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SOURCES FOR ORDERING ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

The following three vendors are utilized by occupational therapists and now offer equipment directly to consumers. They specialize in equipment for activities of daily living including eating, dressing, bath, hygiene, communication, household aids, wheelchair accessories, mobility aids, and exercise equipment. Call or fax for your free catalogs.

Functional Solutions for Independent Living. North Coast Medical, Inc. Call 1-800-821- 9319. Fax 408-283-1950.

Enrichments. Sammons Preston Inc. Call 1-800-323-5547. Fax 1-800-547-4333.

Consumer-Direct Ordering. Smith & Nephew. Call 1-800-558-8633. Fax 1-800-545-7758

OTHER SOURCES FOR EQUIPMENT

Abledata. A product database for disability-related products. 1-800-227-0216.

Guide to Independent Living. Order from Arthritis Foundation. 1-800-283-7800.

Disabled Dealer Magazine. 1-800-272-6112. E-mail: ddm@blvd.com

HOME MODIFICATIONS

The DoAble, Renewable Home. A guide to help adapt your home as your needs change. Order from AARP Fulfillment, 1909 K St., N.W., Dept. GP; Washington, D.C. 20049. Pamphlet D12470. Free.

Planning for Access: A Guide to Planning and Modifying Your Home. Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association. 1-800-444-0120. E-mail: info@epva.org

An Accessible Home of Your Own. Accent Special Publications; Cheever Publishing, Inc.; P.O.B. 700; Bloomington, IL 61702.

Ideas for Making Your Home Accessible. Accent Special Publications. Cheever Publishing, Inc., lP.O.B. 700; Bloomington, IL 61702.

TRAVEL

New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability. Published by U.S. Dept of Transportation. Order from Consumer Information Center; Pueblo, CO 81009

Access Travel: Airports. 48-page pamphlet which details facilities, services and accessible design features airport terminals worldwide. Write the Consumer Information Center; Pueblo CO 81009

Air Carrier Access Act: Common Questions and Answers About Air Travel for Wheelchair Users. Order from Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association; 1-800-444-0120. E-mail: info@epva.org

Adapted Car Rentals. Rental cars with hand controls are available at most airports and major cities. To reserve ahead, call: AVIS 1-800-331-1212; HERTZ 1-800-654-3131; NATIONAL 1-800-328-4567

Trip Tips & Resources. Http://www.oocities.org/Paris/1502/issue.html. An internet resource of accessible travel information.

RECREATION

Access to Recreation. Call 1-800-634-4351 for free catalog of adapted recreation equipment.

Products to Assist the Disabled Sportsman. Write J. L. Pachner; POBox 164; Trabuco Canyon CA 92678.

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