Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive Technology At Work
This page was created as supplemental material to presentations done with Michigan Rehabilitation Services Staff in 2004.
AT at Work Resource Team:
- Corrie Bair and Kathryn Wyeth, Michigan's Assistive Technology Project, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Tim Grabowski also joined us to speak on Assistive Technology for Persons with Cognitive Disabilities. Email us atmdrc@match.org
- Michigan Protection and Advocacy, AT Team:
Collene Dabish.
The Protection and Advocacy for users of Assistive Technology (PAAT) assists people with disabilities who may benefit from assistive technology devices and services. - Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, Assistive Technology Lab:
Glen Ashlock.
AACILs assistive technology team consists of a rehabilitation engineer and an occupational therapist who can provide complete evaluation, recommendation, training and support, ordering and installation services for all types of needs. - disAbility Connections, Tech Center,
Jackson, Michigan
Jo Corder
The Tech Center houses several interactive displays featuring low and high technology items. - AgrAbility:
Vicki Morrone, AgrAbility Project Coordinator, St. Johns, Michigan.
AgrAbility is recognized as the primary source for information and resources on rehabilitation technology for persons working in agriculture.
Resources:
- Michigan's Assistive Technology Loan Fund.
- RESNA Certified Practitioners Directory.
- The Job Accommodation Network (JAN):
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with functional limitations. (call 1-800-526-7234) - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Resources:
This resource list was added to the website as a result of questions at a December 8 training with St. Clair County Community Mental Health.
Assistive Devices Demonstrated at the Workshop:
- TeleFace Telephone: http://www.independentliving.com/searchprods.asp .
- Talking Calculator: http://seniorstore.com/talcal.html.
- ER Phone: http://dynamic-living.com/emergency_phone.htm ,
- AlphaSmart 3000 Rechargeable: www.alphasmart.com/index.html .
- Steady Write Pen: www.independentliving.com/products.asp?dept=122&deptname=Pens%20and%20
- Markers Visual Timer: http://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=0&idproduct=1834 .
- Time PAD http://www.dynamic-living.com/multiple_alarm_timer.htm.
- Vibrating Pill Box 5 alarms: http://store.yahoo.com/epill/casio.html.
- Pill Talking Reminder - Med Glide System 7: www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idproduct=836&idstore=0
- MediPlanner: www.domorehealthcare.com/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=31 .
- GPS unit: www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=955 or to buy, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12085&type=page&_requestid=52946? .
- Timex Ironman Datalink watch: www.clevertraining.com/timexdatalink.html
- Palm Pilot: http://store.palmone.com/
- Parrot Voice Mate Organizer: www.superproducts.com/index.php?itemdet=VM-1008 EZ-Flo
- Rolodex Electronics 64K Organizer: www.franklin.com/estore/details.aspx?ID=RF-1064R Portable Talking ID: $34.95 http://enablingdevices.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=207
- Corden Kitchen Timer: www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=0&idproduct=1833 .
- Full page magnifying sheet: http://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=0&idproduct=1685 Stick-on.
- Keytop Enlargers: http://216.9.150.138/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LSS&Category_Code=K
- Talking alarm clock: www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idproduct=48&idstore=0 .
- Super Ear individual personal listening device: http://www.devices4less.com/Pktkr.html.
- Williams Pocket Talker: www.devices4less.com/Pktkr.html
- Snap-on, Battery-operated phone amplifier: http://www.devices4less.com/Telephones.html .
- Left-handed DVORAK keyboard to speed input for user with function in only the left hand www.pcguide.com/ref/kb/layout/alphaSingle-c.html.
- 14" straight wand mouth stick with digital end,10" clamp-on implement holder mouthstick .Tabletop docking station: All from Sammons Preston To find local dealer, call Customer Service: 800-323-5547 www.sammonsprestonrolyan.com or email: spr@abilityone.com
- Intellikeys alternative programmable keyboard: http://www.enablemart.com/productdetail.aspx?store=10&pid=42&dept=24 .
- Datalux spacesaver keyboard with glidepoint trackpad: http://www.datalux.com/keyboards/glidepoint.asp.
- Palm Mouse: http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=108&sbcolor=CC9966&optiontxt=Search
- Expert Mouse Pro: http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=566&sbcolor=CC9966&optiontxt=Search.
- BigTrack: http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=98 .
- Easy Cat Touch Pad: http://www.infogrip.com/product_view.asp?RecordNumber=112&sbcolor=CC9966&optiontxt=Search
- Keyguard with keyboard: http://www.mayer-johnson.com/hardware/Keyguard.html
- Alternative input devices and switches from Tash, Inc.: Racecar Red Buddy, Yahoo Yellow (big) Buddy, Tip Switch , Leaf Switch, Soft Switch Red, Flex Switch : http://www.tashinc.com.
- Writing Bird: http://www.ssww.com/store/product/sku=11441/grp=HCR/sbgrp=DOM/sub=writing+bird/i=1/
- Key grip: http://www.arthritissupplies.com/site/371928/product/ASN%20317.
- Doorknob to lever adaptor: http://www.arthritissupplies.com/site/371928/product/ALL%200101
- Pen / Pencil Grips: http://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=0&idproduct=1149
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