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Index of Advertisers
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. Sept. 25-27:
Capital Expo Center, Washington, DC; Oct. 23-25: San Mateo Expo
Center, San Mateo, CA. Call for FREE brochure.
Abingdon Press
1-800-251-3320
Two new books: Human Disability and the Service of God: Reassessing
Religious Practice, edited by Nancy L. Eisland and Don E. Satters,
paper, $20., and The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of
Disability, by Nancy L. Eisland, paper $13.95.
Access Aloha Travel
414 Kuwili St, #101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1-800-480-1143
1-808-545-7657 fax
Planning a trip to Hawaii? Call the experts with 20 years of "live
here" experience for a barrier-free vacation. Special local rates.
Accessible Environments
1-800-776-1461
Swing clear hinges. Designed for barrier free life. Adds two inches
to any doorway.
Adamo Industries,
Inc./WalkerAlls
1182 Pallwood Road
Memphis, TN 38122
1-800-682-7702
Keep it all together with the Wheelchair Utility Bag. Durable nylon
in a variety of colors.
Automobility
128 6th Ave. E.
Regina, SK S4N 5A5 Canada
1-800-470-7067
1-306-525-0282 fax
The best quick attach permanent hand control system in the world.
No vehicle modification. Adjustable pedal extensions now available.
Barrier Free Lifts
9230 Prince William St.
Manassas, VA 20110
1-800-582-8732
Barrier Free Lits are for lifting clients independently or with
minimal assistance. A variety of ceiling mounted, portable and
floor models are available. Ceiling tracks are cutomized.
Dependable 24V battery power, emergency lowering safety devices,
air tube controls for teileting and bathing areas. A variety of
sling designs are available.
Body Cooler
Houston, Texas
1-800-209-2665
Keep cool -- inexpensively. A complete line of low-cost cooling
garments, including: ankle wraps, nack wraps, vests, leg wraps and
more. Simply soak in water for only 15 minutes and you'll stay cool
both indoors and outdoors without refrigeration!
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.
Clock
Conversions
6700 Clay SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
1-800-732-5625
Clock Conversions is an adaptive equipment dealer/installer for the
physically challenged. Products from hand controls, loading
devices, adaptive van conversions, high tech driving controls,
commercial ADA and specialty vehicles. Member Association of Driver
Education for the Disabled, and National Mobility Equipment Dealers
Association (Quality assurance program, five star rated.)
Crow River Industries, Inc.
2800 Northwest Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55441-2625
1-800-488-7688
What you really want to see in a lift is -- well, less of it. The
ultra-compact Vangater II gives your spacious van a room with a
view. Our left-mounted single post design creates more usable
interior space. Vangater II also offers an all-electric variable
speed setting that lets you choose your preferred up and down
speed. A single function switch control makes the lift very user
friendly.
Drive-Master
9 Spielman Rd.
Fairfield, NJ 07004-3403
1-973-808-9709
1-973-808-9713 fax
Drivemstr1@aol.com
Driving aids, van conversions, and now providing home
modifications. Call for more information.
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
You know it's not all sunshine and polished asphalt ot there. The
Real World. And there's only one law: Eat or Be Eaten. The
Barracuda from Vision by E&J -- Featherlight chasis. Sophisticated
dual-slider three-stage elastometer suspension. It doesn't take
magic to make a chair this good. Just Vision.
EZ FLO
1-800-972-8348
The automatic faucet control -- no turning faucet handles, fast,
simple installation, fits all kitchen and bathroom faucets.
Flying Wheels Travel
1-800-535-6790
1-507-451-1685 fax
thq@ll.net
Our experience will make yours. Specialized travel for the
physically challenged since 1970.
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.
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.
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.
IDSA "Defense-
Ability"
5722 S. Flamingo Rd., Suite 192
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33330
1-888-660-8324
1-9540434-6601 fax
Don't be a victim. Practical & effective self-defense for the
disabled. Defense-Ability Self-Defense program by a series of four
instructional videos by Master Jurgen Schmidt.
IPU Innovative Products
4351 W. College Ave., Suite 505
Appleton, WI 54914
1-800-424-3369
1-920-738-9050 fax
Thera-fit -- an innovative exerciser for active and passive (power
assisted) exercise of arms or legs. Rugged design and state-of-the-
art electronics. Easy to use on a table, in bed or on the floor.
Call for more information.
Johnny Rockets, Inc.
Notice of Proposed Settlement. To: Persons with physical
disabilities who have sought to use Johnny Rockets, Inc. ("JRI")
Restaurants. A class action settlement was reached re equal access
claims. You can: (i) Do nothing and be bound; or (ii) oject or opt
out of the class by filing something with the court by August 28,
1998. Final approval hearing is September 4, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. THe
Settlement Agreement provides: 1. JRI will remove access barriers;
2. JRI will pay $109,000 to eight ILC's to settle theclass'
California damages, and $4,000 to two plaintiffs; 3. Class releases
all claims for unequal access. Contact: Laurence W. Paradis, Esq.
Disability Rights Advocates, 449 15th St., Suite 303, Oakland, CA
94612. (510) 273-8644 for more information.
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.
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.
KVB
Manufacturing
62 Maple Ave. N.
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2A7
1-800-565-9845
seawolf888@aol.com
The Elaine Anne Lift System for GM Extended Cab pickups, Suburbans,
Tahoes. Drive from your wheelchair. Headrest and tie-down included.
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.
MAINSTREAM GO! Guide 2
PO Box 370598
San Diego, CA 92137-0598
Reviews and surveys of products, books and services. Send $8.95
(plus $3.50 s&h) along with your name, address and phone number.
MAINSTREAM "Moving?"
2973 Beech St.
San Diego, CA 92102
Are you moving? The Post Office will not forward MAINSTREAM, so
please send us your name and your NEW address along with your
current mailing label from the front of the magazine.
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.
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.
Q'Straint
1-800-987-9987
World wide, world class safety -- the ultimate wheelchair and
occupant restrain system.
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.
Ragged Edge & MAINSTREAM
May Media Meeting
PO Box 145
Louisville, KY 40201
1-502-899-9562 fax
What We Say ... What They Hear. A beginning discussion. Our issues
are not heard or discussed in the media. Other groups -- black,
women and gay -- are routinely askedtheir views on public issues.
Not us. Why not? It's time to talk seriously about this problem.
May 21-23, 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky. Get with it.
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.
Rand-Scot Inc.
401 Linden Center Dr.
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
1-800-467-7967
email: randscot@webaccess.net
Transfer hassle? Try the EasyPivot! Simply the best way to get from
wheelchair to bed.Comfort. Security. Health. Call for more
information.
Statewide Wheelers
1-800-909-1222
Wheelchair accessible van rentals. Serving Las Vegas and Laughlin
Nevada areas. New min-vans with lowered floors, electric ramps, tie
downs and hand controls.
Supracor Systems
1-800-SUPRACOR
1-888-FAXSTIM fax
Supracor's new ventilated honeycomb cover fits over any cushion to
control heat and moisture. Just place Stimulite On Top. Like magic,
your cushion will now breathe so you stay cool and dry. Stimulite
On Top is machine washable, dryer safe, antibacterial and odor
resistant. Stimulite On Top is a trademark and Supracor is a
registered trademark os Supracor, Inc.
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical
Staffing Administrator
2701 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-260-5425
Call for information on current job openings.
Tip Top
Mobility
P.O. Box 5009
Minot, ND 58702-5009
1-800-735-5958
email: tiptop@minot.com
Tip Top Mobility wheelchair lift -- the inexpensive alternative for
those who prefer to drive a car. Fully enclosed, aerodynamic
design.
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.
Wheelchair Getaways
1-800-642-2042
Accessible van rentals -- daily, weekly monthly. Travel in style
with full-size or minivans. Hand controls available. Convenient
delivery and pickup.
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.
Wright-Way, Inc.
175 E. Interstate 30
Garland, TX 750043
1-800-241-8839
Transportation & Mobility, Home Medical Equipment, Construction --
the single source for independent living. Call for more information
or see our website.
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