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Index of Advertisers
Abilities Expo `97
1-203-256-4700
Attend the event that makes a difference þ the Number One show for
people with disabilities. At the Capital Expo Center in Chantilly,
VA from September 12 to 14 and at the San Mateo Expo Center in San
Mateo, CA from November 14-16. Call for a free brochure.
ABK International Inc.
246 Dodge Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
1-203-468-9691
The Ergobar is designed to reduce the chances of wrist of low back
strain while pushing a wheelchair. Ergobar fits all wheelchairs.
Access Designed R.V.'s
8450 Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32534
1-904-477-5025
Recreational vehicles custom built for you.
Access First Travel
45A Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
1-800-557-2047
Which hotels in DisneyWorld have roll-in showers? Which cruise
ships have accessible youth activity centers? If you answered no,
maybe you are using the wrong travel agent. Too often people with
disabilities have to find their own accessible hotels. That's our
job. Call us.
Altimate Medical, Inc.
1-800-342-8968
The EasyStand 5000 features a modular design with positioning,
support and mobile options. Accommodates individuals from 4'6" to
6'5".
Allen Mello Dodge, Inc.
13 Marmon Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
1-603-888-7550
email: amd@jlc.net
New England's exclusive distributor of Vantage Mini Vans. New and
Used in stock ready for immediate delivery.
Ameriphone, Inc.
12082 Western Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
1-800-874-3005 - voice
1-800-772-2889 - tty
email: ameriphone@ameriphoneinc.com
Discover the joy of using the telephone without any assistance. The
new Dialogue RC Remote Controlled Speakerphone offers you complete
hands-free calling. The wireless remote offers þone touchþ control
for memory selection, dialing, answering and access to all the
phone company's special services, up to 40 feet away. It has
voice-activated answering, too. A gentle breath of air is all it
takes to operate the phone. Call for free catalog.
Accessible Vans of America
4 Beryl Road
Paoli, PA 19301
1-888-AVA-VANS
Rent or buy an accessible van from Accessible Vans of America.
Linking accessibility nationwide. Lowered-floor minivans with power
ramp entry, safety systems, roomy interior. We offer van conversion
using products from Ricon, Braun and IMS. Call us.
Barrier Free Lifts
9230 Prince William St.
Manassas, VA 20110
1-800-582-8732
Barrier Free Lifts
Offering the Raisa stand-up lift among the largest selection of
personal lifting systems in the USA.
Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LP
1541 Shields Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(800) 238-8542
email: hurricane@aol.com
Beutlich
CEO-TWO suppositories offer the spinal cord injured a simple but
effective way to evacuate the lower bowel that is safe, effective
and predictable. Call for more information.
BCS Enterprise, Inc.
P.O. Box 1479
Marion, NC 28752
1-888-793-1BCS
1-800-956-7055
Independence is what you want þ and you get with the Bedside
Commode Station. Safe. Stable. Secure. This unit allows you to take
care of your own personal needs at home. Call for FREE brochure.
The Braun Corporation
P.O. Box 310
Winamac, IN 46996
1-800-THE-LIFT
Introducing your 1997 Braun Entervan. The ultimate refinement. The
culmination of 25 years' experience in building personal mobility
products. The Entervan has been crash tested and certified to meet
or exceed all applicable federal safety requirements. Call for a
video.
Core Funding Group
5461 Southwyck Blvd., Suite 2A
Toledo, Ohio 43614
1-800-481-7742
Turn your structured settlement or disability claim into cash. If
you have special needs, and money has become a concern to you or
someone you love, Core Funding Group can help by providing you with
an advance against your future benefits. Call for details.
Everest & Jennings
1-800-235-4661
Lancer 2000 - Distinctive lines and dynamic performance tell you
this is no ordinary power wheelchair. Superior ergonomics with an
adjustable seat and back angle; adjustable seat depth. Consider the
enhanced comfort and performance benefits of a sophisticated
multi-stage elastomer suspension system or the coil spring
suspension upgrade.
EyeTech Digital Systems
1750 E. McLellan Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
1-602-386-6303
email: etsbus@aol.com
EyeTech
Use Quick Glance for hands-free access to your Windows 95 computer.
Quick Glance is a mouse emulator which moves the cursor according
to your eye movements.
Thomas E. Frankovich
A Professional Law Corporation
1-888-364-7232
Denied access again? Tired of being discriminated against? Want
access now? Call Thomas Frankovich, a professional law corporation
serving the entire United States - access, employment and service
animals.
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, þhopsþ
over obstacles, and fits most chairs in minutes. Call and ask about
Frog Legs for power chairs.
Full Life Products
1888-400-4556
Full Life Products
Who's calling? Stop wondering with Caller ID with VoiceAnnounce.
Hear who's calling over a built-in speaker. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
General Motors Mobility Program
1-800-323-9935
1-800-833-9935 (TTY)
You already have motivation. You NEED transportation. It's your car
or truck that needs to do some catching up. That's our mission þ to
provide you the names of local companies that can assess your needs
and install appropriate adaptive equipment. And we can show you how
to get reimbursed up to $1,000 toward the cost of that equipment.
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.
Hadassah Israel Tours
1-800-363-2373
Israel Mission for the Physically Challenged. A special tour for
those with special needs to enjoy all the facets of the Israel
experience. November 13-26, 1997
Just Two Bikes, Inc.
4821 Washington Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
1-800-499-1548
email: 74771.2737@compuserve.com
Just Two Bikes
Tour and leisure cycling have become even more enjoyable with the
JTB Montage. Optional hand crank available.
KayJae Manufacturing Co., Inc.
P.O.Box 1027M
Bay Shore, NY 11706
1-888-4-KAYJAE
KayJae
Independence for the physically challenged with the KayJae Portable
Versa-Table. Adjustable, lightweight and durable. Reduces neck and
back strain,. Great for travel. Use for reading, writing and
eating.
Kinetic Diversified Industries, Inc.
1-800-451-6206
Kinetic Diversified
Makers of the famous original `Tush-Cush' orthopedic seat cushion.
And now a new product: a gel cushion for wheelchairs at a fraction
of the cost of the other þbig nameþ cushions. Call for more
information.
Knit-Rite
Presenting Super Sock - a prosthetic sock of superior quality, made
of 100 percent fine virgin wool that can be machine washed. Feel
the difference. Available through prosthetists nationwide.
Lubidet USA Inc.
1980 S. Quebec St. #4
Denver, CO 80231-3234
1-800-582-4338
email: lubidet@rmii.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 subscriptions
P.O. Box 370598
San Diego, CA 92137-0598
Subscribe to MAINSTREAM in print or on disk (ASCII). Two years (20
issues) for just $44, or one year (10 issues) for $24.
NYNEX
(800) 882-6828
(800) 299-2640 TTY
With free NYNEX assistive equipment, low-income people with
disabilities can enjoy their independence. To qualify for
assistance, you must be on NYNEX LifeLine Service or be eligible
for it. This is a limited time offer and applies only to New York
State NYNEX customers or their dependents in the same household,
while supplies last.
Otto Bock-Reha
1-800-328-4058
Three more reasons to consider Otto Bock Floam Cushions. The Cloud
offers the ultimate in flexibility with floam and cellular design.
The Advantage is a floam hybrid designed for the active user. The
Z-flo floam cushion offers the benefits to floam in a more
conventional single bladder design.
PDLX Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 129
Shelton, WA 98584
1-800-314-4851
For passive and non-passive exercise, the Therapy Machine promotes
good blood circulation, muscle tone, eases stiff joints, prevents
atrophy, helps to ease muscle spasms. Call for FREE video.
Permobil, Inc.
6B Gill Street
Woburn, MA 01801
1-888-PERMOBIL
The Chairman Corpus by Permobil is a front wheel drive power
wheelchair. Front wheel drive means greater maneuverability indoors
and more accessibility outside. It delivers powered options unlike
any other chair: 30-45 degree power tilt, 90-150 degree power
recline with shear reduction, power elevating leg rest and powered
seat elevator that raises your seat eight inches.
Prime Engineering
4838 W. Jacquelyn #105
Fresno, CA 93722
1-800-82-STAND
Standing for health þ unique designs allow for maximum positioning
and flexibility. The Granstand (with hydraulic lift) and the
Handstand both lift use directly from chair. No shearing or added
pressure points. Pediatric models also available.
Rainbow Wheels
P.O. Box 194
Hillsdale, MI 49242
1-800-910-VANS
email: RAINBOW@DMCI.NET
Rainbow Wheels
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.
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.
Silcraft Corp.
528 Hughes Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
1-800-678-7100
We help make your house a home for your entire family - barrier
free showers, side entry whirlpool tubs, shower seats and chairs,
adaptive retractable seats, fold down rails. Call for free catalog.
Steele, Inc.
26112 Iowa Avenue NE
P.O. Box 7304
Kingston, WA 98346
1-360-297-4555
Too hot? The SteeleVest body cooling garment will keep you cool no
matter what you do.
Superset
1-800-883-0773
Get a completely independent challenging workout with Superset.
Isotonic and aerobic workout. Call today!
Supracor Systems, Inc.
1-800-787-7226
Supracor
Evolving nature's sophisticated architecture to create the ultimate
performance material and the finest seating and positioning
products. Ventilated. Lightweight. Machine washable. And dryer
safe. Stimulite Honeycomb Cushions provide total pressure
management.
TASH
1-800-463-5685
email: tashcan@aol.com
You asked for it! The simple remote control: trainable, switch
access, scanning feedback.
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical
Staffing Administrator
2701 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-260-5425
For information on current job openings, call or send resume.
Touch Turner
443 View Ridge Dr.
Everett, WA 98203
1-206-252-1541
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.
Travel Light Inc.
P.O. Box 27740
Las Vegas, NV 89126
1-800-995-5541
Lose 20 pounds and see the world. Travel Light chairs weigh only 22
pounds, making it 6 to 20 pounds lighter than a wheelchair. Folds
completely. Comfortable. Call for more information.
U.S. Medical Corporation
1-800-408-7633
Impotence. Now there's an easy solution. The ErecAid System is safe
and effective. It comes with free educational materials and video.
WesTest Engineering Corp. and The Darci Institute
1470 N. Main
Bountiful, Utah 84010
1-801-298-7100
1-801-292-7379 fax
e-mail: 75054.1230@compuserve.com
Darci Too is a universal control device for Apple and IBM
computers. Darci Cards are PCMCIA cards which provide the ultimate
in portable computer control. Computer Access Products that work
from WesTest Engineering and the Darci Institute.
Wheelchair Getaways
1-800-642-2042
Wheelchair Getaways rents wheelchair accessible vans by the day,
week, or longer, throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Each van is
equipped with a fully automatic wheelchair lift or ramp, tie-downs,
and a raised roof or lowered floor for added comfort. Our vans
accommodate both wheelchairs and scooters.
Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals
1-800-456-1371
Van rentals nationwide. Now vacation with total independence with
our state-of-the-art accessible mini-vans. Call for reservations.
Wings & Wheels
5 Cleveland Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
1-800-422-5309
Finally, greeting cards for you! Designs depicting people with
disabilities living life. Call for FREE catalog.
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