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LISTENING
Cassette Indicator 378
Infrared Listening System 330
Personal Sound System 382
Phonic Ear Personal FM Systems 334
377
CASSETTE INDICATOR
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
378
CASSETTE INDICATOR
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville. KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Listening
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$.30
FIELD
TESTED ]
information
not available
HOW IT WORKS
The Cassette Indicator consists of an
aluminum cylinder 3/8" in diameter and
approximately V' long. One end of the
cylinder has been cut away so that three
equally-spaced prongs remain. These
prongs are rounded on the ends and are
approximately 1/8" long. The other end
of the cylinder has one rounded pro-
jection the size and shape of a braille
dot. The purpose of this device is to
indicate if the tape is moving or has
stopped. To obtain this information,
the three-pronged end of the indicator is
inserted in one of the cassette sprocket
holes; then by placing the finger on the
braille dot, it may easily be determined
whether or not the tape is moving. This
device can be used only on open-faced
cassette machines.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
379
INFRARED LISTENING SYSTEM
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Infrared Light Emitter
Hearing Aid Adapter
Headset
Photographs courtesy of
Sound Associates, Inc.
380
INFRARED LISTENING SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Sennheiser Electronics
West Germany
CONTACT PERSON
Rose Jaffe
Sound Associates, Inc.
424 W. 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-5679
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Listening
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
hearing impairment; eliminates space
between speaker and listener as sound
goes directly to the ear
FIELD TESTED
yes
West
Germany
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Sound Associates
424 W. 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
HOW IT WORKS
This system consists of an infrared light
emitter and individual receivers. The
infrared light emitter is mounted on a
wall bracket near a stage or podium then
plugged into a 110 volt outlet and into
an audio line of the existing public
address amplifier. The emitter sends
infrared light containing audio signals
throughout the room. Individual head-
sets or hearing aids worn by the user
receive the audio signal and volume is
individually controlled. The electronic
parts of Sennheiser* s headset are in a
plastic housing worn under the chin and
supported by two acoustical tubes. It
operates on a rechargeable battery. The
Sennheiser hearing aid adapter is
designed for people needing high ampli-
fication. Signals from the light
emitter are fed to a small induction
loop, (rather than driving an earphone),
which hooks behind the user's ear next
to the regular hearing aid. This
system is only for indoor use.
A component for home use is also
available.
(Information based on Sound Associates,
Inc. brochure.)
381
PERSONAL SOUND SYSTEM
Photograph not available
382
PERSONAL SOUND SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Dr. B. Leshowitz
Audio Device, Inc.
4702 E. Calle del Medio
Phoenix. AZ 85018
(602) 959-6927
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT
IS
USED
Listening
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
hearing impairment; suppresses back-
ground noise found to destroy speech
intelligibility received through a con-
ventional hearing aid
FIELD TESTED
yes
sound systems employing infrared light
transmission have been marketed by
Sennheiser for a number of years
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Audio Device, Inc.
4702 E. Calle del Medio
Phoenix, AZ 85018
HOW IT WORKS
The Personal Sound System consists of a
transmitter and a receiver. The trans-
mitter converts the audio signal of a
TV, radio or other source into an infra^
red light beam. The transmitter oper-
ates from an electrical outlet or a
rechargeable battery. The portable
receiver, worn by the listener, is
battery operated. The receiver con-
verts the light signal from the trans-
mitter back into sound which drives an
earphone.
Applications include: personal hearing
aids; public address system for people
who are hard of hearing; and wireless
reproduction of home TV and stero
sound.
(Information provided by B. Leshowitz,
Audio Device, Inc.)
383
PHONIC EAR" PERSONAL FM SYSTEMS
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445FI student FM receiver witti
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input hearing aid
Photographs courtesy of
HC Electronics, Inc.
384
PHONIC EAR"^ PERSONAL FM SYSTEMS
DEVELOPER
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Phonic Ear /Phonic Mirror
HC Electronics, Inc.
250 Cam i no Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-4000
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Communication
Listening
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
environments in which competing room
noises and or reverberation impedes
speech discrimination by hearing aid
users
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
Federal Communications Commission
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Phonic Ear /Phonic Mirror^
HC Electronics, Inc.
250 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
HOW IT WORKS
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The Phonic Ear Personal FM Systems con-
sist of three main components: two dif-
ferent FM receivers and a microphone/
transmitter.
The microphone/transmitter is a minia-
ture wireless FM transmitting station
designed to transmit the speaker's voice
at a constant sound pressure level to
the 442R receiver or the 445R receiver
worn by the hearing impaired person. It
can be worn lavalier-style or on the
belt with a small lapel mike. Trans-
mitting on one of many frequencies, the
speaker's voice is only received by
wearers having the proper matching RO
(receiver oscillator) plugged into their
receivers, eliminating spillover from
other transmitters. The 442R receives
the transmitted voice of the speaker and
provides this signal to the wearer's
hearing aid for amplification. The
hearing aid connects to the receiver
with an audio input cord for audio input
hearing aids, or with an AT 163 Teleloop
for hearing aids without audio input
capabilities.
The 445R receiver functions like the
442R receiver. In addition, it has a
built-in environmental microphone for
hearing aids that have a telecoil (T)
position but not a microphone/telecoil
(M/T) position. This allows the wearer
to receive the speaker's transmitted
voice and monitor their own voice or
have conversation with people in close
proximity. The environmental mike can be
turned off at the wearer's discretion.
(Information based on HC Electronics,
Inc. literature.)
385
MACHINE TRADES
Audible Signal Device, Lathe Work
Alignment 388
Drilling Jig for Improved Accuracy . . 390
Grinder Modification I 392
Grinder Modification II 394
Hold Down and Push Stick for Upper
Extremities Prosthetic Design . . . . 396
Levels 398
Location Jig 400
Measuring Device for Woodworking:
Dadoing 402
Measuring Device for Woodworking:
Shelf and Paneling Measurement . . . 404
Measuring Devices for Woodworking:
Table Saw Guide 406
Micro Computer Drill Press Multi-
Axis Interface for Cerebral Palsy
and Quad Persons 408
Optical Projection Equipment 410
Protractor, Lathe Set-Up 412
Radial Arm Assistive Device for
Hand Held Tools 414
Saw, Automated Radial Arm 416
Slide Hammer 418
Spindle Drilling Fixture 420
Stanley Combination Square 422
Stanley Drill Guide 424
Starrett Micrometers 426
Three Axis Crimper 428
387
MACHINE TRADES (cont.)
Tool Adjusting Block, Lathe
Operation 430
Triangle, Lathe Set-Up 432
Visual Process Inspection Station . . 434
Wire Brush Cleaning of Small Parts . . 436
387a
AUDIBLE SIGNAL DEVICE, LATHE WORK ALIGNMENT
Photograph courtesy of
Jeff Hamm, WVSC
388
AUDIBLE SIGNAL DEVICE. LATHE WORK ALIGNMENT
DEVELOPER
Jerome Golner
Golner Precision Products
354 Cottonwood Avenue
Hartland, WI 53029
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades: Lathe
Operation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
aligning work accurately on a lathe when
one cannot see
FIELD TESTED
yes
used in one factory by one blind
employee
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The audible signal device can be used as
a warning for carriage travel or to
indicate parts in a four- jaw chuck. To
use it, adjust the microswitch so that
the actuating button contacts the work
to be aligned, rotate the work and
advance across slide until a signal is
heard on one segment of the part.
Adjust the jaw until no signal is heard.
Repeat the sequence until a signal is
heard all around the diameter of the
work.
(Information based on personal communi-
cation with Jerome Golner.)
389
DRILLING JIG FOR IMPROVED ACCURACY
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
390
DRILLING JIG FOR IMPROVED ACCURACY
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Machining
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
appl
icable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This jig assists in positioning parts
for accurate drilling of holes on a
drill press. It is made with a simple
angle iron support to keep it level and
a fixed stop to assure the hole will be
drilled in the same place at the same
angle each time.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
391
GRINDER MODIFICATION I
Photograph courtesy of
A.R. Colby
392
GRINDER MODIFICATION I
DEVELOPER
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Group
Manufacturing Division
400 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
CONTACT PERSON
A.R. Colby, Manager
EED Program
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Group
Manufacturing Division
400 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
WHERE IT IS USED
Manufacturing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability of someone who is legally
blind to adjust a typical grinder
machine quickly and accurately
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
by
one
employee
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REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
For information about obtaining a
closed circuit TV camera and viewing
screen, contact:
Visualtek
1610 26th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
HOW IT WORKS
The grinder operator pictured opposite
is legally blind (20/200 vision or less
when wearing glasses). He can operate
5-6 pieces of milling and grinding
machinery. To accommodate him, Pratt &
Whitney obtained a few special aids.
The grinder operator uses a conventional
BOX microscope to check pieces for chips
or other flaws. He uses a couple of
double magnifying lenses to check the
"Last Word" indicator of his grinder.
He also uses a closed circuit television
camera and viewing screen made by
Visualtek to check his work (p. 582).
The Visualtek camera can be seen in the
upper left corner of the picture and is
positioned directly on his work. The
viewing screen can be seen just behind
his right shoulder.
(Information provided A.R, Colby,)
393
GRINDER MODIFICATION II
Photographs courtesy of
A.R. Colby
394
GRINDER MODIFICATION II
DEVELOPER
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Group
Manufacturing Division
400 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
CONTACT PERSON
A.R. Colby, Manager
EED Program
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Group
Manufacturing Division
400 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
WHERE IT IS USED
Manufacturing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability of someone who is legally
blind to adjust a typical grinder
machine quickly and accurately
FIELD TESTED
yes
used by one employee
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
information not available
HOW IT WORKS
This set of magnifiers is used by a
legally blind employee to check the "Last
Word" indicator of his grinder. See
Grinder Modification I, (p. 392) for a
description of the other job aids used
by this employee.
(Information provided by A.R. Colby.)
395
HOLD DOWN AND PUSH STICK FOR UPPER EXTREMITIES PROSTHETIC DESIGN
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Photograph courtesy of
Philip Wineland
396
HOLD DOWN AND PUSH STICK FOR UPPER EXTREMITIES PROSTHETIC DESIGN
DEVELOPER
Philif
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Alber
Drive
State
Technical Institute
Plainwell, MI 49080 |
(616)
664-4461
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Cabinetmaking
Construction
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
potential safety hazard experienced by
someone with an arm prosthesis when
using a jointer or table saw
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
Person is able to hold down a peice of
wood and push it over a jointer or
through a table saw with more control
and less danger of injury.
(Information provided by Philip
Wineland.)
397
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LEVELS
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Construction
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Foundation for the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
Carpenter's Level
Electronic Level
$35.00
$96.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Carpenter's Level determines if a
horizontal surface is level. A steel
ball rolls in a 6V' V- trough. The screw
at one end changes the level V' per
revolution. A retaining rod keeps the
ball from falling out. It is nickel
plated. The Electronic Level provides
accurate horizontal or vertical leveling
comparable to spirit levels used by
sighted workers. This aluminum level,
2' long, provides an audible signal for
both horizontal and vertical measure-
ments. The audible tone stops when unit
is level or vertically aligned.
(Information based on American Foundation
for the Blind literature.)
399
LOCATION JIG
3-
x4"-
(not drawn to scale)
Diagram courtesy of Bob
Warren, redrawn by Terrl
Bleck, WVSC
400
LOCATION JIG
DEVELOPER
Bob Warren J. A.
United Cerebral Palsy of
Akron
318 Water Street
Akron, OH 44308
(216) 376-6041
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
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PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
lack of persistent control and grasp
strength
FIELD TESTED
yes
United Cerebral Palsy - Akron, OH
FOR SALE
no
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
appl
i cable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
appl
i cable
HOW IT WORKS
The location jig is designed to attach
to the work table of a drill press,
utilizing pre-cast slots in the table.
The jig with its V-design makes location
of the casting easy and positive. The
casting can only be located in the
correct position due to an offset in the
jig which only accommodates the casting
in the correct position. The V-design
also makes loading easier because it
helps keep extraneous movement to a
minimum, and alignment positive. A kick-
out lever is attached to insure quick,
positive removal of the casting after
drilling by simply moving the lever to
the right.
( Information provided by Bob Warren, UCP.)
401
MEASURING DEVICE FOR WOODWORKING: DADOING
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Photograph courtesy of
Russ Gage
402
MEASURING DEVICE FOR WOODWORKING: DADOING
DEVELOPER
information not available
CONTACT PERSON
Russ Gage
4820 South 20th Street
Milwaukee. WI 53221
(414) 281-0076
WHERE IT IS USED
Carpentry
Sheet Metal Working
Woodworking
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty experienced by a blind person
when making precise cuts in wood or
other materials
FIELD
TESTED
yes
used
by
one
blind
person
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
Each piece in this set is 6" in length.
They are used to line up a saw or a
router. The thickness is the unit of
measurement. The smallest is 1/8" thick;
the next is 2/8" or 1/4" in width, and
so on up to 1". (Eight pieces of metal
are fastened together to make the 1"
piece.) The grooves running across each
piece allow a blind user to make sure he
or she is using the desired size. (Four
grooves equals 4/8" or 1/2", etc.) If
you must dado a board to a depth of,
say, 3/8" you can set the 3/8" unit nut
to the table saw blade and raise or
lower the blade to the desired height.
(Information provided by Russ Gage.)
403
MEASURING DEVICE FOR WOODWORKING: SHELF AND PANELING MEASUREMENT
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Photograph courtesy of
Russ Gage
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MEASURING DEVICE FOR WOODWORKING: SHELF AND PANELING MEASUREMENT
DEVELOPER
William Peters
508 8th Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
CONTACT PERSON ]
Russ Gage
4820 South
Milwaukee,
(414) 281-
20th
WI
D076
Street
53221
WHERE IT IS USED
Cabinetmaking
Carpentry
Sheet Metal Working
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty a blind person has when
measuring paneling, shelving or drywall
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
by
one
blind person
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
This item is a slide measuring device
made from %" by 3" paneling. The length
of each piece can vary to meet the needs
of the user. The longer board has a %"
groove in the center. The groove is
several inches long. The shorter board
also has a k" groove running nearly its
entire length. Two carriage bolts and
wing nuts are used to hold the two
boards together. By loosening the wing-
nuts you can adjust this "slide rule" to
measure the width of a shelf for a book-
case, or closet, or find the distance
between studdings. Tightening the wing-
nuts holds the measurement until you can
use it to score the board you are going
to cut. This is very handy when measur-
ing paneling and drywall for electric
switch openings and outlets.
(Information provided by Russ Gage.)
405
MEASURING DEVICES FOR WOODWORKING: TABLE SAW GUIDE
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Photograph courtesy of
Russ Gage
406
MEASURING DEVICES FOR WOODWORKING: TABLE SAW GUIDE
DEVELOPER
William Peters
508 8th Avenue
Sterling, IL
CONTACT PERSON
Russ Gage
4820 South 20th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-0076
WHERE IT IS USED
Cabinetmaking
Carpentry
Sheet Metal Working
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty experienced by blind persons
when attempting to cut wood and other
materials precisely
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
by
one
blind person
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
HOW IT WORKS
This device is made of plastic water
pipe. The pipe was cut into different
lengths, from V to 8" in length. A
3-sided file was used to mark the size of
each: 4 inches was four grooves, etc.
These pieces are used to measure the
length, or especially the width of a
board to be cut with a table saw. You
put the end of the proper size of pipe
against the saw blade, then move the
saw's fence up to the other end of the
pipe. You then can cut the size needed.
If you need a size which is larger than
8", you can tape the proper combination
of tubes together with masking tape.
(The width of the plastic pipe is 3/8"
inside diameter and 1/2" outside dia-
meter.)
(Information provided by Russ Gage.)
407
MICRO COMPUTER DRILL PRESS MULTI-AXIS INTERFACE FOR
CEREBRAL PALSY AND QUAD PERSONS
Photograph not available
408
MICRO COMPUTER DRILL PRESS MULTI-AXIS INTERFACE
FOR CEREBRAL PALSY & QUAD PERSONS
DEVELOPER
Clinical Convenience
Products
Contracting Serv. Div.
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
CONTACT PERSON
Don Warren
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
Structural Work
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited control of hand and arm move-
ments
FIELD TESTED
yes
prototype only at Clinical Convenience
Products - Madison, WI
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Clinical Convenience Products
Contracting Service Division
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
HOW IT WORKS
The Autocom developed by the TRACE Cen
ter, Madison, Wisconsin (see p. 154),
is connected to the drill press con-
trols by means of an electronic switch
ing box. This box also contains a
series of small lights, one of which
lights each time a drill press func-
tion is activated using the Autocom
cell programmed to perform that func-
tion. That is if the user selects the
"on" cell on the Autocom, the drill
press turns on, and a little light on
the switching mechanism box goes on.
Another light comes on if the user
choses the Autocom cell which lowers
the drill press, raises it, adjusts
the press table, and so forth. This
visual feedback from the lights allows
the user to verify the choice made.
It also allows a little more leeway
to change the choice if it is
incorrect.
(Information provided by Ricardo Cerna
Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist,
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Reha-
bilitation, and Don Warren.)
409
OPTICAL PROJECTION EQUIPMENT
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Reversible support arm and horizontal
lens system on grinder
Reversible support arm over work
spindle
Mounted with tool holder as Presetter Mounted on glass forming lathe
Photographs courtesy of Stocker
& Yale, Inc.
410
OPTICAL PROJECTION EQUIPMENT
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 927-3940
CONTACT PERSON
Michael A. Lavey
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 927-3940
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Machine Trades
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
standard industrial product
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, m 01915
Quotation given on price, depending on
model and application. $3,000 - $5,000
range.
411
HOW IT WORKS
In order to align, inspect, gauge, fit
or measure machine parts, a screen,
lenses (lOx, 20x, 31.25 or 50x), illum-
ination and related accessories project
a magnified image on the screen making
measurement and inspection easier. The
operator can view and work on a part
without removing it from the machine.
The system can be adapted to various
machines, (machine tool cutter, surface
grinder, lathe, miller), using a rever-
sible arm support or an extension boom
arm. The mounting can be over the work
spindle, directly to the work table,
over the wheel spindle or on the base
of the machine.
(Information based on Stocker & Yale,
Inc. literature.)
PROTRACTOR, LATHE SET-UP
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Photograph courtesy of
Jeff Hanim, WVSC
412
PROTRACTOR, LATHE SET-UP
DEVELOPER
Jerome Golner
Golner Precision Products
354 Cottonwood Avenue
Hartland, WI 53029
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades: Lathe
Operation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
setting and or measuring specific angles
when one cannot see
FIELD TESTED
yes
used in one factory by one blind
employee
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The holes in the square bar each repre
sent one degree. The hole closest to
center is one degree. The next hole out
is two degrees, etc. The holes in the
plate represent a set of degrees. The
first set is from 1-10, the second from
11-20, third from 21-30, etc. To arrive
at 45", the pin is placed in the fifth
hole on the bar. It will then engage
only holes that represent 5, 15, 25, 35
45, 55, 65, etc. As the user counts the
holes it meets, the first would be 5°,
the second 15°, the third 25% the
fourth 35°, and the fifth set 45°.
(Information based on personal communi
cation with Jerome Golner.)
413
RADIAL ARM ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR HAND HELD TOOLS
• HEIGHT ADJUSTER
Photograph and diagrams
courtesy of John H. Leslie,
Jr.
DETAIL OF REMOVABLE TOOL HOLDER
FOR RADIAL ARM DRILL
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414
RADIAL ARM ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR HAND HELD TOOLS
DEVELOPER
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
CONTACT PERSON
Leonard Anderson
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty locating and holding a drill
in a given position to provide a per-
pendicular hole
FIELD TESTED
yes
Center Industries Corporation
- Wichita
KS
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not provided
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
This device was designed and constructed
to provide a means of holding a drill or
powered hand tool perpendicular to a
work surface while still giving the
operator complete freedom of movement.
It provides rigidity and perpendicu-
larity so that the user can drill accu-
rate holes or utilize a riveter accu-
rately. This tool holder converts a
hand drill or hand tool into a radial
arm device. The radial arm is not
limited to any arch of movement and has
in and out travel of approximately 24
inches. The drill fixture is mounted on
slide with a vertical movement of
approximately 7 inches. This unit is
not a true radial arm drill as it only
assists the user in positioning and
holding the tool. A carriage was con-
structed to allow instant change of
tools. Each tool is mounted on a tool
holder and is secured to the holder by a
worm gear clamp. The tool holder fits
into a receptacle on the carriage.
(Information provided by John H. Leslie,
Jr., Rehabilitation Engineering Center)
415
SAW, AUTOMATED RADIAL ARM
Photograph not available
416
SAW, AUTOMATED RADIAL ARM
DEVELOPER
Clinical Convenience
Products
Contracting Serv. Div.
2070 Helena Street
Madison. WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
CONTACT
PERSON ]
Don Warren
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
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WHERE IT IS USED
Safety
Sawing Lumber
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
allows individuals to feed stock lumber
into a preset (length) saw with
accuracy and speed while allowing the
individual to operate at a safe dis-
tance from the cutting blade
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
Clinical Convenience Products
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
Price dependent upon equipment
requirements.
HOW IT WORKS
Radial arm saw was modified using
pneumatic cylinder arms and clamps that
would position board to be cut by hold-
ing a board against the preset stop
guide, the table and the saw guide.
Once board is in place the radial arm
automatically operates, cutting the
positioned board. After the saw
returns, the clamps release the board
and the cut off part is automatically
ejected and sets saw for next operation
cycle.
(Information provided by Ricardo Cerna,
Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist,
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Reha-
bilitation, and Don Warren.)
417
SLIDE HAMMER
Photograph courtesy of
John Gugerty, WVSC
418
SLIDE HAMMER
DEVELOPER
Jerome Golner
Golner Precision Products
354 Cottonwood Avenue
Hartland, WI 53029
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades: Screw
Machine Operation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
possibility of self injury to a blind
employee when tightening and loosening
inner collect on a hand screw machine
or when performing many other pounding
tasks
FIELD TESTED
yes
used in one factory by one blind
employee who also has no right wrist
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The blind employee places the pointed
end of the slide hammer in one of the
indentations of the inner collet, puts
one hand through the hollow ring, and
uses the sliding weight to transmit the
force needed to tighten or loosen the
collet.
(Information based on personal communi-
cation with Jerome Golner.)
419
SPINDLE DRILLING FIXTURE
PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN.
POWER FEED DRILL
LEVER CLAMP
ADJUSTABLE
END STOP
V BLOCK
PLASTIC SHIELD
THREE-WAY
AIR VALVE
Photograph courtesy of John
H. Leslie, Jr.
420
SPINDLE DRILLING FIXTURE
DEVELOPER
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita. KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
CONTACT PERSON
Leonard Anderson
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
fine motor positioning required to posi
tion a cylinderical part in correct
relationship to the drilling operation
FIELD TESTED
yes
Center Industries Corporation - Wichita,
KS
REGULATORY APPROVAL
OSHA
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The drill fixture was designed so that a
cylinderical part, in this case a
spindle, is positioned at a 45° angle to
the work surface. The spindle was
supported in the fixture by V-blocks and
by an adjustable end stop. The 45*
angle positioning allows the spindle to
slide against the adjustable end stop
for the accurate drill position. During
the drill operation, a simple lever
clamp holds the spindle securely in the
V-blocks. To drill the spindle, the
spindle is placed in the drill fixture
and is automatically located due to
gravity which positions it against the
end stop. The lever holding the clamp
is secured and the drill operation is
activated by a three way air valve. The
pneumatically powered drill sequences
through the drill and retract opera-
tions. The lever clamp is released and
the spindle is removed from the drill
fixture and set aside for inspection.
This device could be used to drill any
cylinderical part accurately and in a
short period of time. One handed capa-
bility is all that is necessary to
operate the device.
(Information provided by John H. Leslie,
Jr., Rehabilitation Engineering Center.)
421
STANLEY COMBINATION SQUARE
. i
Photograph courtesy of
American Foundation for
the Blind
422
STANLEY COMBINATION SQUARE
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Benchwork
Construction
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels
persons
of blind and visually impaired
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Foundation for the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York. NY 10011
$21.00
HOW IT WORKS
This tool combines the equivalent of
several tools. It can be used as a
straight edge rule (by removing the
handle), an outside tri-square, an inside
tri-square, a mitre square, a depth
gauge and a marking gauge. There is a
single raised dot every 1/8", double
raised dots at every V' and three raised
dots at every 1" for the entire length
of the scale. It includes a level and a
scriber, the scriber being kept in the
bottom of the handle.
(Information based on American Foundation
for the Blind literature.)
423
STANLEY DRILL GUIDE
^
Photograph courtesy of
American Foundation for
the Blind
424
STANLEY DRILL GUIDE
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Town send
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Construction
Machining
Structural Work
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Foundation for the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
$7.50
HOW IT WORKS
This device has 13 set positions to per
mit the user to drill an accurately-
centered hole perpendicular to any sur-
face. Ideal for work on metal , wood or
plastic. It has a non-slip base for more
accurate gripping and the handle has a
drill bit storage compartment.
(Information based on American Foundation
for the Blind literature.)
425
STARRETT MICROMETERS
Standard Starrett Micrometer
Starrett Depth Micrometer
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starrett Inside Micrometer
Photographs courtesy of
American Foundation for the Blind
426
STARRETT MICROMETERS
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Construction
Machining
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Foundaton for the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
$105.00 to $120.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Standard Starrett Micrometer has
been adapted for tactual reading. Gradu-
ations have been deepened and raised
dots have been added. The .100" gradua-
tions appear only over the zero line.
The .050" markings are carried below
the zero line, while the .025" and .075'
markings appear above the zero line.
Thus an operator can quickly determine
in which .025" division the measurement
falls and can then determine the final
measurement to within a thousandth of
an inch. There are no numeral markings,
The Starrett Depth Micrometer features
interchangeable rods providing 0" to 3"
measurements. It incorporates the same
system described above.
The Starrett Inside Micrometer provides
precise measurements of interior dimen-
sions and has a barrel similar to that
of the Standard and Depth Micrometers.
(Information based on American Founda-
tion for the Blind literature.)
427
THREE AXIS CRIMPER
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Photograph and Diagram cour-
tesy of John H. Leslie, Jr,
428
THREE AXIS CRIMPER
DEVELOPER
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
CONTACT PERSON
Leonard Anderson
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
fine motor tasks related to materials
handling and parts positioning are
eliminated
FIELD TESTED
yes
Center Industries Corporation
Wichita, KS
REGULATORY APPROVAL
OSHA
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The device is designed to crimp a
cylinderical tube at 120° intervals. A
semiautomatic feeding device was de-
signed in order to feed the operator
one tube at a time to alleviate mate-
rials handling problems. An additional
semiautomatic feeding device was also
developed that would position the tube
over the forming mandrel and remove it
after forming. To operate the machine,
the operator places the tube in a cradle
of the feeding device, activates a
pneumatic valve and disposes of the tube
after forming. The activation of the
pneumatic valve begins the process with
electronic hardware sequencing the
feeding, forming and retraction opera-
tion.
The parts feeder mechanism could be
used wherever cylinderical tubing is
utilized.
(Information provided by John H. Leslie,
Jr., Rehabilitation Engineering Center.)
429
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Photographs courtesy of
Jeff Hamm, WVSC, diagram
redrawn by Terri Bleck,
WVSC
430
TOOL ADJUSTING BLOCK. LATHE OPERATION
DEVELOPER
Jerome Golner
Golner Precision Products
354 Cottonwood Avenue
Hart! and, WI 53029
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades: Lathe
Operation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
moving a lathe's tool holder precisely
when one cannot see
FIELD TESTED
yes
used in one factory by one blind
employee
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The tool adjusting block can be clamped
at the side of a tool holder and 1/4-20
screw can be advanced or retracted to
give accurate tool holder movement. For
example, to move the tool holder .050 to
the right, clamp the tool adjusting
block next to the tool holder, turn the
1/4-20 screw until it touches the holder.
Loosen the tool holder, advance the 1/4-
20 screw one turn, and retighten tool
holder.
(Information based on personal communi-
cation with Jerome Golner.)
431
TRIANGLE, LATHE SET-UP
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Jeff Han
m, WVSC
432
DEVELOPER
Jerome Golner
Golner Precision Products
354 Cottonwood Avenue
Hartland, WI 53029
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades: Lathe
Operation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
lining up the compound on a 10" lathe
when one cannot see
FIELD TESTED
yes
used in one factory by one blind
em pi oyee
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The triangle is made to line up the
compound on a lathe (10" South Bend in
this case). If the "tee slot key" is
inserted in the lath's compound "tee
slot", the edge of the triangle can be
brought up against the lathe's chuck,
thus either aligning it at zero degrees
30 degrees, or 90 degrees. Another
triangle is used for other angles, such
as 15 degrees, 35 degrees, 45 degrees,
etc.
(Information based on personal communi-
cation with Jerome Golner.)
433
VISUAL PROCESS INSPECTION STATION
Photograph courtesy of John
H. Leslie, Jr.
434
VISUAL PROCESS INSPECTION STATION
DEVELOPER
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
CONTACT PERSON
Leonard Anderson
Rehabilitation Engineer-
ing Center
2021 North Old Manor
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
WHERE IT IS USED
Machine Trades
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
examining plates with numbers upside
down and backwards; difficulty handling
materials
FIELD TESTED
yes
Center Industries Corporation
Wichita, KS
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
License plates were manufactured and,
after processing, were disposed on a
conveyor line upside down and backwards.
In order to allow a severely handicapped
person to inspect the plates, a mirror
was installed at an approximate 60"
angle in front of the person. This
allowed the inspector to look at the
mirror image of the license plates
rather than the upside down and back-
wards configuration coming out of the
punch press process. The mirror was
tilted at an angle such that the inspec-
tor could view the tag comfortably while
seated in a wheelchair. An air jet
under the control of the inspector was
directed across the line perpendicular
to the direction of the motion of the
conveyor line. A scrap metal container
was located on the opposite side of the
line from the air jet to receive the
rejected product. The air jet was con-
trolled by means of an electrically
operated solenoid valve. This allowed
the inspector to inspect the quality of
the license plates and to reject them
by pushing a button activating the air
solenoid.
(Information provided by John H. Leslie,
Jr., Rehabilitation Engineering Center.)
435
WIRE BRUSH CLEANING OF SMALL PARTS
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
436
WIRE BRUSH CCEANING OF SMALL PARTS
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE IT IS USED
Cleaning
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
May be made at
FOR SALE
a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
Wire brushing by hand is not a practical
method for cleaning such materials as
containers of tile grout, as pictured on
the opposite page. A motorized wire
brush and rotary positioning table,
shown in the photo can be used for
brushing, cleaning and finishing the
tile samples. The fine strand wire wheel
brush is attached to a bench mounted
motor. The tiles are then fixed on a
turntable and moved by hand under the
brush for as long as necessary to do the
finishing job.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
437
MAINTAINING BALANCE
Adult Stand-in Table 440
Foot Harness 442
LaBerne Gear Lift Stand-in Table .... 444
Levo™ Stand-Up™ Wheelchair 445
"Mainstream" Elevating Wheelchair ... 443
Portable Standing Frame 450
Standing Platform 452
439
ADULT STAND- in TABLE
Hydraulic
Electric
Photographs courtesy of
Hausmann Industries
440
ADULT STAND-IN TABLE
DEVELOPER
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
CONTACT PERSON
Rose Rowan
Advertising Manager
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale. NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
WHERE IT IS USED
Any job that requires
sustained standing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
confinement to a wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
HOW IT WORKS
Designed for adult use, the table top
surface, 32" x 42" with an 18" cut-out,
is made of stainproof heavy gauze
plastic. The top can be raised or
lowered electrically and automatically
to any desired height from 40" to 60"
while the user is held securely in a
standing position by the rigid back
panel. The table also has a backrest,
an adjustable knee support, parallel
bars and an inclined sure-grip rubber
matted platform. A hydraulically
operated model is also available.
(Information based on Hausmann catalog.)
441
FOOT HARNESS
"j^imm^mm
Photograph courtesy of Consumer
Care Products ^ inc ,
442
FOOT HARNESS
DEVELOPER
Terrand B. Grail
Route 3
Sheboygan Falls, WI 5308!
(414) 467-2393
CONTACT PERSON
Sue Windeck - Light Foot
School
111 First Street
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Sue Persch - Curative
Workshop of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 53226
WHERE IT IS USED
Sedentary Work
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
foot
positioning
FIELD TESTED
yes
Light Foot School - Sheboygan Falls, WI
Curative Workshop of Milwaukee-Mil., WI
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Consumer Care Products Inc.
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
or
Achievement Products
P.O. Box 547
Mineola, NY 11501
$57.00 a pair as of January.
1980
HOW IT WORKS
Each harness has three parts: a leather
toe strap with "velcro fasteners"; a
leather ankle-heel strap with "velcro
fasteners" and a laminated foot pad
with attachment bar, bolts and wing
nuts. It is available in three sizes -
1%" - 2V' wide x 3%" - 6" long; 2%" -
3h" wide x 6" - 9%" long or 3?g" - 4%"
wide x 93^" - 12%" long. The user can
strap a foot in using one hand. It can
be used with or without a shoe.
(Information based on Consumer Care
Products, Inc. literature.)
443
LABERNE GEAR LIFT STAND-IN TABLE
LABERNE GEAR LIFT STAND-IN TABLE
DEVELOPER
W. E. Berne
P.O. Box 9245
Columbia, SC 29290
(803) 776-1115
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Any job that requires
sustained standing
PROBLEM(S)
IT OVERCOMES
confinement to a
wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
yes
in use in physical therapy departments
all over U.S.A. and abroad
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
LaBerne Manufacturing Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 9245
Columbia, SC 29290
$895.00 F.O.B. Columbia, SC
HOW IT WORKS
The table is designed for people who
have extremity paralysis. It has a hip
and back harness, adjustable padded
knee and chest supports and an adjust-
able back support. The top measures
29"x29"x43" and has a cut-out.
A harness is placed around the user who
is lifted from the wheelchair to a
standing position by turning the gear
crank which automatically locks the
user into the standing position. The
user is returned to the chair in the
same way. It is made of tubular steel
and uses an enclosed worm gear. An
electric model is also available.
(Information based on LaBerne catalog,
September, 1978.)
445
LEVO™ STAND-UP™ WHEELCHAIR
Photographs courtesy of American
Stair-Glide Corporation
446
LEVO™ STAND-UP™ WHEELCHAIR
DEVELOPER
American Stair-Glide
4001 E. 138th St.
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 763-3100
CONTACT PERSON
Sales Section
American Stair- Glide
4001 E. 138th St.
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 763-3100
WHERE IT IS USED
Any job that requires
sustained standing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
confinement to a wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
7"
yes
V
FOR SALE ?
American Stair-Glide Corporation
4001 E. 138th St.
Grandview, MO 64030
Price quoted by dealer.
Contact American Stair-Glide for locatioi
of nearest dealer.
HOW IT WORKS
,TM
LEVO"" is a manual wheelchair with a lift-
ing device activated by 10 D-cell nickel
cadmium batteries. At the touch of a
constant-pressure switch located in the
armrest, the user is lifted to the de-
sired height up to a standing position,
and returned to a sitting position.
A velcro-fastened chest strap and a
padded leg support with a belt and
buckle, secure the user while standing.
The chair is designed to support up to
200 lbs. It folds for storage and
transport.
(Information based on American Stair-
Glide Corporation literature.)
447
'MAINSTREAM" ELEVATING WHEELCHAIR
M<^'^J.^
Photographs courtesy of
Siimmit Services
448
■MAINSTREAM" ELEVATING WHEELCHAIR
DEVELOPER
Summit Services
535 Division Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 378-1251
CONTACT PERSON
William Redmond
Glenn Brown
Summit Services
535 Division Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 378-1251
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Manufacturi
Technical
ng
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inaccessibility of many educational and
work environments; this wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
FDA
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Summit Services
535 Division Street
Campbell, CA 95008
approximately $3,000.00
HOW IT WORKS
The following information was provided
by Robert N. Brown, Chairman, Division
of Technology and Engineering, Chabot
College: By using this device, you
adapt the person to any environment. At
Chabot College it would have cost
$15,000.00 to just adapt our machine
shop, not to mention our chemistry,
biology, physics and photo labs. How-
ever, with a few of these chairs on
campus we adapt each wheelchair user to
any environment. The chair is comfort-
able, safe, easy rolling and electri-
cally controlled as to up and down. The
purpose of the device is to allow per-
sons to train on normal equipment and in
normal labs so that they can go easily
out into industry or business and assume
high paying jobs. The "Mainstream
Elevating Wheelchair" is manually oper-
ated with handwheels (same manner as
conventional wheelchairs) but the seat,
handwheels and footrest electronically
elevate 18 inches above conventional
wheelchair height. This design feature
permits the occupant to be "fully mobile"
at any height they wish or need to be to
perform functions the same as a standing
person.
This wheelchair is extremely stable at
all heights and its maneuverability is
excellent in small areas because it is
no wider than conventional wheelchairs
but in the full-up position it is 6
inches shorter due to the fact that the
footrest tucks under the seat as it
rises.
(Information provided by Robert N.
Brown . )
449
PORTABLE STANDING FRAME
4
Photographs courtesy of
Arthur L. Castor
In folded position.
450
PORTABLE STANDING FRAME
DEVELOPER
Arthur L. Castor
1409 W. 156th Street
Compton, CA 90220
(213) 637-0891
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Any job that reauires
sustained standing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
Standing with needed support
FIELD TESTED
yes
Veterans
Administration -
Brooklyn,
NY
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REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Arthur L. Castor Company
1409 W. 156th Street
Compton, CA 90220
HOW IT WORKS
Security belts strap the person to the
frame and an adjustable board provides
a work surface. The unit folds up for
transport and storage.
(Information based on Castor Company
literature.)
451
STANDING PLATFORM
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Jayfro Corporation
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STANDING PLATFORM
DEVELOPER
Jayfro Corporation
P.O. Box 400
Waterford, CT 06385
(203) 447-3001
CONTACT PERSON
Jim Bliss
Jayfro Corporation
P.O. Box 400
Waterford, CT 06385
(203) 447-3001
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Standing
PROBLEM(S)
Standing balance
IT OVERCOMES
FIELD TESTED
yes
Seaside Regional Center
Waterford, CT
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Jayfro Corporation
P.O. Box 400
976 Hartford Turnpike
Waterford, CT 06385
$263.00 with knee support pad
F.O.B. Waterford, CT
HOW IT WORKS
Designed in consultation with recreation
and physical therapists, the unit is
designed to assist standing balance
without limiting use of the upper
extremities. It is made of lightweight,
heavy-duty aluminum with a footplate to
prevent slipping and a knee support pad
for those unable to maintain positioning
while weight bears on the lower extrem-
ities. Both the padded back rest and
knee support have straps and are height
adjustable.
(Information based on Jayfro Corporation
catalog.)
453
MATHEMATICS
Calculator, Expanded Keyboard .... 456
Calculator Guide 458
Calcu-Tac 460
Canon Electronic Calculator with
Printout, Display and Voice .... 452
Graphic Aid for Mathematics 454
Keyboard Guard 466
Scientific Calculator Braille .... 468
Speech Plus Talking Calculator ... 470
455
CALCULATOR, EXPANDED KEYBOARD
Illustration courtesy of
Carol Schaeffler
456
CALCULATOR, EXPANDED KEYBOARD
DEVELOPER
Carol Schaeffler
John Mauro
United Cerebral Palsy
622 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(212) 859-8850
CONTACT PERSON
Carol Schaeffler
United Cerebral Palsy
Rehabilitation Engineering
Department
622 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(212) 859-8850
WHERE IT IS USED
Mathematics
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
it allows individuals who lack fine
motor skills to operate commercially
available calculators
FIELD TESTED
yes
in process at United Cerebral Palsy,
Inc.
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
Using the basic circuitry of a commer-
cially available calculator, an enlarged
keyboard measuring 16x18 inches was
constructed. The keys are one inch in
diameter, widely spaced and recessed.
Slight pressure on a key actuates the
desired function. The display readout
was enlarged to % inch symbols and re-
located on top of the keyboard to
facilitate viewing the readout.
(Information provided by Carol
Schaeffler.)
457
CALCULATOR GUIDE
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Calculator guide with side stands
Calculator guide in place on calculator
458
CALCULATOR GUIDE
DEVELOPER
Dan Golden
CETA Welding Instructor
Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical Institute
New Richmond Campus
1019 South Knowles Ave.
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6561
CONTACT PERSON
Jeanette M. Richardson,
Supervisor
Office & Marketing
Education Department
WITI-New Richmond Cgmpus
1019 South Knowles Ave,
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6561
WHERE IT IS USED
When using calculator
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited hand dexterity and control
Fl
ELD TESTED
yes
in
use
at WITI
- New Richmond
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost
HOW IT WORKS
When the guide is placed exactly over
the keys of the calculator, screws,
in the guide, are used to attach it
to the calculator. (Holes were
previously drilled into the calculator.)
The guide makes it possible to
accurately press the intended keys,
eliminating the problem of depressing
the wrong key or two keys because of
limited control. Side stands allow the
guide to be held off of the calculator.
(Information based on personal inter-
view.)
459
CALCU-TAC
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Illustration courtesy of
Science for the Blind
Products
460
CALCU-TAC
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Tom Benham
Science for the Blind
Products
Box 385
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 687-3731
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Mathematics
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Science for the Blind Products
Box 385
Wayne, PA 19087
$895.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Calcu-Tac is an electronic calcula-
tor with a braille printout. Calcu-
lations are performed on an electronic
calculator. Whenever a printout is
required, a "print" button is pressed
and the braille printer prints all the
numbers in the display in proper se-
quence including decimals.
(Information based on Science for the
Blind literature.)
461
CANON ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR WITH PRINTOUT, DISPLAY AND VOICE
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Photograph courtesy of
Canon, U.S.A., Inc.
462
CANON ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR WITH PRINTOUT, DISPLAY AND VOICE
DEVELOPER
Canon
, U.S.A., Inc.
Head
Office
10 Nevada Drive, |
Lake
Success
Long
Island, NY 11042
(516)
488-6700
CONTACT PERSON
WHERE IT IS USED
Bookkeeping
Mathematics
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to see calculated numbers
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
yes
Underwriters' Laboratory
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
see distributor list in appendix
suggested list price $399.00
HOW IT WORKS
In addition to a visual printout and
display, this calculator has the
following capabilities:
- Voice synthesizer calls out key-
board entries
- A key vocally repeats the steps of
calculations
- A key automatically produces any
number of duplicate printouts
- Simple reentry of individual data
items for quick error correction.
The unique voice synthesizer calls out
numerals and functions as they are
keyed in, or reads out data stored in
the memory. The voice snythesizer is
available in English, French, German
and Japanese languages. Two switches
control the speed and volume of the
sound verification.
(Information reprinted with permission
from Canon literature.)
463
GRAPHIC AID FOR MATHEMATICS
N <
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
464
GRAPHIC AID FOR MATHEMATICS
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Education
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$21.00
HOW IT WORKS
This consists of an 18"xl9"xl" cork
composition board, 3 flat spring wires,
14 plastic-headed pushpins and a supply
of rubber bands. These are used in the
construction of geometrical and other
mathematical figures necessary for study
of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trig-
onometry and calculus.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
465
KEYBOARO GUARD
r
Diagram courtesy of Ken
Hagmann, redrawn by
Terri Bleck. WVSC
466
KEYBOARD GUARD
DEVELOPER
Ken Hagmann
Opportunities, Inc.
925 Jefferson Street
Ft. Atkinson, WI
(414) 563-6691
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Communicating
Mathematics
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
motor control problems when using a key-
board
FIELD TESTED
yes
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REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The removable grid is constructed out of
1/16" diameter brass rod with soldered
joints. It can be made for calculators,
typewriters and push button phones.
This particular type was made to fit 4
calculators in our facility and to be
easily switched from one to another,
(commercially available ones are not).
(Information provided by Ken Hagmann.)
467
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR BRAILLE
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Photograph courtesy of J.C,
Swail
468
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR BRAILLE
DEVELOPER
J.C. Swail
National Research
Council
M-50
Dee R182 Montreal
Road
Ottawa Ontario
Canada
KIA 0R8
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Education
Mathematics
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
Canadian N'tl Institute for the Blind-
Edmonton; Service Converto Braille Hall-
i, Proviri^e of ouebgc, Canada
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
A standard calculator is placed in a
unit which presents braille symbols
through a combination of touch and sound.
There are no moving parts. The same
readout can be interfaced to any digit
output.
(Information provided by J.C. Swail,
N.R.C.)
469
SPEECH PLUS TALKING CALCULATOR
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Photograph courtesy of Tele-
sensory Systems Inc.
470
SPEECH PLUS TALKING CALCULATOR
DEVELOPER
Telesensory Systems, Inc,
3408 Hill view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
CONTACT PERSON
Gayle Bruglar
Telesensory Systems,
3408 Hi 11 view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
Inc
WHERE IT IS USED
Bookkeeping
Education
Home Economics
Mathematics
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
blindness
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Telesensory Systems, Inc
3408 Hi 11 view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
$445.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Speech Plus Calculator brings the
speed and efficiency of calculator
computation to blind people. The
calculator's 24 word vocabulary, pro-
nounced in clear electronic speech,
provides verification of every key-
stroke and the results of computations
The Speech Plus Calculator is avail-
able in English, French, German and
Arabic speaking models. People using
the Speech Plus Calculator as a tool
in mathematics curriculum find mathe-
matics far more useful. Adults use
the calculator to better manage busi-
ness enterprises and personal
finances.
(Information reprinted with permission
from Telesensory Systems Inc. litera-
ture.)
471
MEASURING
Braille Rulers 474
Cutting Lengths of Yarn 476
Cutting Material to Length 478
Rulers 480
Wire Measuring System with
Voice Feedback 482
473
BRAILLE RULERS
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
474
BRAILLE RULERS
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE IT IS USED
Mathematics
Measuring
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
English Measurement Ruler - $1.65
Metric-English Ruler - $1.70
APH Glue-down Rule- $ .50
HOW IT WORKS
The 1-foot English measurement ruler
(A) is made of molded black plastic.
Inches and fractions are indicated by
raised lines, and braille figures are
located at the inch divisions. A caliper-
slide is included for determination of
measurements. The 1-foot Metric-English
Measurement Ruler (B) is also made of
molded black plastic. The 1- and ^-
centimeter intervals are indicated on
the scale opposite the English-measure
ment scale. Braille numbers indicate 2
centimeter marks. The APH Glue-Down
Rule (C), is made of a brass strip h"
wide, .01" thick and 12" long. Raised
lines indicate the divisions of the rule.
Rule may be bonded to sewing machines,
band saws, foot shears, cutting or
drawing boards, etc. Epoxy glue is
recommended.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
475
CUTTING LENGTHS OF YARN
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
476
CUTTING LENGTHS OF YARN
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Measuring
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR
SALE
May
be made
at
a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This device aids in cutting yarn in
different lengths for packaging. A
large wheel -type spoked frame, mounted
on a tripod, is used. The flat exterior
rim has a 15-foot circumference, which
is the length of the shortest piece of
yarn to be cut. Six strands of different
yarns are pulled from a spool supply
rack through a series of guides that
feed the yarn onto the exterior rim of
the wheel as it is turned. For other
lengths of yarn, the operator can refer
to a chart to determine the number of
turns required for each length. As the
proper length is reached, the yarn is
cut in that spot.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
477
CUniNG MATERIAL TO LENGTH
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
478
CUTTING MATERIAL TO LENGTH
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Measuring
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
The equipment pictured here is for cut-
ting many pieces of the same material at
one time to a fixed length. Commercial
equipment for measuring and cutting off
electrical wire, lengths of rope, cord,
hose, cable or similar stranded forms of
material can be used and is relatively
inexpensive. Accessory equipment for
coiling lengths of measured material to
various sized coils for packaging is alsc
commercially available. The circumfer-
ence of the pick-up reel is made to equal
the length of material required. Approx
imately 50 wraps of material can be made
on the winding wheel before it is to the
top. The material is then cut along a
comnon line and removed from the reel.
(Information based on A Handbook of Work'
shop Production Aids, California Depart-
ment of Rehabilitation.)
479
RULERS
Ruler
The Rotomatic Rule
The Telescopic Click Rule
Photographs courtesy of
American Foundation for
the Blind
480
RULERS
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Clerical
Construction
Machining
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR
SALE
American Foundation
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
for
the
Blind
$1.75 to $40.00
^
HOW IT WORKS
The rulers are made from plastic, wood,
steel, aluminum or brass. Most have
raised lines or dots to indicate each
increment of length. Some use slots or
notches for this purpose. Units are
available with scales in English, metric
or both.
The Rotomatic Rule consists of a 6"
aluminum rod threaded at 16 threads per
inch. One side of the rod has been
milled flat and the opposite side has
tactile markings every h" -
The Telescopic Click rule is an ano-
dized aluminum rule which clicks at each
1/16" and has raised graduations at each
J^". Six inches from the starting end
is a shoulder which allows inside mea-
surement. Depth measurements and out-
side measurements can also be taken
accurately to 1/16".
(Information based on American Founda-
tion for the Blind literature.)
481
WIRE MEASURING SYSTEM WITH VOICE FEEDBACK
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Photograph courtesy of Don
Warren and Rlcardo Cerna
482
WIRE MEASURING SYSTEM WITH VOICE FEEDBACK
DEVELOPER
Clinical Convenience
Products
Contracting Serv. Div
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
CONTACT
PERSON 1
Don Warren
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
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WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Measuring
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment; length of wire can
be measured through vocal read out
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Clinical Convenience
2070 Helena Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
price range - $600 - $1900, subject
to requirements
HOW IT WORKS
System measures wire up to 3/4 inch
diameter. Device can be programmed for
length of wire to be measured and for
the number of pieces to be cut. Once
program is set, start button is pressed,
wire is inserted into encoder and pulled
through. Device speaks out the length
of the wire being measured with a "STOP
command at end point. Operator inter-
rogates system for status of both foot-
age and number of pieces remaining to be
measured.
(Information provided by Ricardo Cerna,
Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist,
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Reha-
bilitation, and Don Warren.)
483
MOBILITY
Aud-A-Yator 486
Auditory Maps 488
Light Probe 490
Memco Audible Light Meter 492
Mowat Sensor 494
Sonlcguide 496
Soniguide 498
485
AUD-A-VATOR
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Illustration courtesy of
Science for the Blind
Products
486
AUD-A-VATOR
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Tom Ben ham
Science for the Blind
Products
Box 385
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 687-3731
WHERE IT IS USED
With elevators
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Science for the Blind Products
Box 385
Wayne, PA 19087
Price estimated between $100 and $200
per car plus installation.
HOW IT WORKS
The Aud-A-Vator is an elevator floor
signaling device that indicates the
floor at which the elevator stops by
emitting a series of beeps. Installed
easily on the roof of the elevator car by
regular service personnel. It is ideal
for buildings with 10 floors or less and
useful up to 20 floors.
(Information based on Science for the
Blind literature.)
487
AUDITORY MAPS
Photograph not available
488
AUDITORY MAPS
'
DEVELOPER ]
Bruce B. Blasch, Ph.D.
Karen M. Todd
Waisman Center
Mobility Training Project
1500 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-5916
CONTACT PERSON
McBurney Resource Center
75 Bascom Hall
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-2741
WHERE IT IS USED
Orientation to specific
travel areas or within
buildings
PROBLEMfS) IT OVERCOMES
disorientation of a visually Impaired
traveUer 1n an unfamiliar environment
FIELD TESTED
yes
University of Wisconsin-Madison
FOR SALE
no
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not appl
i cable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not appl
i cable
HOW IT WORKS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mobility Training Project's auditory maps
(recorded on cassette tapes), provide
visually impaired persons travelling on
campus, who are fully trained in the use
of the cane or a guide dog, with a verbal
description with which to orient them-
selves to a specific travel area. or with
step-by-step instructions which will
guide them to specific buildings or to
particular rooms within campus buildings.
The maps emphasize cues, such as cardinal
directions, landmarks, texture changes in
surfaces, inclines, declines, distance
judgments, and environmental sounds,
used by visually impaired persons who
travel independently. Reference systems
used in constructing the maps consist of
ego-centric, topo-centric, cartographic
and or polar-centric. The maps are re-
corded on cassette tapes for portability.
Maps to any travel area or buildings can
be made using the orientation cues
described above.
(Information provided by Bruce Blasch
and Karen M. Todd, University of Wiscon-
sin-Madison.)
489
LIGHT PROBE
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Photograph courtesy o
American Foundation f
the Blind
f
or
490
LIGHT PROBE
DEVELOPER
The Smith- Kettlewell
Institute Rehabilitation
Engineering Center
2232 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE IT IS USED
Wherever there is a light
source
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Manufacturer: San Francisco Lighthouse
for the Blind
745 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
$40.00
Distributor: American Foundation for the
Blind $50.00
HOW IT WORKS
This small, lightweight probe has
different audible pitches to distinguish
the reflectivity of a surface. It can
detect the presence of print and light
and can therefore be used in occupations
such as typing and switchboard work, as
well as in detecting the on and off
position of light. Adjustable sensitiv-
ity control allows for more flexible and
reliable use.
(Information based on American Foundation
for the Blind literature.)
491
MEMCO AUDIBLE LIGHT METER
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Photographs courtesy of
Applied Rehabilitation Systems
Inc.
492
MEMCO AUDIBLE LIGHT METER
DEVELOPER
Marchak Engineering &
Manufacturing Co.
6609 North Lamar
Austin. TX 78752
CONTACT PERSON
Applied Rehabilitation
Systems Inc.
3902 Idlewild
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 459-8935
WHERE IT IS
USED
Detecting light
sources
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty experienced by blind persons
when monitoring their environments
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Applied Rehabilitation Systems Inc.
3902 Idlewild
Austin, TX 78731
$69.50 plus tax
HOW IT WORKS
Developed as a spinoff from NASA Aero-
space Research and Development, the
Audible Light Meter is a portable light
detection system which can let the blind
person know when electric lights are on
or off, when indicator lights on auto-
matic appliances are on, when stock
supplies are not on display correctly,
when commercial coffee pots need to be
refilled, when it is daylight or dark
outside, and when colors of items are
different. It can assist with mobility.
Doorways, room parameters, halls, and
windows can be detected from a distance.
The small, hand-held device activates an
accoustical signal of varying frequencies
when pointing toward a source emitting
or reflecting light. The tones vary
with the amount of light reflected (as in
colors of clothing) or emitted on the
light detection system.
(Information based on company literature.)
493
MOWAT SENSOR
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Photograph courtesy of
Sensory Aids Corporation
494
MOWAT SENSOR
DEVELOPER
Wonnald International
Sensory Aids, Ltd.
Christchurch, New Zealand
and
Sensory Aids Corporation
Bensenville, IL 60106
CONTACT PERSON
B. Blasch
Sensory Aids Corporation
205 W. Grand
Bensenville, IL 60106
(312) 766-3935
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Travel
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment; hearing impairment
U.S.A.,
FIELD TESTED
yes
Australia, New Zealand, England
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
yes
FOR SALE
Wormald International Sensory Aids
P.O. Box 10014
Christchurch, New Zealand
$435.00
See appendix for availability in
Australia and Europe, all other
countries use above address.
HOW IT WORKS
This is a hand-held unit which uses high
frequency sound to detect objects within
a narrow area. When an object is
detected, the entire unit vibrates. It
is used in conjunction with a long cane
or guide dog.
The user can set the sensor to respond
to objects less than one meter away or
up to four meters away. The range
settings are controlled by a sliding
thumb switch on top of the case. To
determine direction of an object, the
user scans the area as a sighted person
scans with a flashlight.
The unit, measuring 150mm x SOram x 25
mm, operates on a rechargeable battery.
(Information based on Wormald Interna-
tional Sensory Aids, Ltd. brochure.)
495
SONICGUIDE
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Photographs courtesy of
Sensory Aids Corporation
496
SONICGUIDE
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DEVELOPER
Wormald International
Sensory Aids, Ltd.
Christchurch, New Zealand
and
Sensory Aids Corporation
Bensenville, IL 60106
CONTACT PERSON
B. Blasch
Sensory Aids Corporation
205 W. Grand
Suite no
Bensenville, IL 60106
(312) 766-3935
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Travel
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual
impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, England
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Sensory Aids Corporation
205 W. Grand
Suite no
Bensenville, IL 60106
$2195.00
See appendix for availability outside
U.S.A. and Canada.
HOW IT WORKS
Users can judge direction, distance and
surface qualities of objects in their
travel path. Sensors are built into a
spectacle frame so that the user
develops similar head movements and
posture to a sighted person.
In the center of the spectacle frame is
a transmitter which radiates ultrasound
in front of the user. The ultrasound
hits an obstruction, is reflected to the
aid, converted into electrical signals
by the receiving microphones and then
into audible sounds by the earphones in
the temples of the frame. Small tubes
direct the sound to the ear.
Sounds will be louder in the ear nearest
the object. The pitch will vary with
the distance of the object. A small
control box which can be carried in a
pocket, at the belt or on a shoulder
strap, contains the aid's electronics.
(Information based on Wormald Interna-
tional Sensory Aids, Ltd. brochure.)
497
SONIGUIDE
-^
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
498
SONIGUIDE
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville. KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE IT IS USED
Assembly
Improve mobility and
independence
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment; multiple handicaps
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$142.50
HOW IT WORKS
This device consists of a master unit
containing all the electronics, speaker
and power, and the remote unit contain-
ing only a speaker and the cord. On/off
volume control knob plus frequency and
pulse-rate controls are located on the
master unit. Each unit bears a "response
switch" which makes the Soni guide dif-
ferent from other sound devices. Empha
sis can be placed on tracking, localizing
and responding to sound, balance and
posture, arm positioning for independent
travel, or cane travel. Because of this
"response switch", repetition in learninc
experiences needed by the multi-handi-
capped is built into the whole system.
Thus it could be helpful in repetitious
assembly-line tasks where constant
verbal prompts are not possible.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
499
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MONEY EXCHANGE
Paper Money Identifier 502
WWRC Vacuum Wand 504
501
PAPER MONEY IDENTIFIER
Photographs courtesy of
Applied Rehabilitation Systems
Inc.
502
PAPER MONEY IDENTIFIER
DEVELOPER
Marchak Engineering &
Manufacturing Co.
6609 North Lamar
Austin. TX 78752
CONTACT PERSON
Applied Rehabilitation
Systems Inc.
3902 Idlewild
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 459-8935
WHERE
Business
Marketing
Office
Sales
IT IS USED
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
Inability of a blind person to easily
distinguish denominations of paper money
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Applied Rehabilitation Systems Inc,
3902 Idlewild
Austin, TX 78731
$189.50 plus tax
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
HOW IT WORKS
Developed as a spinoff from NASA's Aero
space Research and development efforts,
the Paper Money Identifier (PMI) is an
instrument for distinguishing the
various denominations of paper money frorr
each other. The back side of each bill
has a characteristic sound pattern
corresponding to the shades of color on
the bill. Lighter colors emit a dis-
tinguishing higher pitched sound than do
darker colors.
The instrument incorporates a light that
shines on a photoelectric cell. When
the bill is passed under this beam,
various amounts of light are reflected
onto the photocell. These amounts
correspond to the configurations printed
on the bill. The light variations change
the voltage which causes changes on the
sounds emitted as the bill is moved
through the PMI.
(Information based on company literature^
503
WWRC VACUUM WAND
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Photographs courtesy of
David F, Law, Jr,
504
WWRC VACUUM WAND
DEVELOPER
Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Ctr.
Rehabilitation Engin. Dept
Fishersville, VA 22939
(703) 885-9724
' CONTACT PERSON
David F. Law, Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Ctr.
Rehabilitation Engin. Dept.
Fishersville, VA 22939
(703) 885-9724
-
WHERE
Clerical
Sales
Service
IT IS USED '
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to handle individual pieces of
paper money
FIELD TESTED
yes
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
A compact unit supplies vacuum to a small
suction cup on a cock-up splint. This
provides relatively strong prehensile
force, and can be used easily by a quadri
plegic person to manipulate currency. The
vacuum is controlled either by sip and
puff or by a compression bulb under the
arm pit. By using a pneumatic control,
no electrical components ever contact
the individual.
(Information provided by David F. Law,
Jr.)
505
PACKAGING
Accurate Packaging of Dry Bulk
Material 508
Applying Labels to Bottles 510
Carrousel Type Packaging Conveyor . . 512
Coiling Flexible Plastic Tubing ... 514
Coiling Hose for Blister Packaging . 516
"Counting Aids" 518
Fixture to Package Small Items . . . 520
The Modification of a Handheld
Heat Sealer 522
Multiple Parts Packaging Station . . 524
Net Weight Packaging of Small
Items 526
Packaging for Uniform Appearance . . 528
Packaging Small Quantities of
Metal Parts 530
Shaker Table for Bulk Product
Packaging 532
Shutter Packager 534
507
ACCURATE PACKAGING OF DRY BULK MATERIAL
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
508
ACCURATE PACKAGING OF DRY BULK MATERIAL
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT
OVERCOMES
See:
HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost,
HOW IT WORKS
This piece of equipment is designed to
measure out and bag a fixed volume of
sand. The sand pours from a hopper
into a wheel with four sections, each
section holding a fixed volume of sand.
When one section is filled, the hopper
stops pouring. The wheel is then
rotated by hand into the funnel, from
which the sand is poured into a bag
placed below the funnel. As the wheel
rotates, sand flows into the next
section and the process repeats itself.
A wire extension from the bag is an
expander to keep the bag open to reduce
the possibility of spill.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
509
APPLYING LABELS TO BOTTLES
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
510
APPLYING LABELS TO BOTTLES
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE IT IS USED
Applying labels
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not applicable
^
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR
SALE
May
be made
at a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This simple positioning jig aids in
applying labels exactly where they
belong on small bottles. The roll of
lables is held in position directly in
line with a slot that holds the bottle.
The labels are threaded through the slot
and come out in exactly the right place
for application to the bottle. Improvec
quality and a highly increased rate of
production results from use of this jig
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitati on . )
511
CARROUSEL TYPE PACKAGING CONVEYOR
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
512
CARROUSEL TYPE PACKAGING CONVEYOR
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost,
HOW IT WORKS
This is a unique type of packaging
conveyor suitable for gathering small
light weight parts. Suspended clip-
boards hang from a motor driven belt
and rotate around the work table. At
the first work station, plastic bags are
clipped to the board. Each successive
worker then adds his or her particular
item to the bag and the last worker
removes the bag and seals it. One
advantage to this carrousel type
conveyor is that the motor speed (RPM)
is controllable by regulating the
voltage and therefore adaptable to the
work pace of those using it. One
person may be able to place only one
item in the bag, while another might
be able to handle three or four.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
513
COILING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC TUBING
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
514
COILING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC TUBING
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
''
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR
SALE
May be made
at
a mi
nimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This device simplifies the job of
wrapping small diameter plastic tubing
onto a form for packaging. A hand-
cranked grinder is converted into a
winding machine by removing the
grinding wheel and adapting the shaft
to hold a six-inch winding hank. The
grinder is geared so that one and one-
half turns of the handle winds an
18-foot length of tubing onto the hank
form which can then be slid off of its
holder pegs ready for packaging.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
515
COILING HOSE FOR BLISTER PACKAGING
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
516
COILING HOSE FOR BLISTER PACKAGING
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
R§habilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE IT IS USED
Packaging
See:
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This device simplifies the coiling
of plastic hose to a required size to
fit a blister pack. A winding reel,
that is cranked by hand, is used: one
flange of the wheel contains a notch
to hold the end of the hose in
position while coiling the strand
around the core. With the uniform
coils of hose, blister packaging
becomes a simple process.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitati on . )
517
"COUNTING AIDS"
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FIGURE B
Diagrams courtesy of
Susanne Wynkoop
518
"COUNTING AIDS"
DEVELOPER
Dieter A. Papke
555 Fern Street
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-3173
CONTACT PERSON
Susanne Wynkoop
Associated Craftsmen/
Easter Seals
15 Emerald Street
Hackensack. NJ 07601
(201) 342-5739
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES ^
difficulty in packaging materials
correctly when the packager has diffi-
culty counting accurately
FIELD TESTED
yes
Associated Craftsmen/Easter Seals
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
HOW IT WORKS
Since 15 to 20% of our workshop popula-
tion cannot count, we developed a non-
numerical system. Cartons arrived at our
plant in cases of 200 units. We were to
unpack the cartons, bundle them into sets
of 10 units, and repack them. In order
for "non-counting" workers to complete
this task I constructed cardboard racks
of ten shelves. They were instructed to
place one carton on each shelf and when
the rack was full to remove the cartons
and bundle them with a rubber band. A
rack can be constructed in about 1& min-
utes. Cardboard boxes make excellent
frames. You tape, staple, or glue flat
cardboard sheets into the frame to create
the number of shelves you desire (see
Fig. "A"). Figure "B" illustrates the
type of jig we used for dividing cases of
jar caps into sets of eighteen units.
Here, using a stencil with spray paint, I
painted 18 circles (with circumference
equal to that of caps) onto a piece of
white cardboard. The disabled worker was
instructed to place one cap on each
circle of the board. When all the cir-
cles were covered they placed the 18 caps
into a plastic bag which was then sealed.
Even our numerically able workers used
this counting jig because it allowed them
to converse while performing a task which
would ordinarily require silent counting.
This in turn lowered our error rate and
the amount of downtime due to worker
socialization. Individual work speed and
quality improved with the incorporation
of this jig.
(Information provided by Susanne
Wynkoop.)
519
FIXTURE TO PACKAGE SMALL ITEMS
Photographs courtesy of
Mark Stephenson
520
FIXTURE TO PACKAGE SMALL ITEMS
DEVELOPER
Mark Stephenson
Occupational Services,
Inc.
17 Redwood St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
CONTACT PERSON
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty experienced by some persons
with cerebral palsy in reading, grasping,
placing, or holding items
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
FOR SALE
no
Fl
ELD
TESTED
information
not
ava-
lable
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
not
applicable
HOW IT WORKS
One person usually performs this job. In
this case the job was divided. The board
was designed to reduce the movements of
reaching, grasping, placing and holding
to reaching and pushing item into funnel.
The person at the other end of the opera-
tions inserts instruction sheet into the
poly bag, places poly bag on funnel, re-
trieves it and staples it shut.
Materials: 4" X 18" X 1/4" Plexiglas,
18" X 36" X 1/4" AC grade plywood, funnel
from 2 litre Pepsi bottle, acrylic latex
caulk, paneling nails 18-1/2" woodscrews
18-washers, polyurethane varnish.
Equipment: Heat strip for bending plastic
(acquired from Plastic Distributor/Manu-
facturer in area $9.00), hand drill,
sabre saw.
Instructions: Cut hole in plywood
according to size of funnel. Nail funnel
to board, line union with acrylic latex
caulk. Varnish when caulk is dry.
Length of Plexiglas depends upon: length
of the funnel and length of poly bag.
Overall length of Plexiglas should in-
clude distance from fastening to board,
and distance from V in Plexiglas to end
of funnel to allow for the materials to
leave the funnel completely and the poly
bag to remain on the funnel with packaged
items,
(Information provided by Mark Stephenson, |
521
THE MODIFICATION OF A HANDHELD HEAT SEALER
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Photograph courtesy of Albert
E. Swarts, P.E.
522
THE MODIFICATION OF A HANDHELD HEAT SEALER
DEVELOPER
Albert E. Swarts, P.E.
Richard L. Biddy, Dir.
Vocational Industrial
Center - (Houston)
Donald R. Smith, PH.D.
Texas A & M University
(College Station)
CONTACT PERSON
Albert E. Swarts, P.E.
Vocational Industrial Ctr.
Institute for Rehabili-
tation and Research
2809 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 797-1440
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Assembly
Benchwork
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
use of only one hand; lower extremity
weakness
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
May
b6 made at a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
A hinge is attached to a hand heat
sealer so that it can be swung down on
a definite line when clamped to a table
top. This is accomplished by mounting
an extra plate to the back of the
sealer to provide the extension needed
to mount the hinge.
(Infomation based on Examples of Jig
and Fixture Design as Applied to the
Severely Disabled Functioning in a
Sheltered Workshop, Biddy, Smith and
Swarts.)
523
MULTIPLE PARTS PACKAGING STATION
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Photograph courtesy of Albert
E. Swarts, P.E.
524
MULTIPLE PARTS PACKAGING STATION
DEVELOPER |
Albert E.
Swarts, P.E.
Richard L
. Biddy, Dir.
Vocational
Industrial
Center -
(Houston)
Donald R.
Smith, Ph.D.
Texas A &
M University -
(College
Station)
CONTACT PERSON
Albert E. Swarts, P.E.
Vocational Industrial Ctr
Institute for Rehabili-
tation and Research
2809 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 797-1440
WHERE IT IS USED
Assembly
Benchwork
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
use of only one hand; lower extremity
weakness: reach limitations
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost,
HOW IT WORKS
A system of gravity feed bins was de-
signed to store a considerable volume
of parts while being constantly within
reach of the worker. The smooth area
in front of the user permits easy
counting of the parts. The packages
for the parts are held in a bind under
the chute used for loading them. The
chute holds the package open while it
is being loaded. After the package is
loaded and stapled closed, it is
dropped into a delivery chute which
carries it to the shipping container.
A grate on the chute is equipped with
a counter to record the number for a
constant quantity in each container.
This simplifies customer billing and
piece rate payment.
(Information based on Examples of Jig
and Fixture Design as Applied to the
Severely Disabled Functioning in a
Sheltered V^orkshop, Biddy, Smith and
Swarts . )
525
NET WEIGHT PACKAGING OF SMALL ITEMS
N (
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
526
NET WEIGHT PACKAGING OF SMALL ITEMS
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
See: HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
May be made at
FOR SALE
a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This jig simplifies the job of pack-
aging small pellets in individual
envelopes. Using a bulk measuring
scoop to pre-establish approximate
net weights is a great time saver in th(
packaging of small items. The pellets
are scooped up by the dipper and
emptied into a paper cup placed on a
balance- type scale. The exact net
weight can then be adjusted by adding
or removing the necessary amount of
material from the cup.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitati on . )
527
PACKAGING FOR UNIFORM APPEARANCE
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Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
528
PACKAGING FOR UNIFORM APPEARANCE
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT
OVERCOMES
See:
HOW IT WORKS
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This jig simplifies the difficult task
of preparing a jump rope for packaging.
A simple wooden jig and a frame with 2
dowels is all that is needed to hold the
rope in position. The jump rope handles
are placed on either side of the dowels
and the rope is wrapped around them.
The coiled rope can be lifted out
exactly as required to fit into a
packaging wrapper.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
529
PACKAGING SMALL QUANTITIES OF METAL PARTS
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
530
PACKAGING SMALL QUANTITIES OF METAL PARTS
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty picking up nails by hand
from a bulk container
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This device simplifies the job of pick-
ing up nails by hand from a bulk con-
tiner and repackaging them into smaller
boxes. An electro-magnet, which can be
obtained from an automobile air condi-
tioner clutch, is fitted with a handle
and powered by an inexpensive battery
charger. With the power on, the magnet
lifts a fixed quantity of nails from
the bulk supply. The lifting power of
the magnet can be adjusted to pick up
the desired quantity of nails by weight
through varying the charger's output
voltage. The lifting unit is then
positioned over a funnel , the power
interrupted and the nails drop through
into the package. The exact weight of
this package is adjusted by adding to
or removing nails by hand.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.
531
SHAKER TABLE FOR BULK PRODUCT PACKAGING
Photograph courtesy of Cali-
fornia Department of Reha-
bilitation
532
SHAKER TABLE FOR BULK PRODUCT PACKAGING
DEVELOPER
Charles Eckles
Independent Contract
Consultant
(213) 360-4180
CONTACT PERSON
California Department of
Rehabilitation
830 "K" Street Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8500
WHERE IT IS USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty in packaging the proper
amount of bulk material into a snug con
tainer
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
^
May be made at a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
This jig simplifies difficult packag-
ing jobs where the space provided does
not seem large enough to hold the pro-
duct. In these cases, the volume can
often be reduced by vibrating the pro-
duct to compact it in its container.
For this kind of packaging job, the
shaker table was developed. It is a
plywood table supported on a rubber
cushion over a box. A 1/5 h.p. motor
is mounted inside the box, with a belt
drive to a vertical shaft outside
which has an off-center eccentric
bearing on top. As the drive shaft
rotates, the package is jiggled back
and forth shaking its contents deeper
into its interior.
(Information based on A Handbook of
Workshop Production Aids, California
Department of Rehabilitation.)
533
SHUTTER PACKAGER
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INTO B^G
Sketch provided by Steve
Spudlch
534
SHUTTER PACKAGER
DEVELOPER
Malcolm Eaton
CONTACT PERSON
Steve Spudich
Association for the
Handicapped
219 E. Spring Street
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-7181
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Packaging
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to count; use of only one hand
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Association for the Handicapped
219 E. Spring Street
Freeport, IL 61032
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
Openings are cut in a plate to conform
to the size of the items to be
packaged. The number of openings de-
pends on the number of items to be
bagged or boxed. After all openings
are filled, the top plate is slid to
allow the items to fall through the
opening in the bottom plate and drop
into a bag or box attached to the
spout.
(Information provided by Steve Spudich,
Association for the Handicapped.)
535
I r
REACHING
Gustavsberg Extended Arm 538
Multipurpose Utility Stick 540
Reaching Aids 542
537
GUSTAVSBERG EXTENDED ARM
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Photograph courtesy of AB
Gustavsberg
538
GUSTAVSBERG EXTENDED ARM
DEVELOPER
AB Gustavsberg
S-134 00 Gustavsberg
Sweden
0766-391 00
CONTACT PERSON ]
Mr. Agu
S-134 00
Sv/eden
0766-391
Kriisa
Gustavsberg
00
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Reaching
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited reach range
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
AB Gustavsberg
S-134 00 Gustavsberg
Sweden
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(product listed as Universal Reacher)
HOW IT WORKS
These tongs are fitted with a pistol -type
grip which can be operated with a
straight wrist. It has a support arm
allowing the arm to rest and taking the
weight off the wrist. A loop and wrist
link is available in place of the support
arm for people with strong wrists. Three
fingers using low pressure can operate
the pressure key. The grab claw can be
turned 360* locking automatically at the
desired angle when the pressure key is
depressed. On one leg of the claw is a
magnet for picking up small metal objects.
The gripping device can grasp flat and
round objects and is fitted with a hook
that makes lifting heavy objects easier.
The gripping device is lightweight and
lined with patterned rubber.
(Information based on Gustavsberg
brochure.)
539
MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY STICK
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Photograph courtesy of Hausmann
Industries
540
MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY STICK
DEVELOPER
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
CONTACT PERSON
Rose Rowan
Advertising Manager
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
WHERE IT IS USED
Reaching
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
restricted motion of upper extremities;
joint damage
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
HOW IT WORKS
The following items can be attached to
an anodized aluminum master shaft 24"
long with a wrist strap at the end:
shoe horn, comb, magnet, reaching hook,
mop sponge and grasping clip.
(Information based on Hausmann catalog.)
541
REACHING AIDS
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Light Switch
Extension Handle
Power Grip Tongs
Photographs courtesy of
Maddak, Inc.
Maddak Universal Reacher
542
REACHING AIDS
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock. NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
CONTACT PERSON
Fred M. Joslyn
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
WHERE IT IS USED
Reaching
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited arm movement; confinement to a
wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
Power Grip Tongs (21" long) $39,00
Power ^r1p Tongs C36" long) $49,50
Light Switch Extension Kandle $ 3,75
Maddak Universal Reacher $43.50
HOW IT WORKS
The Power Grip Tongs are a heavy duty
all plastic tool for increasing the
arms' reach and providing great mechani-
cal advantage in the gripping claw.
Maximum opening of claw is 2^". The
Light Switch Extension Handle is a
molded plastic adapter which fits all
standard toggle type wall electric
switches. It is easily installed by re
moving the existing switch plate, and
using the same screws, mounting the ex-
tension handle. The operating handle
extends 17" below the switch. The
Maddak Universal Reacher is a function-
ally designed "extended arm", light and
well balanced. The full hand trigger
creates a quick and positive grip with a
straight wrist position. The support
arm contacts the user's forearm, reliev
ing the wrist of stress. The grab claw
can be rotated a full 360*, but locks
into position when the trigger is
pressed. It is suitable for flat or
round objects and has hooked ends for
heavier loads.
(Information based on Maddak Catalog No
479, 1979.)
543
READING
A7 Speech Controller 546
APH Variable Speech Control™
Module 548
Dottran - Braille Translation
Program 550
Dual Image System 552
Fishburne Alphabet for the Blind . . 554
Illuminated Magnifier 556
Kurzweil Data Entry Machine .... 558
Kurzweil Reading Machine 560
Magazine and Bookholders 562
Model 2C Electronic Visual Aids . . 564
Optacon Print Reading System .... 566
Page Turner 568
Page Turner 570
Page Turners 572
Portareader Electronic Visual Aid . 574
Variable Speed Control™
Listening Adapter 576
Vari speech II Recorder 578
VersaBraille System 580
Video Visual Read/Write System ... 582
Voyager 584
VSi Masterlens Systems 586
545
A7 SPEECH CONTROLLER
Photograph courtesy of Variable
Speed Control Corporation
546
A7 SPEECH CONTROLLER
DEVELOPER
Variable Speed Control
Corporation
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-6100
CONTACT PERSON
Grady Hesters
Variable Speed Control
Corporation
185 Berry Street
San Francisco. CA 94107
(415) 495-6100
V7HERE
IT
IS
USED
Listening
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
learning problems of the visually
handicapped; improves clarity of slowed
speech; used to give audio instructions
at a pace which matches the skill of
the worker
VA, universities
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
UL for Model A7g
FOR SALE
Variable Speech Control
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Also see dealer list in appendix.
$295.00
HOW IT WORKS
The A7 Speech Controller has all the
features of an ordinary cassette tape,™^
recorder plus Variable Speech Control .
This patented technology pitch corrects
recorded speech from 60% to 250% of
original recorded speed. A simple
movement of the VSC rate-control lever
adjusts speed of playback and simul-
taneously corrects pitch so that high-
speed "chipmunk" and low-speed "grumble"
effects are eliminated. The result is
that a listener can audit a one-hour
spoken word cassette in 30 minutes or
less and understand ewery word, a
person can listen at up to 400 words
per minute.
(Information provided by Irene Gilbert
Mattei, VSC.)
547
APH VARIABLE SPEECH CONTROL™ MODULE
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
548
APH VARIABLE SPEECH CONTROL™ MODULE
DEVELOPER
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Listening
Reading
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$97.50
HOW IT WORKS
The APH Variable Speech Control Module
allows recorded speech to be increased
or decreased without pitch distortion.
It operates on 120 volts AC and has a
power amplifier and speaker. Other
features are a rate control, volume con-
trol, earphone jacks and off/on switch.
It was designed to work with GE Cassette
Recorder and the APH Talking Book Repro-
ducer, but may also be used with any
machine with a variable speed capacity.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
549
DOTTRAN - BRAILLE TRANSLATION PROGRAM
Photograph not available
550
DOTTRAN - BRAILLE TRANSLATION PROGRAM
DEVELOPER
ARTS Computer Products
80 Boylston Street
Suite 1260
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-8248
CONTACT PERSON
Peter Duran
ARTS Computer Products
80 Boylston Street
Suite 1260
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-8248
WHERE IT IS USED
Education
Information Retrieval
Reading
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
no
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
ARTS Computer Products
80 Boylston Street
Suite 1260
Boston, MA 02116
$6,000 for complete unit
HOW IT WORKS
Dottran is a computer program consisting
of a set of algorithms that translates
text into Grade II Braille. It has an
unlimited vocabulary therefore the trans-
lation is based on the rules of the
algorithms rather than a print character
to dot pattern direct correlation.
What users purchase will depend on what
they have already. The Dottran Unit
consists of the Dottran software stored
in PROMs on an 8080 microprocessor. It
is possible to purchase a binary tape of
the software separately.
(Information based on ARTS literature.)
551
DUAL IMAGE SYSTEM
DUAL IMAGE SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Apollo Electronic Visual
Aids
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(213) 776-3343
CONTACT PERSON
Dennis Allen
Apollo Electronic Visual
Aids
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(213) 776-3343
WHERE IT IS USED
Magnification
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
UL,
OSHA
FOR SALE
Apollo Electronic Visual
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Aids
As of 1/1/80
$3,850.00
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HOW IT WORKS
The Dual Image is a two camera, one
monitor integrated system. The 17"
monitor features a built-in split
screen generator that permits the
scenes from both cameras to appear
on the monitor at the same time. The
magnification of two pieces of work
make it possible for the user to refer
ence and transcribe information at the
same time. It has been used in con-
junction with a typewriter, a calculator
and assembly materials. The size of
the equipment makes it possible to use
in the home or the office.
(Information based on Apollo Electronic
Visual Aids product literature.)
553
FISHBURNE ALPHABET FOR THE BLIND
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554
FISHBURNE ALPHABET FOR THE BLIND
DEVELOPER
S.B. Fishburne
4243 Warren Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 442-3368
CONTACT PERSON
C.C. Fishburne
Fishburne Engineering
221 N. Gordon Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(919) 765-2928
WHERE IT IS USED
Communication
Labeling
Reading
Recording Information
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment and inability to use
Braille
FIELD TESTED
Sacramento Society for the Blind
Sacramento, CA
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Fishburne Engineering
221 N. Gordon Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Magnetic Training Alphabet $4.60
Embosser $21.00
Audio Cassettes #1, 2, 3 $3.50 each
HOW IT WORKS
This alphabet system of dots, dashes and
slashes can be used by those who do not
read Braille. Although its uses are
limited, it gives the person a way to
record such things as addresses, tele-
phone numbers, labels, cassettes, etc.
The system uses embossed characters
which are very easy to feel and learn.
Cassette tapes are available for self
instruction.
A thermoform master of the embossed
alphabet characters is used as a train-
ing aid. The horizontal lines are
called "Guide Lines." Each line is
named for the first letter of the line
there is an "A" line, a "G" line, an "M
line, etc.
Letters are also used as numbers.
Embossed single letters, mounted on mag
nets are used for spelling and writing
words. A lightweight metal slate serves
as a surface for the letters. An
embosser has been engineered by Mr.
Henry Sleeper of Sacramento, for Fish-
burne. Letters are embossed on h" wide
Dymo tape, which is cut into 1" long
strips, prior to embossing. Inch long
strips already cut with a tab for easy
removal of adhesive cover, are avail-
able. Also available is a cutter that
holds a 12' roll, and uses a trigger to
cut and score 1" strips.
(Information based on Fishburne litera-
ture.)
555
ILLUMINATED MAGNIFIER
Photographs courtesy of
Stecker & Yale, Inc.
*# ^%
2x magnification
4x magnification
m-.
556
ILLUMINATED MAGNIFIER
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 927-3940
CONTACT PERSON
Michael A. Lavey
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 927-3940
WHERE IT IS USED
Magnification
PROBLEM(S) IT
OVERCOMES 1
visual impairment; rectangular lens
easy on eyes, prevents fatigue and
nausea
FIELD TESTED
yes
standard industrial product
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
yes
FOR SALE
Stocker & Yale, Inc.
133 Brimbal Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
HOW IT WORKS
A 6"x8" ground lens providing 2x or
4x magnification is coupled with a 4
watt fluorescent light. Adjustable
9"x9" arms with friction swivels and
clamp or screwbase allows a 7"
working distance. Operates on 115v.
60 cycle AC.
(Information based on Stocker & Yale
Inc. literature.)
557
KURZWEIL DATA ENTRY MACHINE
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Photographs courtesy of
Rurzweil Computer Products,
Inc.
558
KURZWEIL DATA ENTRY MACHINE
► ,
DEVELOPER
Kurzweil Computer Prod-
ucts, Inc.
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 864-4700
CONTACT PERSON
Michael Hingson
Kurzweil Computer Prod-
ucts, Inc.
Print to Braille Dept.
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 864-4700
WHERE IT IS USED
Reading
Transcribing Braille
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Kurzweil Computer Products,
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
Inc.
HOW IT WORKS
Printed material is converted into Grade
II Braille by this system which incor-
porates the Kurzweil Data Entry Machine,
a computer based Braille translator and
a Braille embosser. The printed text is
read by the Data Entry Machine and con-
verted into standard computer code. It
is then converted from computer code
into Braille code by the Braille trans-
lator and then interfaces with an em-
bosser to produce a Braille printout.
(Information based on Kurzweil Computer
Products, Inc. literature; verbal ex-
planation provided by Ron Myren, Wiscon-
sin Vocational Studies Center.)
559
KURZWEIL READING MACHINE
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Photographs courtesy of
Kurzwell Computer Products
Inc.
560
KURZWEIL READING MACHINE
DEVELOPER
Kurzweil Computer Prod-
ucts, Inc.
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 864-4700
CONTACT PERSON
JoAnn Giudicessi
Reading Machine Dept.
Kurzweil Computer Prod-
ucts, Inc.
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 864-4700
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
Visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
National Federation of the Blind; Bureau
of Ed. for the Handicapped; Rehabilita-
tion Services Administration; VA
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Kurzweil Computer Products,
33 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
$29,800
Inc.
HOW IT WORKS
KRM consists of a desk top reading unit
with scanner, an electricicontrol unit
connected to the scanner by a flexible
cable, and a speaker. Material to be
read is placed face down on the glass
surface of the desk top reading unit.
The control unit is activated by the
user commanding the machine to perform
various functions. The first line of
the text is automatically located by the
scanning mechanism and an electronic
voice reads the material. With the con-
trol unit the user can adjust the readinc
rate and voice tone, have lines repeated
have words spelled out and have words or
phrases marked for later reference
(analogous to underlining). A hand
tracking option allows the user to man-
ually scan a page and determine the
location of columns of type, pictures
and diagrams. Users can quickly switch
back and forth between automatic and
manual tracking. The keyboard of the
reading machine can be converted into a
talking calculator performing the stan-
dard functions and all scientific
functions. The KRM can also be used to
convert English text from a computer or
CRT terminal into speech.
(Information based on Kurzweil Computer
Products, Inc. brochure.)
561
MAGAZINE AND BOOKHOLDERS
562
MAGAZINE AND BOOKHOLDERS
DEVELOPER
Carl H. Beil
5435 N. Artesian Avenue
Chicago. IL 60625
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited hand or arm movement
FIELD TESTED
yes
informally at Mines Veteran's Hospital
and the Rehabilitation Institute of
Chicago
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REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applied for
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
C. Beil Designs
5435 N. Artesian Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
F. Sammons Co., Inc.
Box 32
Brookfield, IL 60513
HOW IT WORKS
Attach to furniture or equipment for
support. Holds any size hard or soft
cover book up to 8" x 11". Pages may
be turned by hand or with the use of
a mouth or head stick.
(Information provided by Carl H. Beil,
C. Beil Designs.)
563
MODEL 2C ELECTRONIC VISUAL AIDS
Photograph courtesy of Apollo
Electronic Visual Aids
564
PAGE TURNER
DEVELOPER
Possum Controls, Inc.
n Fairacres Industrial
Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
England
CONTACT PERSON
Ann F. Gurr
Possum, Inc.
P.O. Box 451
Midwood Station
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(212) 243-1658
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to turn book pages
FIELD TESTED
yes
Britain
REGULATORY APPROVAL
FDA
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Possum, Inc.
P.O. Box 451
Midwood Station
Brooklyn, NY 11230
$625.00 + shipping
HOW IT WORKS
This battery operated machine turns the
pages of common size books. It can be
operated pneumatically or with light
pressure microswitches. (See Possum
Input Controls (p. 312) for types of input
switches.) A page retainer holds the
book flat. Adjustment can be made to
accommodate paper quality and thick-
ness and desired bookrest angle.
(Information based on Possum Controls,
Inc. literature.)
569
PAGE TURNER
570
PAGE TURNER
DEVELOPER
WTB, Inc.
1259 Millikin PI., N.E.
Warren, OH 44483
(216) 372-6316
CONTACT PERSON
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to turn pages without assis-
tance
FIELD TESTED
yes
sold tc
U.S.A.
hospitals
and Canada
and
indivi
duals
across
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
WTB, Inc.
1259 Millikin PI., N.E.
Warren, OH 44483
$535.00
HOW IT WORKS
After the book is set in the turner at
the position-line and the book's
covers taped down, the user presses the
switch to activate the weighted rollers
The roller will move to the edge of the
page, lower itself, reverse and lift
the page, winding until the page is
taut and will peel off and be turned.
The pages are held down by a thin
nylon line. The unit can be used flat
or at a 45° angle. It holds books or
magazines up to 9"xllVxlJs".
(Information based on WTB, Inc. litera-
ture.)
571
PAGE TURNERS
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Page Turner - Mouth Held
Photographs courtesy of
Maddak, Inc.
572
PAGE TURNERS
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DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
CONTACT PERSON
Fred M. Joslyn
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ
(201) 694-0500
07440
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
manipulation difficulty
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
Maddak, Inc,
Pequannock,
Automaddak
Page Turner
Page Turner
FOR SALE
NJ 07440
Page Turner
- Hand Held
- Mouth Held
$471.00
$ 14.50
$ 4.50
HOW IT WORKS
The Automaddak Page Turner accommodates
any size book or magazine. Each page is
turned automatically at the reader's
command. The book or magazine is posi-
tioned against the back panel with both
covers held in place by adjustable
plastic clips. Operation of the Page
Turner is controlled either by a breath
switch which is sensitive to a puff of
breath through a mouthpiece, or a small
sensitive touch bellows control which
responds to slight pressure on a plastic
pad by any paft of the body. The Page
Turner can be adjusted from horizontal
to almost vertical . The Page Turner -
Hand Held is a curved polycarbonate
tapered strip with foam rubber tip for
easy flipping of pages (even heavy
coated paper). The Page Turner - Mouth
Held is made of light weight plastic
with a serrated rubber tip for good
paper contact. The upper end is heart
shaped and flat with medium-soft rubber
plates adhered to the surface for easy
grip and comfortable contact with teeth.
(Information based on Maddak Catalog No.
479, 1979.)
573
PORTAREADER ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID
i
Photograph courtesy of Apollo
Electronic Visual Aids
574
PORTAREADER ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID
DEVELOPER
Apollo Electronic Visual
Aids
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(213) 776-3343
CONTACT PERSON
Dennis Allen
Apollo Electronic Visual
Aids
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(213) 776-3343
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Magnificati
on
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
UL,
OSHA
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Apollo Electronic Visual Aids
6357 Arizona Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90045
As of 1/1/80
PortaReader $1,550.00
Del uxe Po rta Reader $1 , 650 . 00
HOW IT WORKS
The PortaReader EVA is a portable,
lightweight device consisting of a CRT
viewing monitor mounted on a collapsible
stand together with a video camera, zoom
lens, and illuminator. The heavy gauge
anodized aluminum platform is supported
by three integrated retractable legs
which easily fold into a compact carry-
ing handle. There is ample work space
beneath the lens. The PortaReader makes
viewing of any ink printed material,
photos, material across the room, or
seeing what is being typed easier. It
is possible to: 1. isolate one line
(or more) of print at a time, 2. com-
pensate for camera positioning so image
is not upside-down or inside-out, and
3. select black-on-white (positive) or
white-on-black (negative) images.
It has magnifying capabilities of 4X to
45X. Also available is the Deluxe Porta-
Reader, which has a special zoom lens
which allows ease in focusing.
(Information based on Apollo Electronic
Visual Aids product literature.)
575
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL™ LISTENING ADAPTER
Photograph courtesy of Variable
Speed Control Corporation
576
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL™ LISTENING ADAPTER
DEVELOPER
Variable Speed Control
Corporation
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-6100
CONTACT PERSON
Grady Hesters
Variable Speed Control
Corporation
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-6100
WHERE IT IS USED
Listening
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment; improves clarity of
slowed speech
FIELD TESTED
yes
tested
the Bl
Blind,
by
ind;
and
VA; Arkansas Enterpr
American Foundation
others
•ses
for
for
the
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
UL
on
AC component
FOR SALE
Variable Speed Control Corporation
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Also see dealer list in appendix.
$95.00
HOV7 IT WORKS
This device is designed to use with the
Library of Congress (LOC) C-76, C-77
and later model 4-track cassette players.
The listener can speed up a cassette on
the LOC player, then pitch correct the
"chipmunk" sound at up to 2.5 times
faster than the recorded speed. It has
braille markings and large print and
braille instructions. Two permanently
attached cords are designed to plug
directly into the LOC player. One cord
carries the high pitched speeded speech
to the adapter, the other returns pitch-
corrected speech to the player where it
is heard through the player's speaker.
(Information provided by Irene Gilbert
Mattei, VSC.)
577
VARISPEECH II RECORDER
Photograph courtesy of
Lexicon, Inc.
578
VARISPEECH II RECORDER
DEVELOPER
Lexicon, Inc.
60 Turner Street
Waltham, MA 02154
(617) 891-6790
CONTACT PERSON
Jack Letscher
Lexicon, Inc.
60 Turner Street
Waltham, MA 02154
(617) 891-6790
WHERE IT IS USED
Listening
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Lexicon, Inc.
60 Turner Street
Waltham, MA 02154
$595.00 F.O.B. Waltham, MA
HOW IT WORKS
Varispeech II is a recorder and a speech
time compressor and expander which
utilizes advanced digital processing
techniques. It allows you to play back
recordings at h to Ih times the speed of
the original, and preserves the speaker's
original pitch and tonal qualities. It
works like any other conventional cas»5
sette recorder, and requires no special
training to use. The only nonconven-
tional control is the speed factor knob
which is calibrated and turned clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease listening speed. Special
options are available which allow use
with the Library of Congress 4-track
tape formats.
(Information provided by Nancy
Greenfield, Lexicon, Inc.)
579
VERSABRAILLE SYSTEM
Photograph courtesy of Tele-
sensory Systems Inc.
580
VERSABRAILLE SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Telesensory Systems, Inc.
3408 Hill view Avenue
Palo Alto. CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
CONTACT PERSON
John Beard, Manager
North American Marketing
Telesensory Systems, Inc.
3408 Hi 11 view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
WHERE IT IS USED
Education
Filing
Reading
Recording Information
Writing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
blindness; storage and retrieval of
braille materials
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Telesensory Systems, Inc.
3408 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
HOW IT WORKS
The VersaBraille system is an electronic
braille information system which records
braille in electronic impulses on
cassette tape and displays braille on a
twenty character line of electromechan-
ical cells. The VersaBraille system is
a quiet and efficient writing, reading
and notetaking system, and a compact
way of storing brail led text.
It is also an audio tape recorder which
can record sound and braille on the same
tape, and can provide an index and auto-
matic retrieval system for both braille
and audio materials. Attachment to
computers, typewriters, or teletype-
writers will increase the system's
utility in many vocational settings.
Various options are available at an
additional cost.
(Information reprinted with permission
from Telesensory Systems Inc. litera-
ture.)
581
VIDEO VISUAL READ/WRITE SYSTEM
RS Series
M1n1 viewer
Commuter
Klcroviewer
Photographs courtesy of Visual-
tek
582
VIDEO VISUAL READ/WRITE SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Visualtek
1610 26th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(213) 829-6841
CONTACT PERSON
Hank Cunningham
1920 E. 87th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
(612) 854-6098
or Marc Stenzel
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impainnent in reading and writing
FIELD TESTED
yes
throughout U.S. and Canada
REGULATORY APPROVAL
Department of Building and Safety
Los Angeles, CA
FOR SALE
Visualtek
1610 26th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
V\/ARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
HOW IT WORKS
The system utilizes a closed circuit TV
camera, zoom lens and television monitor
to magnify printed material and
electronically enhance its brightness
and contrast. User adjusts magnifica-
tion, brightness and whether to view it
as white on a black background or black
on a white background. Some types of
models are: RS - provides large field
of view, higfTcontrast levels and 60X
magnification; RS-7 Typing Aid - by
flicking a switch user can alternately
view material in the typewriter and
material being copied or simultaneously
view these materials, used with either
moving-platen or fixed-platen IBM
selectric typewriters; Miniviewer-
portable with all components recessed
for protection while in transit, pro-
vides 4X to 45X magnification, can
accomnodate over-sized materials;
Commuter - small, portable with up to
15X magnification; Micro viewer - added
to an RS series or mini viewer, user can
simultaneously view the magnified micro-
fiche and his/her own note taking on a
split screen. Also available is a
drafting camera base and aids for view-
ing computer display terminals, see
Cathode Ray Tube Viewing System.
(Information based on Visualtek litera-
ture.)
583
VOYAGER
Photograph courtesy of
Vlsualtek
584
VOYAGER
DEVELOPER
Visual tek
1610 26th Street
Santa Monica, CA
(213) 829-6841
90404
CONTACT PERSON
Hank Cunningham
1920 E. 87th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
or Marc Stenzel
Visualtek
(213) 829-6841
WHERE IT IS USED
Reading
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
States of California, Ohio, New York.
Florida, Maryland, Illinois, Texas,
. Pennsylvania
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
approval pending
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Visualtek
1610 26th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
HOW IT WORKS
This is a portable zoom- lens reading
system which has a large screen with a
12" diagonal CRT providing 3x to 45x
magnification. The control knobs,
tactual ly different, are on the front
panel . The system features a preset
aperture allowing instant setting of the
optimum lens opening which can also be
manually changed. This unit has type-
writer capabilities. A swivel mirror
doubles as a built-in lens cover when
Voyager is not in use. The user can
adjust the image to be black on white or
white on black. Support legs recess
inside the unit for ease in travel.
(Infonnation based on Visualtek
literature.)
585
VSi MASTERLENS SYSTEMS
Photograph courtesy of
EdnaLlte Corporation
586
VSi MASTERLENS SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
EdnaLite Corporation
200 N. Water Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4100
CONTACT PERSON
Corinne Cohen
Manager, Vision Systems
Division
EdnaLite Corporation
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4100
WHERE IT IS USED
Fine hand work
Reading
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
user satisfaction expressed in letters
to EdnaLite
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE ^
EdnaLite Corporation
200 N. Water Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
$197.00 +
shipping
^
HOW IT WORKS
VSi PT is a portable table model optical
system made from a homogeneous optical
glass measuring 6"x8". It is designed
for expansive viewing and working with
both eyes open. When the curved side is
up, the lens can be used for relaxed
reading allowing free head movement.
When the flat side is up, the lens can
be used to concentrate on a central
working area permitting hand manipu-
lation of items under the lens.
(Information based on EdnaLite Corpora-
tion borchure.)
587
» r
RECREATION
Bowling Ball Guide 590
Card Holder 592
The Game Center 594
Precision Wheelchair Equipment .... 595
589
BOWLING BALL GUIDE
BOWLING BALL GUIDE
DEVELOPER
Dan Golden
CETA Welding Instructor
Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical Institute
New Richmond Campus
1019 South Knowles Ave.
New Richmond, WI 54017
CONTACT PERSON
Dan Golden, WITI
or Ron Zacharski,
Activity Director
St. Croix Health Center
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6991
WHERE IT IS USED
Recreation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to perform movements necessary
to bowl in traditional manner
FIELD TESTED
yes
located and used by the St. Croix
Health Center - New Richmond, WI
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost
HOW IT WORKS
The guide is positioned at the back
of the bowling alley - close to
where one would release the bowling
ball. The individual using the guide
would then roll his or her ball down
the decline. It is important that
the two parallel rods are the "right"
distance apart or the ball will drag.
(Information based on personal
interview.)
591
CARD HOLDER
592
CARD HOLDER
DEVELOPER
Dave Bates
Northern Wisconsin Center
for the Developmental ly
Disabled
Box 340
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5542
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Recreation
orga
PROBLEM(S)
nization
IT
OVERCOMES
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR
SALE
May
be
made
at a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
The board was designed to assist blind
students playing a solitaire game
called Cover the Pairs. The braille
cards are placed in the individual
spaces according to the card game being
played. They remain in piles that are
reasonably easy to locate.
(The grooved rectangular piece of wood
to the left of the card holder, is used
to make uniform lengths of yarn when
rug hooking.)
(Information based on personal inter-
593
THE GAME CENTER
Photograph courtesy of Tele*
sensory Systems Inc.
594
THE GAME CENTER
DEVELOPER
Telesensory Systems, Inc.
3408 Hill view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
CONTACT PERSON
Gayle Bruglar
Telesensory Systems,
3408 Hi 11 view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(415) 493-2626
Inc
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Recreation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not avail ble
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Telesensory Systems, Inc.
3408 Hill view Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
$995.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Game Center is a series of eight
electronic games relying exclusively
on auditory cues. It uses a micro-
processor to generate electronically
synthesized speech and other audible
cues that provide all needed game
information. The Game Center offers
contests of chance, reaction time,
memory, strategy and ear-hand coordina-
tion.
The playing surface of the Game Center
is a numerical keyboard arranged in
a push-button telephone format, with
a series of easy to remember command
keys. All of the keys give spoken
verification when pressed. A brief
initial orientation is all that is
needed to play any of the games.
(Information reprinted with permission
from Telesensory Systems, Inc. litera-
ture.)
595
PRECISION WHEELCHAIR EQUIPMENT
.^*-
Basketball Chair
Chair in Collapsed Position
Track Chair
Photographs courtesy of
Production Research Corp.
\
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596
PRECISION WHEELCHAIR EQUIPMENT
DEVELOPER
Production Research Corp.
10217 Southard Drive
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 441-2332
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Sports
Wheelchair mobility
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
maneuvering a wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
yes
by users in competition and everyday use
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
V\/ARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Production Research Corporation
10217 Southard Drive
Beltsville, MD 20705
or call for location of nearest dealer
HOW IT WORKS
Wheelchair parts that are durable, light
weight and compatible with standard
wheelchairs, have been designed to im-
prove use of existing wheelchairs. Some
parts are made for use in sports. Front
caster wheels, 5" and 8" are made of
precision sealed bearings for basketball
racing and everyday usage. An 8"xl^"
caster wheel and tire assembly is made
of a lightweight, strong plastic, using
a sealed bearing and internal spacer
unit to minimize play and flutter. The
tires are a high pressure type for easy
rolling. This is designed for use every
day, in track and in marathons. Some of
the basic features of the track and
basketball chairs are that they are of
lightweight design, (under 30 lbs.), have
a single piece footplate, built-in
cambered rear wheels for easy pushing
and quick turning, a take-apart and
collapsing system which gives the user
portability and a seat set at a tilt with
adjustable sitting positions.
(Information based on Production Research
Corporation literature.)
597
SAFETY
Alarms and Buzzers 600
Vibrating Pager 602
Visual Security Alarm System 604
Visual Smoke Detectors 606
599
ALARMS AND BUZZERS
The Sound/Off Alarm
Photographs courtesy of
Maddak, Inc.
The Puff n Buzzer
600
ALARMS AND BUZZERS
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
CONTACT PERSON
Fred M. Joslyn
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
WHERE IT IS USED
Communication
Safety
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
alerting someone of danger or that help
is needed
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR
SALE
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ
07440
Sound/Off Alarm
Puff'n Buzzer
$48.00
$60.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Sound/Off Alarm is a safety must in
monitoring critical life support equip-
ment such as respirators and oxygen gen-
erators. It is also useful in alerting
staff of power failure in testing and
monitoring equipment. The audible alarm
(85 dB) blares twice per second for up
to 500 hours. It can be used with any
piece of electrical equipment by simply
plugging alarm into wall socket and
plugging equipment into alarm. The
Puff'n Buzzer is a breath operated call
signal which replaces the customary push
button signal used to call a nurse or
attendant. A standard telephone-type
plug-in-jack terminates a coiled retrac-
tile cord which connects to an aluminum
housing. The housing contains a breath
operated switch which the operator
actuates by puffing into a small mouth-
piece connected by tubing to the breath
switch.
(Information based on Maddak Catalog No
479, 1979.)
601
VIBRATING PAGER
ni
Photographs courtesy of
Motorola Radio, Inc.
602
VIBRATING PAGER
DEVELOPER
Motorola Radio, Inc.
1309 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
CONTACT PERSON
R.S. Menchel
NCED/NTID
One Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 475-6544 (TTY or
Voice)
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Communicating
Safety
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
communicating with someone who is deaf
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
your local Motorola Radio, Inc. dealer
$400
$15.20 monthly rental fee + charger
HOW IT WORKS
This pager is clipped to the belt or
another article of clothing. It is
used to inform a deaf person working
alone in a laboratory that evacuation
of building is required. The person
is notified through security by send-
ing radio wave to pager. Strong vibra-
tion is felt by wearer.
(Information provided by R.S. Menchel
and Max Bentley.)
603
VISUAL SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
i:
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^
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Photograph courtesy of
Howard M. Haines
604
VISUAL SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
DEVELOPER
Nationwide Flashing
Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 593-2755
CONTACT PERSON
Howard M. Haines
Nationwide Flashing
Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 593-2755 (voice)
(301) 593-2566 (TTY)
WHERE IT IS USED
Home Economics
Homemaking
Manufacturing
Safety
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
security hazard posed by inability to
hear suspicious noises
FIELD TESTED
yes
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Nationwide Flashing Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
complete set $325.00
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
HOW IT WORKS
The Magnetic Switch Set is mounted on
parting edge of window or door and is
wired to the transmitter, which is
plugged into nearest electrical outlet.
Several Switch Sets may be used on one
transmitter. Transmitter sends a viola-
tion signal to control center when pro-
tected door or window has been opened.
If the Control Center has been turned on
it locks on to the signal from the Trans-
mitter, waits 10-15 seconds, and then
transmits an alarm signal to trigger all
alarms. This happens even if the door
has been quickly closed. The delay gives
the homeowner time to disarm the Control
Center before the alarms sound. Other
features include:
- A 30-60 Second Exit Delay during
which time the Control Center
ignores all violations. This
allows homeowner to exit without
triggering alarms.
- An In/Out Switch for deleting the
exit and reentry delays so that all
the alarms will sound immediately
upon the opening of a secured door
or window.
- A Violation Light that comes on
whenever a protected opening is not
closed. It warns against arming
the system before the building is
secured.
- An Automatic Reset feature whereby
the system will rearm itself if the
door or window violated is subse-
quently closed.
(Information based on Nationwide Flash-
ing Signals System literature.)
605
VISUAL SMOKE DETECTORS
606
VISUAL SMOKE DETECTORS
DEVELOPER
Nationwide Flashing
Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 593-2755
CONTACT PERSON
Howard M. Haines
Nationwide Flashing
Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 593-2755 (voice)
(301) 593-2566 (TTY)
WHERE IT IS USED
Home Economics
Homemaking
Manufacturing
Safety
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability of a hearing impaired or deaf
person to hear an auditory smoke alarm
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
^
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Nationwide Flashing Signals System
P.O. Box 6146
Silver Spring, MD 20906
$47.50 - $95.00
HOW IT WORKS
These smoke detectors are photoelectric.
Switched Receptacle
- Plugs into household receptacle
(120 volt AC)
- Power is applied to outlet during
alarm.
- Lights are plugged into this receiver
(up to 300 watts).
- Intended for installation in bedroom.
- Can be moved from room to room.
Smoke Detector Transmitter
- Plugs into household receptacl e
(120 volt AC).
- Detects dangerous levels of smoke.
- Sounds loud penetrating alarm.
- Transmits continuous signal to
receiver- alarm.
- Automatically resets (alarm ceases
when smoke clears).
- Use as many detector transmitters
as necessary to protect your home.
Horn (not shown in photo)
- Plugs into household receptacle
(120 volt AC).
- Sounds a loud alarm (85db at 10 ft.)
- Intended for installation in your
neighbor's house to alert him while
you are away or on vacation.
- Can be moved from room to room.
(Information based on Nationwide
Flashing Signals System literature.)
607
SEWING
Bernina Sewing Machine 610
Magnifier for Sewing Machine 612
Sewing Machine, Chest Operated .... 614
Sewing Machine Puff and Sip Control
System for Paraplegic 616
Viking Sewing Machine 618
609
BERNir^A SEWING MACHINE
Bobbin Holder
Handwheel Key
Needle Finger-Guard
Dials
Presser-Foot Lifter Speed Regulator
Photographs courtesy of Fritz
Gegauf Limited
6ia
BERNINA SEWING MACHINE
DEVELOPER
Fritz Gegauf Limited
Seestrasse
8266 Steckborn
Switzerland
(054) 8 29 21
CONTACT PERSON
Hans Boiler
Fritz Gegauf Limited
Seestrasse
8266 Steckborn
Switzerland
(054) 8 29 21
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Sewing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty operating standard sewing
machine due to visual impairment, hand
or foot strength
FIELD TESTED
yes
Sweden & Switzerland
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
FOR SALE
See importers list in appendix.
Priced at retail dealers' discretion.
HOW IT WORKS
Model 830H has several features to allow
easier operation- of the machine. A
holder can be used to remove and insert
the bobbin and the bobbin hook is non-
jamming. Turning a lever with one hand
locks the handwheel; by applying light
pressure to a large key, it can be
released and retightened. Using a
centering block places the needle in the
correct position. A large handled
screwdriver is used on the needle holder
screw. A finger-guard on the needle is
available. Threading of the machine
can be done with one hand putting the
thread through the slots; no eyes have
to be threaded. A needle with a slot
to the eye is an available accessary.
Width, length, needle position and
buttonhole dials are a non-slip design
which rotate by pushing the large knob
projections. Markings for width and
length can be felt. A knob with large
projections is used to raise and lower
the feed-dog. An elongated lever is
used for stitch selection; these mark-
ings can also be felt. The presser-
foot snaps on and off. An adjustable
guide can screw into the back of the
presser-foot or base of the machine.
The presser-foot is raised and lowered
with an elbow or knee operated lever.
The sewing speed regulator can be oper-
ated by foot, elbow, knee or chin, and
a lock can be placed on it limiting it
to two speed positions.
(Description based on Bernlna literature;
verbal explanation provided by Hans
Neunschwander, Hans Sewtng Center -
Madison, WI.)
611
MAGNIFIER FOR SEWING MACHINE
-^
^^ap' ' " - in
Photograph courtesy of
American Foundation for
the Blind
612
MAGNIFIER FOR SEWING MACHINE
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Alex H. Townsend
American Foundation for
the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2169
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Sewing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
by panels of blind and visually impaired
persons
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR
SALE
American
15 West
New York
Foundation
1 6th Street
. NY 10011
for the Blind
$2.75
HOW IT WORKS
This flexible plastic device attaches to
the side of a sewing machine to help
guide the thread into the needle.
(Information based on American Foundation
for the Blind literature.)
613
SEWING MACHINE, CHEST OPERATED
Photograph courtesy of
David F. Law, Jr.
614
SEWING MACHINE, CHEST OPERATED
DEVELOPER
David F. Law, Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Ctr
Rehabilitation Engi-
neering Department
Fishersville, VA 22939
(703) 885-9724
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
•
Sewing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to operate a sewing machine
well enough to be employed
FIELD TESTED
yes
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
REGULATORY APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
no
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
The variable speed control of a com-
mercially available sewing machine was
mounted at chest level of the operator.
This allows "hands-free" operation and
very good control. Mounting arm is
removable to allow normal usage.
(Information provided by David F. Law,
Jr.)
615
SEWING MACHINE PUFF AND SIP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PARAPLEGIC
f*'*4...J.
Photograph courtesy of Don
Warren and Rlcardo Cerna
616
SEWING MACHINE PUFF AND SIP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PARAPLEGIC
DEVELOPER
Clinical Convenience
Products
Contracting Serv. Div.
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
CONTACT
PERSON 1
Don Warren
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 251-2882
J
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Home Economics
Homemaking
Sewing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to operate foot control of an
industrial sewing machine.
FIELD TESTED
yes
North Central Technical Institute
Wausau, WI
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Clinical Convenience Products
2070 Helena Street
Madison, WI 53704
$600 - custom modifications upon
request
HOW IT WORKS
The foot control of an industrial sewing
machine was modified with a puff and sip
control that provides linear speed con-
trol; i.e., the harder the person puffs
on the tube the faster the sewing
machine will run.
When the individual sips on the tube the
presser foot rises. Once desired speed
is achieved by puffing, speed is main-
tained by blocking tube with the tip of
the tongue. (Does not require constant
puff to keep machine running.)
(Information provided by Ricardo Cerna,
Rehabilitation Engineering Specialist,
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Reha-
bilitation, and Don Warren.)
617
VIKING SEWING MACHINE
Photograph not available
618
VIKING SEWING MACHINE
DEVELOPER
Husqvarna AB
Pack
S-561 81 Husqvarna
SWEDEN
CONTACT PERSON
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Sewing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty operating standard sewing
machine due to visual impairment and
physical strength
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Viking Sewing Machine dealers
HOW IT WORKS
Several features make operation of the
machine easier. A cassette and braille
summary of the instruction book are
available. Threadi ng of the machine is
done following open guides. The needle
is slotted and enclosed by a finger guard
The thread tension knob has a rubber ring
to make gripping easier. Notches in the
presser foot and the needle plate groove
are used to locate the needle, A large
knobbed screwdriver is used on the needle
holder screw. A lever on the presser
foot pressure adjustment knob, makes it
easier to alter the pressure settings
when needed. The different settings are
labeled with raised markings. The presser
feet can be clipped on and off. The
nonjam shuttle has a projecting finger
grip on the door. Tongs are used to
remove and insert the bobbin. Stitch
selection dials have protruding levers
for easy turning, are color coded to the
stitch indicator and have braille symbols.
The reverse button can be pressed with
the finger, thumb or palm, A convex knob
for the feed dog button can be operated
with one finger. A rubber ring around
the hand wheel eases gripping and turning,
A protruding gear shift lever makes it
easy to engage the slow speed gear. When
the bobbin is placed on the gear shift
spindle, the needle mechanism automatical
ly disengages. The sewing speed control
pedal is large and has a heel rest.
Controls that can be knee, hand, or arm
operated are also available,
(Information based on Viking brochure,)
619
SHOPPING
Grocery Shopping Cart 622
621
GROCERY SHOPPING CART
Photograph courtesy of
Safeway Stores, Inc.
622
GROCERY SHOPPING CART
DEVELOPER
Kermit Berge
c/o Mel McCall
Safeway Stores, Inc.
4990 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
CONTACT PERSON
Felicia del Campo
Safeway Stores, Inc.
Oakland, CA 94660
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Shopping
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to use a conventional shopping
cart from a wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
yes
Safeway stores - Washington, D.C,
REGULATORY APPROVAL
WARRANTY PROVIDED
FOR SALE
Not for sale until mid 1981.
HOW IT WORKS
The cart hooks to a wheelchair freeing
the user's hands. On the left rear
side of the cart is a telescoping arm
that folds down. On the end of the
arm is a "U" shaped piece that fits to
the bar on the rear of the wheelchair
armrest. Another "U" shaped piece then
slides forward to fit the front arm-
rest brace and locks into place. The
cart will stay directly in front of
the wheelchair rolling along with it on
four swivel wheels. Once the user is
familiar with its use, it takes only a
few seconds to hook up.
(Information provided by Kermit Berge
and Felicia del Campo, Safeway Stores,
Inc.)
623
TRANSPORTATION
Car Controls 626
Driving Controls 628
Left Foot Gas Pedal Control for Car . . 630
625
CAR CONTROLS
Diagram courtesy of
Kroepke Kontrols , Inc.
626
CAR CONTROLS
DEVELOPER
Kroepke Kontrols, Inc.
104 Hawkins Street
Bronx, NY 10464
CONTACT PERSON
Walter Kroepke
Kroepke Kontrols, Inc.
104 Hawkins Street
Bronx, New York 10464
(212) 885-1547
WHERE IT IS USED
Transporation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to operate car controls with
lower extremities
FIELD TESTED
yes
company has had 27 years of experience
manufacturing driving controls
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
VA
approved
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
1
Brake Control
Single Lever Gas and Brake
Control
Spinner Knob
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Hand Parking Brake
$ 99.50
139.50
27.50
14.50
15.50
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HOW IT WORKS
The Brake Control works with a lever
action involving the brake only.
The Single Lever Gas and Brake Control
involves both the brake and gas oper-
ations in one lever.
The Spinner Knob is a ball bearing con-
trol for improved control of the steer-
ing wheel .
The Headlight Dimmer Switch is a hi-lo,
back and forth type motion.
The Hand Parking Brake is for cars with
foot control emergency brakes.
(Information based on company's bro-
chure.)
627
DRIVING CONTROLS
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Parkir^ Brake Handle
Illustrations courtesy of
Lehman Drug and Surgical
Supply, Eau Claire, WI and
Wells Engberg, Rockford, XL
628
DRIVING CONTROLS
DEVELOPER
Wells Engberg
P.O. Box 6388
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 397-6208
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Transportation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to operate existing car
controls
FIELD TESTED
yes
VA
REGULATORY APPROVAL
it meets VA, DVR and DOT Wisconsin
standards
FOR SALE
Contact Wells Engberg in Illinois for
state-wide distributors.
In Wisconsin contact:
Mobility Unlimited
7741 W. National Avenue
P.O. Box 14427
Milwaukee, WI 53214
HOW IT WORKS
The Left-Foot Gas-Feed allows use of
the acceleration pedal without use of
right leg.
The Parking Brake Handle allows a
person with limited leg movement to
operate a parking brake. The handle
folds forward to permit easy entrance
and exit.
The Left and Right Hand Drive Controls
allow operation of a vehicle by a
person with limited mobility.
(Information based on product brochures.)
629
LEFT FOOT GAS PEDAL CONTROL FOR CAR
Diagram courtesy of Kroepke
Kontrols, Inc.
630
LEFT FOOT GAS PEDAL CONTROL FOR CAR
DEVELOPER
Kroepke Kontrols, Inc.
104 Hawkins Street
Bronx, New York 10464
Walter Kroepke
Kroepke Kontrols, Inc.
104 Hawkins Street
Bronx, New York 10464
(212) 885-1547
WWfR^ IT VSr USE-D*
Transportation
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to use right foot in driving
a car
FIELD TESTED
company has had 27 years of experience
manufacturing driving controls
REGULATORY APPROVAL
VA approved
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
left foot gas control - $50.00
HOW IT WORKS
The left pedal is similar in shape,
size, and location on the floor of the
car to the right gas pedal. The left
gas pedal is attached to a device which
applies pressure to the right gas pedal.
The device is secured at the steering
column.
(Information based on company's brochure
631
TYPING
Electric Typewriter 634
IBM Audio Typing Unit 636
Manual and Electric Typewriter ... 638
Numeric Key Lock 640
Perkins Brailler 642
Reverse Indexing Typewriter 644
Talking Word Processing System ... 646
Touch-N-Type™ Stick 648
Typewriter Control Systems 650
Typewriter Guard 652
Typewriter Mask Aid 654
Typewriter, One Hand, with Shield . . 656
Typewriter "Shift Easy" Shift Bar . . 658
Typing, One-Handed 660
633
ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
Photograph courtesy of Olympia
USA Inc
634
ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
DEVELOPER
Olympia USA Inc
Route 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
(201) 722-7000
CONTACT PERSON
Michael S. Pahuta
Asst. Manager
Marketing Services
Olympia USA
Route 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
(201) 722-7000
WHERE
IT IS USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited hand and arm muscle control
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Olympia USA Inc
Route 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
price of Standard Typewriter plus
$250.00
HOW IT WORKS
A standard electric Olympia typewriter
is equipped with a continuous feed
paper attachment; a paper cutter for
separating completed typing from the
paper roll; a cushioned arm rest and
an elevated keyboard mask for guiding
fingers to the proper keys.
(Information based on Olympia litera-
ture.)
635
IBM AUDIO TYPING UNIT
•N (
Photographs courtesy of
IBM Corporation
636
IBM AUDIO TYPING UNIT
DEVELOPER
IBM Corporation
400 Parsons Pond Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1900
CONTACT PERSON
J.G. Cesarlo
Program Manager
IBM Corporation
400 Parsons Pond Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1900
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
a blind person's inability to proof
typed material without assistance from a
sighted person
FIELD TESTED
no
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
FOR SALE
Local Office
Office Products Division
IBM Corporation
$170/rent; $150/lease; $5300/purchase
HOW IT WORKS
The IBM Audio Typing Unit consists of an
audio keypad, an audio console, and an
optional headset. To be operational it
must be attached to one of four host
typewriters: the IBM Mag Card II, the
IBM Mag Card/A, the IBM Memory Type-
writer, or the IBM Memory 100 Typewriter.
The IBM Audio Typing Unit produces
synthetic speech with an unlimited vocab-
ulary. The synthetic speech can be heard
in character, word, or line modes at
operator discretion.
(Information based on IBM Corporation
literature.)
637
MANUAL AND ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
Photograph courtesy of Olympia
USA Inc
•
638
MANUAL AND ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
DEVELOPER
Olympia USA Inc
Route 22
Somervine, NJ 08876
(201) 722-7000
CONTACT PERSON
Michael S. Pahuta
Asst. Manager
Marketing Services
Olympia USA
Route 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
(201) 722-7000
WHERE
IT IS USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
yes
-''
FOR SALE
Olympia USA Inc
Route 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
Price of Standard Typewriter plus $57.50
HOW IT WORKS
A standard manual or electic Olympia
typewriter is equipped with a braille
keyboard; left and right braille
margins; a braille margin scale and a
braille scale on the bail roll shaft.
(Information based on Olympia litera-
ture.)
639
NUMERIC KEY LOCK
Photographs courtesy of
David F. Law. Jr.
640
NUMERIC KEY LOCK
DEVELOPER
Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Ctr.
Rehab. Engineering Dept,
Fishersville, VA 22939
(703) 885-9724
CONTACT PERSON
David F, Law, Jr.
Woodrow Wilson Rehab, Ctr
Rehab, Engineering Dept.
Fishersville, VA 22939
(703) 885-9724
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty in manipulating the regular
shift key lock of a typewriter
FIELD TESTED
yes
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Rehabilitation Engineering Department
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Fishersville, VA 22939
$15,00
V\/ARRANTY
PROV
DED
no
HOW IT WORKS
I.B.M, 29 or 129 key punch machine does
not have a shift key lock, so a Plexi-
glas lock is attached to the machine.
It allows quadriplegics using mouthsticks
and hemiplegics to type upper case
letters.
(Information provided by David F. Law,
Jr.)
641
PERKINS BRAILLER
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Photograph courtesy of Howe
Press
642
PERKINS BRAILLER
DEVELOPER
David Abraham
Manufactured by:
Howe Press of Perkins
School for the Blind
175 N. Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02172
(617) 924-3490
CONTACT PERSON
Harry J. Friedman
Howe Press of Perkins
School for the Blind
175 N. Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02172
(617) 924-3490
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Braining
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL; Canadian Standard Association
(for electric model)
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Howe Press of Perkins
School for the Blind
175 N. Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02172
$215.00 manual
$360.00 electric
FIELD TESTED
-
yes
by users
HOW IT WORKS
User inserts a sheet of heavy paper
(measuring up to H"xnV)^ through a
slot at the back of the machine. With
the six keys the user produces the
braille dot code. This model is used
widely around the world as the braille
code is adaptable to many languages.
Various models of the Brail ler have been
designed to meet special needs of the
user. There is a unimanual for persons
who can only use one hand and one with
straight extension keys for persons
needing a mechanical assist due to
limited arm strength. For descriptions
of other models available contact Howe
Press.
Other products available from Howe Press
include slates, stylus, measurement and
math materials, and Braille-Vision books
(Information based on Howe Press liter-
ature.)
643
REVERSE INDEXING TYPEWRITER
Photograph courtesy of David F.
Law, Jr,
644
REVERSE INDEXING TYPEWRITER
DEVELOPER
Woodrow Wilson Rehab. Ctr
Engineering Dept
Rehab.
Fishersville, VA
(703) 885-9724
22939
CONTACT PERSON
Randy Hinegardner
Brown's Business Machines
Staunton, VA 24401
C703) 886-3602
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Typ
ing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability of quadriplegics to index
paper up or down when using a mouth-
stick
FIELD TESTED
yes
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center and
Market Area
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Brown's Business Machines
1617 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
$970.00 (price subject to change without
notice.)
HOW IT WORKS
T)
An IBM Selectric self-correcting type-
writer was adapted with an externally
motorized platen to give up and down
indexing. This worked well, but modifi-
cations were expensive and endeavors to
have it commercially available were un-
successful. A Royal 5000CR was then
selected, and through cooperation of a
local distributor, internal modifications
were made to add on this feature. This
machine is also equipped with a paper
inserter and mouthstick operable margins
and tabs. Complete new units with modi-
fications are available from the above.
People who are quadriplegic may have
varying degrees of upper trunk stability.
By elevating the back of the typewriter
the quadriplegic can more easily view
the typed materials.
(Information provided by David F. Law,
Jr.)
645
TALKING WORD PROCESSING SYSTEM
646
TALKING WORD PROCESSING SYSTEM
DEVtlOPER
Maryland Computer Ser-
vices
502 Rock Spring Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
(301) 838-8888
CONTACT PERSON
Phyllis Barnes
Maryland Computer Ser-
vices
502 Rock Spring Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
(301) 838-8888
WHERE IT IS USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not provided
REGULATORY APPROVAL
UL
FOR SALE
Maryland Computer Services
502 Rock Spring Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
HOW IT WORKS
This (TWP) system stores all text in
memory which allows the user to add,
edit or print a document, adjust the
format of a printed page, fetch a sec-
tion of text, replace one section of
text with another, insert or delete
lines or characters. To check what has
been entered, the user presses a key
which tells the unit to speak any or
all characters entered. A document can
be proofed, corrected and edited using
the audio indicator. Only corrections
are entered to replace errors. The
speech box has full word synthetic
speech called Speak Easy. All text
also appears on the visual display. An
option of the TVfP enables the system to
automatically transcribe and emboss
documents in American Standard Braille.
The user enters the document on the key-
board and the command to translate and
emboss. Any braille embosser can be
used with this system.
(Information based on Maryland Computer
Services literature.)
647
TOUCH-N-TYPE™ STICK
Photograph courtesy of Gilbert L,
Fink, Therafin Corporation
648
TOUCH-N-TYPE™ STICK
DEVELOPER
Therafin Corporation
3800 S. Union Avenue
Steger, IL 60475
(312) 755-1535
CONTACT PERSON
Gilbert L. Fink
Therafin Corporation
3800 S. Union Avenue
Steger, IL 60475
(312) 755-1535
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Communication
Computer
Processing |
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
loss of hand or finger muscle control
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Therafin Corporation
3800 S. Union Avenue
Steger. IL 60475
$3.25 each
HOW IT WORKS
This device is a 12" rod covered with
plastic and with a Plastisol no-slip
tip. It has an adjustable loop that can
be raised, lowered or shortened for
individual use. It can also be used as
a mouthstick. The stick can be used to
operate typewriters, telephones and
computer keyboards.
(Information based on Therafin Corpora-
tion brochure.)
649
TYPEWRITER CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Foots kate
Heavy Duty Foot Switch
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Splint
Joystick
Overdeck Conversion
Photographs courtesy of Possum
Controls, Inc.
6^0
TYPEWRITER CONTROL SYSTEMS
DEVELOPER
Possum Controls, Inc.
11 Fairacres Industrial
Estate
Windsor Berkshire
England
CONTACT PERSON
Ann F. Gurr
Possum, Inc.
P.O. Box 451
Midwood Station
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(212) 243-1658
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to use typewriter in conventional
manner
Britain
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
FDA
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
yes
FOR
SALE
'
Possum, Inc.
P.O. Box 451
Midwood Station
Brooklyn. NY 11230
Price dependent on
requirements $3,500
individual
- $8,600
system
range.
HOW IT WORKS
Made to use with IBM, Smith Corona and
Brother typewriters, systems are oper-
ated with 1,' 2, 4 or 8 microswitches.
Type 1A/5A - operated by a single or two
inputs, gives a speed of up to 10 words
per minute (w.p.m.), supplied with an
illuminated visual indicator.
Type 8A - operated by 8 inputs, cannot
be mouth operated. Switches are oper-
ated in sequence giving a typing speed
of up to 40 w.p.m., no reaction time
limit.
There is also a Type 6A and Type 3A.
Input Controls are trolley mounted,
continuous stationery of up to 250
sheets is provided. Types of inputs:
Joystick - small movement into any of 8
slots arranged around the Joy Stick act-
ivates microswitches which control the
typewriter. Footskate - fine foot con-
trol used to select up to 8 micro-
switches with a 'skate' input. Splint -
microswitches mounted on a splint oper-
ated bv' flicker in a finger. See
Possum™ Input Controls (p. 312) for other
inputs. Mini Keyboard - by means of a
stylus, a miniature keyboard can be used
to operate a typewriter. Possum
Expanded Keyboard - enlarged keyboard
is connected to a typewriter, keys are
spaced out and recessed. It gives a
speed of 5 to 12 w.p.m., a delay can be
introduced for use by those with a
severe tremor. Overdeck Coversions -
placed over existing keys, removal of
the overdeck enables typewriter to be
used in conventional manner.
(Infcrmatlon based on Possum Controls,
Inc. literature.)
651
TYPEWRITER GUARD
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Photographs courtesy of
Dan Golden
652
TYPEWRITER GUARD
DEVELOPER
Dan Golden
CETA Welding Instructor
Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical Institute
New Richmond Campus
1019 S. Knowles Avenue
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6561
CONTACT PERSON
Jeanette M. Richardson
Supervisor
Office & Marketing Edu-
cation Department
WITI-New Richmond Campus
1019 S. Knowles Avenue
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6561
WHERE IT IS USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited hand dexterity and control
Fl
ELD TESTED
yes
in
use
at
WITI
- New Richmond,
WI
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
May be made at a minimal cost.
HOW IT WORKS
When the guard is placed over the keys
of the electric typewriter, snapping
into place, it serves to guide the
typist to strike the correct key.
(Information based on personal Inter-
view.)
653
TYPEWRITER MASK AID
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Photograph courtesy
Smith- Corona
of
654
TYPEWRITER MASK AID
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Arthur P. Wales
Smith-Corona
SCM Corporation
Consumer Products Div,
65 Locust Avenue
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-1471
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Typ
ing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
lack Of hand control
FIELD TESTED
yes
in
use
for
8-
-10 years
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
no
FOR SALE
Smith Corona
National Service Store
46 Elm Street
Cortland, NY 13045
$27.50
HOW IT WORKS
The Mask Aid is available in the form of
a kit for installation on a standard
typewriter (available only on the SCM
Model 2200). This auxil lia ry keyboard
mask attaches flush or slightly above the
keys. It prevents those persons with
poor hand guidance control from tripping
more than one key at a time. The Mask
supports the hands so that a finger can
locate the desired holes in the Mask to
depress the desired key. A cover plate
over the space bar also supports the
hand to prevent accidental character
spacing. An opening in the cover allows
a finger to enter the opening to operate
the space bar.
(Information based on Smith-Corona
literature.)
655
TYPEWRITER. ONE HAND, WITH SHIELD
Photograph courtesy of
Typewriting Institute for
the Handicapped
656
TYPEWRITER, ONE HAND, WITH SHIELD
DEVELOPER
Typewriting Institute
for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 939-5344
CONTACT PERSON
Kenneth Diamond
Typewriting Institute
for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 939-5344
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulties experienced by a one
handed typist using a standard keyboard
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Typewriting Institute for the Handi
capped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Typewriter $450 + shipping
Shield $45
HOW IT WORKS
Typewriter - These are electric compact
office-size portables with a 12 inch
carriage. The typewriters are avail-
able in right hand or left hand models.
The frequently used letters are con-
centrated in the center. This elimi-
nates muscular contortions and strenuous
reaches. On the standard keyboard, the
left-hand typist does 43% of the type-
writing with the little finger. The
Dvorak One-Hand Typewriter Keyboard for
left hand assigns only 15.3% of the
typewriting load to the little finger,
18.3% to the ring finger, 29.7% to the
middle finger, and 36.7% to the index
finger. The right-hand keyboard pro-
vides almost identical distribution of
the finger load. Shift keys are oper-
ated with little finger or thumb. A
special training manual has been pre-
pared for both the right and left-hand
typist using the Dvorak One-Hand Key-
boards. It can be used either as a
home study course or as a classroom
text. It is included with every Dvorak
One-Hand Typewriter sold by the Insti-
tute.
Shield - For those with a dexterity pro
blem. Typewriting Institute has avail-
able a shield which is easily attached
to the Dvorak One-Hand Typewriter or
their standard typewriter. The shield
helps the typist avoid striking adjoin-
ing keys. In addition, the shield is
helpful to the handicapped typist who
must rest his or her hand on the type-
writer for support. The shield is also
used when the typist must type with a
hand, head or mouth stick.
(Information based on company litera-
ture.)
657
TYPEWRITER "SHIFT EASY" SHIFT BAR
Photograph courtesy of Smith
Corona, Inc.
658
TYPEWRITER "SHIFT EASY" SHIFT BAR
DEVELOPER
Typewriting Institute
for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 939-5344
CONTACT PERSON
Kenneth Diamond
Typewriting Institute
for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 939-5344
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
shifting for capital letters when
typing
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FOR SALE
Typewriting Institute for the Handi
capped
3102 W. Augusta Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
$45.00
HOW IT WORKS
Typewriting Institute for the Handi-
capped has developed a new optional
shift key bar, the "Shift-Easy." Up
until now, shifting for capital letters
has been difficult for the one-hand
typist where the typist is unable to
use his or her other hand to depress
the regular shift key. With Shift-Easy
the one-hand typist can shift with the
thumb or palm of the typing hand with-
out going off home position. Shift-
Easy is easily attachable and detach-
able from the Dvorak One-Hand Type-
writer. No screws or tools are needed.
(Information based on company litera-
ture.)
659
TYPING, ONE-HANDED
Photograph not available
660
TYPING, ONE-HANDED
DEVELOPER
Susanne Wynkoop
Associated Craftsmen
Easter Seals
15 Emerald Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 342-5734
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Typing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty keeping one's hand properly
positioned on the keyboard
FIELD TESTED
yes
Associated Craftsmen/Easter Seals
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
FOR SALE
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
HOW IT WORKS
The Office Skills Program has evolved a
rather simple method of teaching typing
to people with the use of only one hand.
They use standard electric typewriters
and standard typewriting textbooks.
Masking tape is applied to the A and F
keys for right-handed people and to the
J and semicolon keys for left-handed
people. The difference in texture
becomes a guide to proper finger place-
ment. The hand hovers about one-half
inch over the keys.
Although a company has invented a one-
handed typewriter, the Office Skills
Program feels it is impractical to assume
that people will bring their portable
typewriter to employment interviews and
later to the job. Further, it is felt
that the use of a "special" typewriter
classifies them as "different" or
"inferior" and emphasizes the negative
aspects of a person's disability.
Indeed, people have reported that when
they used a standard typewriter and on
the job achieved office typing speed
levels with one hand, they were made to
feel "special" and "superior" and this
produces a sense of accomplishment in the
disabled worker.
(Information provided by Susanne
Wynkoop.)
661
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WORK TABLES
Desk, Twin-Turntable 664
LaBerne Work Tables 666
Table, Adjustable Height 668
Tables 670
Universal Desk 672
Work Table 674
663
DESK, TWIN-TURNTABLE
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Arthur Heyer
664
DESK, TWIN-TURNTABLE
DEVELOPER
Arthur Heyer
Extensions for Indepen-
dence
P.O. Box 3754
Downey, CA 90242
(213) 862-2704
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Education Settings
Office Settings
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty reaching for and moving books,
typewriters, or other office machines
FIELD TESTED
yes
three years of personal use; also used
by over forty other quadriplegics in
Dy over to
. the U.S.A.
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Extensions for Independence
P.O. Box 3754
Downey, CA 90242
Twin-Turntable desk, medium $715.00
Twin -Turn table desk, executive $795.00
Single turntable desk $595.00
HOW IT WORKS
This desk has two revolving surfaces
which can be easily rotated with a hand
or a mouthstick. One rotating surface
may be used for reference materials and
files, while the other may contain type-
writer, tape recorder, etc. The desk is
of tubular frame construction and has
detachable legs. The revolving surfaces
are supported by a precision balanced
system of ball bearings. A central
opening, two inches in diameter, is in
each turntable to allow electrical cords
to run through. The top is finished in
woo dg rain formica.
(Information based on Extensions for
Independence literature.)
665
LABERNE WORK TABLES
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Adjustable Work Table
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Cut-Out Work Table
i
Photographs courtesy of
LaBeme Manufacturing Co. ,
Inc.
Cut-Out Work Table
666
LABERNE WORK TABLES
DEVELOPER ^
W. E. Berne
P.O. Box 9245
Columbia. SC 29290
(803) 776-1115
J
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to use standard height table
FIELD TESTED
yes
in use in physical therapy departments
all over U.S.A. and abroad
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
LaBerne Manufacturing Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 9245
Columbia, SC 29290
Adjustable Work Table $520.00
Cut-Out Work Table (Adult) $195.00
F.O.B. Columbia, SC
HOW IT WORKS
The adjustable work table is made of
telescopic tubular steel mounted on 3"
rubber tire casters with locks. It
adjusts in height from 28" to 38" with
the use of a hand crank. The top is
hinged from the front and adjustable to
a 45° tilt. It measures 32"x36" and has
a front cut-out. The cut-out work table
also has tubular steel legs. The top is
24"x36". The table adjusts in height
from 22" to 35".
(Information based on LaBerne catalog,
September, 1978.)
667
TABLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
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Photograph courtesy of
Brodhead Garrett Co.
668
TABLE, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
DEVELOPER
Brodhead Garrett Co.
4560 East 71st Street
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-0248
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
difficulty experienced by wheelchair
users in attempting to use common desks
and tables
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
yes
FOR SALE
Brodhead Garrett Co.
4560 East 71st Street
Cleveland, OH 44105
Model No. HL-3060 $645.00
Shipping Weight 232 lbs.
HOW IT WORKS
Adjustable height table is a suitable
work area in the classroom for the
student in a wheelchair. The table is
adjustable by a pull out fold down
handle. It adjusts from 28" to 38" high
Top surface is 1%" thick covered with
laminated plastic, size 30" x 60".
(Information based on Brodhead Garrett
Co. literature.)
669
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Wheelchair Table
Photographs courtesy of Bailey
Manufacturing Co.
Individual Cut Out Table
670
TABLES
DEVELOPER
Bailey Manufacturing Co.
118 Lee Street
Lodi, OH 44254
(216) 948-1080
CONTACT PERSON
Adelle
Bailey Manufacturing Co.
118 Lee Street
Lodi, OH 44254
(216) 948-1080
WHERE IT
IS
USED
General
Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to use standard height table
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
infonnation not available
FOR SALE
Bailey Manufacturing Co.
118 Lee St.
Lodi. OH 44254
School Desk - $199.00
Tilt Top - $275.00
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, $360.00
- $130.00
HOW IT WORKS
Several table models are available. The
Adjustable Height School Desk adjusts
from 24" to 34". It has a 9" x 14" cut
out, a bookholder is on the right under-
side of the table top. It has plastic
adjustable glides for uneven floors. The
Adjustable Height Tilt Top Work Table
adjusts from 25" to 29". The top tilts
up to 45°. The Mobile Adjustable Height
Wheelchair Table adjusts from 26" to 37".
The top tilts up to 45°. It moves on
swivel lock casters. The Individual Cut
Out Table adjusts from 21" to 33". It
has a 7" x 10" cut out, (other sizes
available on request). It can be used
in a sitting or standing position with
the standing stabilizers. The door
swings out or down and locks in place.
(Information based on Bailey Catalog No.
0583 April 1, 1979.)
671
UNIVERSAL DESK
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Photograph courtesy of
Maddak, Inc.
672
UNIVERSAL DESK
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201; 694-0500
CONTACT PERSON
Fred M. Joslyn
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
WHERE IT
IS
USED
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
confinement to a wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
$420.00
HOW IT WORKS
The Universal Desk is totally adjustable
for all body sizes and types of work
through stepless height adjustment. It
accommodates all kinds of seats and many
accessories are available. The worktop
adjusts from 23.6" high to 43.3" maxi-
mum. Angle adjustment is from horizon-
tal to 85" (almost vertical). It can be
used from a sitting or standing posi-
tion. All corners are rounded and have
plastic edge strips. The desk is sup-
plied with a front adjustable stopper
bar to hold papers while tilted.
(Information based on Maddak Catalog
No. 479, 1979.)
673
WORK TABLE
Electric
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Hydraulic
Photographs courtesy of Hausmann
Industries
674
WORK TABLE
DEVELOPER
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
CONTACT PERSON
Rose Rowan
Advertising Manager
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 767-0255
WHERE IT IS USED
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
unable to use standard height table
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
V\/ARRANTY
PROV
DED
yes
FOR SALE
Hausmann Industries
130 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
HOW IT WORKS
A heavy-duty work table with an H-type
center column, it allows for the close
approach of wheelchairs and can accom-
modate up to 6 people standing or
sitting. The electric model is oper-
ated with a Hi -Low actuator controlled
with a one button switch. The hydrau-
lic model is controlled with a foot
operated hydraulic lift release. The
table height can be adjusted from 29"
to 44". The Economy Hydraulic Work
Table is not of heavy-duty construction.
The table top height can be adjusted
from 28" to 36" using a foot pedal
control to operate the hydraulic base.
(Information based on Hausmann catalog.)
675
WRITING
APH Signature Guide 678
Easy Grasp Pencil 580
Keitzer Check Writing Guide 682
Raised-Line Checkbook 684
Signature Guide 686
677
APH SIGNATURE GUIDE
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
678
APH SIGNATURE GUIDE
DEVELOPER
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE IT IS USED
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment; writing difficulty
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY
U.S. Department of Health
and Welfare
APPROVAL
Education
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$2.25
HOW IT WORKS
The signature guide is designed for use
by blind people able to sign their names
in script, but in need of a device to
help them write on a straight line. It
is made of annodized, natural -colored
aluminum, with a rubber backing to help
hold it in place when writing. A piece
of rubber elastic stretched across the
open frame gives a guideline for writing,
at the same time permitting dropping
below the line of writing for the lower
ends of such letters as "j", "f", "g",
etc. To use the frame, it should be
placed in position with the rubber
elastic running along the line of writ-
ing. Writing should be done by a pencil
or ball -point pen.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
679
EASY GRASP PENCIL
EASY GRASP PENCIL
DEVELOPER
Don Maurer
Northern Wisconsin Center
for the Developmental ly
Disabled
Box 340
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5542
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Benchwork
Bookkeeping
General Use
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
inability to grasp articles
FIELD TESTED
yes
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR
SALE
May
be made
at
a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
The pencil holder increases the area to
be grasped and its shape allows a diff-
erent graspdng action. The large part
of the holder fits into the palm of the
hand. A shorter pencil is more manage-
able than a longer one.
(Information based on personal interview.)
681
KEITZER CHECK WRITING GUIDE
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Illustration courtesy of
Mrs, Betty Jo Keltzer,
redrawn by Terrl Bleck, WVSC
682
KEITZER CHECK WRITING GUIDE
DEVELOPER
John and Betty Jo
Keitzer
1129 Peninsula Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(813) 676-1805
CONTACT PERSON ]
Mrs. Betty Jo \
1129 Peninsula
Lake Wales, FL
(813) 676-1805
(eitzer
Drive
33853
WHERE IT IS USED
Writing checks
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
writing difficulty; visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
FOR SALE
Mrs. Betty Jo Keitzer
1129 Peninsula Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33853
$7.00
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
no
HOW IT WORKS
A plastic template guide has cutouts
corresponding to the spaces on a
standard end stub check for date, payee,
amount, written amount and signature.
A base plate holds the guide steady
while in use. Guides are available in
right and left handed models.
(Information based on Keitzer litera-
ture.)
683
RAISED-LINE CHECKBOOK
•Collars
Photograph courtesy of
American Printing House
for the Blind
684
RAISED-LINE CHECKBOOK
DEVELOPER
Manufactured by:
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
CONTACT PERSON
Ralph E. McCracken
American Printing House
for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
General
Use
'
PROBLEM(S)
IT
OVERCOMES
vi
sual impairment
FIELD TESTED
information not available
REGULATORY APPROVAL
U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
$6.00 per book
HOW IT WORKS
The raised- line checkbook is printed with
raised print lines on regulation check-
book paper which are interleaved with
plain braille paper for stub record-
keeping. The cover is made of regular
bankbook stock and the entire booklet
bound in perfect binding. The checks
are perforated for easy detachment.
There are 50 each of the checks and stubs
per book.
(Information based on American Printing
House for the Blind literature.)
685
SIGNATURE GUIDE
Photograph courtesy of Sped
Publications
686
SIGNATURE GUIDE
DEVELOPER
CONTACT PERSON
Billie Taylor
Sped Publications
2010 Eagle View
Colorado Springs, CO
80909
WHERE IT IS USED
Signing checks or other
documents
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
visual impairment
FIELD TESTED
yes
Colorado School for the Deaf and the
Blind
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
information not available
FOR SALE
Sped Publications
2010 Eagle View
Colorado Springs, CO
$1.00
80909
HOW IT WORKS
The guide is a plastic template with a
rectangular cut out which is placed over
the area to be signed.
(Information based on Sped Publications
brochure.)
687
Bibl iography
The following is a listing of titles used in the catalog text. Other
titles of interest to the reader will be found in Appendix E, Publica-
tions.
Biddy, R.L., Smith, D.R., & Swarts, A.E. Examples of jig and fixture
design as applied to the severely disabled functioning in a
sheltered workshop. Houston, Texas: Texas Rehabilitation Engi-
neering Center, 1976.
Bonner, W., Eckles, C, & Stern, A. A handbook of workshop production
aids: Jigs, fixtures, tooling. Sacramento, California: Department
of Rehabilitation, Facilities Development Section, 1974.
Clark, C, & Chadwick, D. Clinically adapted instruments for the
multiply handicapped: A sourcebook. Westford, Massachusetts:
Modulations Co., 1979.
689
APPENDIX A
Modifications to the Work Environment
In a publication such as this which concentrates on describing
individual products, it is sometimes difficult to visualize how a
product could be integrated into a work setting. To address this problem.
Appendix A contains examples of nine different worksites which could be
modified to aid not only employers who have sensory or lower body
limitations but also able bodied employees. More specific modifications
may still be required in order to make Worksite One and Worksite Two
suitable for a particular disabled individual.
Worksite One and Worksite Two were developed by James Mueller of
the Job Development Laboratory, George Washington University Rehabilitation
Research and Training Center, 2300 Eye St, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037,
and are part of the publication entitled Designing for Functional
Limitations. This publication was supported in part by HEW/RSA Grant
No. 16-P-56803/3-15, and was completed in September, 1979. Reprinted
with permission of the author. (Also see: Publications.)
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Photograph courtesy of the
Innovative Services Office,
Portland, Oregon
694
DENTAL TECHNICIAN WORKSITE
DEVELOPER
Dept. of Human Resources
Vocational Rehab. Div.
Innovative Services Office
2125 S.W. Fourth, Telco
Bldg.
Portland, OR 97201
CONTACT PERSON
James Mueller
Job Development Lab.
The George Washington
University
2300 Eye St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 676-3847
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Health
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
mobility impairment due to spinal cord
injury
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
in
one
lab
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
appl
i cable
FOR
SALE
not
applicable
HOW IT WORKS
Previously the work surface was above
a cabinet which extended from the floor
to the top of the work surface. The
main modification was to remove the
cabinet except for the drawer. This
allows the technician's wheelchair to
fit under the work surface, permitting
the worker to reach his or her work
easily.
(Information provided by James Mueller.)
695
FISH PROCESSING: PREPARATION LINE
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Photograph courtesy of the
Innovative Services Office,
Portland, Oregon
696
FISH PROCESSING: PREPARATION LINE
DEVELOPER
Dept. of Human Resources
Vocational Rehab. Div.
Innovative Services Office
2125 S.W. Fourth, Telco
Bldg.
Portland, OR 97201
CONTACT PERSON
James Mueller
Job Development Laboratory
The George Washington Univ.
2300 Eye St,, N.W.
Washington, D,C, 20037
(202) 676-3847
WHERE IT IS USED
Fish Processing
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
reach impairment and weak grasp
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
in
one
fish processing
plant
FOR SALE
not applicable
HOW IT WORKS
Previously, the work surface consisted
of small individual chopping blocks.
These were replaced by large chopping
blocks which allow the fish to slide
easily. A mechanical reacher (see
catalog entries) was also used by the
disabled employee,
(Information provided by James Mueller.
697
INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTER HOME WORKSITE
Photograph courtesy of the
Job Development Laboratory
698
INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTER HOME WORKSITE
DEVELOPER
Job Development Laboratory
The George Washington Univ,
2300 Eye St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 676-3847
CONTACT PERSON
James Mueller
Job Development Laboratory
The George Washington Univ.
2300 Eye St., N.W,
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 676-3847
WHERE IT IS USED
Business Office
Professional
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
mobility and strength impairments due to
spinal cord injury
FIELD TESTED
yes
used for one claims adjuster
REGULATORY APPROVAL
information not available
WARRANTY PROVIDED
not applicable
FOR SALE
not applicable
HOW IT WORKS
Major changes here include:
1) a lever added to the dictabelt machine
4)
in order to make the buttons easier
to use;
a Luxo arm addition to the phone;
two separate work heights, one to
clear the wheelchair, and the other
to hold the equipment;
a desktop filing system.
(Information provided by James Mueller.)
699
PERSONNEL STATISTICIAN
PERSONNEL STATISTICIAN
DEVELOPER
Pratt and Whitney Air-
craft Group
Manufacturing Division
East Hartford, CT 06108
CONTACT PERSON
A.R. Colby
Manager of EEO Programs
Pratt and Whitney Air-
craft Group
Manufacturing Division
East Hartford, CT 06108
WHERE
IT
IS
USED
Personnel
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
dexterity and mobility problems caused
by arthrogryposis
Fl
ELD
TESTED
not
appl
i cable
REGULATORY APPROVAL
not applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
no
HOW IT WORKS
On the job, this employee has little
more trouble functioning than employees
without disabilities. A few devices,
such as those shown on the facing page,
are simple, but mean the difference
between the ability to work and unem-
ployment. Because the "hold" button on
his telephone is spring loaded and thus
more difficult to push down than the
other buttons, the company has provided
the simple leverage device attached,
allowing him to handle several calls as
they come in. He has devised a simple
scissors like tool (not shown) he uses
for everything from picking up things
he's dropped to straightening piles of
paperwork on counters just out of his
reach. When he first came to work at
P&WA, he found it difficult to reach
items placed on the counter by job
applicants. The company installed a
chute to ease the difficulty. Now, he
has gotten to the point where he
doesn't need the chute, although it is
a convenience.
(Information based on literature pro-
vided by A.R. Colby.)
701
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Photograph not available
702
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
DEVELOPER
Prof. Cava! li ere Ketchum
Art Department
University of Wisconsin-
Madison
6271 Humanities Building
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-6598
CONTACT PERSON
Same as Developer
WHERE IT IS USED
Photography
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
limited reach; limited hand and arm
movement
FIELD TESTED
yes
used
by
one
student
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR SALE
May
be made at a minimal
cost.
HOW IT WORKS
Professor Ketchum has modified various
pieces of photographic eqiupment. To
adapt an enlarger for a student who has
limited arm and hand movement and reach
range, he replaced the focus and adjust
ing knobs with a toggle nut with a
tapered end. A handle was made by
cutting down a golf club and attaching
the top of a ratchet wrench to it. He
also found that a towel hook with a sue
tion cup could be used as a tripod. A
small hole was drilled at the top of
the towel hook for a screw. The towel
hook easily goes onto any surface and a
camera can be mounted atop the project-
ing screw.
By working with his students who need
adaptations. Professor Ketchum has
devised several simple and inexpensive
changes for them. He is willing to
explain the modifications he has made
and to help others make adaptations for
their own needs.
(Information based on personal inter-
view.)
703
TELEPHONE SURVEY CLERK WORKSITE
Photograph courtesy of The
Job Development Laboratory
704
TELEPHONE SURVEY CLERK WORKSITE
DEVELOPER
Job Development Laboratory
The George Washington Univ.
2300 Eye St., N.W.
Washington, D.C, 20037
(202) 676-3847
CONTACT PERSON
James Mueller
Job Development Laboratory
The George Washington Univ.
2300 Eye St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 676-3847
WHERE IT IS USED
Office Settings
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
weakness resulting from muscular
dystrophy
Fl
ELD TESTED
yes
used
in
one
offi
ce
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
appl
icable
"
WARRANTY
PROV
DED
not
appV
icable
FOR SALE
not applicable
HOW IT WORKS
The main modifications in this work
site include:
3)
a height-adjustable work surface;
a phone suspended under the work
table so that the buttons can be
reached more easily;
a Luxo arm for the telephone
receiver.
(Information provided by James Mueller.)
705
WORK AREA
WORK AREA
DEVELOPER
Group Effort by Some
Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical Institute
New Richmond Staff
1019 South Knowles Ave.
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6561
CONTACT PERSON
Jeanette M. Richardson,
Supervisor
Office & Marketing
Education Department
Address and Phone Number
Same as Developer
WHERE
IT IS
USED
Work Site
PROBLEM(S) IT OVERCOMES
extra space for wheelchair
FIELD TESTED
yes
in use at WITI - New Richmond
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
not
applicable
WARRANTY
PROVIDED
not
applicable
FOR
SALE
not
appl
i cable
HOW IT WORKS
This is an example of how a few
extra inches in a work site area make
available space for a wheelchair, yet,
does not effect the usefulness or
esthetic value of the room.
(Information based on personal
interview.)
707
Appendix B
Additional Available Resources
In this appendix is a suggested listing of resources where the
reader can obtain information on other available products.
Please be aware that this is not an exhaustive list.
Art
Art Studios
927 E. Oakton Street
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(312) 593-6060
A Handicapped Potter's Wheel is available which was developed
by Pottery Equipment, Inc., Silt, CO 81652, (303) 876-2935.
AUTOMOTIVE HAND CONTROLS
Blatnik Precision Controls
1523 Cota Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
(213) 436-3275
Braun Corporation
1014 S. Monticello
Winamac, IN 46996
(219) 946-6157
other offices: 13710 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33520
(813) 576-2737
3651 Sausalito Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 891-4305
Creative Controls, Inc.
1354B Combermere
Troy, MI 48084
(313) 585-0985
Company has wheelchair restraints and servo (remote operation]
hand controls.
Die-A-Matic, Inc.
4004 Fifth Road North
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 522-3838
709
Company handles the System Franz controls for the Volkswagen
Rabbit and handles and installs Gresham Driving Aids.
Drive-Master Corporation
16 Andrews Drive
West Paterson, NY 07424
(201) 785-2204
Ferguson Auto Service
1112 N. Sheppard Street
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 358-0800
Handicaps Inc.
4335 S. Santa Fe Drive
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-2062
Manufacturing and Production Services
4664 Mercury Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(714) 292-1423
Mobility Products and Design, Inc.
709 Kentucky Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-8967
Mobility Systems
715 S. 5th Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
(312) 344-2705
Nelson Medical Products
5690 Sarah Avenue
Sarasota, FL 33583
(813) 924-2058
Smith's Hand Control
1420 Brookhaven Drive
Southhaven, MS 38671
(601) 393-0540
Trujillo Industries
5040 Firestone Boulevard
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 564-7943
Only manufactures steering assists.
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CLOTHING
Amputee Shoe and Glove Exchange
Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Wainerdi
1635 Warwickshire Drive
Houston, TX 77077
A free information exchange to pair people who need the opposite
shoe or glove and are of the same age, size and have similar taste.
Promote Real Independence for the
Disabled and Elderly
Fashions by PRIDE
Sew With PRIDE
1159 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(203) 447-7433
Clothing patterns are available which have been designed and tested
for children and adults. Available on loan from P.R.I.D.E. is a
Travel Trunk show. This is a trunk containing 150 garments which
have been custom designed or altered in some way to meet a special
need. Sew With PRIDE is a manual of sewing skills for changing
store bought clothing. Step-by-step instructions in large type
are accompanied by sketches. (Also see: Classroom Material.)
Vocational Guidance and Rehabilitation Services
Wings of VGRS
2239 E. 55th Street
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 431-7800
In the catalog. Wings of VGRS are sketches, descriptions and
ordering information on adapted clothing for women and men.
Items can be custom ordered.
COMMUNICATION AIDS
FM Atlas
4515 Avenue E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-7953
This electronics mail order company supplies equipment for an
FM subcarrier signal. Circuits are available to tune into
SCA (Subsidiary Communications Authorization, in Canada SCMO),
a signal used for such programs as talking books and medical
news.
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COOKING
Amana Refrigeration, Inc.
Amana, lA 52204
(319) 622-5511
A Braille Kit has been designed for Radarange Ovens, (models RR-8B
and RR-7B). The kit includes Braille-marked polyester overlays
that fit over the timer and power level dials. It also includes
audio cassette tapes which are voice indexed to the information,
A "Use and Care Manual", general cooking guidelines, instructions
for preparing frozen and convenience foods and recipes are
recorded on the tapes.
P.R.I.D.E. Foundation
1159 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(203) 447-7433
Special tools and devices have been developed and tested to assist
people with food preparation and general home management. (Also see:
Classroom Materials.)
Rival Manufacturing, Co.
36th and Bennington
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 861-1000
Telex 42-4126
The "Crock-Pot" slow cooker features easy to turn phenolic knobs of
a no heat quality. Available is a 11 1/2" x 11" Braille edition of
the "Crock-Pot" cookbook. It is made available through a volunteer
project of: Braille Committee, Beth Shalom Sisterhood, 8831 Emsley
Lane, Leawood, KS 66206, (816) 531-4535
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
1401 S. California
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 552-2010
The following suggestion was found in "Rehab Bits", a set of cards
with independent living tips, no longer available. Place a large
mirror at a 45 degree angle above the stove. A person in a wheelchair
can then check the progress of cooking food by looking up into the
mirror.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Fidelity Electronics, Ltd.
8800 N.W. 36th Street
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 888-1000
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Maddak, Inc.
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(201) 694-0500
Medical Equipment Distributors, Inc.
1701 S. First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
(312) 681-2828
Two environmental control systems are available from MED, the MED
Quad System and the Micro-Dec.
INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS
FashionAble
Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
(609) 921-2563
Many self help items are available through their mail order catalog.
FashionAble does not manufacture products.
Grayline Housewares
1616 Berkley Street
Elgin, IL 60120
(312) 695-3900
Company has space saving items useful at home and at work. Items
include carrying caddies, stackable baskets and dish racks. Most
of the products have a vinyl finish.
Help Yourself Aids
Box 15
Brookfield, IL 60513
J. A. Preston Corporation
71 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 255-8484
Their catalogs of equipment for health care and rehabilitation and
the special education catalog contain items under such categories
as perceptual motor, self help aids, communications, wheelchairs
and 1 ifters.
Lamson and Goodnow Manufacturing Company
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-6331
Company manufactures a pronged knife which can serve as both knife
and fork.
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Oxford Regional Health Authority
"Equipment for the Disabled"
Department H.A.I.
Foredown Drive
Ports! ade
Brighton BN4 2BB England
In the series are included the following topics: communication,
clothing and dressing for adults, home management, personal
care, leisure and gardening, housing and furniture, hoists and
walking aids, wheelchair and outdoor transport, writing and
reading aids for the paralyzed.
P.R.I.D.E. Foundation
1159 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(203) 447-7433
A variety of items are available to assist the user with food
preparation, cleaning and grooming. (Also see: Classroom
Material .)
Worcester Manufacturing Company
111 W. Timonium Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(301) 252-0055
Company has wire made products useful at home and at work.
Items include study stands, letter trays and hangers.
MECHANICAL "REACH ASSISTERS"
Fred Sammons, Inc.
Box 32
Brookfield, IL 60513
(312) 971-0610
OPTICAL
American Thermo-Ware Company
16 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 267-1126
Several types of magnifying glasses are available through ATCO.
Bausch & Lomb
Magnifiers Catalog
P.O. Box 478, Dept. 3219
Rochester, NY 14602
(800) 828-1430
NY (800) 462-4893
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Catalog gives an explanation of each type of magnifier as well
as a glossary of terms.
Designs for Vision, Inc.
Optical Aids for the Partially Sighted
120 E. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(800) 221-3476
(212) 674-0600
Telex 238413 DVI UR
The catalog gives a general explanation of each type of optic
and explanation of fitting and lists the powers available.
Franel Optical Supply Co.
Gadgets and Things for the Optical Trade
P.O. Box 96
Maitland, FL 32751
(800) 327-2070
Orlando (305) 831-4000 Florida (800) 432-3770
This catalog, though geared for the "optical trade", contains
a section on vision aids including magnifiers and prisms.
Keeler Optical Products Inc.
456 Parkway
Lawrence Park Industrial District
Broomall, PA 19008
(800) 523-5620
(215) 353-4350
North Central Sales Office
909 Chippewa Circle
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(800) 523-5620
(312) 428-0440
Company has Low Vision Aids.
ORGANIZERS
Grayline Housewares
1616 Berkley Street
Elgin, IL 60120
(312) 695-3900
Company has vinyl finished products such as stackable baskets
and caddies useful at home and at work.
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Worcester Manufacturing Company
111 W. Tlmonium Road
Timom'um, MD 21093
(301) 252-0055
Company has wire made products such as desk trays, book rests
and copyholders useful at home and at work.
READING
Dialogue with the Blind
3100 S. Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
(312) 749-1908
Dialogue developed mailing containers for cassettes and open reel
tapes which they sell. They also sell rubber stamps, mailing
labels and cassette storage boxes obtained from other sources.
Dialogue Magazine is published by this organization. (See:
Publications.)
General Hardware Manufacturing Co., Inc.
New York, NY 10013
An inexpensive, ($1.49, Stock no. 385), page turner for persons
who do not have manipulative use of their fingers, but can grasp
or attach a pencil-like device to any holder and have limited arm
movement. Attach paper clips to side edges of pages in a sequential
staggered pattern, for use with a magnetic pickup tool, shaped like
a pencil. Idea from Wisconsin's PVR Newsletter, April, 1980.
Pelco Sales, Inc.
351 E. Alondra Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90248
(213) 321-5591
The Pelco Electronic Visual Aid is a protable television system
which enlarges images 7 to 43 times their original size.
Touch Turner
443 View Ridge Drive
Everett, WA 98203
(206) 252-1541
Page turning devices which operate on batteries are available for
hardback and paperback books.
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SCIENCE
Conco Industries, Inc.
30 Water Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 934-5271
Company has designed a portable science station for physically
handicapped people.
SENSORY AIDS
American Foundation for the Blind
Sensory Aids for Employment of Blind and
Visually Impaired Persons: A Resource Guide
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2000
This guide, compiled by Sensory Aids Foundation and published
by AFB, is available in print and braille. It contains photo-
graphs, descriptions and vendor addresses of products modified
for people who are visually impaired. (Also see: Classroom
Material; Organizations.)
Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt
Aids for the Blind
D-3550 Marburg 1
Am Schlag 8
P.O. B. 1160
Germany
64 051
This catalog, available in German and English, describes various
products designed for people who are blind. Products include
printing presses, typewriters, drawing instruments and recording
equipment.
TACTILE AND BRAILLE SIGNS
Diversified Enterprises
5584 Willow Highway
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-3137
Company has plates with individual raised and or braille letters
and numerals, and plaques, directories and signs.
Scott Plastics Company
P.O. Box 2958
Sarasota, FL 33578
(813) 355-5171
717
Company has developed fonts with individual braille characters
on each font called Brailletters . They also carry individual
raised letters for use indoors and outdoors.
TELEPHONE AIDS
AAL Communications, Inc.
Box 365
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-7373
Company manufactures and distributes a stationary teleprinter.
Acoustic Couplers are available from:
Applied Communicatons Corporation
P.O. Box 55
Belmont, CA 94002
(415) 592-1622
Phone-TTY, Inc.
14-25 Plaza Road
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 796-5414
SACCO-Silent Aids Communication Corporation
P.O. Box 1727
Washington, DC 20013
Fred Sammons, Inc.
Box 32
Brookfield, IL 60513
(312) 971-0610
Infolink Corporation
1925 Holste
Northbrook. IL 60062
(312) 291-2900
Available from this company is an electrowriter.
Interpretive Systems Corporation
6950 Oslo Circle
Suite F
Buena Park, CA 90621
Company manufactures and distributes a device that provides
printed copy on standard paper.
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Krown Research
1917 Greenfield Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Company manufactures and distributes a Porta-Printer.
Local Bell Telephone
Many standard services already meet special needs. There are
also services developed to help people who have a hearing,
sight, speech or motion impairment. Description of services
contained in booklet Services for Special Needs.
Magsat Corporation
180 Roberts Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(203) 525-4238
Company manufactures and distributes portable teleprinters.
Phonics Corporation
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8222
Company manufactures and distributes a TV Phone which is a
semi -portable unit.
P.R.I.D.E. Foundation
1159 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(203) 447-7433
Telautograph Corporation
8700 Bellanca Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(213) 641-3690
Available from this company is a telepen.
Teletype Corporation
90 Clinton Road
Fairfield, NJ 07006
(201) 575-8240
Company manufactures and distributes a teletypewriter,
TYPEWRITERS
International Business Machines Corporation
Modifications to the I.B.M. Mag Card Selectric Typewriter
and 2741 Communication Terminal for Braille Translation
and Embossing by N.C. Loeber (1976)
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This booklet describes an experimental device that can simply and
directly produce a document in either braille or inkprint. I.B.M.
equipment is used to transliterate braille code to English (or
other languages) and vice versa. This process provides the means
for a two-way written communication between the visually impaired
and sighted communities.
WRITING
Boston-Parkway Lions Club
81 Corey Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
The Banks Pocket Braille Writer, distributed world wide by Lions
Clubs, prints braille on a narrow paper tape using a six key key-
board.
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Appendix C
Organizations
People who are handicapped are served by many organizations in
various capacities. This appendix lists some of these organi-
zations and their functions, (It is not an exhaustive list.)
Some of the national organizations have state chapters. Chapter
information can be obtained from the national office. State,
regional or local offices may be listed in your city phone book.
Accent on Information (AOI)
P.O. Box 700
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 378-2961
AOI is a computerized retrieval system of information on products
and devices which assist disabled persons in such areas as grooming,
furniture, home management, mobility, written and oral communica-
tion. Two types of information are available: references to
publications, including sources, and brief descriptions of equip-
ment with addresses of manufacturers and distributors. For a fee,
searches of the AOI system are made on specific topics. AOI also
produces publications providing information on new products.
(See: Publications.)
Alexander Graham Bell Association
for the Deaf, Inc.
1537 35th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-5220
American Association for the Advancement
of Science (AAAS)
Project on the Handicapped in Science
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-4400
AAAS Project on the Handicapped in Science (PHS) promotes opportu-
nities in science for people who are handicapped. PHS is an
advocacy and information resource service for professionals and
students of science who are handicapped. (Also see: Classroom
Material; Publications.)
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
15 W. 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2000
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AFB
1660 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-5996
AFB
500 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-1880
AFB
100 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 525-2303
AFB
1860 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-9355
AFB
760 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-4845
AFB has consultant staff who work in the areas of children and
youth; rehabilitation, orientation and mobility; employment;
low vision; aging; radio information services; special popula-
tion groups and recreation. Their headquarters are in New York
and Washington, D.C. in addition to the four regional offices
listed above. (Also see: Additional Available Resources; Class-
room Material.)
American Parkinson Disease Association
147 E. 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 421-5890
American Speech and Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 897-5700
Amyotrophic Laterial Sclerosis
Society of America
15300 Ventura Blvd., Suite 315
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(213) 990-2151
Arthritis Foundation
211 Park Avenue South
New York. NY 10003
(212) 677-5790
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Association for Children with Learning
Disabilities (ACLD)
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-1515
A national organization of parents and professionals. ACLD's
vocational committee studies and promotes vocational needs of
people who are learning disabled.
Association for the Education of the Visually
Handicapped
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 923-7555
Provides materials and information for people who are visually
handicapped.
The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH)
Information Department
1600 W. Armory Way
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 283-5055
Information and materials requests on all aspects of education
and services for people who are severely handicapped are answered
by TASH's Information Department. TASH maintains a library of
resource materials. The Information Department also conducts
surveys of integrated schools and parent needs.
Center for Labor Research & Studies
Job-Related Physical Capacities
Research Project (JRPC)
Florida International University -
Tarn i ami Campus
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 552-2768
JRPC comparison system, is an interactive computer system used
in conjunction with already existing computerized career informa-
tion. A person uses the system to explore interest areas and in
addition is evaluated by a physician using a JRPC format to analyze
the individual's physical capacities for 98 different activities,
e.g. walking, lifting, reaching. Ratings on these capacities are
then fed into the computer. Jobs in which the individual has
expressed an interest, (or all jobs meeting the person's physical
specifications), are produced on the screen or print-out. The jobs
are described in the same terms as the physical capacities which
the physician rated. The kind of information a person receives
includes a listing of the physical capacities necessary for the
performance of a job, the percentage of people working at that
job, (from JRPC field sample), who say that his or her capacities
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would be sufficient, number of hours per day one might expect
to use that capacity and aids which are easily available to
help overcome a specific functional handicap at the worksite.
(Also see Publications.)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(800) 336-3728
(703) 620-3660
CEC is a professional association interested in the educational
needs of all exceptional children. CEC operates the Educational
Resources Information Center, (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Handicapped
and Gifted Children. The Clearinghouse has bibliographies and
abstracts in such areas as program accessibility for handicapped
students. Brochures are available describing the association's
services and publications.
Electronic Industries Foundation (EIF)
Project With Industry
2001 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 457-4913
EIF has developed a program to train people who are handicapped
to work in the electronic industries. Rehabilitation resources
and industries work together to identify, train and place potential
employees. Currently area EIF offices are located in Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Massachusetts.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
1828 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-2930
Handy-Cap Horizons, Inc.
3250 E. Loretta Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 784-5777
A travel club which arranges group tours around the world for
handicapped and elderly people.
Helen Keller National Center
for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
111 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
(516) 944-8900
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Industrial Home for the Blind operates the Center to provide
evaluative and rehabilitative services to deaf-blind youths
and adults in a residential setting. Reprints of articles of
research on sensory aids conducted by the Center' are available
to inquirers. (Also see: Publications.)
Impart
Impart Demonstration Center
Bexar County Easter Seal Center
2203 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78229
(512) 699-8988
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
118 E. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-0100
Innovative Matching of Problems to Available Rehabilitation Tech-
nology (Impart), has engineers who help handicapped individuals
make use of advanced technology. Engineers are located at the
Texas Rehabilitation Commission and the Southwest Research Insti-
tute Applied Rehabilitation Engineering Center in San Antonio.
Impart helps people to overcome difficulties encountered at the
worksite and at home by locating existing adapted technology or
creating new items. This service is available to any person who
is vocationally handicapped and to individuals and agencies working
with handicapped people.
International Association of Laryngectomees
American Cancer Society
777 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212) 371-2900
International Association of
Parents of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-5400
Just One Break (J.O.B.)
373 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10026
(212) 725-2500
J.O.B. is a job placement agency for people who are physically
disabled. Free of charge, J.O.B. applicants receive skill testing,
vocational evaluation and a 90 day follow-up after placement.
These services are available to potential employees and employers
in the N.Y.C. metropolitan area. In addition, J.O.B. conducts
research and demonstration projects, provides training seminars
and distributes printed material.
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Library of Congress
Division for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped (DBPH)
Washington, DC 20542
(202) 287-5100
The library maintains a collection of reading matter in braille
and recorded form which is loaned free of charge to individuals
unable to hold, handle or read conventional printed matter. Listen-
ing equipment, including attachments such as speed controls, are
also loaned to eligible individuals. DBPH produces two publica-
tions which announce new books released, have feature articles
and give information on library programs. The publications are
Talking Book Topics, available in print and flexible disc, and
Braille Book Review, available in print and braille. Reference
circulars, available from DBPH, provide information on subjects
relevant to blindness and physical handicaps. (See: Publications.)
The Library of Congress works with a network of cooperating local
libraries to distribute reading material and equipment. Many
local libraries maintain their own special materials collection.
Contact your local library for more details.
Mainstream, Inc.
1200 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-8089 also for TTY
(202) 833-1136
This organization provides information on federal laws and regula-
tions concerning employment and education of handicapped people.
Their hotline, equipped with a TTY, is answered by people who will
provide information to questions on compliance with affirmative
action regulations. If unable to answer questions, a confidential
referral is made to the appropriate federal office. Mainstream
produces a series of publications and sponsors conferences on
issues regarding rights of handicapped persons.
Muscular Dystrophy Associations
of America, Inc.
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0808
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Inc.
15 E. 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-8157
National Amputation Foundation
12-45 150 Street
Whitestone, Long Island, NY 11357
(212) 767-8400
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National Association for Retarded Citizens
2709 Avenue 'E' East
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 261-4961
National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH)
305 E. 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-3141
and
3201 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3201
NAVH provides publications (see: Publications); adult and youth
services including group programs, counseling to families and
programs for the elderly; parent discussion groups; professional
and public education; field testing of optical aids in coopera-
tion with manufacturers and information and referral to community
services.
National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-1788
National Braille Association
85 Godwin Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 08432
(201) 447-1484
Recorded, large print and braille materials are available through
this association.
National Easter Seal Society
for Crippled Children and Adults
2023 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8400
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(301) 659-9314
National Labour Market Board
Sundbybergsvagen 9
S-171 99 Solna
Sweden
In connection with the International Year for Disabled Persons,
the National Labour Market Board is planning to compile a
catalog of solutions to various vocational problems. For
further information write to the above address.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
205 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-3240
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
4407 Eighth Street, N.E.
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20017
main office (202) 635-5826
Information Specialist (202) 635-5822
TTY (202) 635-5884
NARIC is funded by Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
to improve information delivery to the rehabilitation community
by: 1) supplying copies of research reports and audio-visual
materials prepared with RSA funding, as well as journal articles,
conference proceedings, and other types of publications; 2) pre-
paring bibliographies tailored to specific requests; 3) helping
you locate the answers to factual questions such as dates, places,
names, addresses, or statistics. Pathfinder is published by NARIC
six times a year, (see: Publications.)
National Society to Prevent Blindness
79 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 684-3505
National Spina Bifida Association
of America
343 S. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-1562
National Spinal Cord Injury Foundation
369 Elliot Street
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02164
(617) 964-0521
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 472-3740
The function of this office is to develop and implement educational
policy to fulfill the mandates of Part B, Education of the Handi-
capped Act (P.L. 91-230) as amended by P.L. 43-380 and P.L. 94-142,
Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
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Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
Veterans Administration
252 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 620-6659
OTT operates under the Rehabilitation Engineering Research and
Development Service to transfer research results into clinical
practice. This is accomplished by information dissemination on
new devices and techniques developed in the rehabilitation engineer-
ing program through their publications. OTT maintains a reference
collection on rehabilitative engineering available to anyone for
use, but primarily helpful to those in medical, allied health and
engineering fields. (Also see: Publications.)
REHABILITATION ENGINEERING CENTERS
These centers offer various forms of engineering services.
(Alphabetized by State.)
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
7601 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
(213) 922-7167
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Children's Hospital at Stanford
520 Willow Road
Palo Alto, CA 94034
(415) 327-4800
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Smith-Kettlewell Institute of
Visual Sciences
2232 Western Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2323
In addition to rehabilitation engineering research, the
Center produces publications. (See; Publications.)
The George Washington University
Medical Rehabilitation R & T Center
2300 Eye Street, NW
Ross Hall, Room 714
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 676-3801
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Northwestern University
345 E. Superior Street
Room 1441
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 649-8649
729
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
University of Iowa
Orthopedics Department
Dill Children's Hospital
Iowa City, I A 52242
(319) 356-1616
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
of Kansas, Inc.
4320 E. Kellog Street
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 683-5627
The Foundation produces a publication describing it's
research, Tech Briefs. (See: Publications.)
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Children's Hospital Medical Center
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 734-6000
Tufts University
Medical Rehabilitation R & T Center
171 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 956-5625
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
University of Michigan
225 Viest Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(313) 764-1817
University of Minnesota
Medical Rehabilitation R & T Center
860 Mayo Building
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 373-8990
National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
97 Decker Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(201) 838-2500
New York University
Medical Rehabilitation R & T Center
400 E. 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-3200
In addition to rehabilitation research, the Center produces
publications. (See: Publications.)
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Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Case Western Reserve University
2219 Adelbert Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 368-2000
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Krusen Research Center
Moss Rehabilitation Hospital
12th Street & Tabor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 329-5715
The University of Tennessee
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
1248 La Paloma Street
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 525-2531
Texas Institute for Rehabilitation
and Research
1333 Mousund Avenue
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 979-1440
Applied Rehabilitation Center
Southwest Research Institute
2203 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78229
(512) 699-0386
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 3368
University Station
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(804) 924-0311
University of Washington
Medical Rehabilitation R & T Center
cc 814 RJ 30
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-3600
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Under Secretary of State for Rehabilitation
Ministry of Social Affairs
Mugamaa Building, Tahrir Square
Cairo, Egypt
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Institute of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Acadeiny of Medicine
Dzierzynskiego 135, 61 545 Poznan
Poland
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Rehabilitation Engineer Center
University of Ljubljana
Department of Electrical Engineering
61001 Ljubljana, Trzaska 25
Yugoslavia
Rehabilitation Engineering Society
of North America
1701 S. First Avenue
Suite 504
Maywood, IL 60153
The Society is made up of consumers, therapists, counselors,
manufacturers, providers and engineers who develop and provide
technology to disabled people.
Rehabilitation International
Information Service
Stiftung Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 101 409
D-6900
Heidelberg 1, Federal Republic of Germany
Stiftung Rehabilitation maintains a computerized system of available
modified products.
San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind
1155 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-1481
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Departments of Vocational Services and
Occupational Therapy
Technical Aids Evaluation, Training and
Demonstration Laboratory for the Physically
Disabled
1401 S. California Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 522-2010
The Technical Aids Laboratory is designed to give disabled individuals
and social service specialists easy access to and information about
technical aids for people who are handicapped. Evaluation of
equipment and training in the use of aids are among the services
offered.
Science for the Handicapped Association (SFHA)
SSS 201
University of Wi scons in-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-4164
732
Association members include science educators of students who
are emotionally, mentally, physically or socially handicapped.
The association was formed to promote science for all handi-
capped students in the schools. This is done through infor-
mation dissemination at national conferences, publications
and a bibliography on science for handicapped students. SFHA
recently became an Associated Group of the National Science
Teachers Association.
Swedish Engineering Employment Association
Box 5510
S-114 85 Stockholm
Sweden
468 631750
Telex 170 45
This association has formed a computer-based central informa-
tion system called "Miljobanken" which contains solutions to
various work environment problems. Members of the Swedish
Engineering Employers' Association can join the "Miljobanken"
system free of charge, nonmember firms and institutions can
join for a fee.
Telephone Pioneers of America
30-C 1847
195 Broadway
New York, NY 10017
The Telephone Pioneers of America is the world's largest voluntary
association of industrial employees. It is composed of men and
women in the United States and Canada who have served 18 or more
years in the Bell System Companies, certain Canadian Telephone
Industry Companies and Rochester Telephone Corporation. Working
through 94 chapters in 48 states and Canada, Pioneers devote their
free time to a wide range of conmunity service activities. Pioneers'
basements become workshops for the repair of recording machines for
the blind and the manufacture and design of "talking toys" for
autistic children. Special preschool programs have tested thousands
of children for vision and hearing problems; older Americans have
been screened for glaucoma and hypertension. To contact the
Pioneer chapter in your area, consult the local city telephone
directory.
TRACE Research and Development Center
for the Severely Conmunicatively Handicapped
314 Waisman Center
1500 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-6966
733
The TRACE Center works in cooperation with the Communication Aids
and Systems Clinic of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to
study and develop techniques and aids which augment existing
vocal skills of the clinic patient. Information on corrmunication
aids and techniques is collected, documented and disseminated by
the Center through publications and a computer data base. (Also
see: Publications.)
United Cerebral Palsy Assoc, Inc.
66 E. 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 481-6300
People to People Committee for the Handicapped
Directory of Organizations Interested in the Handicapped
1522 K Street, N.W. Room 1130
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 638-2487
This directory lists the names, addresses, phone numbers and
officers of 118 organizations of or for handicapped persons.
Each listing also describes the structure and purpose of the
organization, its principal programs, major publications,
newsletters and journals.
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Appendix D
Post Secondary Education
At universities, colleges and vocational schools across the United
States, changes are being made to meet the needs of students who are
handicapped. In this appendix the changes at some institutions are
described. All institutions could not be included in the appendix.
Information on a school's program may be listed under several titles.
Often a good place to start is with the office of the Dean of Students,
The Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm Street
P.O. Box 299
Winnetka, IL 60093
(312) 446-8111
The Hadley School for the Blind, often called the "University of
Courage," is the world's only correspondence school for blind
students. Over 4500 students in every state in the U.S. and 55
foreign countries are currently enrolled, and over 125 brail led and
or recorded correspondence courses are offered, tuition free.
These college level courses are made available through cooperation
with the Universities of Indiana, Wisconsin, California and Loyola.
The Hadley School is supported entirely by gifts, grants and
bequests from foundations, corporations, service groups and indi-
viduals.
HLMDC
Audio- Visual Center
Indiana University
Blooming ton, IN 47405
(812) 337-1511
The Handicapped Learner Materials Distribution Center (HLMDC)
is a part of the Special Materials Project established by Indiana
University. HLMDC loans free of charge, (except for return
postage), selected media materials such as films, videotapes,
kits, games and adaptive devices pertaining to the general special
education population. Materials are divided into three collections
represented by three separate catalogs: 1) teacher training materials
in the area of special education and media production consisting
mostly of 16 mm films; 2) handicapped learner collection consisting
mostly of classroom curricular materials primarily for examination
and evaluation; 3) videotapes that are duplicated into other formats
at cost. These services are available to anyone in the U.S.A.
involved with educating a handicapped learner.
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Handicapped Student Services
University of California, Riverside
11321 Library South
Riverside, CA 92521
(714) 787-4538
The University of California, Riverside provides extensive services
to students with disabilities. The relatively flat terrain makes
on-campus travel easy for the mobility impaired student. A tactile
map is also available to assist visually impaired students in learning
the campus layout. UCR is 95% accessible and existing barriers are
continually being identified and corrected. The Handicapped Student
Services Office offers preadmission counseling to potential students
with disabilities to help determine academic qualifications and to
discuss financial, personal and mobility resources needed for
independence.
Physically Limited Program
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 996-4753
The Physically Limited Program of De Anza College, begun in 1972,
now operates year round and enrolled more than 500 students in the
academic year 1978-79. It provides many of the support services that
enable people to participate in the wide range of educational and
self enrichment programs on campus. The level of involvement with
the Physically Limited Program is dependent on the individual's
need and desire.
Southern Illinois University
Specialized Student Services Office
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 453-5738
Southern Illinois University has tried to fully integrate disabled
students into the University community by 1) removing physical
barriers and 2) helping students adapt their abilities to the
on-going University conmunity. Students with varying disabling
situations including those who are wheelchair-bound, semiambulatory,
visually impaired, hearing impaired or learning disabled are enrolled
at SIU. It is stressed that the handicapped student not be separated
from the University as a whole.
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Appendix E
Publications
The following is a listing of periodicals and publications which
may provide further information to the reader. For a listing of
titles used in the catalog text see Bibliography.
PERIODICALS
Accent on Living. Bloomington, Illinois: Accent on Information, Inc.
This is a quarterly magazine of services and information on daily
living and equipment for persons with disabilities. For further
information, write: Accent, P.O. Box 700, Bloomington, IL 61701.
(Also see: Organizations.)
American Rehabilitation. Washington, DC: Rehabilitation Services
Administration.
This is the official bimonthly publication of the RSA. For further
information, write: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 1533,
Washington, DC 20402.
Area Development Sites & Facility Planning. New York, New York: Halcyon
Business Publications, inc.
The January, 1978 edition of this magazine contains two feature
articles concerning handicapped people. Terrance Moakley wrote
the first article, entitled "It's Easy and Inexpensive to Install
Facilities for the Handicapped." The second article, "What Companies
Are Doing About Hiring Handicapped" was prepared by the magazine
staff. For further information, write the above publisher at
432 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10016.
Bulletin of Prosthetics Research. New York, New York: Veterans Administration,
This is a biannual report on research and development in rehabilita-
tive engineering. For further information, write: Office of Tech-
nology Transfer, Veterans Administration, 252 Seventh Avenue, New
York, NY 10001. (Also see: Organizations.)
Bulletins on Science and Technology for the Handicapped. Washington, DC:
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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This is a quarterly publication. For further information, write:
Project on the Handicapped in Science, AAAS, 1776 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. (Also see: Classroom Materials;
Organizations.)
Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the Disabled. Let's get technical.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the
Disabled. 1-8, 1978.
This book is a compilation of Let's Get Technical Bulletins
reprinted from Rehabilitation Digest, the journal of the
Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the Disabled.
Capitol Publications, Inc., Suite G-12, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20037.
An independent national news service which publishes fourteen
different specialized newsletters for the education coirmunity.
These publications provide current news regarding federal legisla-
tion, policies, trends, research, funding and practices concerning
the education of handicapped students. Capitol Publications also
offers workshops, seminars and books.
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation. Problem solving with rehabilitation
engineering: Tech brief. Wichita, Kansas: Cerebral Palsy Research
Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineering Center.
Published quarterly, Tech Briefs contain articles describing
solutions to vocational problems found by the Rehabilitation
Engineering Center. Potential products and concepts are dis-
cussed in the publications. Past issues have articles on a work
station for a quadraplegic cerebral palsy typist; a reach instrument;
a scanning calculator; a floor sweeping collector and a one-handed
punch press. For further information, write: Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc., 4320 E. Kellog Street,
Wichita, KS 67218. (Also see: Organizations.)
Communication Outlook. East Lansing, Michigan: Michigan State University.
This is a quarterly newsletter on the application of technology
to the needs of persons who experience communication handicaps due
to neurological or neuromuscular conditions. For further informa-
tion, write: Artificial Language Laboratory, Computer Science
Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Dialogue with the Blind. Dialogue Magazine. Berwyn, Illinois: Dialogue
Publications.
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Published quarterly, this magazine is available in recorded,
large print and braille editions. It is available from Dialogue
with the Blind, regional libraries and the Library of Congress.
For further information, write: Dialogue with the Blind, 3100 S
Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. (Also see: Additional
Available Resources.)
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults. Nat-Cent
News. Sands Point, New York.
This magazine, printed in large type for visually impaired readers,
is published quarterly. It includes news and feature articles of
interest to deaf and blind people. For further information, write:
The Helen Keller National Center, 111 Middle Neck Road, Sands
Point, New York 11050. (Also see: Organizations.)
Informer. Hot Springs, Arkansas: Arkansas Rehabilitation Research
and Training Center.
This is a quarterly publication which disseminates and promotes
the utilization of new research, training, knowledge and technology
resulting from the Special Centers Program of the National Insti-
tute of Handicapped Research. For further information, write:
Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, P.O. Box 1358,
Hot Springs, AR 71901.
International Commission on Technical Aids, Housing and Transportation.
ICTA multi-lingual manual on technical aids and index. Bromma,
Sweden: ICTA, 1964-1973.
Journal of Rehabilitation. Washington, DC: National Rehabilitation
Association.
This is the quarterly publication of the NRA, a private nonprofit
corporation dedicated to the rehabilitation and well being of
handicapped persons. For further information, write: NRA, 1522
K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Library of Congress. Reference circular. Washington, DC: National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Reference
Section.
Some of the circulars produced by the library are: Reading,
Writing, and Other Communication Aids for Visually and
Physically Handicapped Persons; Braille Instruction and
Writing Equipment; National Organizations Concerned with
Visually and Physically Handicapped Persons. These circulars
are available free from the National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress,
Washington, DC: 20542. (Also see: Organizations.)
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National Association for Visually Handicapped. In Focus New York.
New York: NAVH.
Ibid. Seeing Clearly. New York, New York: NAVH.
These newsletters are printed in large type. In Focus is for
children. Seeing Clearly for adults. NAVH prepares and dis-
tributes large print books. For other services they provide
see Appendix C, Organizations. For further information on
publications write: National Association for Visually Handi-
capped, 305 E. 24th Street, New York, NY 10010.
National Institute of Handicapped Research, REHAB BRIEF. Gainesville,
Florida: University of Florida, Rehabilitation Research Institute.
REHAB BRIEF, (Bringing Research into Effective Focus), is pre-
pared by the University of Florida for NIHR. Each issue is devoted
to different vocationally related topics such as vocational evalu-
ation or a particular disability. These publications are dis-
tributed by the University of Florida, Rehabilitation Research
Institute, Gainesville, FL 32610. Braille and taped editions
are available from regional service libraries.
NARIC. Pathfinder. Washington, DC: National Rehabilitation Informa-
tion Center.
Published six times a year providing information on resources and
technology in rehabilitation. It is available in both print and
braille. For further information, write: NARIC, 4407 Eighth
Street, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20017,
(Also see: Organizations
•f
Paraplegia News. Washington, DC: Paralyzed Veterans of America.
This is a monthly publication of news concerning civilians and
veterans who are paraplegic and wheelchair bound. For further
information, write: Paraplegia News, 5201 N. 19th Avenue, Suite
108, Phoenix, AZ 85015.
Rehabilitation Gazette. St. Louis, Missouri: Rehabilitation Gazette.
This is an annual international journal of independent living
for the disabled. For further information, write: Rehabilitation
Gazette , 4502 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108.
Rehabilitation Literature. Chicago, Illinois: National Easter Seal
Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
740
This is the monthly interdisciplinary journal of the National
Easter Seal Society. For further information, write: Rehabilita-
tion Literature, 2023 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612.
Rehabilitation World, The US Journal of International News and Informa-
tion. New York, New York: Rehabilitation International U.S.A.
This is the quarterly publication of Rehabilitation International
U.S.A. For further information, write: Rehabilitation World,
20 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018.
SAVI Update. Berkeley, CA: Science Activities for the Visually Impaired,
University of California.
A newsletter on curriculum materials and education programs for the
visually impaired student in science classes. Available from SAVI,
Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA
94720.
PUBLICATIONS
Accent on Living Buyer's Guide. Bloomington, Illinois: Cheever Pub-
lishing. Inc.
This is a list of devices and sources of special products and their
manufacturers. For more information, write Accent, P.O. Box 700,
Bloomington, IL 61701. (Also see: Organizations.)
American Association for the Advancement of Science. A research agenda
on science and technology for the handicapped. Washington, DC:
AAAS, 1979.
This is a report of a project which identified priority research
needs in the area of science and technology for the disabled. For
further information, write: Office of Opportunities in Science,
AAAS, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. (Also
see: Classroom Materials; Organizations.)
Anderson, E. Art for all the children: A creative sourcebook for the
impaired child. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas, 1978.
Adaptations for various art activities such as weaving and photo-
graphy are presented with directions for making the adaptations.
In the book are sections on art and learning disabilities, behavior
disorders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, mental retarda-
tion and physical disabilities.
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Antenucci, B. & Corthell , D. Rehabilitation engineering: A counselor's
guide. Menomonie, Wisconsin: Research and Training Center, Stout
Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, University of Wisconsin-Stout.
This document is a report from a study group of the Sixth Institute
on Rehabilitation Issues, June 5th to 8th, 1979. The group was to
develop resource material on engineering as it relates to the rehabili-
tation process and the vocational options of handicapped people.
Applications of engineering technology, legal issues and assessing
a person's needs are some of the topics the publication addresses.
Athelstan, G., Bower, A. & Crewe, N. Employment after spinal cord injury.
Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota, 1978.
This book offers many new ideas about the employment options avail-
able to quadriplegics and paraplegics. Personal experiences were
collected from more than 100 spinal cord injured men and women.
They describe how they found their jobs, the kinds of problems they
faced, and the solutions they found. They discuss their duties and
the satisfactions and frustrations of working.
Bell, T.E. Technologies for the handicapped and the aged. Washington,
DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Technology
Transfer Division , July, 1979.
This booklet contains brief descriptions of NASA technology which
has been incorporated into projects for people who are handicapped
or elderly. It is written in nontechnical language.
Botterbusch, K.F. A guide to job site evaluation. Menomonie, Wisconsin:
Materials Development Center, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Insti-
tute, University of Wisconsin-Stout.
This book explains how to use different types of job site evaluations,
how to set up a job site and evaluate the client. Included are sample
evaluation forms.
Bruwelheide, K.L. Assisting the physically handicapped: An identification
and development of apparatus for laboratory sho|3 phase I. Bozeman,
Montana: Montana State University, Department of Agricultural and
Industrial Education, 1979. Through the Montana Office of Public
Instruction.
This is a report of a research project which was conducted to design,
develop and test apparatus that will permit physically handicapped
individuals to properly, safely and independently use shop tools and
equipment commonly identified in industrial arts and vocational agri-
culture curriculum guides. A set of working drawings of the appara-
tus is included. This publication also contains a model for teacher
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assessment of physically handicapped students to determine their
capabilities and limitations.
earner, M.N., Otten, P., & Reich, N. Clothing for handicapped people, an
annotated bibliogra[
sity of Arizona, 19>
annotated bibliography and resource list. Tucson, Arizona: Univer-
~' ^~^^' 179.
This bibliography provides information related to clothing for handi-
capped people. In addition, it identifies product sources. The
bibliography has been compiled for handicapped people, organizations
that assist them, professionals, paraprofessionals and students
interested in this topic. It is the authors' intention to review
and update the publication every three years to permit additions and
deletions when necessary.
Coons, M. & Milner, M. (Eds.). Creating an accessible campus. Washington,
DC: Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities
and Colleges, 1978.
Of particular interest to readers are the chapters discussing devel-
oping an accessible science laboratory, descriptions of instructional
aids and funding sources.
Copeland, K. (Ed.). Aids for the severely handicapped. Richmond, England:
Sector Publishing Ltd., 1974.
Do it yourself again. New York: American Heart Association, 1969.
This booklet describes self-help devices for people recovering from
a stroke. A wide variety of aids are pictured and described. These
aids are designed to help stroke patients achieve self care skills
and independence. Available through your local heart association.
Gault, et. al . Manual of methods for construction of inexpensive rehabili-
tation equipment for use in "Activities of Daily Living" in hospitals
and homes. Ryukyu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Postgraduate Medi-
cal Education Program, 1971.
Geist, C.S. & McMahon, B.T. Region V short term training conference on
job modification, job restructuring and job engineering for severely
disabled persons. Chicago, Illinois: Illinois Institute of Technology
Proceedings, April 16-17, 1979.
This manual fully describes the conference on job modification, job
restructuring and job engineering for severely disabled persons. The
publication includes the workshop agenda, an annotated list of the
films shown at the conference and copies of the speeches delivered
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at the conference. The manual also contains conference evaluations
and resource materials.
Green Pages Rehab SourceBook. Winter Park, Florida: SourceBook Publi-
cations, Inc., 1979.
A directory of products and services for the disabled grouped by
service categories and states.
Haggerty, J. Spinoff 1979. Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, Technology Transfer Division, February, 1979.
In this publication, written for the general public, are descrip-
tions of products used in everyday life which are derived from NASA
technology; there is a list of NASA Field Centers, Applications
Centers and Application Teams.
High, E.C. A resource guide to habilitative techniques and aids for
cerebral palsied persons of all ages. Washington, DC: The George
Washington University, Job Development Laboratory, 1979.
This book describes numerous aids, equipment, treatment programs
and treatment techniques. In addition, each section of the book
provides a preliminary text and an extensive reference list to
help the reader select appropriate resources. Subject areas in-
clude treatment techniques, and advice to parents in position-
ing and seating, feeding, dressing, hygiene and household and
community involvement.
Hohenshil, T.H. & Maddy-Bernstein, C. Resource guide: Vocational
counseling for the handicapped. Blacksburg, Virginia: Virginia
Tech University, College of Education, 1980.
This guide is designed to assist educational personnel to expand
and increase the effectiveness of their vocational guidance and
counseling programs for the handicapped. The guide includes
information about books, articles, research reports, A-V materials
staff training materials, organizations and directory lists.
Topics include counseling, education, job placement, career edu-
cation, legislation, counseling families of the handicapped,
organizations, and multi-media materials.
Information Exchange Program. Publications and audiovisual aids direc-
tory of the rehabilitation research and training centers. Hot
Springs, Arkansas: Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training
Center, 1978.
744
This directory combines two documents that have previously been
published separately. Part I contains a bibliography of 2,054
publications resulting from research supported by the Rehabilita-
tion Research & Training Centers. Part II is devoted to a current
listing of audio-visuals developed or used by R&T Centers in their
training programs.
Institute for Information Studies. Rehabilitation engineering source
books. Falls Church, Virginia: Institution for Information
Studies, 1979.
This document is designed to serve as a source book, or reference
work, for day-to-day use by rehabilitation practitioners whose
clients find themselves barred from certain activities by functional
limitations resulting from a disability. Here, the user may learn
whether a similar problem has elsewhere been found to have a tech-
nological solution. It is a practical aid which chronicles actual
rehabilitation problems which have been successfully resolved
through the use of technology, especially applications from the
field of rehabilitation engineering.
International Labour Office. Documentation vocational rehabilitation.
Geneva, Switzerland: International Labour Office, 1975.
This publication, written in English, French and Spanish presents
a list of I.L.O. (International Labour Office) documents.
The list includes documentation of technical experience, legis-
lation and research in the field of social integration and voca-
tional rehabilitation of the handicapped. This list can be a
useful aid for increasing the effectiveness of services to handi-
capped persons.
International Nickel Company. Design for the disabled. New York, New
York: International Nickel Company, 1979.
This booklet presents colored photographs and descriptions of
furniture, plumbingware (faucets) and hardware products that have
been designed for the disabled. The basic physical actions of
reach, grasp, force and movement are associated with the products
for visual appeal and durability.
Jamison, S.L, (Ed.). Computing careers for deaf people. New York, New
York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., 1976.
This manual contains the verbatim proceedings of the National
Conference on Computing Careers for Deaf People. Topics addressed
at the conference included: perspective on deaf people, perspec-
tive on computing careers, educational opportunities in computing
special programs, placement problems and solutions, on the job
problems and solutions and success factors in employment.
745
Johnson, M.D., Quarve, J., & Stanton, J. Product inventory of hardware,
equipment and appliances. Minneapolis, Minnesota: National
Handicapped Housing Institute, 1978.
Products used in the home are evaluated for their potential ease
of operation by people with all types of handicaps. In the cata-
log a list of appropriate considerations exists for each type of
product. Different manufacturer's products were then evaluated
(yes, no) using the list of considerations, (e.g. is there large
easy to read signage on a kitchen range). Each evaluation page has
on it manufacturer's address, and phone number, price, model number,
photo and comments. Available from National Handicapped Housing
Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kernaleguen, A. Clothing designs for the handicapped. Canada:
University of Alberta Press, 1978.
Brief instructions for adapting various pieces of clothing are
given in this book.
King, M.F. Barrier free design equipment and aids catalogue. West
Bloomfield, Michigan: Michigan Center for a Barrier Free Environ-
ment, 1979.
This publication describes over 100 products to aid handicapped
people. The descriptions include pictures and product source
information. In addition, this manual contains a list of manu-
facturers and suppliers and a list of other sources.
Klinger, J.L. Mealtime manual for people with disabilities and the
aging. Camden, New Jersey: Campbell Soup Company, 1978.
This book describes numerous shortcut techniques and suggestions
for performing basic kitchen tasks. All are kitchen tested and
adapted for disabled and elderly cooks. In addition, the book
contains recipes, menus and information about good nutrition. A
list of helpful references, agencies and product sources is included
at the end of the book.
LaRocca, J. & Turen, J.S. The application of technological developments
to physically disabled people. Washington, D.C.: The Urban Insti-
tute, 1978.
This paper attempts to assess the impact of technological advances
and rehabilitation technologies on disabled people. The degree to
which these technologies have helped disabled people overcome the
effects of their disabilities is also assessed. The focus of this
paper is on blind, deaf and wheelchair bound individuals.
Included in this paper 1s a discussion of the effect of public
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policy, and the research, manufacturing, marketing, training and
funding problems associated with the development and application
of advanced technology. Future potential as well as the current
limitations of employment, housing and transportation are considered,
Lowman, E. & Klinger, J.L. Aids to independent living: Self-help for
the handicapped. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
This book contains a comprehensive compilation of devices in
the categories of tasks of daily living, ambulation, housing,
furniture, homemaking, communications, vocations, recreation,
transportation and travel, education, and speech. Each chapter
has a bibliography pertaining to that activity category. At
the end of the book is a listing of equipment sources.
Mallik, K. & Yuspeh, S. Job development and enhanced productivity
for severely disabled persons. Final Report R.S.A. Grant No.
16-P-56803/3. July 1979. Washington, DC: Job Development
Laboratory, 1979.
The purpose of this project was to develop a model for placing
severely disabled persons in competitive employment. The goal
was to increase employment and placement of severely disabled
persons by increasing their capacity to perform a wider range of
the physical tasks ordinarily associated with information handling
jobs.
McCullough, H.E. & Farnham, M.B. Kitchens for women in wheelchairs.
Urbana, Illinois: University of Illinois, 1961.
This publication contains pictures, descriptions and blueprint
drawings of kitchen arrangements adapted for persons in wheel-
chairs. Included are specially designed work and storage units
and suitable commercial appliances. This manual can be obtained
from Small Homes Council-Building Research Council, One East
Saint Mary's Road, Champaign, Illinois 61820.
Meers, G.D. (Ed.) Handbook of special vocational needs education.
Gaithersburg, Maryland: Aspen Systems Corp., 1980.
This is a book of readings about special vocational needs edu-
cation. Topics covered include the identification and charac-
teristics of disadvantaged students, identification and charac-
teristics of handicapped students, curriculum modification and
instructional practices, work experience and cooperative place-
ment programs, teacher strategies for counseling special needs
students, parents' roles, administrative and supervisory
functions, and program evaluation.
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Mueller, J. Designing for functional limitations. Washington, DC:
The George Washington University Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center, Job Development Laboratory, 1979.
Mueller has designed office and industrial worksites that provide
functional environments for the handicapped worker. This manual
presents illustrations of the worksites, along with suggested
modifications to make the worksite usable, This resource does
not deal with architectural accessibility per se. The focus is
usability, to enable the disabled worker to function independently.
(Also see: Modifications to the Work Environment.)
Office for Handicapped Individuals. Resource guide: Rehabilitation
engineering and product information. Washington, D.C.: Author,
1980.
Resources included in the guide provide information on sensory,
mobility, and communication technology which assist handicapped
individuals in daily living, educational, recreational, voca-
tional, and transportation activities. Contents include:
1) federal and private sources of information; 2) general infor-
mation sources; 3) financial assistance and loans for aids and
equipment; 4) funding guide; 5) publications; 6) future infor-
mation sources on engineering products.
Phelps, L.A. & Batchelor, L.T. Individualized education programs (lEPs):
A handbook for vocational education. Columbus, Ohio: National
Center for Research in Vocational Education, 1979.
This 38 page monograph (Information Series No. 188) describes the
following aspects of lEP development and implementation: descrip-
tion of the lEP, cooperative planning, levels of lEP development,
and an lEP process model. The model covers referral of students,
informal data collection, sharing of assessment information, making
placement decisions, developing and writing the lEP, implementing
and monitoring the lEP, and evaluating the lEP. A sample lEP is
also included.
Rehabilitation Engineering Center. Controls: Reference catalog to aid
physically limited people in the operation of assistive devices.
Palo Alto, California: Children's Hospital at Stanford, Rehabili-
tation Engineering Center, 1980.
Robinault, I. P. (Ed.). Functional aids for the multiply handicapped.
New York: Harper and Row, 1973.
Information in this resource manual will aid people with multiple
disabilities to function more independently. The book answers
questions of what to use, where to buy it, or how to construct it,
748
The content is grouped into four parts: transfer, travel, and
mobility; personal care; communications and learning; and recrea-
tion.
Saunders, F.A. Rehabilitation engineering aids and devices for persons
with impaired hearing. San Francisco, California: Smith-Kettlewell
Institute.
This catalog lists devices for the hearing impaired along with
descriptions and addresses for further information. This publica-
tion contains both currently available devices and those under
development. Readers can join the mailing list and receive current
updates of the catalog. (Also see: Organizations.)
Shaw, A.M. & Stevens, C (Eds.). Drama, theatre, and the handicapped.
Washington, DC: American Theatre Association, 1979.
A collection of essays intended to reinforce awareness and increase
knowledge of issues, needs and problems related to fostering the full
participation of individuals who are handicapped into drama and
theatre activities. The first section looks at ways drama and
theatre relate to handicapped individuals as an art form, an educa-
tional process, a therapy, a career. In the second section ways of
eliminating barriers to full involvement are presented, including
suggestions for on stage, behind the stage and in front of the stage
accessibility. Drama programs by, for and with handicapped people
are described in section three. An annotated bibliography is found
in section four.
Skurnick, L.S. & Seigel, D.H. A partially annotated bibliography of job
related physical capacities. Miami, Florida; Center for Labor
Research and Studies, 1979.
This bibliography includes materials related to the following topics:
job analysis, tests and testing, matching job demands and physical
abilities, work evaluation and guidance, and bibliographies and legal
references. (Also see: Organizations.)
Special education materials made available through the BEH marketing
program. Westerville, OH: LINC, 1980.
An annotated collection of products, distributors and publications
compiled by LINC Services, Inc. LINC is a corporation organized
to link new resources produced through research and development with
dissemination resources.
Steps Toward Campus Accessibil ity. Washington, DC: Association of
Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, March,
1979.
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Programs which have been successful im making various college
campuses accessible to students who are handicapped are described
in this publication.
Strebel , M. Adaptations and techniques for the disabled homemaker (fifth
edition)"; Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute, 1978.
Many suggestions for modifications of the work space are given as
well as descriptions of available products useful to a person who
is disabled. Some of the homemaking areas covered are storage
space, selecting appliances, food preparation and sewing. There is
also a list of additional reading.
Vanderheiden, G. & Grill ey, K. Non-vocal communication techniques and
aids for the severely physically handicapped. Madison, Wisconsin:
Trace Research and Development Center, 1975.
This publication is based upon transcriptions from the 1975 Trace
Center National Workshop series. Development of communication in
the non-vocal physically handicapped child (or adult) was the topic
presented at the workshop. The subject matter includes definitions
of the problem and descriptions of the tools that can be employed to
develop an effective supplementary channel of communication for a
non-verbal physically handicapped child. Programs demonstrating
the application of some of the tools are also described. (Also
see: Organizations.)
Vanderheiden, G.D. Non-vocal communication resource book. Madison,
Wisconsin: Trace Research and Development Center.
Illustrations and descriptions of communication aids for non-
vocal individuals are presented in this book. Included in this
publication are descriptions of custom communication boards, charts
and lap trays. (Also see: Organizations.)
Vieceli, L. (Ed.). Guidelines for the selection, training, and place-
ment of blind persons in information service expediting. Carbondale,
Illinois: Southern Illinois University, 1975.
Information Service Expediting (I.S.E.) is an occupational area
which provides an ever-increasing number of job openings for blind
persons. Jobs in this field utilize the telephone and other tele-
communications equipment to provide agencies and businesses with
explanations and information referrals. This manual presents
guidelines for the selection, training, placement, and job restruc-
turing for blind persons in I.S.E.
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Appendix F
Classroom Material
The reader will find in this appendix some materials which may
be helpful in teaching students who have special needs. This
appendix contains a sampling of available material, not an
exhaustive listing.
Adams, Gary H. (compiled by). Science for the physically handicapped
in higher education: A guide to sources of information. Washington,
DC: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environ-
mental Data and Information Service.
This guide provides brief descriptions of organizations who
can provide information, assistance, and modifications in
the science fields for students who are physically handicapped.
American Association for the
Advancement of Science
Office of Opportunities in Science
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-4400
Redden, M.R., Davis, C.A., & Brown, J.W. Science for handicapped
students in higher education: Barriers, solutions and recomifnen-
dations. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advance-
ment of Science, 1979.
Handicapped persons who wish to enter careers in science encounter
numerous barriers. The authors of this report gathered data
from several sources in order to identify barriers to post-
secondary science education and to look at methods for over-
coming them. (Also see: Organizations, Publications.)
Resource directory of handicapped scientists. Washington, DC:
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
This directory contains a listing of scientists who are handi-
capped and are willing to consult on a variety of science
related subjects. Information on each individual listed
includes their names, scientific discipline, most recent
position, nature of handicap, and expertise and consulting
interests. (Also see: Organizations; Publications.)
751
American Foundation for the Blind
15 W. 16th Street
New York, MY 10011
(212) 620-2000
Materials can be borrowed at no cost from the N.C. Migel
Memorial Library. It contains a collection of literature,
films and educational programs. (Also see: Additional
Available Resources; Organizations.)
Argus Kommunikation
Verlag fuer Lehr-und
Lernmittel GmbH
Postfach 1948
Ortenberger Str. 7
D-7600 Offenburg
West Germany
In the 1980 catalog, the careers section has various materials
useful for career awareness and vocational information at
different grade levels.
Calhoun, M.L., and Hawisher, M.F. Teaching and learning strategies
for physically handicapped s^
University Park Press, 1979.
for physically handicapped students. Baltimore, Maryland:
- ■ - If--
This book is for teachers of students with physical disabilities.
The text is designed to help school personnel develop thoughtful,
well researched guidelines for establishing new programs and
Improving existing ones. In the book, the practical issues of
setting up a classroom program, finding appropriate assessment
techniques, developing teaching materials, and working with
other professionals are discussed within the framework of the
current research on the educational needs of the physically handt
capped population.
Capital Area Career Center. Adapting vocational education for handi-
cappers. Mason, Michigan: Author, 1980.
This is a series of 37 manuals which identify the physical skills
and working conditions required in each of 34 occupations. The
manuals also provide a method for comparing a student's physical
abilities to the physical requirements of occupations, so he or
she can choose a vocational program. In addition, they provide
guidelines for making adaptations in the vocational classroom to
help the student function in the program he or she chooses.
752
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
(415) 786-6700
Brown, R.N. Development of curriculum for a non-traditional machine
tool technology program accessible to the physically handicapped.
Hayward, California: Chabot College, South County Community
College District, 1979.
This manual describes the program and curriculum for Computerized
Numerical Control in the Machine Tool Technology area. This
program evolved from two forces. The first force was the
increase of computer run machines in industry. The second was
legislation mandating that college level programs be accessible
to the physically handicapped.
Developmental Learning Materials
7440 Natchez Avenue
Niles, IL 60648
(800) 621-5809
Distributors outside U.S.A.:
PMB Industries, Ltd.
1220 Eleesmere Road
Units 15-17
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada MIP 2X5
DLM Japan, Ltd.
7th Floor Shibyua Building
1 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Juan Suarez, Inc.
1762 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00909
Argus Communications
Plumpton House
Plumpton Road
Hoddesdon, Herts
ENll OLB
England
Driver Training Program
Rehabilitation Institute
261 Mack Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-9813
753
Persons who are handicapped are evaluated and trained as
drivers and assisted in selecting adaptive devices to help
them as motorists. Driving instruction, (which is individu-
ally programmed), is provided by a driver trainer who is
also an occupational therapist. Any physically handicapped
person is eligible for an evaluation of his or her driving
potential through this program.
experience education
Project Discovery Catalog
Southwest Iowa Learning Resources Center
401 Reed Street
Red Oak, I A 51566
(712) 623-4913
Project Discovery is a hands-on career exploration package.
The catalog lists the jobs for which packages are available,
Each package consists of a vocabulary book, ("First Look
Book"), student instructions and the equipment needed for
the exploration activities.
Hadary, D.E. & Cohen, S.H. Laboratory science and art for blind,
deaf, and emotionally disturbed children: A mainstreaming
approach. Baltimore, MD: University Park Press, 1978.
A series of lessons used in mainstreamed classes.
Heller, J. How to master touch typing step-by-step (with one hand)
Wantagh, New York: Special Education Step-by-Step, 1966.
Jack Heller has developed a program to teach handicapped
persons to type as effectively as nonhandicapped persons.
Individuals who have missing fingers learn to type by using
a mouthstick, head pointer, elbow pointer, toe, one hand or
even a few fingers on one or both hands. The materials
developed by the author include a teacher's guide, keyboard
charts and books of typing drills and exercises. The charts
which illustrate finger positions on the keyboard can be
reproduced without prior written permission. The author
has also developed typing programs for legally blind, learning
disabled and bilingual students.
754
Hubbard
Special Education Materials
P.O. Box 104
Northbrook, IL 60062
>^ Media materials are available on several topics including train-
\ ing regular classroom teachers to work with students who are
mainstreamed, the law and education, behavior problems and
planning Individualized Educational Programs.
Human Resources Center
Albertson, Long Island, NY 11507
(516) 747-5400
Yuker, H.E., Feldman, M.A., Fracchia, J.F. and Younng, J.H. The
modification of educational equipment and curriculum for
maximum utilization by physically disabled persons: Educa-
tional and school equipment for physically disabled students.
Albertson, New York: Human Resources Center ^ 1967.
This publication provides information pertinent to the edu-
cation of severely physically disabled children. The mono-
graph discusses school equipment that is nonlimiting in the
sense that it presents no barriers and or removes any barriers
which might be encountered by a student with a physical dis-
ability. In addition, it offers a guide to modifying and
selecting equipment for maximum utilization by disabled students
Ken Cook Educational Systems
12855 W. Silver Spring Drive
P.O. Box 207
Butler, WI 53007
(414) 466-6060
Ken Cook has available audio-visual learning packages for
individual work stations. Some of the subjects are: Small
Engine Technician, Diesel Generator Technical Course, Marine
Engine Technician, Careers in Welding and Communicating for
Careers.
Maryland Vocational Curriculum Production Project
Western Maryland Vocational Resource Center
P.O. Box 5448, McMullen Highway
Cresaptown, MD 21502
(301) 777-5886
755
Mangano, R.M., Foster, P.R., Hafen, S., DeGrey, 6., Buxton, R.
Vocational curriculum resources for handicapped students: A
guide to print and nonprint instructional materials. College
Park: University of Maryland, Maryland Vocational Curriculum
Research and Development Center, 1979.
This guide consists of an instructional checklist for each
resource. The checklist indicates evaluative comments on
usability and suitability, information on readability, for-
mat, (instructional, non-print, etc.) and intended use.
Topics covered include agriculture, auto body repair, auto
mechanics, basic math skills, basic reading skills, business
education, career education, carpentry, cosmetology, custo-
dial and maintenance, data processing, electricity, electronics^
food industries, graphics, health occupations, home economics,
needle trades, life skills and consumer education, safety,
welding and professional resources.
National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-1788
Edwards, G.A. (Ed.). Teacher/counselor guide to: Is science a
possible career for you? Philadelphia, PA: Research for Better
Schools, 1978.
Lesson plans for a science career development program designed
for students who are deaf. It addresses the questions "Why con-
sider a science career"?, "What do people in science do"? and "How
do you find out if science is a career for you"? A filmstrip is
also included in the program materials.
National Science Foundation-H Project
"Adaptation of Science Learning Experiences
for Visually Impaired Students"
St. Mary's Junior College
2500 S. 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 332-5521
At St. Mary's, a Project Coordinator works with teachers and
students to adapt science classes. An information sheet has
been written explaining the process used to adapt general
science classes, suggestions for adapting the science labora-
tory and examples of adaptations for the biology laboratory.
Suggestions include techniques in labeling, measuring, dia-
granming and carrying out an enzyme experiment.
756
New Jersey Institute of Technology
323 High Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 645-5369 or 645-5371
Cochin, I. & Herman, H. The macrolab: A center for the handicapped
at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Final Project Report.
Newark, NJ: New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1979.
The goal of this program is to aid handicapped individuals to
achieve their career and educational objectives. The report
describes the process used to help handicapped participants
develop skills, methods and devices to enable them to over-
come barriers arising from their handicaps. The report
includes descriptions of devices developed. Among these are
a spectrometer, electronic breadboard, meter reader, pan
balance, and vibration demonstration device for participants
with visual, hearing, or physical disability.
New York University
Medical Rehabilitation R&T Center
400 E. 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-3200
Hunt, G., Judson, J., Kristeller, E., Rush, H., and Zimmerman, M.
A manual for training the disabled homemaker. Rehabilitation
monograph VIII. New York, New York: New York University
Medical Center, 1970.
The information contained in this manual will aid instructors
and those who set up disabled homemaker training programs.
The topics presented in the manual include simplifying work,
conserving energy, and performing certain necessary skills.
In addition, the manual provides descriptions of disabling
conditions. (Also see: Organizations.)
P.R.I.D.E. Foundation
1159 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(800) 962-0707
(203) 447-7433
Kennedy, E.S. A curriculum for advanced level of in-service training
for the homemaker home health aid for the State of Connecticut.
Groton, Connecticut: P.R.I.D.E.
This guide consists of a variety of one hour lesson plans for
18 different modules including communication, home management
and practical nursing. (Also see: Additional Available
Resources.)
757
Recording for the Blind, Inc.
215 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 751-0860
Taped educational books are lent at no cost to visually and
physically handicapped students.
Ridley, A.F. Space and equipment for teaching independent living
skills to the handicapped. Tallahassee, Florida: Florida
Department of Education, 1975.
This manual provides information about teaching independent
living skills to the handicapped in both the public secondary
schools and special facilities. Included in the manual are
numerous photographs and descriptions which show various
uses of space and equipment. The publication can be useful
in planning new facilities, renovating or remodeling present
facilities and in adding small and large equipment.
Sped Publications
2010 Eagle View Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Taylor, B. Basic introduction to typing. Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Sped Publications.
A basic typing course consisting of 12 cassette tapes, (24
lessons), a Teacher's Manual and a head set for the tape
recorder. The course covers the complete keyboard, numbers,
symbols, centering, simple manuscript typing, letter formats
and envelope addressing. This course, compiled for students
with a visual impairment, can also be used by students who
are slow learners, emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded
or have low reading skills. The course is designed for
students to progress at their own rate.
Studley, V. Left-handed calligraphy. New York, New York: Van
Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1979.
Some of the problems the author's students encountered in
calligraphy were solved by forming the letters in the reverse
direction of the usual way of forming them.
758
Tombaugh, D. Biology for the blind. Euclid, Ohio, Euclid Public
Schools, 1973.
This manual presents extensive information on how to teach
biology to the blind student. The first three chapters
discuss class orientation, laboratory assistants and class-
room procedures such as tests, homework and laboratory
reports. Chapter four contains information about the texts
and equipment that are available. Chapter five describes
techniques which enable the blind student to participate
in class activities.
University of Iowa
Office of Services for Handicapped
Iowa City, lA 52240
(319) 353-6967
Office of Services for Handicapped. Serving handicapped students:
A faculty/staff handbook. Iowa City: University of Iowa.
This 20 page booklet contains information designed to help uni-
versity faculty instruct disabled students more appropriately.
Topics covered include attitudinal considerations and techniques
to help students with various disabilities; hearing Impairments,
visual impairments, speech impairments, motor impairments,
epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, learning disabilities, and emotional
disorders.
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Draemer, D.6. Driver education for the handicapped manual . Menomonie;
Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1976.
This manual was prepared as a curriculum and aid for driver
educators and handicapped students at the University of
Wisconsin-Stout. Fifteen lessons for teaching basic behind-
the-wheel driving skills are included. In addition, the
manual offers useful suggestions and information relevant
to driver education for the handicapped.
Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center
1263 Educational Sciences Building
1025 W. Johnson
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-4151
759
Tindall, L.W., Gugerty, J.J., Crowley, C.B., Getzel , E.E., Sal in, J.,
& Fessenden, P.K. Puzzled about educating special needs students?:
A handbook on modifying vocational curricula for handicapped stu-
dents. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Vocational Studies Center,
1980.
This handbook contains practical suggestions and strategies
for the vocational training of handicapped students. Chapters
cover the following topics: working with other professionals,
emotional impairments of learning, learning disabilities,
mental retardation, visual impairments, hearing impairments,
physical impairments, vocational assessment -- both formal
and informal -- and models of service delivery.
Ibid. Puzzled about educating special needs students?: Annotated bib-
liography. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Vocational Studies
Center, 1980.
This annotated bibliography contains descriptions of 496 items.
These items have been arranged into several categories. An
individual citation was listed in two or more categories if
appropriate. The categories include: comprehensive programming,
administration, curriculum modifications, career education and
employment, counseling and supportive services, individualized
education programs , inservice and preservice training, legisla-
tion and litigation, mainstreaming, resources and bibliographies,
specific disability areas, and assessment issues.
Ibid. Puzzled about educating special needs students?: User's guide
for the handbook on modifying vocational curricula for handi-
capped students. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Vocational Studies
Center, 1980.
The user's guide describes ways to organize and conduct inservice
training in the major topics covered in each chapter of the hand-
book described above. In addition, the user's guide contains a
chapter on the mechanics of organizing and conducting inservice
meetings.
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Appendix G
Distributor Outlets
Some of the products appearing in the catalog are available for sale at
several locations. When a developer provided a listing of these locations,
the For Sale section refers the reader to this appendix.
Bernina Sewing Machine (pg. 610)
Contact importer for nearest
dealer
Swiss Bernina Inc.
534 W. Chestnut
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Larson Bernina Corporation
2017 E. 38th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Bernina Sewing Machines
Co., Inc.
70 Orchard Drive
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Touch Fone Adapter (pg. 204)
Distributors
Buckeye Telephone & Supply
1250 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-0655
GTE Automatic Electric
400 N. Wolf Road
Northlake, IL 60164
(312) 562-7100
Midwest Telephone Supply
P.O. Box 1319
Appleton, WI 54911
(414) 734-5632
North Supply Company
10951 Lakeview Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 888-9800
Sterling Products Co.
1575 Wyoming
Forty- Fort, PA 18704
(717) 288-7471
Mowat Sensor (pg. 494)
Australia
Wormald International Sensory Aids
Ltd.
P.O. Box 2231
North Parramatta
NSW 2151
Australia
Europe
Wormald Interantional Sensory Aids
7 Musters Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG 2 7 PP
England
Sonicguide (pg. 496)
Australia
Wormald International Sensory Aids
Ltd.
P.O. Box 2231
North Parramatta
NSW 2151
Australia
Europe
Wormald International Sensory Aids
7 Musters Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG 2 7 PP
England
All other countries
Wormald International Sensory Aids
P.O. Box 10014
Christchurch, New Zealand
761
Canon Electronic Calculator with
Printout, Display and Voice
(pg. 462)
U.S.A.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
10 Nevada Drive
Lake Success
Long Island, NY 11042
Canon U.S.A. , Inc.
140 Industrial Drive
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
123 Paularino Avenue East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
6380 Peachtree Industrial
Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30071
Australia
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.
22 Lambs Road
Artarmon
Sydney, N.S.W. 2064
Australia
Canada
Canon Optics & Business
Machines Canada, Ltd.
3245 American Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1N4
Canada
Canon Optics & Business
Machines Canada, Ltd.
5900 No. 2 Road
Richmond, B.C. V7C 4R9
Canada
Central and South America
Canon Latin America
Sales Department
P.O. Box 7022
Panama 5
Rep. of Panama
Inc.
Canon Latin America, Inc.
Repair Service Center
P.O. Box 2019
Colon Free Zone
Rep. of Panama
Europe, Africa & Middle East
Canon Amsterdam N.V.
P.O. Box 7907
1008 AC Amsterdam
the Netherlands
Japan
Canon Inc.
11028
Mita 3-chome
Minato-ku
Tokyo 108
Japan
Southeast Asia
Canon Hong Kong Trading Co., Ltd
5th Floor 2-6
Fui Yiu Kok Street
Tsuen Wan
New Territories
Hong Kong
Large Letter Computer Print-Out (pg. 226)
(Printronix printer)
Distributors
Gentry Associates, Inc.
2109 W. Clinton Avenue
Room 130
Huntsville, AL 35805
(205) 534-9771
TWX: 810-726-2220
Oem Specialties
6900 E. Camel back Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(602) 941-5646
Printronix
17421 Derian Avenue
P.O. Box 19559
Irvine, CA 92713
(714) 549-8272
(TWX: 910-595-2535
762
Group III Electronics
7263 Engineer Road
Suite D
San Diego, CA 92121
(714) 292-0525
Group III Electronics
542 Lakeside Drive, Suite 6
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 245-4392
Group III Electronics
2615 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Redondo Beach , CA 90278
(213) 973-7844
Par Associates
10515 E. 40th Avenue
Suite 103
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-4140
TWX: 910-931-0409
Gentry Associates, Inc.
7527 Currency Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
(305) 859-7450
TWX: 810-850-0136
Gentry Associates, Inc.
9800 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(404) 998-2828
TWX: 810-766-0805
Computer Services
875 Waimanu Street
Suite 614
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 531-5267
Dytec/Iowa
P.O. Box 2148
Iowa City, lA 52244
(319) 683-2282
Dytec/Central
315 W. University
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(312) 394-3380
TWX: 910-687-2267
Dytec/Central
25 Beechway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 247-1316
Dytec/South
8245 Nieman Road
Suite 123
Lenexa, KS 66214
(913) 888-0215
Gentry Associates
1799 Stumpf Boulevard
Bldg. 2, Suite 4B
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 367-3975
S&S Electronics, Inc.
80 Stedman Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(617) 459-2578
Mesa, Inc.
16021 Industrial Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20760
(301) 948-4350
TV/X: 710-828-0231
Lowry & Associates, Inc.
8163 W. Grand River
Brighton, MI 48116
(313) 227-7067
TWX: 810-242-1519
Lowry & Associates, Inc.
3902 Costa N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 363-9839
Dytec /North
1821 University Avenue
Room 163 N
St. Paul, MN 55104
(612) 645-5816
Dytec/South
11657 Adie Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 731-5400
Dytec/South
11657 Adie Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 569-2990
Gentry Associates
428 Alamance Road
Burlington, NC 27215
(919) 227-3639
TWX: 510-921-5751
763
Technical Marketing Associates
2460 Lemoine Avenue
Ft. Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 224-6911
TVIX: 710-991-9710
BFA Corporation
1704 Moon, S.E.
Suite 7
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 292-1212
TWX: 910-989-1157
BFA Corporation
Corner of Hadley &
Motel Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-9693
TWX: 910-983-0543
Naco Electronics Corp.
P.O. Box 276
North Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 699-2651
™X: 710-541-0439
Lowry & Associates, Inc.
1440 Snow Road, Suite 216
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 398-0506
TWX: 810-427-9421
Lowry & Associates, Inc.
2194 Hewitt
Dayton, OH 45440
(513) 435-7684
TWX: 810-450-2672
Usdata Associates, Inc.
Box 33043
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 252-9646
Pacific Northwest Electronics
2035 S.W. 58th
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 297-8056
Denco Data Equipment Co.
25 Skippack Pike, Suite 106
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 542-9876
TWX: 510-661-0638
Lowry & Associates
Seven Parkway Center
Suite 455
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-5110
TWX: 710-664-3080
Gentry Associates, Inc.
Greengate Park, Suite 302
Greenville, SC 29607
(803) 271-8543
Usdata Associates, Inc.
8701 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Bldg. 1, Suite 104
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 454-3579
Usdata Associates, Inc.
14241 Proton Road
Dallas, TX 75234
(214) 661-9633
Usdata Associates, Inc.
4120-A Directors Row
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 681-0200
Par Associates
1167 N. Deerfield Drive
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 292-8145
Pacific Northwest Electronics
2020 116 NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 454-0150
Canada
Adhearn & Soper
31 Enterprise Road
Rexdale, Ontario,
Canada M9W 1C4
(416) 245-4848
TLX: 06-965-770
Puerto Rico
Computec Systems Corp.
GPO Box 1429
San Juan, Puerto Rico
(809) 781-7880
™X: 325-2326
764
A7 Speech Controller (pg. 546)
Variable Speed Control™ Listening
Adapter (pg. 576)
Dealers
Educational Products
Div. of Ebsco Ind., Inc.
1230 First Avenue No.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-1212
and
2714 Government Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36606
(205) 479-9441
NVS Systems Inc.
4609 Business Park Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 279-5571
Audio Graphic Supply, Inc.
P.O. Box 177
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86430
(602) 855-3983
(800) 352-1425
and
2105 South Hardy, Suite #3
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 894-2148
and
P.O. Box 50446
Tucson, AZ 85703
(602) 297-9574
Fairview Audio-Visual Co.
3520 West 69th Street
Suite 102
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-7446
E.I. S.I.
Instructional Systems
Div. of Educational
Industrial Sales, Inc.
2225 Grant Road, Suite #3
Los Altos, CA 94022
McCurry A/V Co.
13th and Kay Streets
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-6080
Audio Graphic Supply, Inc.
810 Waterman Avenue
P.O. Box 986
San Bernadino, CA 92402
(714) 888-1395
and
4130 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92103
(714) 299-9660
and
15207 Marquardt Avenue
Sante Fe Springs, CA 90670
(213) 921-0707
and
P.O. Box 1937
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-3343
Sound Resources/Karpenter
Shop
1830 Navajo Trail
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(303) 687-2590
Training Services, Inc.
2501 Silverside Road
Suite # One
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 478-4063
Fidelity Sound Co.
1200 18th Street NW
Suite #105
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-9110
U.S. Recording Co.
1347 S. Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 488-3900
Syscom
5089 NE 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(305) 771-0714
Brandon's Inc.
1027 Mary Street
Jacksonville, FL 32203
Southern Photo & News
1515 Marion Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228-8594
765
Academics Hawaii
1414 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 847-5012
Visual Craft Inc.
4820 West 128th Place
Alsip, IL 60638
and
17 West 715 Butterfield Road
Suite B
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(312) 932-8500
and
890 East Higgins Road
Suite #158
Schaumburg, IL 60195
and
Capitol City Shopping Plaza
3107 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3646
Burke Audio Visual Service
2716 St. Charles Road
Bell wood, IL 60104
(312) 544-2220
AVC Corporation
2702 Applegate Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-6167
Pratt Educational Media
200 Third Avenue, SW
Cedar Rapids, lA 52404
Kunz, Inc.
207-209 E. Patapsco Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225
(301) 243-3300
Crimson Camera Technical
Sales
60 Lansdowns Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-5150
Harrison Harries, Inc.
499 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 536-2650
Newnum Visual Education, Inc
1001 Pipestone Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616) 925-5421
and
134 Manchester Avenue
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 868-4120
and
400 32nd Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-3300
and
2518 South Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 485-1746
Hart Audio Visual
112 W. First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-6219
Blumberg Photo & Sound Co.
525 N. Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 335-1271
Kansas City Audio Visual
3242 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 931-8940
Bowie and Fergus, Inc.
459 Highway 51
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Northern School Supply Co.
Second Street South
Great Falls, MT 59101
(406) 453-4373
Henkle Audio-Visuals
3296 Hoi dredge Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 467-3558
Northeast Audio Visual
Donald Street at Route 114
Bedford, NH 03012
(603) 668-5511
New Jersey Audio Visual, Inc
518 Main Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
(201) 335-2342
766
Educational Media
1517-C Girard Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 256-3507
A.V. Sales & Service
1666 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-5060
Visual Education Equipment
1539 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 836-2672
Visual Aid Equipment Corp.
707 First Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 457-4727
Sonocraft Corporations
29 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 760-9300 and
(516) 466-9698
Northern School Supply Co.
17 North 8th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
(710) 293-3210
Cavalier Audio Visual
12119 Princeton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 671-6100
Mid-America Audio Visual
1392 E. Weber Road
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 268-3300
W.G. Johnston Co.
663 E. Aurora Road
Macedonia, OH 44056
(216) 467-3175
Audio Visual Media
174 S. Mulberry Street
Mansfield, OH 44901
(419) 524-2512
Fairview Audio Visual Co.
4040 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 521-0031
Fairview Audio Visual Co.
(continued)
4923 S. 8L3rd East Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 664-8020
Moore's Audio Visual
234 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-5621
J. P. Li 1 ley ?i Son, Inc.
2009 N.. Third Street
P.O. Box 3035
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 238-8123
Rosensaft Computer Systems
123-125 S. 39th Street
Suite A
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-9377
J.E. Foss Co., Inc.
3603 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 19104
(412) 881-2840
Robert J. Walsh Assoc, Inc.
402-404 Broadway
Scranton, PA 18505
(717) 344-0535 and
(717) 343-0159
Sound Systems
RFD #4 Albion Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 333-0509
Carolina Audio Visual Co.
2517 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-0361
Consolidated Media Systems, Inc
322 4th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 244-3933
Heffernan School Supply
3701 Apollo
P.O. Box 6177
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
767
Heffernan School Supply
(continued)
211 W. Avenue
P.O. Box 5309
San Antonio, TX 78210
(512) 732-1136
Hoover Bros., Inc.
2930 Canton
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 241-4527
Texas Video Systems, Inc.
10217 Piano Road
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 341-1771
Telespond
5842 Paisley
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 721-6809
Lubbock Audio Visual Co., Inc
110 Texas Commerce Center
1305 Avenue "L"
Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 744-2559
Evans Supply
509 W. 300 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 521-3420
George Orsa & Assoc.
6001 Arlington Boulevard
Suite #810
Falls Church, VA 22044
Audio Fidelity Corp.
3930 E. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(804) 857-7487
and
7212 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 285-8781
and
3032 Tr inkle Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24012
(703) 366-8831
Larrabee and Assoc, Inc.
Sea First Bldg., #3618
Seattle, WA 98111
(206) 623-2521
Mo en Media
1820 West Avenue South
Lacrosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-7180
Photoart Visual Service
840 N. Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 271-2270
Outside the United States
Premier A/V Sales, Ltd.
32a Howden Road
Scarborough, Ontario,
Canada
HTR 3E4
(416) 755-1148
Queale Electronics
1004 N. Part Street
Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada
V8T 106
(604) 388-6111
Rahola, Inc.
1006 Ponce De Leon
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908
(809) 724-6377 and
(809) 722-0165
768
Index
A7 Speech Controller ' 546
TM
Accru-Hook 334
Accurate Packaging of Dry Bulk Material 508
Adapter, Telephone 194
Adaptor, Touch Fone 204
Adjustable Height Table 668
Adult Stand-in Table 440
Alarm Clock/Sleeper Timer, Visual 210
Alarm System, Visual Security 604
Alarms and Buzzers 600
Aligning a Handsaw HO
Alphabet for the Blind, Fishburne 554
Am-Com I (TTY) 152
APH Signature Guide 678
TM
APH Variable Speech Control Module 548
Applying Labels to Bottles 510
Assembly of Electrical Conduit Wiring, A Table-Fixture
for the 146
Assembly of Valve Handles, Workstation and Associated
Fixtures for the 148
Atlases and Maps, Braille 282
Aud-A-Level , Professional 72
Aud-A-Meter 48
Aud-A-Mometer 358
Aud-A-Simpson 294
Aud-A-Val 360
769
Aud-A-Vator 485
Aud-A-Zilch 296
Audible Signal Device, Lathe Work Alignment . 388
Audicator with Accessories 336
Audio Typing Unit, IBM 636
Auditory Maps 488
Autocom 154
Automated Radial Arm Saw 415
Awakening Device for Hearing Impaired 155
B Back Preserver Tools 325
Bags, Jig for a Stand That Holds Heavy 122
Beater, Bicycle Grip Bilateral 50
BEJED Pioneer Light Probe 158
BEJED Pioneer Sound Probe 150
Bernina Sewing Machine 510
Bicycle Grip Bilateral Beater 50
Bookholders, Magazine and 552
Bookshelf, Sliding 338
Bowling Ball Guide 590
Braille Atlases and Maps 282
Braille Device, Model BD-3 264
Braille Rulers 474
Braille, Scientific Calculator 458
Braille Translation Program, Dottran 550
Brailler, Perkins 642
Brush or Pen Holder 52
Bulk Product Packaging, Shaker Table for 532
770
Calculator Braille, Scientific 468
Calculator, Expanded Keyboard 456
Calculator Guide 458
Calculator, Speech Plus Talking 470
Calculator with Printout Display and Voice, Cannon
Electronic 462
Calcu-Tac 460
Caliper Rule, Stanley 144
Camera Holding/Operating System for Hemiplegic Photographer ... 54
Canon Communicator 162
Canon Electronic Calculator with Printout, Display and Voice . . . 452
Car Controls 626
Card Holder 592
Card Reader and Cassette Recorder, Voxcom Slow-Speed 290
Card Reader for the Visually-Handicapped, Talking and
Keypunch 236
Card Reader with Tactile or Voice Output, I.B.M 224
Carrousel Type Packaging Conveyor 512
Cassette Indicator 378
Cassette Recorder, Voxcom^ Slow-Speed Card Reader and 290
Cathode Ray Tube Viewing System 214
Cerebral Palsy and Quad Persons, Micro Computer Drill Press
Multi-Axis Interface for 408
Char-Mag Syringe Magnifier 362
Check Writing Guide, Keitzer 682
Checkbook, Raised-Line 684
Circular Lazy-Susan for Looseleaf Notebooks 34O
Coiling Flexible Plastic Tubing 514
Coiling Hose for Blister Packaging 516
771
Collapsible Lap Tray 342
Combination Square, Stanley 422
Combs and Brushes 246
Comfort and Communication Control Systems 305
Communication Aids and Environmental Control Systems,
Electronic 2gg
Communication Control Systems, Comfort and 3Qg
Communications Module (MCM/D), Manual I74
Communications Module/Printer (MCM/P), Manual 27g
Communicator jg4
Communicator and Telecommunication Devices, SSI System 100 .... ^34
Communicator, Canon Ig2
Communicator, Detachable Lap Tray which Contains an
Electronic Talking Ig3
Communicator (SYMTIC), Symbolic Tufts Interactive 186
Communicator, Tactic 188
Communicator, Tufts Interactive 206
Communicator, VIP 208
Computer Drill Press Multi-Axis Interface for Cerebral 408
Plasy and Quad Persons, Micro
Computer Flowchart Symbol Stamps 216
Computer Interface (TCI-1), Typing and 240
Computer Print-Out, Large Letter 226
Computer Printout Reader/Reviewer, Mouthstick Operable 230
Computer Programmer Station for Single Key Stroke Entry 2I8
Computer Terminal, Total Talk Full Speech 238
Conduit Wiring, A Table-Fixture for the Assembly of Electrical . . 146
Control Systems, Du-It Wheelchair 308
Counting Aids 518
772
Crimper, Three Axis 428
Crimping Parts in Position 88
CRT Tracking Guide 220
Cutting Lengths of Yarn 475
Cutting Material to Length 473
Data Entry Machine, Kurzweil 553
Dadoing, Measuring Device for Woodworking 402
Deburring Drilled Holes in Brass Blocks, A Holding Fixture for , . hq
Deburring Holes in Bolt Heads, A Holding Fixture for 120
Desk, Twin-Turntable 664
Desk, Universal 672
Dictaphone Switch for Use by a Paraplegic 252
Dictation System, Modified 254
Directory, Talking Telephone 190
Display Board, Portable Magnetic Graphics 286
Doorbell /Phone Signal, Visual 314
Dottran-Braille Translation Program 550
Drafting Table Modifications, Paraplegic 66
Drill Guide, Stanley 424
Drill Jig 112
Drill Press Multi-Axis Interface for Cerebral Palsy and Quad
Persons, Micro Computer 408
Drilling Fixture, Spindle 420
Drilling Jig for Improved Accuracy 390
Driving Controls 628
Drum Frame, Hand 60
Dual Image System 552
Du-It Wheelchair Control Systems 303
773
Earth Puncher and Spacer 328
Easicorder (RED-1) 256
Easy Grasp Pencil 680
Electric Fry Pan Handle 318
Electric Typewriter 634
Electric Typewriter, Manual and 638
Electrical Conduit Wiring, A Table-Fixture for the Assembly of . . 145
Electronic Calculator with Printout Display and Voice, Canon , . . 452
Electronic Communication Aids and Environmental Control
Systems 166
Electronic Test Equipment, Speech Adapters for 300
Electronic Visual Aid, Portareader 574
Electronic Visual Aids, Model 2C 564
Embossed and Bold Line Graph Sheets 284
(Embossed Device, Line), LED-120 262
Embosser Model ISE-1 (The Interactive Strip Embosser) 222
Engine Tuneup Meter with Auditory Output 100
Environmental Control P.S.U. 4 310
Expanded Keyboard Calculator 456
Extended Arm, Gustavsberg 538
Extensions, Telephone 198
File Tray, Quad-Operational 344
Fishburne Alphabet for the Blind 554
Fitting Parts Together, Press 92
Fixture for Deburring Drilled Holes in Brass Blocks, A Holding . . us
Fixture to Package Small Items 520
Fixtures for Holding Tape Cartridges 114
774
Fixtures for the Assembly of Valve Handles, Workstation and
Associated 148
Flowchart Symbol Stamps, Computer 216
Foot Harness 442
Foot Pick 56
Franz Electric Metronome 58
Fry Pan Handle, Electric 318
Full Speech Computer Terminal, Total Talk 238
G Game Center, The 594
Gauge, Tire I04
Gauges, Modified I02
Graph Sheets, Embossed and Bold-Line 284
Graphic Aid for Mathematics 464
Graphics Display Board, Portable Magnetic 286
Grasp Pad 90
Grinder Modification I 392
Grinder Modification II 394
Grocery Shopping Cart 622
Gustavsberg Extended Arm 538
H Hand Held Tools, Radial Arm Assistive Device for 414
Handheld Heat Sealer, The Modification of a 522
Handivoice , Phonic Mirror 178
Hammer Aimer 116
Hammer, Slide 418
Hand Drum Frame 60
Handsaw, Aligning a 110
Heat Sealer, the Modification of a Handheld 522
775
Heavy Bags, Jig for a Stand that Holds 122
Heyer-Abadie "Talking" Mouthstick 346
Hoe, Modified 330
Hold Down and Push Stick for Upper Extremities Prosthetic Drum . . 396
Holding Fixture for Deburring Drilled Holes in Brass Blocks, A . . 118
Holding Fixture for Deburring Holes in Bolt Heads, A 120
I IBM Audio Typing Unit 636
I.B.M. Card Reader with Tactile or Voice Output 224
Illuminated Magnifier 556
Impedance Bridge 298
Infrared Listening System 380
TM
Input Controls, Possum 312
Inspection Station, Visual Process 434
J Jig, Drill 112
Jig for Improved Accuracy, Drilling 390
Jig for a Stand that Holds Heavy Bags 122
Jig for Driving Set Screws, A 124
Jig for Removing Screws from Terminal Blocks, A 126
Jig, Location 400
Jig, Sanding 138
Jig to Hold Wood 128
K Keitzer Check Writing Guide 682
Keyboard Guard 466
Keypunch and Card Reader for the Visually-Handicapped, Talking . . 236
Kitchen Aids 320
Kitchen Aids 370
776
Kurzweil Data Entry Machine 558
Kurzweil Reading Machine 560
L LaBerne Gear Lift Stand-in Table ' 444
LaBerne Work Tables 666
Lap Tray, Collapsible 342
Lap Tray, Detachable, which Contains an Electronic Talking
Communicator 168
Large Letter Computer Print-Out 226
Large Print Video Terminal (LPVT) 228
Lathe Operation Tool Adjusting Block 430
Lathe Set-Up Protractor 412
Lathe Set-Up Triangle 432
Lathe Work Alignment Audible Signal Device 388
LED-120 (Line Embossed Device) 262
Left Foot Gas Pedal Control for Car 630
Levels 398
Levo™ Stand-Up™ Wheelchair 446
Light Meter, Memco Audible 492
Light Probe 490
Light Probe, BEJED Pioneer 158
Light Signal Device for the Hearing Impaired 170
Lightwriter 172
(Line Embossed Device), LED-120 262
Location Jig 400
Loom and Accessories, Rehabilitation 74
M Magazine and Bookholders 562
Magnetic Graphics Display Board, Portable 286
Magnifier for Sewing Machine 612
777
Magnifier, Illuminated 556
"Mainstream" Elevating Wheelchair 448
Mallet, Foot Operated 130
Manual and Electric Typewriter 638
Manual Communications Module (MCM/D) 174
Manual Communications Module (MCM/P) 176
Maps, Auditory 488
Maps, Braille Atlases and 282
Masterlens Systems, VSi 586
Measuring Device for Woodworking: Dadoing 402
Measuring Device for Woodworking: Shelf and Paneling
Measurement 404
Measuring Devices for Woodworking: Table Saw Guide 406
Memco Audible Light Meter 492
Metal Parts, Packaging Small Quantities of 530
Metronome, Franz Electric 58
Micro Computer Drill Press Multi-Axis Interface for Cerebral
Palsy and Quad Persons 408
Micrometers, Starrett 426
Model BD-3 (Braille Device) 264
Model 2C Electronic Visual Aids 564
Modification of a Handheld Heat Sealer, The 522
Modifications to a Standard Paper Cutter 132
Modified Dictation System 254
Modified Gauges 102
Modified Hoe 330
Mouthstick, Heyer-Abadie "Talking" 346
Mouthstick Operable Computer Printout Reader/Reviewer 230
778
Mowat Sensor 494
Multiple Parts Packaging Station .' 524
Multipurpose Utility Stick 540
Music Rack for Partially Visioned 62
N Nail Clippers 248
Net Weight Packaging of Small Items 526
Numeric Key Lock 640
O Offset Press Model No. 319 266
One Hand Typewriter with Shield 656
One-Handed Typing 660
Optacon Print Reading System 566
Optical Projection Equipment 410
Orator Talking Terminal, The 232
P Package Small Items, Fixture to 520
Packaging Conveyor, Carrousel Type 512
Packaging for Uniform Appearance 528
Packaging of Dry Bulk Material, Accurate 508
Packaging of Small Items, Net Weight 526
Packaging Shaker Table for Bulk Product 532
Packaging Small Quantities of Metal Parts 530
Packaging Station, Multiple Parts 524
Page Turner (Possum) 568
Page Turner (WTB) 570
Page Turners 572
Pager, Vibrating 602
Paint Holder 64
779
Paper Cutter, Modifications to a Standard 132
Paper Money Identifier 502
Paraplegic Drafting Table Modifications 66
Pen Holder, Brush or 52
Pencil, Easy Grasp 680
Perkins Brail ler 642
Personal Sound System 382
Phonic Ear Personal FM Systems 384
R TM
Phonic Mirror Handivoice 178
Pick, Foot 56
Pick Glove 68
Pick, Spiral Finger 82
Plate Processor Model No. M60 268
Plates and Cups 276
Portable Magnetic Graphics Display Board 286
Portable Standing Frame 450
Portareader Electronic Visual Aid 574
TM
Possum Input Controls 312
Potato Peelers 322
Potter's Wheel 70
Potter's Wheel Stand, Sit-Down 80
Precision Wheelchair Equipment 596
Prehensile Hand 348
Press Fitting Parts Together 92
Professional Aud-A-Level 72
Protractor and Saw Guide 134
Protractor, Lathe Set-Up 412
780
Puff and Sip Control System for Paraplegic, Sewing Machine .... 616
Quad Persons, Micro Computer Drill Press Multi-Axis Interface
for Cerebral Palsy and -. 408
Quill, Sensory 78
Radial Arm Assistive Device for Hand Held Tools 414
Radial Arm Saw, Automated 416
Raised-Line Checkbook 684
Random Access Tape Recorder (Audio Message Playback System) . . . 180
Reaching Aids 542
Reading Machine, Kurzweil 560
Recorder (Audio Message Playback System), Random Access Tape . . . 180
Recorder, Varispeech II 578
Recorder, Voxcom Slow-Speed Card Reader and Cassette 290
Rehabilitation Loom and Accessories 74
Removing Screws from Terminal Blocks, A Jig for 126
Reverse Indexing Typewriter 644
Rug Hooking Holder for the Wheelchair 76
Rulers 480
Rulers, Braille 474
Sanding Block 136
Sanding Jig 138
Saw, Automated Radial Arm . 416
Saw Guide, Measuring Devices for Woodworking: Table 406
Saw Guide, Protractor and 412
Scanning Aid 96
Scanning Machine Model No. 1100, Electronic 260
Scientific Calculator Braille 468
Screws, A Jig for Driving Set 124
781
Sealer, The Modification of a Handheld Heat 522
Security Alarm System, Visual 604
Sensor, Mowat 494
Sensory Quill 78
Set Screws, A Jig for Driving 124
Sewing Machine, Bernina 610
Sewing Machine, Chest Operated 614
Sewing Machine, Magnifier for 612
Sewing Machine Puff and Sip Control System for Paraplegic .... 616
Sewing Machine, Viking 618
Shaker Table for Bulk Product Packaging 532
Shift Bar, Typewriter "Shift Easy" 658
Shutter Packager 534
Signature Guide 686
Signature Guide, APH 678
Simple Hand Tools Improve Operation 140
Sit-Down Potter's Wheel Stand 80
Slide Hammer 418
Smoke Detectors, Visual 606
Sonicguide 496
Soniguide 498
Sound Probe, BEJED Pioneer 160
Sparr Telephone Arms 182
Speech Adapters for Electronic Test Equipment 300
Speech Computer Terminal, Total Talk Full 238
TM
Speech Control Module, APH Variable 548
Speech Controller, A7 546
782
Speech Plus Talking Calculator 470
Sphygmomanometer with Stethoscope 364
Spindle Drilling Fixture 420
Spiral Finger Pick 82
Spotwelder Holding Fixture, A 142
Square, Stanley Combination 422
SSI System 100 Communicator and Telecommunication Devices .... 184
Stand-in Table, Adult 440
Stand-in Table, LaBerne Gear Lift 444
Standing Frame, Portable 450
Standing Platform 452
Stand-Up™ Wheelchair. Levo™ 446
Stanley Caliper Rule 144
Stanley Combination Square 422
Stanley Drill Guide 424
Starrett Micrometers 426
Stencil Duplicator Model No. 460s 270
Stethoscope, Sphygomomanometer with 364
Symbolic Tufts Interactive Communicator (SYMTIC) 186
Synthetic Speech Terminal 234
Syringe Magnifier, Char-Mag 362
Table, Adjustable Height 668
Table-Fixture for the Assembly of Electrical Conduit
Wiring, A 146
Table Saw Guide, Measuring Devices for Woodworking 406
Tables 670
Tactic Communicator 188
783
Talking Calculator, Speech Plus 470
Talking Keypunch and Card Reader for the Visually-Handicapped . . 236
"Talking" Mouthstick, Heyer-Abadie 346
Talking Telephone Directory 190
Talking Terminal, The Orator 232
Talking Thermometer, Thermo Voice 366
Talking Voltmeter 302
Talking Word Processing System 646
Tape Cartridges, Fixtures for Holding 114
Tape Deck Modification 84
Tape Recorder (Audio Message Playback System), Random Access . . . 180
Telecommunications Devices, SSI System 100 Communicator and . . . 184
Telenote 192
Telephone Adapter 194
Telephone Arms, Sparr 182
Telephone Attachments 196
Telephone Directory, Talking 190
Telephone Extensions 198
Tele-Tac 200
Teletrym 202
Terminal, Total Talk Full Speech Computer 238
Test Equipment, Speech Adapters for Electronic 300
Thermoform Brail on Duplicator 272
Thermovoice Talking Thermometer 366
Thermometer, Thermovoice Talking 366
Three Axis Crimper 428
Tire Gauge 104
784
Tool Adjusting Block, Lathe Operation r 430
Torque Wrenches 106
Total Talk Full Speech Computer Terminal 238
Touch Fone Adaptor 204
Touch-N-Type™ Stick 648
Tray, Collapsible Lap 342
Triangle, Lathe Set-Up 433
(TTY), Am-Com I 152
Tufts Interactive Communicator 206
Tuneup Meter with Auditory Output, Engine 100
Typewriter Control Systems 650
Typewriter, Electric 634
Typewriter Guard 652
Typewriter, Manual and Electric 638
Typewriter Mask Aid 654
Typewriter, Reverse Indexing 644
Typewriter "Shift Easy" Shift Bar 658
Typewriter with Shield, One Hand 656
Typing and Computer Interface (TCI-1) 240
Typing, One-Handed 660
Typing Unit, IBM Audio 636
U Universal Desk 672
Utensils 278
Utility Stick, Multipurpose 540
V Valve Handles, Workstation and Associated Fixtures for the
Assembly of 148
TM
Variable Speech Control Module, APH 548
785
Variable Speed Control™ Listening Adapter 576
Vari speech II Recorder 578
VersaBraille System 580
Vibrating Pager 602
Video Terminal (LPVT), Large Print 228
Video Visual Read/Write System 582
Viking Sewing Machine 618
VIP Communicator 208
Vis-I-Con 288
Visual Aid, Portareader Electronic 574
Visual Aids, Model 2C Electronic 564
Visual Alarm Clock/Sleeper Timer 210
Visual Doorbell /Phone Signal 314
Visual Process Inspection Station 434
Visual Security Alarm System 604
Visual Smoke Detectors 606
Voice Feedback, Wire Measuring System with 482
Voice Synthesizers, VS-6 and ML-I 242
Voltmeter, Talking 302
Voxcom Slow-Speed Card Reader and Cassette Recorder 290
Voyager 584
VS-6 and ML-I Voice Synthesizers 242
VSi Masterlens Systems 586
W Washing Machine and Dryer Handle 374
Wheelchair Control Systems, Du-It 308
Wheelchair Equipment, Precision 596
Wheelchair, Levo™ Stand-Up™ 446
786
Wheelchair, "Mainstream" Elevating 448
Wheelchair Tray (Bailey) 350
Wheelchair Tray (Hausmann) 352
Wheelchairs, Width Varying Device for 354
Width Varying Device for Wheelchairs 354
Wire Brush Cleaning of Small Parts 436
Wire Measuring System with Voice Feedback 482
Wiring, A Table-Fixture for the Assembly of Electrical Conduit . . 146
Word Processing System, Talking 646
Work Table 674
Work Tables, LaBerne 666
Workstation and Associated Fixtures for the Assembly of
Valve Handles 148
Wrenches, Torque 106
WWRC Vacuum Wand 504
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