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 The North Country Center for Independence receives funding from:  The NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Resource Center for Independent Living, United Way of the Adirondack Region, Clinton County Office for the Aging, Concepts of Independent Choices, New York State Medicaid, Plattsburgh City School District / 21st Century Learning Centers, the Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, Stewarts Shops, Mountain Lake PBS, Northeast Public Radio, as well as civic organizations and individual donors throughout the North Country.© 2010, North Country Center Updated: 7 / 15 / 10 |
 For many people with disabilites, a key component of their independence is tools and devices that help the user adapt to their particular disabilities. From low-tech products like velcro fasteners, long-stick grabbers, and easy-grip utensils, to high-tech ways for people with the most severe disabilities to control computers, vehicles, or an entire home ... there is hardly an impariment that can't be at least partially mitigated by a device designed for the purpose or adapted to it.   Information and Assistance on Assistive TechnologyCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Management: Durable Medical Equipment Center ... information on how Medicaid and Medicare can help people with disabilities purchase assistive devices and home medical equipment. New York Assistive Technology Advocacy Project ... a program of Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., helping people navigate the sometimes difficult process of getting funding for assistive devices. The TRAID Program ... information, advocacy, and equipment loan. Job Accommodation Network ... practical ideas for adapting the workplace for people with disabilities. Cornuciopia of Disability Information ... web site with information and links on a wide variety of assistive technologies.  Assistive Technology ProductsBy linking to the following companies, we are not endorsing their products, nor is this a complete listing of all available products for people with disabilities. Rather, we have chosen links to sites that are good starting points for finding products to meet your needs, and which provide an overview of the main types of assistive technologies available.  Service animal information ... NEADS Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, Canine Working Companions.EnableMart ... browse and purchase a wide variety of adaptive products online. Ride-Away ... vehicle adaptations Dragon Naturally Speaking ... voice control computer software. Gesture Central ... devices for controlling a computer with your head, eyes, or body. Quickie Wheelchairs ... wheelchairs and wheelchair-related products. Harris Communications ... catalog of adaptive products for people with hearing impairments Maxi-Aids ... catalog of adaptive products, particularly for people with visual impairments. Smarthome ... home automation systems and devices. [Home] |
