STC AccessAbility SIG
A Blog About Accessibility

Whirlwind Wheelchair International at San Francisco State University serves as the hub of a network of wheelchair manufacturing shops and related disability organizations around the world. Whirlwind is a nonprofit organization that designs wheelchairs for production and use in developing countries and by homeless people in the Bay area with accessibility problems such as stairs, [...]

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Press Release from the United Spinal Association, Release: Monday, June 18, 2007

Example of a disabled access minivan with left side ramp access that is blocked by a sedan parked illegally in the required access aisle.
If you have wondered about the purpose of those blue diagonal-lined areas adjacent to, or between, accessible parking spaces for [...]

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All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Tips The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using all-terrain vehicles. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are among the most popular recreational vehicles in the nation today, but along with popularity comes increased risk and sometimes carelessness. Don’t spoil the fun—get a copy of this timely list of safety reminders today. [...]

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Access Board Emergency Evacuation Procedures is the Access Board’s current emergency evacuation plan, which it is making publicly available, along with information on how it was developed, as a resource for other organizations who may implement or update their own plans.
Access Board’s Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness The Access Board develops and maintains [...]

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Accessible Games and Puzzles for People with Disabilities
Ability Kids
Administration for Children & Families is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
AbleNet products and solutions for teaching children with disabilities
Association of Hole [...]

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Action Products, Inc. makes wheelchair cushions and seating systems; heel and elbow protectors, and full mattress overlays for Rehab/DME markets
Advanced Mobility, Inc. provides an array of mobility equipment and services to both private and government clients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., areas
Chair and scooter carriers
East Coast Rehab, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia custom mobility [...]

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Accessibility: CHI 2001 and Beyond, Ariadne Issue 28
Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education & Research (ADDER)
Artsline provides information on all the arts and leisure services available, both as audience or participants. The Artsline database provides updated data on the access to the arts and leisure venues and pursuits in the capital city of London. See their [...]

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Deutsche Restless Legs Vereinigung
Scalamobil wheelchair attachment for climbing stairs

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