Useful Links
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Autos and Vans
AMS Vans Wheelchair accessible conversion vans
Accessible Vans & Mobility Accessible vans and related equipment
Big Lots Used Autos Good resource for deals on used accessible vehicles
GT Mobility Modified accessible vans, cars and trucks located in Green Bay, Madison and Stevens Point, WI. They sell new and used mini and full size conversion vans. They also install and service driving controls and other equipment
Rollx Vans Sells new and used wheelchair vans direct, manufacturer to buyer. Will deliver the finished handicapped accessible van straight to your door
Automatic Door Openers
Barrier-free Access Systems Automatic door and gate openers for disabled access
Gentleman Door Automatic door openers for swing doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, elevator or lift access doors, and sliding windows
LCN Door Closers Provides power openers and closers for use by people with physical challenges. Free shipping
Open Sesame Door System Nanopac, Inc offers power door openers that operate by voice ccommand, eye movement, or touch on remote control
Planet Mobility Automatic door openers
Power Access Automatic door openers for side hinged doors
Private Door Automatic Door Openers. No damage to door or frame. Can be easily moved and reinstalled
Westhill Home Medical Medical equipment and supplies including power door openers.
Bathroom Products
Accessible Bathrooms - design advice from the Wright State University Rehabilitation Engineering program.
Accessibility Professional Very nice products and information for accessible bathrooms
Accessible Environments, Inc Walk-in tubs with doors
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
AMEDS Various tub and shower seats
Bob Vila Accessible solutions for bathrooms
Barrier Free Architecturals Barrier Free Living website showing many products for bathrooms and kitchens plus other items
Collapsible roll-in shower threshold Rubber water dam threshold allows wheelchairs to roll over and keeps water from spilling out
FawsSit Portable Showers A portable system that can be used in any room in the house in order to make showering simple. Useful for those individuals who live in rental units, enjoy travel, or are too weak for traditional showers or baths
Ferguson Enterprises Provided all the appliances and plumbing fixtures in the house. Huge showroom in Wausau
Healthcraft Products Useful kitchen, bedroom and bathroom devices for people who are aging or disabled.
Hygienicare All-In-One Bathroom for wheelchair users. A single location includes toilet, shower and lavatory in a module that is 34"wide, 5' long and 5' high
Independent Living USA Walk-in tubs designed for easy wheelchair transfers
Lakeshore Glazing Will convert tubs to step in showers
Lasco Bathware Their FreedomLine is a complete selection of assisted-care and barrier-free bathing products for residential, commercial and assisted-living environments
Lock House Grab bars and other safety products
NexTag Booster Seats for Spas and Tubs
Pressalit Care - Products for kitchens and bathrooms (very good)
Rifton Bathchairs Height adjustable bathtub and shower chair
Safety Bath Walk-in tubs and door insert kits for existing tubs
Safeway Step Options to retrofit existing bathtubs with or without doors
The Wyng Shower and toilet in one unit. Several options. Very convenient for remodeling small areas
Trident Adjustable tub shower seat
TubCut Turn your tub into a walk-in tub or shower
Walk-In Bathtub Store Bathtubs with doors for easy entry
WauSauna Bathroom remodeling for people with disabilities
Wyng Products Combination shower/toilet system for small bathroom spaces
Beds
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
Bakare Adjustable beds and related furniture in U.K.
Craftmatic Adjustable beds. Head and knee adjustments. Full bed height not adjustable. Heat and massage available
Electroease Many different types of adjustable beds and other products
Lisclare Limited Homecare beds and other home care equipment. Home furniture style beds of all kinds.
Invacare Adjustable Beds Hospital beds by Invacare.
Sleep Comfort adjustable beds "High quality" electric adjustable beds
Transfermaster Home style hospital beds. Head and knee adjustments, full bed raises and lowers, plus trendlenburg and reverse trendlenburg function, and masssage. Will deliver to your house and set the bed up.
Volker European style wooden adjustable beds and related furniture
Clothing
Adaptive Clothing Website links page with a long list of clothing links for adaptive use
Buck & Buck Adaptive clothing
Easy Access Products Clothing for people in chairs
Professional Fit Clothing Online catalog
Silverts Adaptive clothing for seniors and people with disabilities
Desks and Tables
ADAS Adjustable home and office furniture
Northport Adjustable height table or desk by Northport
Disability Magazines
Ability Magazine
Mainstream Magazine
New Mobility Magazine
Paraplegia News
Elevators, Lifts and Transfer Systems
Barrier Free Lifts Floor and ceiling mounted lifts and transfer systems
Bruno Lifts Stairlifts, vehicle lifts and platform lifts for wheelchairs
Easy Track Freestanding lift Portable freestanding overhead lift system
Garavanta Lifts Inclined and verticle lifts for wheelchairs
LCSI Lifts Guldmann Lifts are Ceiling and floor lifts useful for all situations. A Guldmann lift is in the model house.
Liko Freestanding Overhead Lift Go to the Freestanding > FreeSpan links on the left naviation bar. This freestanding overhead lift system has rollers on the legs making it possible to easily move it around
Livewell Medical Supplies EasyTrack FS is a free standing overhead lift system that is portable. It can be moved from room to room or taken on a trip.
Robinhood Corp Lift systems, environmental controls, power door opener systems, and stair lifts
Savaria Concord Incline platform lifts fior wheelchairs
Sequoia Overhead Lift A freestanding two post portable overhead lift system by Waverly Glen
Surehands Lift System Ceiling Mounted-Track Lift System using pads, like hands, under the arms and wide hooks under the thighs for support
Thyssenkrupp platform stairlifts for wheelchairs and residential elevators
Polairis Plus Lift This overhead lift system from Planet Mobility doesn't use a conventional sling. Instead it uses soft pads under the arms and a wide band under the thighs.
Simplicity Lift Ramp Verticle and incline lift system from Raase Lifts Inc.
Voyager lift and EasyTrack Portable Overhead Lift System By Joerns Healthcare is a Lightweight portable overhead lift system. Potential for travel use. Can be set up and moved by a single person
Verticle Platform Lifts Verticle platform lifts for residential use
Waupaca Elevator Company Builders showcase - Residential and commercial elevators.
Wheelchair lifts Indoor and outdoor lifts for wheelchairs
Equipment Dealers and Repair Service
Aspirus Home Medical Equipment Great local chair, cushion, and equipment dealer and repair service for Wausau and Central Wisconsin Area
Edmund Wheelchair Repair and Supply Chairs, cushions and supplies
TEPP Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program. For more info see this flyer
Wheelchair Recycling Program Low cost,refurbished mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources to acquire new equipment. For more info see this flyer
Exercise Equipment
Challenge Circuit CH7000 Wheelchair accessible exercise equipment that is useful for everyone
Uppertone "Universal" type weight exercise devise for quads. Designed by a quad for use by quads.
Wheelchair Gym Upper body movement therapy for wheelchair users. Can be used by people with limitations of all kinds
House Design
Accessibility in Motion Contractor/supplier for accessible homes. They cover a large part of central and northern Wisconsin
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
Abledata Information about assistive technology products
Accessible Bathrooms - design advice from the Wright State University Rehabilitation Engineering program.
Accessible Homes Information and design services for accessible homes
Accessible Homes, Inc Good information. Is committed to providing the most unique highest quality accessible products
Accessible House Design Accessible home features by Bob Vila
Accessible Kitchen, The - design advice from the Wright State University Rehabilitation Engineering program.
Accessible Landscapes - dedicated to designing for inclusion.
Accessibility Professional A source for a line of height adjustable kitchen cabinets, countertops, plus cabinet shelving lifts and appliance lifts
Accessology, Inc. - expert knowledge in ADA and TAS accessibility laws. Offers architectural plan review, building inspection, and other services related to disability/handicap.
Adaptive Architecture - specializing in accessible (ADA) architecture and construction as well as mikvah design.
Adaptive Environments Center - promotes the participation of people of all ages and abilities in community life through education programs, technical assistance publications, and design advocacy.
Alan Hamm Architects - projects include cafeteria/food service, ADA enhancements, retail stores, residential disability, and restaurants.
Antrho - Adjustable desks and carts
Barrier Free Architecturals - Good site with many useful products for barrier free living.
Barrier Free Home Listing Country wide listing of barrier free homes and apartments for sale. Search by state
Bruno Stairlifts Stairlift systems from Bruno
Center for Universal Design, The - national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.
Centre for Accessible Environments - charitable information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people.
Concrete Change - construction guidelines and more for building universally accessible homes.
Design Homes Factory manufactured homes. Will custom design.
Directory of Accessible Building Products By the National association of Home Builders
Gallery of Bright Ideas - A collection of products from a variety of companies that place emphasis Universal Design.
Handyman Club of America: Handy Ramps - instructions, photos, and advice for wheelchair ramp construction.
Healthcraft Products- Useful bedroom and bathroom devices for people who are aging or disabled.
Helen Hamlyn Research Centre - explores the implications of social change focusing on the 'design of our future selves' using design to improve the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.
Home Automation - Information about automating all rooms
Home Ramp Project - includes articles, materials advice, and a manual for home wheelchair ramp construction.
Home Modification Action Project - resource for the elderly or disabled to increase the availability and access of home modifications.
Home Security Brickhouse Security cameras and devces for home security, child locaters and locators that could be used for adults with Alzheimers
HygieniCare All-in-One Bath - Nice option for a small bathroom. Combination toilet, sink, shower in one unit
Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing - discusses design of doors, kitchens, hallways, and other areas.
Marling Home Works Designs homes that incorporate Universal Design features and more.<
National Association of Counties Universal Design house information
National Association of Home Builders Lots of information on homes
Options for Independent Living - Model Accessible home located at Green Bay
Pressalit Care - Products for kitchens and bathrooms (very good)
Rev-A-Shelf - Pull down shelves and organizers for cabinets, drawers and pantries (very good)
Seniors Housing -Lots of links related to accessible housing from NAHB
Universal Home Designs - Good information about accessible home design from AARP.
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board - working to increase accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Universal Design in Housing and the Built Environment - designing all products, buildings and exterior spaces to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible.
Wausau Homes - Factory built homes in a controlled environment. Many models available. Will custom design.
Wheelchair Accessible Homes - Information about accessible homes and travel. Links to related websites.
Welcome H.O.M.E. - Model accessible home plus Bed & Breakfast located north of Milwaukee.
Wood Wright Construction Builder of high quality accessible homes. Also does remodeling work.
Kitchen Products
Accessible Kitchen, The - design advice from the Wright State University Rehabilitation Engineering program.
Accessibility Professional A source for a line of height adjustable kitchen cabinets, countertops, plus cabinet shelving lifts and appliance lifts
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
Barrier Free Architecturals Barrier Free Living website showing many products for kitchens and bathrooms plus other items
Bisley Fabrication Our home features countertops by Bisley. They supply the residential and commercial markets with a wide array of premium counter top and wall cladding materials
Ferguson Enterprises Provided all the appliances and plumbing fixtures in the house. Huge showroom in Wausau
Healthcraft Products Useful kitchen, bedroom and bathroom devices for people who are aging or disabled.
Pressalit Care A source for a line of height adjustable kitchen cabinets and countertops.
Rev-A-Shelf Pull down shelves and organizers for cabinets, drawers and pantries
Manual & Power Wheelchairs and Related Equipment
American Ramp Systems A national provider of quality wheelchair ramps and portable roll-in wheelchair showers
APSCO New and used wheelchairs and related equipment
Bounder 21st Century Scientific, Inc - Power Wheelchairs and related equipment
Easy Lock Wheelchair lock down systems for vans
Froglegs Frog Legs, Inc - Wheelchair suspension systems
Hoveround Power Wheelchairs and Scooters
iBot Article about revolutionary new chair soon to be marketed in the U.S.
Invacare Wheelchairs, cushions, and medical disability equipment (this link will take you off site)
Jay Cushions Jay wheelchair cushions
Jazzy Pride Mobility - Jazzy Wheelchairs and related equipment
Landeeze All terrain and beach wheelchairs
Levo AG Manual and power standup wheelchairs
Magic Wheels Manual wheelchair wheels with geared hubs that make it easier to roll up ramps and slopes
NordiGo Manual wheelchair braking system and manual wheelchair lever propulsion system
Nu-Drive NuDrive for manual wheelchairs enables easier forward and backward propulsion, maneuvering, and braking and features an inclusive lever control system that requires no hand or finger dexterity
Permobil USA Permobil Wheelchairs and related equipment
Pivot Dual Lever Drive Lever drive for manual wheelchairs. Also sells handcycle attachments for manual wheelchairs
Quickie Quickie Wheelchairs and related equipment
Quickie XTender Power Assist Turns a manual wheelchair into a power chair
Roho Cushions Chair seat and back cushions and accessories
The Chief Redman - Power standup wheelchairs
Vertran Fena Design - Power standup wheelchairs
Wheelchair Recycling Program Low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources to acquire new equipment. For more info see this flyer
Wijit A "revolutionary" driving and braking system for manual wheelchairs that uses precision geared levers to amplify the user's pushing power
Wheelchair Recycling Program Large inventory of wheelchairs and other low cost, refurbished and sanitized mobility and medical equipment for those without the resources to buy new equipment
Medical Supply Resources
1st Senior Care Provides quality senior health care products at a very reasonable price for those on a fixed income in the senior care-giving community
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
Concepts In Confidence Catalog of useful products
Dynamic-Living.com Hundreds of products that improve accessibility
HDIS Healthcare Medical supplies, health products, lift chairs, and mobility scooters at a discount
Independent for Life Products for people with disabilities of all kinds
Living XLCatalog containing a variety of products useful for aging and disabled people.
Life Solutions Plus Affordable Independent Living products are offered online. (Nice catalog of useful products - WG)
MaxiAids Products for independent living, low vision, deaf, and physically challenged
Mobility Management A website with medical products for people with disabilities
MS My Way Technology solutions for people with MS and others with limited dexterity
RehabMart Rehabmart.com is an online discount medical equipment and medical supply company that is owned and operated by occupational and physical therapists
The Medical Club Source for medical, home health and indpendent living products
Sammons Preston Rehab equipment and supplies
WebMD Trustworthy, credible and timely medical and health information
Wright Stuff Helpful household items to make a variety of everyday tasks easier
Ramps
Access Ramps By Parsramps Co. UK based. They manufacture access ramps for Local Authorities and businesses all over the UK.
Alumiramp~ A full line of ramps; modular, portable, and threshold
American Ramp Systems A national provider of quality wheelchair ramps and portable roll-in wheelchair showers
Discount Ramps Wheelchair and scooter ramps of all types
Home Ramp Project - includes articles, materials advice, and a manual for home wheelchair ramp construction.
Mobility Advisor ADA compliant ramp specifications for scooters and wheelchairs
Roll-A-Ramp Lightweight, portable ramps for use with vans and homes.
Threshold ramps Small ramps to eliminate obstacles posed by raised door thresholds and sliding door tracks
Wheelchair Ramps Information about ramps for scooters and wheelchairs.
Technology
Assistive Technology Good information about a wide range of technology by USA TechGuide
Datalux Compact computer keyboards
Kensington Trackballs Expert Mouse is a large trackball with four buttons that give users convenient settings for different buttons, like lock and drag
Mount 'n Mover Flexible mounting system for wheelchairs makes it possible for users to access and use laptops, cups, books, cameras and much more
TEPP Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program. For more info see this flyer
Vision
Blind & Visually Impaired Services LLC Provide training, equipment and information to people with vision impairment
Vision Aware Wisconsin Vision Services and Badger Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wisconsin Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired Useful information regarding vision loss issues
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wireless Page to TV Magnifier This device scans written materials and sends them wirelessly to your television set in real time, magnifying them up to 28X
Walkers
Allegro Medical Walkers of all kinds and other medical supplies
Knee Walker Designed for people with an injury or disability below the knee. Works like a scooter. Purchase or rent
Scooterville Walkers of all types and other mobility equipment
General Information & Resources
ABLEDATA UW Based Information on Assistive Technology
Access to Recreation Recreation products for people with disabilities
ADA Accessibility Guidelines Links to ADA information
Adapt My Large collection of ADA compliant products for every room in the house
AD.AS Accessible Furniture Furniture solutioins for Universal Design: cabinets, counter tops, sinks, desks, etc
Apparalyzed website devoted to providing inmmformation to people with spinal cord injuries
Barrier Free Home Listing Country wide listing of barrier free homes and apartments for sale. Search by state
Blind & Visually Impaired Services LLC Provide training, equipment and information to people with vision impairment
Break Boundaries An ECU (Environmental Control Unit) or EADL (Electronic Aid To Daily Living) called REACH - Remote Electronic Access & Control-Hands-free
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services to hearing impaired children and adults in Wisconsin
Cleveland FES Center Research for Improvement Through Functional Electrical Stimulation
Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine Consumer Guides for people with SCI and other debilitatinjg ailments that affect mobility snd function. Guide cover Autonomic Dysreflexia, bowel issues, pressure sores, depression, SCI issues, and upper limb issues
Craig Hospital Top 10 Rehab Hospital
Cure Paralysis Now Focus on information about a cure for paralysis. Comprehensive list of links.
Disabled American Veterans National network of services for disabled veterans
Disabled World News and information for the disabled community
Disability Information and Resources A ton of links to disability sites and information
Disability Resources Links to useful reources for people with disabilities
Dynamic Living Aids, gadgets and gizmos that make living independently easier
EnableMart Comprehensive site for assistive technology items
Family Center on Technology and Disability A resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youths with disabilities
GovBenefits Links to all available Government benefits
GPK Products for people with quadriplegia
Hear More Products for people with hearing impairments
Hello Direct Headsets, phones, conferencers
HUD One-stop shopping for people with disabilities from U.S. Government Department of Housing and Urban Development
Inclusion Solutions A variety of products to help increase accessibility to any business. (Good idea - WG)
Independent for Life Products for people with disabilities of all kinds
Life Solutions Plus Affordable Independent Living products are offered online. (Nice catalog of useful products - WG)
Living XLCatalog containing a variety of products useful for aging and disabled people.
MaxiAids Products for independent living, low vision, deaf, and physically challenged
Medlineplus Disabilities Government site with excellent links to useful disability information
Midstate Independent Living Consultants (MILC) MILC staff provides information, training and support to assist people with disabilities of all kinds in making an informed decision on their disability-related needs
Mortgages for people with disabilities Source for home loans
MS My Way Technology solutions for people with MS and others with limited dexterity
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse A database of accessible apartments in 40 states
National Institute of Health Stem Cell Information
National Spinal Cord Injury Association Excellent site for SCI information and links to SCI resources
Paralyzed Veterans of America Good resource for information on spinal and nerve tissue injury/disease issues
Paraplegic Online SCI Information
Patients Like Me A website where users can share information about their common problems and learn from things that have helped others
Planet Mobility A large online catalog of equipment and devices covering the whole gammet of disability/physical limitation needs
Rehab Institute of Chicago Rehab Hospital known as RIC. Claims to be the best in the world
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Paralyzed racing team owner, Sam Schmidt, established a foundation to provide funds for research to find a cure for spinal cord injury and others afflicted with cronic and acute paralysis
SCI Info Pages Spinal Cord Injury Pages - good information and links to organizations that deal with spinal cord injury
Sight Connection Products for people with sight impairments
Smarthome Voice Recognition Products
Sofscape Pavers Pavers (tiles) made from recycled tire rubber. Good for use in play areas or areas where someone might fall
Soundbytes Hearing Aid accessories and products for people with hearing impairments
Tardive Dyskinesia Tardive Dyskinesia Center offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Tardive Dyskinesia, a debilitating movement disorder caused by prescription drugs such as Reglan
The Boulevard Very good disability resource center
The Family Village Lots of links to disability related resources
TheFind.com TheFind is a search engine built for shopping. From the coolest boutiques to the largest departments stores, if it's sold online you'll find it using TheFind
Trace Research & Development Center UW Madison Disability Technology Research
The Wright Stuff They provide adapted utensils, assistive devices, gifts for the elderly, seniors, disability aids, products for the handicapped, and lots of adaptive daily living aids that make life easier.
Wheelchair Junkie Recommended - Great website for information about wheelchairs and related stuff. Check the message board called the juke-joint. Use it to ask questions
Wisconsin State Independent Living Council Purpose is to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society.
Useful Resources and Fun
Amazon Buy books, music, electronics, clothes, and etc online. Ship to your home or someone else. Good for gifts.7
eBay Buy and sell almost anything online. Can buy chairs and equipment here.
First Gov Excellent government site for general information for everything "from soup to nuts."
iTools Excellent reference tools (dictionary, maps, search engine, thesaurus)
MadSci Network Oddities and answers
Starting Page Search, Lookup, reverse lookup, find people and phone numbers
Switchboard National White and Yellow Pages Telephone Directory.
The Why Files Answers to almost any question