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Abilitations is a company based in Atalanta, Georgia whose focus is serving the needs of individuals with special needs. They accomplish this in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, their catalog of products, FAQ and Thera-Talk. They provide a variety of products that focus on movement, positioning, sensorimotor, exercise, aquatics and play. For more information see this website. You can order on-line, by e-mail, by fax or mail to Abilitations, One Sportime Way, Atlanta, GA, 30340, or call (800)850-8602.
Autism Today provides a convenient page for ordering “Go Talk Pocket” a device that may help bridge that gap of non-verbal communication. “Go Talk Pocket” is a small convenient hand held device that allows persons with speech impairments, the opportunity to vocalize their thoughts.
Communication can be a challenge for persons with disabilities. Bridging the gap of non-verbal communication can offer such a reward for individuals with speech impediments. “GO Talk Pocket” is great for persons with minimal speech impediment, to persons who are completely mute. The device allows more effective communication, and may help eliminate some undesirable behaviors.
What’s so great about “Go Talk Pocket” is it is easy to carry and very accessible. “Go Talk Pocket” works by easily inserting pictures that with little difficulty can be switched out for other pictures and the voice will say the word or phrase associated with the pictures. It is similar in size and shape to a PDA or cell phone making it sociably acceptable. The device may also inspire individuals to speak by associating the picture to the words.
Ordering “Go Talk Pocket” is simple. Follow one of the links and place your order for the device.
Detailed instructions of how to operate “Go Talk Pocket” can be accessed as a manual.
Ordering “Go Talk Pocket” is simple and the device is conveniently inexpensive.
Caregiver Technologies is an Internet-based caregiver support system that enables family and friends to provide informal care for their loved ones from anywhere in the world. The computer system, webcam and other hardware as well as the Internet connection for this system does cost the caregiver and the care recipient. For those who can afford this system, it offers through technology a way in which to contribute to caregiving from a distance.
Family Caregiver Alliance: Assistive Technology resources assists caregivers in finding assistive technology to make activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, eating and toileting, a little easier. This website describes different types of Assistive Technology that may be helpful to you and your loved one. In addition, it addresses how to find AT, how to pay for devices, and how to decide what devices or home modifications you might need.
Maddak Inc. Ableware designs and manufactures assistive devices for many home and personal care activities. Find products here for the bathroom, bedroom, dressing and grooming, personal hygiene, kitchen and household, food preparation, reaching aids and more.
Medmall Online provides a general product catalog for all individuals with disabilities. These products include mobility products, pain therapy, personal and care products, home safety products and more. Based in Wilmington, NC you can place your order over the phone by calling 1(800)593-5556 or e-mail at info@medmallonline.com.
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