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www.adapts.org

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https://www.amramp.com/

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American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (2015).  The role of occupational therapy in providing assistive technology devices and services [Fact sheet].  Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/AT-fact-sheet.pdf

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https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content1.jsp?contentId=5600004

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This equipment ensures quick and prompt transferring of individuals with mobility difficulties. Adapts was created by a flight attendant, who thought handicapped individuals needed a safer and faster way to evacuate an airplane if needed. Watch the video below to find out more information!

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This van includes multiple technologies in one! Toyota has several vans that have various adaptive features including an attached automatic ramp, a motorized seat that comes outside the car for easy access, storage space for wheelchairs, and more! Take a look at this website to learn more!

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This product is essentially a treadmill for wheelchair users. This device allows individuals to maintain proper cardio and endurance levels. To see if this AT is the right fit for you, check out this video below.

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SoftWheel is a suspension device that can be installed into the wheels of a wheelchair. This device ensures wheelchair users' the most comfortable ride possible. This prevents aches and pains from bumps and sedentary time in a wheelchair.  Find further information on SoftWheel by clicking on the website below.

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SoftWheel's innovative suspension system transforms a rider's wheelchair experience. SoftWheel can help reduce pain and provide a more comfortable ride, giving you the freedom to go where you want.

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This device allows active families to participate in outdoor activities together. This device is a stroller that is able to maneuver on all kinds of terrain during hikes, bike rides, jogs, treks, or any activity the family enjoys participating in. The XRover stroller provides physically disabled children or adults comfort when engaging in meaningful activities with loved ones. Watch this video to become more familiar with this device!

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XROVER: BICYCLE TRAILER AND JOGGING STROLLER

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Cook, A., & Polgar, S. (2015).

Assistive technologies: principles and practice. St. Louis, Mosby-Elsevier.

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This program provides instruction on adaptive equipment for various sports. If you are anywhere in New England check out their website to learn about the services offered near you!

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New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, providing adaptive sports instruction to students of all ages and abilities. We envision a world where disabilities are not barriers.

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This piece of equipment is a wheelchair that has a mouth control component. This company makes additional adaptive pieces for individuals with disabilities. Checkout their video to learn more from the CEO and founder herself!

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Puffin Innovations - Limitless Award - Not Impossible Award Winner

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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program

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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program

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This program aims to improve access and accessibility to all Massachusetts State parks. They fund equipment to ensure all individuals have an equal opportunity to engage in recreation activities throughout the state of Massachusetts. To learn more about this program and sign up for events, visit their website below!

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The Universal Access Program ensures equal access to outdoor recreation in Massachusetts state parks. We're always working to improve and update our sites and buildings for you to visit. We also have specialized recreation equipment for you to use at beaches and skating rinks. And, we offer year-round adaptive recreation programs.

On our pages, you'll see the terms accessible and adaptive used. Accessible means a location or program meets the requirements of state and Federal accessibility standards. A daptive means that an activity uses equipment and techniques that have been adapted to the user and their needs. If you have questions about whether you can access a site or a program, please contact us.

We invite you to use this website as a guide to discover the most accessible parks, forests, beaches, and events.

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Image credits: Hikers at Dunn State Park (Marcy Marchello)

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More Less featured items The Universal Access Program ensures equal access to outdoor recreation in Massachusetts state parks. We're always working to improve and update our sites and buildings for you to visit. We also have specialized recreation equipment for you to use at beaches and skating rinks.

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This nonprofit organization provides individuals who are disabled the chance to participate in numerous activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sailing, biking, horseback riding, and many more. There is sure to be something to suits each individual. Visit their Facebook page to see what other sports they offer as well as any upcoming events they are hosting! https://www.facebook.com/pg/vtadaptive/about/?ref=page_internal

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This charity provides adapted bikes and other hand cycles to children with physical disabilities. Watch the brief clip below to learn more and see how you can make a lasting contribution!

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This is a company who specializes in equipping residential or commercial buildings, as well as special events with safe equipment to allow clients more independence in mobility. They offer equipment such as ramps, wheelchair lifts, portable showers, and more! They will personalize all equipment to fit the house, building or client they are building for. Buy or Rent today at www.amramp.com !

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Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program

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Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program

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https://www.mass.gov/orgs/universal-access-program?fbclid=IwAR2rHIHq5xrz36Temfa-KYz4s1XhIb8VolEaRFXkUaKtuEaaZ6WkmweXAjg

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Assistive technology (AT), is both a a service and a device.

An AT device is "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities" (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2015).

As AT service includes "the evaluation of need, the process of acquiring the device, fitting or customizing the device, coordinating the intervention plan, and providing training and technical support to the user and related support personnel" (AOTA, 2015).

Find more information regarding AT here: https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/AT-fact-sheet.pdf

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Cook and Polgar (2015) describe low technology as being portable and useful across a variety of contexts and devices. These devices are often cheaper, easier to use, and able to be tucked away (Cook & Polgar, 2015). Low tech devices are often more subtle and smaller, which is why clients may prefer low tech over high tech (Cook & Polgar, 2015).

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Cook and Polgar (2015) describe high tech as complex devices that tend to remain used in one specific location. These devices are often more expensive and more complex to use (Cook & Polgar, 2015). Because these devices are high tech, they are pricey and not always fully covered by insurance.

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https://nedisabledsports.org/

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https://puffininno.com/

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https://www.softwheel.technology/

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https://www.toyotamobility.com/mobility-solutions-factory-installed-equipment

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https://wheelersparamill.com/

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http://xrover.cz/en/home

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https://www.vermontadaptive.org/

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Cook and Polgar (2015) describe how the HAAT model is a client-centered way to explain how a piece of adaptive equipment is chosen for each client. For example, the client and their desired occupations, and context should be acknowledged and focused on. Then the piece of assistive technology should be implemented into this performance. The occupation and context should never be altered to fit around a piece of equipment (Cook & Hussey, 2015).

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The same company who created Puffin Innovations figured out how to enhance the experience of individuals in wheelchairs. This low tech piece of equipment may seem small, but the affects it can make are quite large! This piece of equipment can help people in wheelchairs gain the satisfaction of being able to use their phone just like anyone else! Watch the video below to see how this flexible device can attach a phone to just about anywhere! (Press the microscope with the plus sign to view the video at regular size)