Rehabilitation Engineering Design Class

Links
Materials, Electronics and Hardware Resources for Assistive Technology Design Databases of AT and Other Technologies
Computers and Accessibility AT Products and Lending Centers People First Language

Materials, Electronics and Hardware:
www.aelseating.com AEL Adaptive Engineering Lab: A Seating Company
www.alimed.com

AliMed: Medical and Ergonomic Products for The Healthcare and Business Professional

www.consumercareinc.com Consumer Care: Rehab products
www.danmarproducts.com

Danmar Products: Special Products for Special Needs

www.digi-key.com Digi-Key: Electronic Components
www.directsupply.net

Direct Supply Network: Eldercaree Equipment Experts

sunmatecushions.com Dynamic Systems: Cushions and Cushioning Materials
www.expresspcb.com

Expresspcb: PC Board Manufacturing

www.flaghouse.com Flag House: Physical Education & Recreation
www.gunnell-inc.com

Gunnell Inc: Excellent Wheelchairs

www.jameco.com Jameco Electronics: Electronic Components
www.jergensinc.com

Jergens: Lockpins and More...

ww.posey.com Posey: Patient Safety and Care
www.maddak.com

AbleWare: Aids for Independent Living

www.mcmaster.com McMaster-Carr: Hardware Supply Company
www.millersadaptive.com

Miller's Adaptive Technologies: Support Hardware

www.mouser.com Mouser Electronics: Electronic Components
www.pelsupply.com

PEL Supply Co: Orthotic and Prosthetic Supply

www.radioshack.com Radio Shack: General Electronics
www.rifton.com

Rifton Equipment: Adaptive Equipment

www.toysrus.com Toys-R-Us: TOYS!
www.smith-nephew.com/us/rehab

AbilityOne: Rehab Supplies

www.supracor.com Supracor: Honeycomb Cushion Supply
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Resources for Assistive Technology Design:
NC State Center for Universal Design Designing devices and environment to suit all people, regardless of ability
baddesigns.com

A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors principles.

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Databases of AT and Other Technologies:
delphion.com Searchable database of US patents
abledata.com Searchable database of commercial AT devices
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Computers and Accessibility:
CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) An educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities.
"Bobby" program A free service provided by CAST to help Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities.
Designing more usable web sites Guidelines from the Trace Center at Univ. of Wisconsin

Apple's resources for people with special needs

Apple provides resources for accessibility and computers
Computer access Assistive technology to facilitate computer access (Wright State Univ.)
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Assistive Technology Products and Lending Centers:
Adaptivation Adaptivation designs, manufactures and distributes assistive technology to persons with disabilities throughout the world.
Ablenet AbleNet offers practical products and creative solutions for teaching children with disabilities.
Tadpole An assistive technology lending center in Butner, NC
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People First Language:
Description and examples Both of these websites have short descriptions of why people-first language is important
Description and pamphlet  
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