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New Mobility Magazine
New Mobility Magazine
A magazine written primarily by adult wheelchair users
Articles on equipment including smart home technology
Free print subscription and online access
ConnectAbility Lab
ConnectAbility Lab
A therapy clinic at Harborview Medical Center that provides technology consultations for older teens and adults with physical disabilities
Computer, tablet, and phone access
Smart Home technology
Adaptive gaming
Voice recognition training
Augmentative/Alternative Communication systems (AAC)
Image: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdDoVoSJM8_VbHSaD6-gmA
Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
SETC "assists school teams in building their capacity to support diverse students by promoting access to learning through integrated use of technologies in educational programs".
AT consultations
AT hardware and software lending library
Online and in-person professional development
Tech Consults & Grants: TSF
Tech Consults & Grants: TSF
A non-profit foundation, The Tyler Schrenk Foundation, promotes and distributes assistive technology for children and adults with physical disabilities
Consultations
Grants
Project collaboration
DDA Funding
DDA Funding
The Developmental Disabilities Association or "DDA" is part of DSHS and provides funding for qualifying children and adults
Caregiver support
Home and vehicle wheelchair access modifications
Assistive technology equipment including smart home devices
Smart Homes: Product Ideas
Smart Homes: Product Ideas
Get ideas about products that allow people with little to no hand function to control their homes from Craig Hospital, the TSF, and Tecla
Garage and automatic door openers and smart deadbolts and doorbells
Smart TV controls
Smart lighting, blinds, and thermostats
Smart home hubs
Smart Home & Tablet/Phone Control: Powerchairs
Smart Home & Tablet/Phone Control: Powerchairs
Certain powerchairs can control the TV, phone, tablet, and/or computer
Online instructions (pages 170-181) on programming certain joysticks to control the TV
Video on iPhone and iPad control with a joystick or other drive controller
Example of a powerchair smart phone mount and charger
Adapted sports and recreation
Adapted sports and recreation
Watch this local boy's adapted sports and recreation bio.
Check out community organizations like Outdoors for All , Seattle Adapted Sports, and the Footloose Sailing Association.
Get more ideas from Continue: 28 Sports in 28 Minutes and International Paralympics.
Challenged Athletes Foundation can help with funding.
ADA and accessibility
ADA and accessibility
Disability Rights Washington including Rooted in Rights
NW ADA Center including ADA checklists
New Mobility articles
Studio Pacifica resources
Image: http://enablemagazine.co.uk/free-guide-to-motability-adaptations-for-disabled-drivers-and-passengers/
Adapted Driving
Adapted Driving
Driver's Education: Companies like the Defensive Driving School may be able to offer a training vehicle with hand controls.
Adapted driving evaluations: Available through NW Driver Rehab and EverHome Healthcare, but no longer UW.
Certified vehicle dealerships like Kersey Mobility and Absolute Mobility specialize in vehicles for adapted driving & wheelchair access.
Wheelchair Transport
Wheelchair Transport
Funding: Often out-of-pocket but sometimes through DDA (see above)
Certified vehicle dealerships include Kersey Mobility & Absolute Mobility
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