Resources
The companies, products and services listed are provided to assist our SCI community find specific resources. HeadNorth recommends that each resource shown should be carefully researched for quality, price and reliability. HeadNorth does not advocate for any of the products or services listed.
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» About SCI
Current news & educational sites that provide information on Spinal Cord Injury, i.e., statistics, latest research, advocency, legislation, etc.
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- www.spinalcord.org
- WYNGS (When You Need Group Support)
- www.wyngs.org
- Craig Hospital
- www.craighospital.com
- Thomas Jefferson University SCI patient - Family Teaching manual
- www.spinalcordcenter.org
- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
- www.paralysis.org
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» Aids of Daily Living
Sites that provide informaton & support in reference to the daily needs of individuals with SCI (clothing, home automation, etc.).
- Sammons Preston
- www.sammonspreston.com
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Clothing
- Easy Access Clothing
- www.easyaccessclothing.com
- Comfort Clothing
- www.comfortclothing.com
- Professional Fit Clothing
- www.professionalfit.com
- USA Jeans
- www.wheelchairjeans.com
- Silvert's Clothing Company
- www.silverts.com
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Home Automation
- Barrier Free Access Systems
- www.ecuaccess.com
- Assis-TECH
- www.assis-tech.com
- Home Automated Living
- www.automatedliving.com
- Applied Future Technologies
- www.appliedfuture.com
- Multimedia Designs, Inc.
- www.multimediadesigns.com
- Automated Voice Systems, Inc.
- www.mastervoice.com
- Quartet Technology, Inc.
- www.qtiusa.com
- Disability Systems
- www.disabilitysystems.com
- disABILITY Resources & Links
- www.makoa.org
- The Boulevard
- www.blvd.com
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» Care Givers
Sites & Individuals that provide informtion regarding Care Management, Assisted Living, & Service Animals.
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Specialists
- All Saints in Home Care
- www.allsaintsinhomecare.com
- Eve-Mar
- www.evemar.com
- Access to Independence
- www.a2isd.org
- Travis Roy Foundation: "Enhancing Independence: A Personal Attendant Training Manual" -
- www.travisroyfoundation.org
- Travis Roy Foundation"Hiring and Management of Personal Care Assistants for Individuals with SCI"
- www.travisroyfoundation.org
- Travis Roy Foundaation: "Personal Care Assistants"
- www.travisroyfoundation.org
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Service Animals
- My Wonderful Dog
- www.wonderfuldogs.org
- Canine Companions for Independence
- www.caninecompanions.org
- Canine Partners for Life
- www.k94life.org
- International Association of Dog Partners
- www.iaadp.org
- Paws With a Cause
- www.pawswithacause.org
- Loving Paws, Inc.
- www.lovingpaws.com
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» Community
Sites that provide informaton on Support Groups, On-line Chat Rooms/Blogs
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Support Groups
- Sharp Rehabilitation Services, Richard Green, L.C.S.W.
- www.sharp.com
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On-Line Chat rooms
- Surviving Paralysis
- www.survivingparalysis.com
- Quadriplegics Bulletin Board
- www.makoa.org/quadlist.htm
- Vent Users Discussion Group
- www.makoa.org/ventuser.htm
- Care Cure Community
- www.sciwire.org
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» Equipment
Sites that provide information and resources for Rehabilation and Exercise Equipment
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Rehab Equipment
- Therapeutic Alliances, Inc.
- www.musclepower.com
- GPK, Inc
- www.gpk.com
- Access to Recreation
- www.accesstr.com
- Quadriciser
- www.quadriciser.com
- Pro Therapy Supplies
- www.protherapysupplies.com
- Altimate Medical
- www.easystand.com
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Exercise Equipment
- Pro-Med Products
- www.promedproducts.com
- Accessible Designs
- www.accessibledesigns.com
- RMT Fitness
- www.rmtfitness.com
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» Government Programs
Sites & contact numbers that provide informaton on Government Programs
- California State Independent Living Council
- www.calsilc.org
- Department of Rehabilitation
- www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
- Medicare
- 800-634-2273
- Social Security
- 800-772-1213
- Employment Development Department
- 800-480-3287
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» Health
Educational sites that provide informaton and support in reference to health topics
- Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine
- www.scicpg.org
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- www.sci-info-pages.com
- Bowel/Bladder
- www.sci-info- pages.com/bowel.html
- Nutrition
- www.ilru.org
- Dining Details
- www.dining-details.com
- Skin
- www.healthtouch.com
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Fertility
- SCI Fertility
- www.scifertility.com
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Sexuality
- Sexuality Men
- www.spinalcord.uab.edu
- Sexuality Women
- www.spinalcord.uab.edu
- Sexual Health.com
- www.sexualhealth.com
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» Home Modification
Sites that provide information and reources regarding assessing home modification to include lifts, ramps, and bedroom, kitchen, bathroom solutions, etc.
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Assessment Managers
- Accessibility Advisors
- www.accessibilityadvisors.com
- HuriCain
- HuriCain@san.rr.com
- Home Safety & Modifications
- calder.med.miami.edu
- National Directory of Home Modifications Resources
- www.usc.edu
- Access By Design
- www.access-by-design.com
- Accessible Housing Resource Center
- www.abledata.com
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Bedroom/Bathroom
- Moving Solutions
- www.movingsolutions.com
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Kitchen
- Accessible Kitchen
- www.cs.wright.edu
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Lifts
- Adaptive Lifts, Inc. -
- www.adaptivelifts.com
- All-Ways Accessible
- www.all-waysaccessible.com
- Concord Elevator
- www.concordelevator.com
- Garaventa Accessibility
- www.garaventa.ca
- Ascension
- www.wheelchairlift.com
- Ameri-Glide Stair Lifts
- www.stair-lifts-101.com
- Tri State Lift
- www.tri-state-lift.com
- National Wheel-o-Vator
- www.wheelovator.com
- Inclinator of America
- www.inclinator.com
- Guldmann Inc.
- www.guldmann.com
- Rand-Scott Inc.
- www.easypivot.com
- Liko Lifts With Care
- www.liko.com
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Ramps
- The Soaring Foundation
- www.thegoodsamaritanhandymen.com
- Comfort House
- www.comforthouse.com
- Homecare Products
- www.homecareproducts.com
- Loading Ramps
- www.loadingramps.com
- 1-800-Wheelchair
- www.1800wheelchair.com
- Portable Entry Systems
- www.portableentrysystems.com
- Handi Ramp
- www.handiramp.com
- American Ramp Systems
- www.americanramp.com
- Harmar Mobility
- www.harmarautolift.com
- Home Wheelchair Ramp Project
- www.wheelchairramp.org
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» Recreation & Travel
Sites that provide informton & support to those with SCI so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness & competitive sports, as well as travel resources dedicated to providing accessible travel planning
- Infinity Surfboard
- www.infinitysurfboard.com
- Fighting Chair Sports
- www.fightingchair.com
- CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation
- www.challengedathletes.org
- LRO Life Rolls On Foundation
- www.liferollson.org
- Frommer's
- www.frommers.com
- Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals
- www.wheelerz.com
- Accessible Vans of America
- www.accessiblevans.com
- Adaptive Adventures
- www.adaptiveadventures.org
- Accessible Journeys
- www.disabilitytravel.com
- Sit Ski
- www.sitski.com
- ScootAround, Inc.
- www.scootaround.com
- Medical Travel Inc.
- www.medicaltravel.org
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» Rehabilitation
Sites that provide inforamtion regarding developing & maintaining an improved quality of olife through rehabilatition and exercise-based recovery programs, education, support thropugh clinics and personal assistance.
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Clinics
- Project Walk
- www.projectwalk.org
- Awakenings Health Institure
- www.awakeningshealthinstitute.com
- Challenge Center
- www.challengecenter.org
- SDSU / The Fitness Clinic
- www.sdsufitnessclinic.org
- Sharp Rehabilitation Services
- www.sharp.com
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas / Rehab Services
- www.scripps.org
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Personal/Individual
- Palomar Pomerado Home Care for Physical Therapy
- www.pph.org
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» Transportation
Sites that offer Sales, Rentals and Service for everything related to mobility and independence.
- Ability Center
- www.abilitycenter.com
- WheelChair Net
- www.wheelchairnet.org