Mark your calendar

11th Annual Periodic Paralysis Association Conference

Oct. 9-11, Orlando, Fla. (407) 339-9499 lfeld@cfl.rr.com (Linda Feld) www.periodicparalysis.org Experts in periodic paralysis, including physician-investigator and MDA grantee Stephen Cannon, will speak.

 

Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Scholarship Program Spring 2010 Application Deadline: Nov. 13 (202) 238-7900 www.twc.edu/students College students develop leadership skills and gain work experience in public service; scholarships available.

 

Emerging Leaders Internship Program
2010 Application Deadline: Dec. 31
(516) 465-1510
www.emerging-leaders.com
Paid summer internships for college stu-
dents with disabilities at leading corpora-
tions and nonprofit organizations.

Accessible workspaces

For more on accessible workspaces, see articles beginning on page 24.)

General assistive technology resources
Ability Hub: Assistive Technology
Solutions
www.abilityhub.com

ABLEDATA (800) 227-0216 www.abledata.com

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
Centers
(707) 778.3011
www.ataccess.org/community/

Apple Accessibility www.apple.com/accessibility

disABILITY Information and Resources: Adaptive Computer Products www.makoa.org/computers.htm

IBM Accessibility Center www-306.ibm.com/able

 

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (800) 526-7234, (800)232-9675 www.jan.wvu.edu Provides information about workers’ rights, accommodations, government programs and agencies, and info for state voc rehab programs.

 

Microsoft Accessibility www.microsoft.com/enable

RESNA

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) (703) 524-6686 www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/at/ statecontacts.html

RJ Cooper & Associates (800) 752-6673 http://rjcooper.com

Speech-recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking by Nuance (781) 565-5000 www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking

IBM ViaVoice by Nuance (781) 565-5000 www.nuance.com/viavoice

Wired and wireless microphones
Andrea Electronics
www.andreaelectronics.com

Plantronics www.plantronics.com

Alternative keyboard and mouse device
AbleNet
(800) 322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com

Don Johnston (800) 999-4660 www.donjohnston.com

Zygo Industries (800) 234-6006 www.zygo-usa.com

Environmental control unit systems
Break Boundaries
www.breakboundaries.com

Nanopac

(800) 580-6086 www.nanopac.com www.nanopac.com/Cintex4.htm

Smart Home www.smarthome.com

Ergonomic technology Ergonomic Solutions www.ergonomic-solutions.com

ESI Ergonomic Solutions (800) 833-3746 www.esiergo.com

Professional organizers Clarity Home Consulting: Lisa Alishio (206) 849-2279 www.clarityhomeconsulting.com

Major Mom: Angela Cody-Roguet (866) 693-6996 www.majormom.biz

Organizers Elite: Connie Hansen (985) 789-7393 www.organizerselite.com