscle contractions every
minute. Imagine cycling smoothly and naturally at 50 RPM, flexing and extending yours
legs, all through the power of FES-induced contractions of your leg muscles. The Ergo 2 --
the power to prevent muscle atrophy, relax muscle spasms, improve circulation, and more.
Call for more information.
Touch Turner
13621 103rd Ave. NE
Arlington, WA 98223
1-360-651-1962
Touch Turner page turning devices. Turns pages in either direction of magazines and
hardbound books. Powered by flashlight batteries actuated by sensitive switches which
include the standard, breath, single lever, and large target switches. Lightweight, housed
in plastic and laminated cabinets. One year warranty, free brochure.
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.
Wheels Up! Travel
Wheelchair Travel Specialists
1-888-38-WHEELS
If you use a wheelchair, so should your travel agent. I've used a wheelchair for 12 years
due to MS. But I've traveled in a wheelchair to the Eiffel Tower, down the Amazon, through
the mosques of Istanbul and the canals of Venice. And I can help you do the same. Call me.
Let me put you on our mailing list for our monthly newsletter.
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.
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