Appropriate Assistive Technology and Material Aid
ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA
Tel: (800) 227-0216 Fax: (301) 608-8958
TTY: (301) 608-8912
E-mail: abledata@macroint.com
Web: www.abledata.com/
ABLEDATA is an on-line database of disability-related consumer products. The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 29,000 assistive technology products (over 19,000 of which are currently available), from white canes to voice output programs. The database contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information. The database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs.
ActionAid
ActionAid Asia
13th Floor, Regent House Building
183 Rajdamri Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10220 Thailand
Tel: (66) 2 651 9066/7
Fax: (66) 2 651 9070
E-mail: mail@actionaidasia.org
Web: www.actionaid.org/
The Disability Division of ActionAid supports projects for persons with a disability in India through local non-government organizations (NGOs). Technology development is one aspect of rehabilitation services that ActionAid supports.
ADD Mobility
Action on Disability and Development
Vallis House, 57 Vallis Road
Frome, Somerset, BA11 3EG UK
Tel: (44) (0)1373 473064
Fax: (44) (0)1373 452075
E-mail: add@add.org.uk
Web: www.add.org.uk/
ADD Mobility, a division of ADD India (Action on Disability and Development), is an organization that supports activities aimed at improvements in all aspects of rehabilitation technology in developing countries. This center assists current and prospective grassroots organizations working in rehabilitation technology provision and development.
The Canadian Abilities Foundation
340 College Street, Suite 650
Toronto, Ont. M5T 3A9 Canada
Tel: (888) 700-4476 or (416) 923-1885
Fax: (416) 923-9829
E-mail: info@enablelink.org
Web: http://www.enablelink.org/index.html
The Canadian Abilities Foundation distributes a large variety of publications for people with disabilities. The foundation provides information, inspiration & opportunity for people with disabilities.
The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE)
State University of New York at Buffalo
515 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079 USA
Tel: (716) 829-3141 ext.149
Fax: (716) 829-3217
E-mail: ub-cirrie@buffalo.edu
Web: http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/
CIRRIE's mission is to facilitate the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the US and other countries. Its main objectives involve developing an international rehabilitation research database assisting rehabilitation research conference organizers in the US, and establishing an international component within domestic conferences by involving colleagues from other countries. It also disseminates information to rehabilitation service providers on cultural issues to meet the needs of foreign-born persons in the US, with a focus on recent immigrants.
Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
Rick Norris, Corporate Communications Associate
102 N. Krohn
Sioux Falls, SD 57103 USA
Tel: (605) 367-5760
TTY: (605) 367-5761
E-mail: rnorris@c-s-d.org
Web: www.c-s-d.org/
CSD is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing broad-based services, assuring public accessibility and increasing public awareness of issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals. CSD provides direct assistance to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in six basic areas -- human services, relay, interpreting, communications technology, media and community relations, and training and development. Through education, counseling, training, advocacy, communication assistance and equipment distribution, CSD provides the opportunity for self-actualization, professional growth, and independence for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Disability Information Service (DIS)
Uppsala University Hospital Entrance 11
SE-751 85 Uppsala Sweden
Tel: (46) 18 611 59 99
Fax: (46) 18 50 80 13
E-mail: IMCH.DIS-databas@kbh.uu.se
Web: www.kbh.uu.se/imch/databases/
DIS, Disability Information Service, provides access to information on disability and rehabilitation in developing countries. It offers a collection of written materials including books, journal articles, manuals and unpublished reports. The emphasis is on Community Based Rehabilitation, CBR.
EnableMart
400 Columbia Street
Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98660-3413 USA
Tel: (888) 640-1999
Fax: (360) 695-4133
360-695-4155 (Outside the US)
E-mail: Sales@enablemart.com
Web: www.enablemart.com
The EnableMart mission, vision and goal is to assist individuals in the search for computer access solutions by locating, supporting, and selling computer hardware, software and related technologies designed for their specific need. Their vision is to bring about awareness within the community, to increase the number of individuals using assistive technologies, and thus provide the link to the benefits computer hardware, software, and related technologies have to offer them.
Geeks without Borders (GwoB)
767 West 8th Alley
Eugene, Oregon 97402-5198
Tel: (541) 338-8982
E-mail: baron_vonsola@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.gwob.org/
Geeks Without Borders is committed to providing computers and related equipment to schools, clinics, and other nonprofits in developing countries. We are a U.S. based nonprofit, and do not do domestic donations.
Healthlink Worldwide (formerly AHRTAG)
Cityside, 40 Adler St.
London E1 1EE UK
Tel: (44) 20 7539 1570
Fax: (44) 20 7539 1580
E-mail: info@healthlink.org.uk
Web: www.healthlink.org.uk
Healthlink Worldwide works in partnership with organizations in developing countries to improve the health and well being of poor and vulnerable communities by strengthening the provision, use and impact of information. Healthlink Worldwide works with partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. They also publish newsletters, resource lists, training materials and booklets.
HealthWrights
P.O. Box 1344
Palo Alto, CA 94302 USA
Tel: (650) 325-7500
Fax: (650) 325-1080
E-mail: healthwrights@igc.org
Web: www.healthwrights.org/aboutus.htm
HealthWrights is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the health, basic rights, social equality, and self-determination of disadvantaged persons and groups. They focus on community health, disability issues, critical analysis of the man-made causes of poor health, and the development and distribution of educational materials.
The Hesperian Foundation
1919 Addison Street, suite 304
Berkeley, CA 94704 USA
Tel: (510) 845-1447
Fax: (510) 845-9141
E-mail: hesperianfdn@igc.apc.org
Web: www.hesperian.org/
The Hesperian Foundation's goal is to promote health and self-determination in poor communities throughout the world by making health information accessible. They produce books and other educational resources for community-based health care. Hesperian's approach to health recognizes that people in poor communities can greatly improve their health through local programs that are practical, creative and respectful of the knowledge, experience and resources already existing in the community. Women and men with little or no formal education can understand, apply and share medical information if it is presented simply and appropriately.
Independent Living Research Utilization Program
2323 South Shepherd, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77910 USA
Tel: (713) 520-0232
TDD: (713) 520-5136
Fax: (713) 520-5785
E-mail: ilru@ilru.org
Web: www.ilru.org
The Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) program is a nationally based organization that focuses on information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living for persons with disabilities. Since ILRU was established in 1977, it has developed a staff that is made up primarily of people with disabilities that can serve independent living centers, statewide councils, federal rehabilitation agencies, consumer organizations, educational institutions, medical facilities, and others, both nationally and internationally took off text at bottom here.
International Commission on Technical Aids (ICTA)
9 Mosman Square, Mosman
Sydney, NSW 2088 AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61) 02 9960 4222
Fax: (61) 02 9968 2490
E-mail: icta@accesskey.com
Web: www.ictaglobal.org/
The ICTA mission is global promotion and implementation of more equitable and accessible environments, technology and information. Among other activities, ICTA has facilitated important international conferences on appropriate rehabilitation technolofy and has published the proceedings. The conferences have allowed those working at various sites and centres to share and puclish their knowledge and experience.
ISAAC
49 The Donway West Suite 308
Toronto, ON M3C 3M9 Canada
Tel: (416) 385-0351
Fax: (416) 385-0352
E-mail: secretariat@isaac-online.org
Web: www.isaac-online.org/
ISAAC is a committee to create greater awareness and activities in alternative and augmentative communication among professionals and other organizations. This mandate is carried out internationally through the ISAAC Developing Countries Committee. Activities are aimed at professionals, administrators, and organizations, but the ultimate beneficiaries are persons with communication disabilities.
Motivation
Brockley Academy, Brockley Lane
Backwell, Bristol
BS48 4AQ, UK
Tel: (44)(0) 1275-464012
Fax: (44)(0) 1275-464019
Email: motivation@motivation.org.uk
Web: www.motivation.org.uk
Motivation's main aim is to initiate self-sustaining projects to enhance the quality of life of wheelchair users, primarily in developing countries. In partnership with local organisations Motivation work to create the sustainable production and distribution of low-cost wheelchairs produced from locally available materials, to establish education and training in disability healthcare, to develop special seating services for children with cerebral palsy and to encourage social independence and sustainable livelihoods.
National Council For the Welfare of Disabled Persons
2nd Floor, SRA Annex Building
North Avenue, Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel:(632) 926 1165 or (632) 920 1503
Fax: (632) 929 8879
E-mail: council@ncwdp.gov.ph
Web: www.ncwdp.gov.ph/
The National Council publishes a journal summarizing available technical information on disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Quota International (QI)
1420 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Tel: (202) 331-9694
Fax: (202) 331-4395
E-mail: staff@quota.org
Web: www.quota.org
Quota International (QI) is an international volunteer service organization committed to assisting disadvantaged women and children, and increasing public awareness of issues facing deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people. Quota members perform service globally and locally initiating and funding six world service projects such as the Quota Home for Abandoned and Destitute Women in New Delhi, India, a high school for the deaf in The Philippines, and the Housing Assistance Relief Trust which helps improve living conditions in a local village in Ba, Fiji. QI also provides grants to students at institutions conducting hearing research.
Rehabilitation International (RI)
25 East 21st Street 4th floor
New York NY 10010 USA
Tel: (212) 420-1500
Fax: (212) 505-0871
E-mail: rehabintl@rehab-international.org
Web: www.rehab-international.org
Rehabilitation International is a worldwide network of people with disabilities, service providers and government agencies working together to improve the quality of life for disabled people and their families. Founded in 1922, it now has more than 200 member organizations in 90 nations.
Swedish Handicap Institute
Box 510
S-162 15 Vallingby Sweden
Tel: (41) 08-620-17 00
Fax: (41) 08-739-21 52
E-mail: registrator@hi.se
Web: www.hi.se/english/
The Swedish Handicap Institute aims at improving the quality of life for people with disability. Its major task is to ensure access to high quality and well-functioning assistive technology and to work for an increased access to society. The Institute's work includes stimulation of research and development, analyses of needs and testing of assistive technology. It also gives out information and performs training to professionals regarding assistive technology for different categories of disabilities. The Institute is also involved in international research and co-operation project in the field of assistive technology and accessibility.
Whirlwind Wheelchair International (WWI)
Contact: Mar Krizack
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Tel: (415) 338-6277 Fax: (415) 338-1290
E-mail: info@whirlwindwheelchair.org Web: http://www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/
Whirlwind Wheelchair International (WWI) is dedicated to creating wheeled technology that maximizes the quality of life for people with disabilities throughout the world. A primary goal of WWI is the development of a worldwide network of wheelchair inventors, designers, users and manufacturers to address the need for wheelchairs in developing nations. Through the Whirlwind Wheelchair Network, WWI offers independent wheelchair manufacturing workshops in developing countries, led by skilled technicians who themselves use wheelchairs. In addition to domestic and international training in wheelchair production, WWI provides training in adaptive technology service delivery. People with disabilities are integrated into the WWI as leaders and trainers.
Whirlwind Women of the Tides Center
Contact: Alicia Contreras, Director
PO Box 3940
Berkeley, CA 94132-0940
Tel: (415) 297-0098
Fax: (415) 338-1290
E-mail: alicia_contreras@sbcglobal.net
Web: coming soon
Formally known as Whirlwind Women, “the International Women’s Wheelchair Building Project” was founded in 1997 to help disabled women in developing countries create economic opportunity and improve their own and other’s mobility by teaching Whirlwind wheelchair repair and design. Whirlwind Women also works with wheelchair manufacturers to create systemic change in the manufacture and distribution of appropriately designed wheelchairs. The Whirlwind wheelchair is sturdy, appropriate technology that is rugged, easily repairable, and 1/10 cost of Western-made wheelchairs.
