Assistive Technology Product Vendors
(VENDOR/CATALOG LIST)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Ability Research Inc. | http://www.skypoint.com/~ability/ | (952) 939-0121
P.O. Box 1721
, Minnetonka, MN 55345

They sell ActionVoice, LightBoard (light activated computer interface) and LightSwitch


Ablenet | http://www.ablenetinc.com/ | (800) 322-0956 OR (612) 379-0956
2808 Fairview Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113

They sell BIGmack , Jelly Bean Switches, the Bookworm, Cordless control, UltraStik , Control Unit (PowerLink 2), Universal Mounting System, Slim Armstrong , switches, and computer switch interfaces.


A.C.C.I. | http://www.acciinc.com/ | (800) 982-2248, (412) 269-0923/ fax
PO Box 731, Moon Township, PA 15108

They sell multiple product lines and are a participating MD AT CO-OP Vendor.


ADAM LABS | Wayne County Intermediate School District Data Processing Center | http://www.adamlab.com/ | (248) 362-9603,
(248) 362-9606/ fax
55 East LongLake Road, Suite 337: Troy, MI 48085


Adaptech | htp://www.adaptech.org/ | (514) 931-8731, (514) 931-3567/ fax
Dawson College, Adaptech Research Network, 3040 Shebrooke West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H32 IA4

They sell the VoicePal and VoicePad switches, FreeSwitch and Linkswitch


Adaptivation, Inc. | http://www.adaptivation.com/ | (800) 723-2783, (605) 335-4446/ fax
2225 W. 50th Street, Suite 100Sioux falls, SD 57105


AlphaSmart, Inc. | http://www.alphasmart.com/ | (888) 274-0680, (408) 355-1055/ fax
973 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032

The AlphaSmart is a portable keyboard that stores typed information and then easily sends it to any type of computer. Simple editing and printing may be done directly from the AlphaSmart.


AMDi | http://www.amdi.net | (888) 353-2634


AssisTech, Inc. | http://www.assisttech.com | (714) 789- 4197, (716) 789-4644/ fax
PO Box 137, Stow, NY14785

They have the Noddy Puppet Stick, the Noddy Box (interface for Computer to toys), adaptation kit for a riding vehicle, etc.


Assistive Technology, Inc. | http://www.assistivetech.com |(800) 793-9227 OR (781) 461-8200, (781) 461- 8213/ fax
333 Elm Street, Dedham, MA 02026

They sell the Mercury and New Mercury- tablet type Macintosh computers with a touch window and Companion  software.  They also sell the LINKplus which is a "smart" keyboard that talks.


Attainment Company, Inc. | http://www.attainmentcompany.com/ | (800) 327-4269 OR (608) 845-7880
PO Box 930160, Verona, WI 53593-0160


Augmentative Resources | http://www.augresources.com/ | (800) 713-8157, (800) 707-3765/ fax
6801 Gulfort Blvd S. Suite 10; South Pasadena, FL 33707


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BigKeys Company, Greystone Digital |
http://www.bigkeys.com/ (800) 249-5397, (704) 875- 8936/ fax
P.O. Box 1888, Huntersville, NC 28078


Bytes of Learning | http://www.bytesoflearning.com (905) 947- 4646, (800) 465- 6428, (905) 475- 8650/ fax
60 Renfrew Drive Suite 210, Markham, ON L3R OE1 Canada

They sell the Ultrakey Home and School Edition.


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CAST | http://www.cast.org | (781) 245-2212
40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3
, Wakefield, MA 01880
-3233

They sell the Cast e-Reader.


Cognitive Concepts | http://www.cogcon.com | (847) 328-5881
P.O. Box 1363
, Evanston, IL 60204

They sell Earobics.


Creative Communicating | http://www.creativecommunicating.com | (435) 645-7737, (435) 658- 0925/ fax
P.O. Box 3358, Park City, UT 84060


Creative Educational Surplus | (800) 886-6428, (800) 681-2245/ fax
1000 Apollo Road
, Eagan, Minnesota 55121-2240

This company sells lots of great teaching materials gathered from surplus markets. They have containers, parts for crafts, science supplies, etc. They also have an extensive line of Velcro products.


Crestwood Communication Aids, Inc. | http://www.communicationaids.com/ | (414) 352-5678, (414) 352-5679/ fax
6625 N. Sidney Place, Milwaukee, WI 53209-3259

They sell Tape-a-Message, portable Mini Talking Card Reader, "talk tape", pictures symbol systems and a variety of parts for constructing manual communication systems.


Crick Software | http://www.cricksoft.com/ | (866) 332-7425 OR (425) 467-8260, (425) 467-8245/ fax
14687 N.E. 95th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

They sell Clicker,Switch Clicker, and other software for literacy, multimedia, access, and communication.


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Don Johnston, Inc. | http://www.donjohnston.com | (800) 999-4660 OR (847) 740-0749, (847) 740-7326/ fax
26799 West Commerce Drive, Volo, IL 60073

They manufacture switch interfaces and numerous learning intervention software programs such as Write Outloud, Co:Writer, Draft: Builder and the Start to Finish Reading Series and a variety of other learning communication and computer products, including books and other resource materials.


Dragon | See Scansoft


Dynavox Systems Inc. | www.dynavoxsystems.com | (800) 344-1778, (412) 381-5241/ fax
2100 Wharton St #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
 
They sell DynaVox, DynaMyte, DynaMo, and DynaWrite devices. (Mac, IBM or dedicated device)  as well as the Enkidu line of hand held augmentative communication devices. 


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Educational Resources | http://www.edresources.com | (800) 624-2926, (708) 888-8499/ fax
1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, Illinois60123

They are a discount supplier of software and hardware from many companies.


Elaine Clark Center | 5130 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee, GA 30341 | (770) 458-3251, (770) 458-7977/ fax

They sell the Baby Bear series of Macintosh software as well as other Macintosh software for early learners. They also have an excellent video showing infants and toddlers using computers.


Enabling Devices, Products for Independent Living | http://enablingdevices.com/home.aspx?session=adult | (800) 832-8697 OR (914) 478-0960
385 Warburton Avenue Hasting-on-Hudson, NY 10706


Enabling Devices, Toys for Special Children | http://enablingdevices.com/home.aspx?session=child | (800) 832-8697,  (914) 479-1369/fax
385 Warburton Avenue Hasting-on-Hudson, NY 10706

(Steven Kanor Ph.D., Biomedical Engineer) He sells a wide variety of innovative adapted toys and switches, Cheap Talks, Say-it, Shadow Talker, Adapted TV Remote Control,  and Nintendo Interface Module.


Exceptional Computing | http://www.exceptionalcomputing.com/ | (352) 331-8847, (352) 331- 4164
9519 SW 38th Lane
, Gainesville, FL 32608

They sell a No-Contact switch, Magnet Switch, Latch Switch, adapted music products, and adapted products from a variety of companies. 


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Franklin | http://www.franklin.com | (800) 266-5626, (609) 239-5948/ fax
One Franklin Plaza, Burlington, NJ 08016- 4907


Freedom Scientific | http://www.freedomscientific.com | (888) 223-3344
480 California Avenue, Suite 201
, Palo Alto, CA 94036-1609


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Gallaudet University Bookstore | http://www.gallaudet.edu/ | (202) 651-5000
800 Florida Ave. NE
, Washington, DC20002-3695

They sell the Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary and numerous children's books in Sign.


Great Talking Box Company | http://greattalkingbox.com/ | (877) 275-4482 OR (408) 456-0133, (408) 456-0134/ fax
2245 Fortune Drive, Suite A San Jose, CA 95131

They sell the E-Talker, Dynamic Display Augmentative Communication device, the EasyTalk and Digicom-2000.


Greystone Digital, The BigKeys Company | http://www.bigkeys.com


Gus Communications, Inc. | http://www.gusinc.com | (866) 487-1006, (360) 715-9633/fax
1006 Lonetree Court, Bellingham, WA 98229

They sell dynamic display communication software for PC compatibles. 


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Hatch | http://www.computersforkids.com/ | (800) 624-7968, (800) 410-7282/ fax
PO Box 11927, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

They sell integrated touch screens for PC and Macintosh, programmable switch interface for PCs and a variety of software and hardware for both platforms. 


Health Science, Inc. | (800) 841-8923, (609) 921-0483/ fax
418 Wall Street
Princeton, NJ 08540


Hear More | http://www.hearmore.com | (800) 881-4327, (631) 752-0689/ fax
42 Executive Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735

They sell a variety of aids for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing plus some vision related products.


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IBM | http://www-306.ibm.com/able | (800) 426-4832
1133 Westchester Ave
, White Plains, NY 10604


Independent Living Aids | http://www.independentliving.com/ | (800) 537-2118, (512) 937-3906/ fax
PO Box 9022, Hicksville, NY 11802-9022


Infogrip, Options by | http://www.infogrip.com/ | (800) 397-0921 OR (805) 652-0770, (800) 652-0880/ fax
1794 East Main Street, Ventura, California 93001

This company sells adapted computer access products from a wide range of manufactures. They also have a few augmentative communication devices. They sell Y cables for mice and keyboards for both Macintosh and PC computers that can be used for partner activities at the computer. 


Inspiration | http://www.inspiration.com | (800) 877-4292
7412 SW Beaverton- Hillsdale Hwy Suite 102
, Portland, OR 97225

They sell visual organization software Kidspiration and Inspiration as well as support materials for educators.


IntelliTools | http://www.intellitools.com | (800) 899-6687, (707) 773-2001/ fax
1720 Corporate Circle Petaluma, CA 94954

They sell the IntelliKeys keyboard, Overlay Maker, IntelliTalk, IntelliPics , and Click It! plus the IntelliTools Classroom Suite software (IntelliTalk, IntelliPics Studio, and IntelliMathics) and other programs including Balanced Literacy and MathPad . The Maryland A.T. Co-op is the local IntelliShare Center, offering training and conferences on these products.


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Judy Lynn Software | http://www.judylynn.com | (732) 390-8845 phone/fax
P.O. Box 373, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Single switch software for IBM PC and Compatibles and a switch interface. 


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Kensington | http://www.kensington.com (650) 572- 2700, (650) 572-9675/ fax
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Second Floor, San Manteo, CA 94403-1289

They sell the Turbo Mouse and Expert Mouse.


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LAB Resources | http://www.elabresources.com/ | (262) 691-3476, (262) 696-2504/ fax
161 West Wisconsin, Suite 2G, Pewaukee, WI 53072

They carry a variety of adapted devices from many companies at reasonable prices.


Laureate | http://www.laureatelearning.com | (800) 652-6801, (802) 655-4757
110 East Spring Street, Winooski, VT 05404-1898

They sell software for early vocabulary and expressive language as well as software packages for special needs such as autism, English as a second language, and visual impairments.


Lekotek | http://www.lekotekga.org/ | (404) 633-3430, (404) 633-1242/ fax
1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30329

They sell switch adapted trackballs for Macintosh an PC computers, the Switch Power Pad, shareware and public domain software for Macintosh, PCs and Apple 2 line.


Linda J. Burkhart | http://www.Lburkhart.com | (410) 795-4561, (410) 795-8834/ fax, linda@lburkhart.com

Simple switches, potty switch and toy adapters, also light activated switch and books on augmentative communication and how to construct homemade devices for individuals with severe disabilities. Linda is an associate of the MD A.T. Coop and offers several workshops each year.


Lockfast, Inc. | http://www.lockfast.com/ | (800) 543-7157 OR (513) 891-5020, (513) 701-6936/ fax
8481 Duke Blvd, Mason, OH 45040

They sell Velcro sensitive Tempo Loop Display fabric and Velcro. Ask for Educational Seconds to get great savings.


LS&S | http://www.lssonline.net | (800) 468-4789, (847) 498-1482/ fax
PO Box 673, Northbrook, IL 60062


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Maddak (Ableware) | http://www.maddak.com | (800) 443-4926 OR (973) 628-7600, (973) 305-0841/ fax
661 Route 23 South, Wayne, NJ 07470

They sell a wide variety of aids for daily living and therapeutic devices.


Madentec Limited | http://www.madentec.com/ | (877) 623-3682, (780) 988-6182/ fax
4644 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta: Canada T6E5H5


Maryland School for the Blind | http://www.mdschblind.org/ | (410) 444-5000, (410) 319-5700/ fax
3501 Taylor Ave.
, Baltimore, MD 21236
Attn: Therapy and Health Services

For $5, they will send you a list of the textured communication symbols that their staff has developed for children who are blind.


Mayer Johnson | http://www.mayer-johnson.com | (800) 588-4548 OR (858) 550-0084, (858) 550-0449/ fax
PO Box 1579 Solana Beach, CA 92075-1579 

They sell Picture Communication Symbols, Boardmaker (for making overlays on the Macintosh or PC), Speaking Dynamically Pro (for making a picture based Dynamic communication display with voice-output), Writing with Symbols 2000, other software, the Hand Held Voice, resource books and activity books for using Picture Communication symbols.


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News-2-You | http://www.news-2-you.com | (800) 697-6575, (419) 433-9810/ fax
PO Box 550, Huron, OH 44839

Produces a weekly online newspaper for users of picture communication symbols. This is a great resource for teachers who can build an entire week of activities based on the "Weekly Reader" (type publication).


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Options by Infogrip | http://www.infogrip.com/ | (800) 397-0921 OR (805) 652-0770, (800) 652-0880/ fax
1141 East Main Street, Ventura, California 93001

This company sells adapted computer access products from a wide range of manufactures. They also have a few augmentative communication devices. They sell Y cables for mice and keyboards for both Macintosh and PC computers that can be used for partner activities at the computer. 



ORCCA Technology, Inc. |
http://www.orcca.com/ | (859) 226-9625, (859) 226-0936/ fax
444 East Main Street, Suite 101, Lexington, KY 40507

They sell a single switch digital camera, keyguards, keyboards, switches, etc.


Origin Instruments Corp. | http://www.orin.com/ | (972) 606-8740, (972) 606-8741/ fax
854 Greenview Dr.
, Grand Prairie, TX 75050-2438

They sell the Head Mouse for Macintosh or IBM compatible computers. 


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Penny + Giles | http://www.pgcontrols.com/
1 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3Th. UK


Perfect Solutions | http://www.perfectsolutions.com/ | (800) 726-7086, (561) 790-0108/ fax
15950 Schweizer Court, West Palm Beach, FL 33414-7128


Prentke Romich Company (PRC) | http://www.prentrom.com | (800) 262-1984 OR (216) 262-1984
1022 Heyl Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691

Sell: Vanguard, Liberator, DeltaTalker, SideKick, SpringBoard, Unity (Minspeak Application Program), switches, and other products for communication, computer access, and environmental control. 


Pure Direct Sound | http://www.puredirectsound.com | (206) 842-5124
7788 N.E. Yeomalt Pt. Dr. , Bainbridge Island , WA 98110

Sell: Wireless TV listening for people who have hearing aids containing telecoils (No Headwear!)


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R.J. Cooper and Associates | http://www.rjcooper.com | (800) 752-6673 OR (949) 582-3169
27601 Forbes Road, Suite 39, Laguna, CA 92677

They sell the Switch Hopper and Switcheroo switch interfaces. They also have single switch software programs, Cross Scanner, Biggy and a variety of other products.


Riverdeep (Edmark) | http://www.riverdeep.com | (888) 242-6747, (617) 778-7601/ fax
399 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

They sell the Edmark Touch Window early childhood software such as Think'n Things, Bailey's Book House, Millie's Math House, etc.


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Saltillo | http://www.saltillo.com/ | (800) 382-8622 OR (330) 674-6722, (330) 674-6726/ fax
2143 TR112 Millersburg, OH 44654

They sell the Chatbox, ChatPC and other Augmentative Communication Devices.


Sammoms Preston | http://www.sammonspreston.com | (800) 323-5547
4 Sammons Court, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-5071


ScanSoft (Dragon) | http://www.scansoft.com | (978) 977-2000, (978) 977-2412/ fax
9 Centenial Drive, Peabody, MA 09160


Silver Lining Multimedia | http://www.silverliningmm.com | (888) 777-0876, (888) 777-0875/ fax
PO Box 544, Peterborough, NH 03458

They produce PictureThis software, an extremely easy to use collection of clear, simple photographs that can be used for communication and learning.


Simtech Publications | http://www.hsj.com/ | (866) 485-1052 phone/fax  
22 Spring Hill Road, Harwinton, CT 06791-1701

They sell software specifically designed for single switch use, such as Switch Kids, One Switch Picasso, Scanning Picasso, Single Switch Software for Teens, Switch Puzzles, etc.


Slater Software | http://www.slatersoftware.com | (877) 306-6968 OR (719) 479-2255, (719) 479-2254/ fax
351 Badger Lane
, Guffey, CO 80820
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They produce several programs in both Mac and PC format that help with reading and writing through the use of communication symbols.


Soft Touch | http://www.softtouch-inc.com | (301) 333-6555, (301) 333-6556/ fax
306 Stevenson Lane, Landover, MD


Southeast Augmentative Communication Publications | UCP of Greater Birmingham
2430 11th Avenue North
, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

They sell outstanding augmentative communication resource books with clinical applications.


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TASH Inc. | http://www.tashinc.com | (800) 463-5685 OR (804) 747-5020, (804) 747-5224/ fax
3512 Mayland Court, Richmond, VA 23233

They have a large variety of computer related products including keyguards, expanded keyboards, switches, Scanmate and Switchmate 4.


Technology for Education, Inc. | http://www.tfeinc.com | (800) 370-0047, 651-457-3534/ fax
1870 50th Street East, Suite 7, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

They sell multiple product lines at a discount and they are a participating MD AT CO-OP Vendor.


Telesensory | http://www.telesensory.com | (800) 804-8004
520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085


TextHELP! | http://www.texthelp.com | (888) 333-9907, (877) 631-5991/ fax

-They sell Read and Write Gold, WordSmith, Type & Talk, and ScreenReader. These are multifeatured programs for students with learning disabilities and/or struggling learners. They are known for their scan and read software which works in conjunction with any word processor.


Tool Factory | http://www.toolfactory.com | (800) 220-8386


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UCLA Microcomputer Team | (213) 825-4821
1000 Veteran Avenue
, Room 23-10, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Develops and markets excellent Early Childhood software for single switch, PowerPad, IntelliKeys and the TouchWindow.


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Wizcom | http://www.wizcomtech.com | (800) 777-0552 OR (978) 929-9228
257 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

They produce the Reading Pen, Scanning Pen, and a language translation pen. The reading pen inconspicuously aids a struggling reader by pronouncing and defining unknown words.


Words+, Inc. | http://www.words-plus.com/ | (800) 869-8521, (661) 723-2114/ fax
1220 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534

They sell Pegasus Lite, Talking Screen for Windows, MessageMate, adapted input software for IBM compatible computers, and a variety of computer equipment including touch screens. 


Word Q | http://www.wordq.com/ | (866) 629-6737


Writer by AKT | http://www.keyboardinstructor.com | (800) 797-7121, (805) 239-8973/ fax
PO Box 2418, Paso Robles, CA 93447-2418


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Xybernaut | http://www.xybernaut.com | (888) 992-3777

They produce a line of "wearable" computers.


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Zygo Industries, Inc. | http://www.zygo-usa.com/ | (800) 234-6006 OR (503) 684-6006, (503) 684-6011
PO Box 1008
, Portland, OR 97207-1008

They sell the Macaw, Light Writer, Parrot, Optimist communication device and Winspeak software. They also carry a variety of switches, mounting hardware and access products.