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Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) ? Volume 16, No. 1 ? Winter 2008


Homegrown in DELAWARE

This is the debut of our newest regular column, which will feature products, projects, or services created right here in the First State. Let us know if there's a local AT innovation that we should spotlight in a future issue of The AT Messenger. Special thanks go out to Keith Heckert, Senior Art Director for the Office of Public Relations at the University of Delaware, for the creation of the ?homegrown? logo.

Is it a camp chair, wheelchair, or both? That is the question.
Richard "Dick" Harrison and his brother-in-law are the brains behind the design, development, and distribution of Strolleasy: The Lightweight, Portable Transporter. The idea came to them when they noticed that their parents tired quickly after walking only a few hundred yards. Their parents did not respond well to the idea of using a traditional wheelchair, so they went about designing a lightweight, collapsible, easy-to-transport chair that was ready at a moment's notice. University of Delaware mechanical engineering students and a retired mechanical engineer assisted in the development of this product. With ingenuity and the assistance of others, Strolleasy Transporters were created.

Each Strolleasy Transporter weighs in at a mere 14.5 pounds, collapses to 8" by 9" by 34", comes with its own carrying bag, and can be unfolded in about 30 seconds. The Strolleasy is currently sold for $199 at www.strolleasy.com. You can also reach the company by phone: (302) 239-3121, fax: (302) 239-5857, or email: info@strolleasy.com. We encourage you to learn more about the Strolleasy Transporter. It is a unique product that meets a growing need.###


Telephone Captioning Services? Not in Delaware

Daniel Atkins, Legal Advocacy Director
Disabilities Law Program, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.

For many years, the primary mode of telephone communication for people who are deaf and hard of hearing has been TTY (telephone typewriters) and the Deaf Relay system. While TTY and Deaf Relay represented significant progress a decade ago, in the 21st century their limitations seem significant. Consider the time it takes to type a conversation on a TTY machine or the intrusion posed by an operator facilitating a private conversation between two people. It is not surprising that the use of TTYs and Deaf Relay have declined recently around the country. E-mailing, Instant Messaging, and video relay have increased, along with a new telephone technology called CapTel.

CapTel is a captioned telephone that looks and works like a telephone an office worker might use. It has a screen above the key pad that displays every word a caller says throughout a conversation. Suppose a person who is hard of hearing places a call to a colleague. The caller presses the caption button. When the receiver of the call picks up, behind the scenes, the CapTel captioning service uses voice recognition technology to transcribe everything that is said by the participant who has not pressed the caption button (the call receiver in this case, or it could be both parties if both press their caption button). The caller can hear what the other party is saying but can also read (almost simultaneously) what he is saying on the display on her telephone.

CapTel offers much more natural and less intrusive communication for both the caller and the receiver. It is analogous to television captioning, which once seemed novel and now is ubiquitous. First, the person who is communicating with the person who is deaf or hard of hearing will not be slowed down by having to type, or waiting for an operator to type, what she wants to say. Second, the intrusiveness of having a third party actively participating in the conversation is mitigated, if not completely eliminated (while the technology is operating, there is a human being, silently in the background, overseeing the transcription to make sure it is accurate). Third, the person who is hard of hearing has two ways of receiving the communication?both verbally if she has residual hearing and visually if she can read in the language of her choosing. Fourth, it levels the communication playing field for people who may not be able to afford a computer. The phone is much less expensive than a computer. Fifth, the service could help many more people than those who are deaf or hard of hearing. For instance, people who have vocal/voice problems could use the service to make their voice heard by the other party.

Perhaps the best feature of CapTel is that the service is free to users as part of the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) funds, which originate from Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CapTel has spread rapidly across the country. It is currently offered as part of Relay Service in every state except Alaska, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Delaware. Why it is not yet offered in Delaware comes down to money. Without state legislation (which is being drafted) requiring the service to be funded in Delaware, it will not happen. As a result, consumers and advocates interested in seeing Delaware join the 21st century with regard to telephone communication for people with disabilities should contact their local Senate and House representatives and urge their support of this emerging initiative. ###


Upcoming Training: Adult Services and Supports in DE

Training is available for those interested in learning more about services and supports available from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS). 

Please contact The Arc of Delaware for additional information: (302) 996-9400; Mid-Del chapter, (302) 736-6140; www.thearcofdelaware.org. ###


Prosthetic Parity Insurance Legislation

Gloria Price, Founder/Director
Amputee Support Group of Delaware

The Amputee Support Group of Delaware, in collaboration with the Amputee Coalition of America?the leading national advocacy group for amputees?is spearheading a statewide initiative called "Prosthetic Parity Insurance Legislation." Our state coalition is seeking to pass mandated insurance legislation to reverse the negative reimbursement trends that erode coverage and access to proper prosthetic care. At present, people living with the absence or loss of a limb face daunting obstacles when attempting to obtain appropriate prosthetic care. Prosthetic care, here, specifically relates to the replacement of artificial legs, arms, and eyes. Currently, it is difficult, if not impossible, for most amputees to obtain more than one prosthetic device in their lifetime through insurance, regardless of the fact that such devices have a typical life of between three and five years.

The coalition has a lot of work ahead of it and is seeking volunteers who are interested in making a difference and improving the quality of life for people living with limb loss in Delaware. If you are interested in participating in the coalition, or want more information, please contact me, Gloria Price, at (302) 778-2227.

You can also help by simply making a phone call or sending an email to Delaware State Representative Mike Castle's office. Representative Castle is being urged to co-sponsor a federal bill for the Prosthetic Parity Insurance Legislation. You can also send a message via Representative Castle's online form found at http://www.house.gov/formcastle/IMA/zipauth.html. It is hoped that your phone call or email will send a strong message that Delawareans are in support of this initiative.

For more information about the Amputee Coalition of America, as well as the Amputee Support Group of Delaware, go to www.amputee-coalition.org. You will need to click on the "In Your State" button on the left side of the page to access information specific to Delaware. ###


In Case of Emergency, ICE for Short

Are you aware that your cell phone can help you in an emergency even if you can't help yourself? There is a movement, of sorts, that seems to be sweeping the nation. This movement began when a British paramedic realized that many people he was serving had cell phones with stored numbers that might be of use in an emergency. However, there was a problem?how would emergency personnel know which number to call?

The idea is for each of us to add one or more emergency contact numbers into our cell phone under the name of "ICE", which stands for "In Case of Emergency." You can have several "ICE" numbers saved in your cell phone: "ICE 1," "ICE 2," and so on. Numbers can also be listed as "ICE" and someone's name (i.e., ICE Dad).

Of course, this practice should not replace other forms of preparation such as carrying medical alert identification with you and informing someone of your plans. You can learn more about ICE on the US government website, http://usasearch.gov, and type "ICE in case of emergency" into the search field. You will find many references to the use of ICE around the country and abroad. Please consider taking steps to ensure that emergency personnel and others will be able to assist you in a time of need. ###


Announcing the 14th Annual Inclusion Conference...
Designing Environments for Successful Learning

Thursday, May 8, 2008
8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Sheraton Dover Hotel & Conference Center
Dover, Delaware

Keynote Address: Designing Environments for Successful Learning

Participants will become familiar with the characteristics of inclusionary schools, rationales for change, organizational and instructional strategies to support inclusionary schooling, and successful examples from elementary, middle and high school.

Richard A. Villa, Ph.D., has worked with thousands of teachers and administrators to develop and implement organizational and instructional support systems for educating all students within general education settings. His expertise arises from his work as a classroom teacher and an administrator. As the author of 100+ publications and a presenter at national and international conferences, he has gained a reputation for his informed, insightful, and humorous style of information exchange.

Full-day Workshops (10:15-3:15, one-hour lunch on site)

1) Differentiating Instruction for All in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, Richard Villa, Ph.D.

Participants will learn and apply both a retrofit and universal design for learning (UDL) approach to differentiating instruction (DI). Specific strategies for enhancing the success of diverse learners will be provided which are not only research-based but are also practical and teacher-tested. Techniques for integrating DI with collaborative planning and co-teaching will also be provided. 

2) Effective Behavior and Instructional Supports, Carol Sadler, Ph.D.

This presentation focuses on an innovative, district-wide model that combines Positive Behavior Support (aka Effective Behavior Support?EBS), research-based academic support (with an emphasis on reading), and special education evaluation using Response to Intervention (RTI). The model was partially supported by a grant in 2000 received in Tigard-Tualatin School District in Oregon from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, developed and directed by the presenter, Dr. Carol Sadler. The model, called Effective Behavior & Instructional Support (EBIS), has received considerable national attention over the past seven years, and is currently being used as the model process taught to other districts via the Oregon RTI initiative. Over the years, implementation of the model in the Tigard-Tualatin School District has deepened at the elementary school level and scaled upward to all grade levels, inspiring more effective reading instruction, progress monitoring, and support for literacy in the district's middle and high schools. The presentation will describe the district's implementation of EBIS, and its components (EBS and RTI), highlighting outcomes as well as specific procedures and implementation challenges. Ample opportunities for questions and discussion will be incorporated into the presentation.

3) AIMing for Achievement! Accessible Instructional Materials for Students with Print Disabilities, Joy Zabala, CAST; Karen Jones, DOE; Beth Mineo, Dan Fendler, and Marvin Williams, DATI

Federal law emphasizes access to the general curriculum for all students, but this can be challenging for students with print disabilities because so many assessment and instructional materials are print-based. IDEA 2004 mandates that students with print disabilities be provided with core curricular content in specialized formats, and this has far-reaching implications for schools as well as students. Joy Zabala, Ed.D., who leads a national effort focused on accessible instructional materials, will: 1) review the legal mandate for print access and its implications; 2) discuss specialized formats for the delivery of print-based content; and 3) emphasize the role of the IEP team in addressing and accommodating students' print access needs. Print access initiatives underway in Delaware will also be discussed.

4) Sharing Books with ALL Children Ages Birth to Five, Patsy Pierce

Current evidence points to the necessity of interactive book reading and sharing with young children in order to develop essential early oral and written language abilities. Participants will learn about the importance of interactive shared reading and strategies to help children with and without disabilities to participate in conversations related to books.

Registration is required. The cost is $25 per person; $12.50 for full-time students. A limited number of stipends are available for parents and child care providers who need this support in order to participate. Registration and payment must be completed by April 21, 2008. Register early, as space is limited. Go to http://www.dati.org/events to register online or download a complete brochure. Only check or credit card payments will be accepted. For more information, call (302) 856-1081.

Continuing Education Units: Conference attendees may earn up to 5.0 professional growth hours with the Department of Education. Application has also been made to the Office of Child Care Licensing Board, and to Delaware's Professional Boards of Regulation for Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Registered Nurses for continuing education credits. ###


The AT Bargain Basement
Marvin Williams, AT Specialist
New Castle County ATRC      

Hello, True Believers, and welcome to yet another edition of the AT Bargain Basement! I'm Marvin Williams, your host for this assistive technology bargain jamboree. This is the place where I try to find you all of the lovely assistive technology bargains I can that cost $100 or less. Also, if you happen to find something that you think would be of value to the group, please feel free to send it along to me. I'll put it in a future issue of the Bargain Basement.

Sometimes I get people asking me about the items I have listed. They'll say, "Hey Marvin, I like the stuff in The Basement, but how exactly is it assistive technology?" To answer that, let's look at the working definition of assistive technology we use here at DATI, which we get from the amended AT Act of 1998. In the Act, an assistive technology device is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities. As much of a mouthful as that is, it's a very broad definition for a good reason. By leaving the definition so broad, it can cover a large number of items. So, while this does cover a $30,000 wheelchair, it also covers the $1 roll of shelf liner that is used as a place mat for the one-handed diner who, without it, would be chasing a plate all over a table. The big point of the Bargain Basement is to get everyone thinking about the different pieces of assistive technology we see every day but take for granted because they're in Target or are advertised on TV without an "AT" label on them. I hope that helps to clear up any of the confusion, and if it hasn't, let me know and I can see if I can help make things more clear. So without further ado, let's get to the bargains!

My first item is the Page Up Porta-Book. Now, you may not be able to guess what it is from the name, but it is a pretty handy little device. It's actually several devices in one. First and foremost, it's an angled book holder. It folds in on itself, creating almost a pyramid effect. You can lay a book on one side for reading. You can also use it for writing if you have difficulty writing with the paper flat on the table or desk. Next, you can use it as a clip board, providing a firm writing surface when one isn't readily available. You can also use it to hold pens, papers, rulers, and other little things you may need to take with you on the go. Do know that the more you use this for storage, the harder it becomes to use the angle function. The device is nice, and at $5 (not including shipping), it's a deal. The Porta-Book can be ordered from Portables Plus. They have both internet and telephone ordering available.

My second item is the Jumbo Universal Remote Control. Now, this one was brought to my attention by DATI's own Beth Mineo. It's a nice little?I use that word loosely as it is anything but "little"?find from Innovage Products that can control up to eight devices. The buttons are large and easy to press, and the price is reasonably low at $9.99.

Now, Beth found ours at Bed Bath & Beyond; however, I've seen them at Home Depot, Ross, Happy Harry's, and RiteAid. The prices at the different stores have been pretty consistent. If the buttons on that remote aren't big enough, there is the Tek Partner Universal which is a little more expensive, but it does have buttons that are a little bigger and light up, too.

This remote retails for $39.99 and is available from Radio Shack as well as online retail outlets. DATI has both remotes available in its inventory if you'd like to try them before buying one.

My next item is a timer for the hearing impaired? the Triple Tell Timer by Shake Awake. This nifty little timer not only rings when it goes off, but a light flashes on the top of the unit, and it vibrates for a tactile alert.

The display on the unit is nice and large and the buttons are pretty easy to use. While it isn't useful at a distance, it's great if you don't mind putting your timer in your pocket or keeping it otherwise close to you. It comes with a magnetic clip for easy storage/carrying options. It is battery operated, and a nice little bargain at $14.99 from MaxiAids. MaxiAids offers both telephone and Internet ordering for its products. The DATI Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) also have these available for loan if you'd like to see if it might make the difference for you or someone in your life.

My fourth item is WordTalk, a free plug-in for Microsoft Word that allows it to change text into speech. This can be handy for someone who needs text read to them for comprehension. The software will read text by the word, sentence, paragraph, or selection, depending on what the user needs. It also highlights the text as it reads along, allowing a user to visually follow along with the text. Unfortunately, this product does not feature speak-able menu items, so it's not of much use to those with severe visual impairments. Still, this software is very handy for the user with a learning disability who may need the assistance of having text read for comprehension. The price (free!) can't be beat either! The software is easy to use, and the user interface is pretty intuitive so it doesn't take a long time to figure out how to make it talk. For more information on the software and to download it, go to www.wordtalk.org.uk. 

And that will bring to a close another informative installment of the AT Bargain Basement. Join us next time when we'll be looking at more bargains and trying to discover the secret to really great coffee. In the meantime, if you know of any great bargains, hints, or tips, please send them along. Until next time, remember... just because it's a bargain doesn't mean it's cheap! ###


Delaware Assistive Technology Exchange

To learn more about an item listed on the AT Exchange, or to post a listing, contact Sandy Walls at the Sussex County ATRC. You can reach her at (302) 856-7946, or toll-free at (800) 870-DATI (3284). The toll-free number uses an automated system to direct your call. To reach Sandy, press 1 after the first prompt and 6 after the next prompt. Please be ready to share your contact information, as well as the item ID of any item in which you are interested, with Sandy. 

If you have internet access, you do not have to go through Sandy to get the latest listings or to post your own listings. Simply go to the AT Exchange on the DATI website (www.dati.org/exchange/index.php). You will click on the ?Register Now? button, unless you already have an AT Exchange account, and complete the online form. All prices of items listed on the AT Exchange are negotiable if the listed price includes ?BO? meaning ?best offer.?

Items Available

Computers and Related

Computer monitor, Dell 9/2002, 17", free, Item ID 833

Computer monitor, ViewSonic, 15", free, Item ID 834

Printer, Canon K10150, small color bubble jet, free, Item ID 830

Video deck, Sony/CVD-1000, high-8 computer, free, Item ID 829


Daily Living

3-in-1 commode, Invacare, never used, $100, Item ID 816

Bedside commodes (2), adj height, one is extra wide and one is standard size, excel cond, $25 each, Item ID 793

Bed restraint system, Posey, to keep patient from falling/climbing out of bed, free, Item ID 772

Blue Wave bath/positioning chair, Rifton, large size (tall child/young teen), straps for safe positioning, infinite range of angles, very good cond, $150 or BO, Item ID 858

Book Maid, aluminum, w/clear holder, free, Item ID 502

Commode, stand alone w/back and arms, excel cond, $30 or BO, Item ID 694

Commode, Invacare, gray w/armrest on each side, excel cond, $75 or BO, Item ID 872

Commodes, shower chairs, usually loaned or given, BO, Item ID 641

Ergostand, BHM, sling, sit to stand electronic lift, 11 features, brochure available, never used, $1,750, Item ID 626

Dressing aids, long handle shoehorn, sock aid, back scrubber, leg lifter, walker basket, sheepskin walker handle cover, dressing aid, reacher, EBIce cold therapy system, excel cond, BO, Item ID 880

Mobile shower chair, Invacare/model 6358, designed for safe transport to and from the shower, flexible nylon backrest, never used, $100 or BO, Item ID 779

Shower chair, Invacare, back, adj legs, rated for 400 lbs, $20 or BO, Item ID 672

Shower chair, Invacare, backless, adj legs, rubber seat, very good cond, $20 or BO, Item ID 671

Shower chair, Temko, white, very good cond, $20 or BO, Item ID 810

Sliding bath seat, assembled, white w/chrome legs, rated for 400 lbs, seat approx 12"W x 36"L, never used, BO, Item ID 879

Environmental Adaptations

Folding ramp, EZ Access, folds into 4 sections, carry bag, very good cond, $400 or BO, Item ID 613

Outdoor stair lift, Hydraulic, must pay to remove, free, Item ID 486
Grab bar, silver, 16", excel cond, $10, Item ID 873

Lift chair, Golden Regal, charcoal, both arms open for storage, movable tray, excel cond, $850, Item ID 869

Shower grip bars (2), white, 16"and 9", will sell as set, excel cond, $20 or BO, Item ID 874

Pole, SuperPole, adj steel floor-to-ceiling (93-99") for bedside, bathroom, chair-side w/pivoting superbar, white, very good cond, $50 or BO, Item ID 774

Stair lift, leather, for 6 step stairway, $600 or BO, Item ID 453

Stair lift, StairChair, brown seat, rated for 240 lbs, 11 steps, $400 or BO, Item ID 400


Hearing

Stereo headphones, Radio Shack, wireless w/batteries, never used, $50, Item ID 790


Learning, Cognition, and Development

Microcassette recorder, Panasonic/RN-106D, voice activated system, free, Item ID 837


Mobility, Seating, and Positioning

Cane, adj, gold w/black handle, $10, Item ID 871

Canes, crutches, walkers, for personal use, loaned or given, free, Item ID 640

Canes, walkers, commodes, etc., loaned or given, free, Item ID 371

Craftmatic bed, single, head and foot control, vibrator, heating pad, hand control, wireless, excel cond, $1,500 or BO, Item ID 820

Craftmatic bed, full size, vibrates, adj to different positions, excel cond, $600 or BO, Item ID 755

Feeder seat and adj floor table, Tumble Forms, medium size w/wedge for use as floor sitter, custom made quilted flannel seat cover, very good cond, $300 or BO, Item ID 857

Hospital bed, Invacare, rails, electric, remote, very good cond, $500 or BO, Item ID 867

Hospital bed, Invacare/Bariatric, rated for 400 lbs, mattress, remote control, half rails, very good cond, $350 or BO, Item ID 814

Hoyer lift, electric, sling, charger needs repaired, free, Item ID 822
Hoyer lift, Linak, remote controlled, sling, excel cond, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 866

Power wheelchair, Hoveround MPV4, gray, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 655

Power wheelchair, oversized, batteries, excel cond, $2,000 or BO, Item ID 609
Power wheelchair, Jazzy 1115, gray w/blue base, right hand joystick, footrests, excel cond, $800 or BO, Item ID 841

Power wheelchair, Quickie V121, black, synergy spectrum cushion, excel cond, $4,500, Item ID 747

Power wheelchair, Quickie, battery and charger, excel cond, $500 or BO, Item ID 611

Power wheelchair, Jet 2 HD, right hand joystick, elevating leg rests, red w/gray seat, rated for 350 lbs, excel cond, $1,000, Item ID 742

Power wheelchair, Invacare Ranger II Rear Wheel Drive, blue, seat width 20" x 18" deep, 2 removable gel-cell batteries, frame folds, very good cond, $1,000 Item ID 783

Power wheelchair, Pride Jet 3 Ultra, maroon w/black leather seats, batteries kept fully charged, never used, $5,000 or BO, Item ID 682

Power wheelchair, Jazzy, red, rated for over 300 lbs, $2,000 or BO, Item ID 896

Power wheelchair, Pride Mobility/Vanguard, joystick on right side, upholstered, manual, goes up to 5 mph, free, Item ID 893

Power wheelchair, Action Power 9000 Storm Series, 2 MK/M-22NF gel batteries, charger, slightly used, $1,200 or BO, Item ID 738

Power wheelchair, EverMed, almost new batteries and battery charger, must pick up, excel cond, BO, Item ID 679

Power wheelchair, Quickie 110, right hand joystick, 2 gel-cell batteries, $300 or BO, Item ID 82

Power wheelchair, Rascal 250, black w/gray leather seat, basket on back, never used, $200 or BO, Item ID 786

Power wheelchair, Invacare/Rumba, needs battery, excel cond, $800 or BO, Item ID 455

Power wheelchair, Invacare/Pronto M51 Sure Step, gray, excel cond, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 855

Power wheelchair, Jazzy 1122, cobalt blue, tilt seat, excel cond, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 865

Scooter, Shop Rider/Sovereign B4, mid-sized, 4 wheel, heavy duty, $800, Item ID 850

Power wheelchair, Guardian Aspire, red high-back, head rest, gray van style seat, adj tilt, solid flip-up foot plate, on-board charger unit, cord, auto-style seat belt, excel cond, $1,300 or BO, Item ID 859

Scooter, Trecker HS-890, heavy duty, 4 wheels, large and comfortable seat, front basket, never used, $2,795 or BO, Item ID 753

Scooter, Rascal 3, interchangeable fronts, needs batteries, free, Item ID 864

Scooter, Celebrity X, red, 4 wheels, cover, 3' ramp, mirrors, charger and carriers/backpacks, never used, $2,000 or BO, Item ID 881

Scooter, PaceSaver II, used once since computer replaced, new batteries, charger, inflatable tires, simple to disassemble for transport, rated for 300 lbs, very good cond, $600 or BO, Item ID 654

Scooter, Pride Mobility/Sundancer, blue, excel cond, $650 or BO, Item ID 718
Scooter, Rascal/AutoGo, red, light on front, folds up, adj handlebars, swivel seat, very good cond, BO, Item ID 888

Travel Chair, Invacare Tracer Transport, black, $100 or BO, Item ID 811

Walker, wheeled, collapsible, very good cond, $30 or BO, Item ID 812

Walker, rollator, 3 wheel, hand breaks, built-in pouch, very good cond, BO, Item ID 804

Wheelchair, manual, loaned or given, free, Item ID 642

Wheelchair, Everest & Jennings, lightweight, black, very good cond, $300, Item ID 749

Wheelchair, Everest & Jennings, black, heavy duty, excel cond, $300, Item ID 748

Wheelchair, Everest & Jennings, never used, $300 or BO, Item ID 875

Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer DLX, lightweight, portable, footrest, navy blue, for small adult, excel cond, $125 or BO, Item ID 713

Wheelchair, standard size, feeding tray, big wheels in front, smaller wheels in rear, free, Item ID 771

Wheelchair, Invacare Solara Tilt, tilt angle indicator, telescoping front end, accommodates all wheel sizes, 43 lbs, wide seat space, very clean, excel cond, $1,500 or BO, Item ID 782

Wheelchair, Invacare A4 Titanium, adj seat angle, black, rated for 300 lbs, lightweight (approx 22 lbs), comes apart to fit in car, tires are black with tubes, owner?s manual, purchased 2004, $400 or BO, Item ID 849

Wheelchair, Kushall 3000, lightweight, green w/black seat and back, comes with 26" rims and tires, Combi cushion, seat 17"x17", very good cond, $400 or BO, Item ID 794

Wheelchair, Invacare XT9000, 18" seat, black, lightweight, leg extensions, very good cond, $300, Item ID 253

Wheelchair, Tuffcare, silver and black, footrests, excel cond, $75 or BO, Item ID 870


Recreation, Sports, and Leisure

Basic power trainer, Sinties Scientific, arm/leg bike/exerciser for wheelchair use or stable seating, very good cond, $150 or BO, Item ID 643

Cervical support exerciser, Pronex, pump exercises neck, helps reduce pain, excel cond, BO, Item ID 791

Speech Communication

Holly.com, Communication Devices, color overlays, 8 or 32 keys, free, Item ID 505

Link Plus, Assistive Technology, carry case, AC power adapter, telephone cable, user's guide, quick reference guide, excel cond, $1,250 or BO, Item ID 784

Optical head pointer, PRC, for Liberator, DeltaTalker, AlphaTalker, AlphaTalker II, Light Talker, or IntroTalker, never used, free, Item ID 374

Personal communicating system, Abovo, remote display, battery charger, free, Item ID 528

SideKick, Prentke Romich, digitized speech, very good cond, free, Item ID 519

Vehicle Modification and Transportation

Car, Saturn SL2, 1993, Braun car top carrier for folding wheelchair, hand control accelerator and brakes, AC, CD changer, power windows, $2,500 or BO, Item ID 861

Easy Reach power lift seat, Access Unlimited, for Chevy Express van, allows easy transfer directly from wheelchair into van seat, excel cond, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 868

Scooter lift, Bruno VMI XL 200, for SUVs only, excel cond, $1,000 or BO, Item ID 840

Scooter/wheelchair lift, Harmar AL 3000, rated for 350 lbs, allows users to transport scooter or power wheelchair and provides protection from the elements, swing away bar, excel cond, $800 or BO, Item ID 730

Trunk/van lift for scooter, Electric Mobility Trunk Lift, easy disassembly to accommodate use in car trunk, excel cond, $450 or BO, Item ID 809

Van, Dodge Grand Caravan, dark gray, 2000 Sports Model, power side entry ramp, wheelchair tie down, anti-lock, dual AC, 63K miles, excel cond, $18,000 or BO, Item ID 781

Van, Ford Econoline 150, 2000, black/silver, signature series package, high top (leather, 2 TVs, bed, 2 sound sys, dual AC, remote start, security sys, special graphics and wheels), Super Arm 2000 installed by Oneness Mobility Services in 2003, 41K miles, 1 owner, excel cond, $22,750 or BO, Item ID 785


Vision

Acrobat X-Y table, 19" monitor, Enhanced Vision, excel cond, $1,400 or BO, Item ID 883

ClearView video magnifier, Optelec, color plus BW, excel cond, $2,500 or BO, Item ID 633

Magnicam, Innoventions, cable attached to handheld magnifier w/light, screen can have black or white lettering, attaches to any TV, manuals, very good cond, $100, Item ID 860

Screen reader, Window Eyes, 5.0 ver, excel cond, $200, Item ID 544


Items Being Sought

Adapted vehicle, for paraplegic, Item ID 882

CCTV, donation only, Item ID 862

Computer, excel cond, updated operating system, Item ID 851

Computer, Windows XP, for online college classes, Item ID 863

Digital finger oximeter, auto on/off, Item ID 887

Gait trainer, for 30-year-old, will pay reasonable price, Item ID 712

Laptop computer, personal use, Item ID 56

Lift chair, for larger adult, will pay reasonable price, Item ID 846

Lift chair, for smaller adult, will pay reasonable price, Item ID 847

Lift chair, will pay $100 or less, Item ID 798

Lift chair, will pay reasonable price, Item ID 878

Scooter, will pay reasonable price or donation, Item ID 800

Stair lift, 3 steps, 5 steps, need 1 for each, Item ID 675

Stair lift, 11 steps, Item ID 845

Stair lift, 13 steps, Item ID 876

Stroller, special needs, for child 4' 5'', Item ID 736

Treadmill, powered, Item ID 848

Tumble form seat, large, Item ID 821

Wheelchair, extra wide, will pay reasonable price, Item ID 854

Wheelchair, prefer lightweight, Item ID 895

Entervan, driveable from wheelchair, Item ID 751

Van, wheelchair lift, will pay reasonable price or donation, Item ID 801

Van, 3-4 door, Item ID 852


Note: If you are looking for items not on the list, contact the DATI's Sussex County ATRC at (302) 856-7946 or (800) 870-DATI (3284). New items are added regularly. If there has been no activity or interaction with the contributor to the list within six months, items are automatically removed from the list.


Note on liability: The DATI does not warrant the condition or terms of sale of any device offered for reutilization by an existing owner or borrower under the AT Program. The DATI shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, (including but not limited to settlements, judgements, court costs and reasonable attorney?s fees), fines and penalties, arising out of any actual or alleged injury, loss, or damage of any nature whatsoever in connection with the sale or use of any device purchased or sold under the AT Program. It shall be the responsibility of the seller to provide accurate and detailed information about the device?s specifications and condition to any buyer. The DATI solely functions as an information-sharing communication channel. ###


DATI Equipment Loan Policy

DATI has a wide variety of equipment at the Assistive Technology Resource Centers for the primary purpose of demonstration and short-term loan. The policy for equipment loans is as follows:

The standard loan period is two weeks, defined as the day borrowed (e.g., Monday the 10th) to the same day two weeks later (e.g., Monday the 24th). Loans may be extended providing there are no names on the waiting list and/or that an extension will not interfere with an existing reservation. The maximum loan period is four weeks.

A maximum of four devices may be borrowed during any single loan period. However, combinations of devices may be treated as a single device if the components are interdependent?either operationally, or because one component is required for the user to access another. Equipment loans across state lines are not permitted. Equipment must also remain in Delaware throughout the loan period. ###


To Contact DATI?s Central Site office or the ATRC closest to you, call 1-800-870-DATI

Press 

#1 for English or

#2 for Spanish, 

then press

#3 for the Central Site office

#4 for the New Castle County ATRC

#5 for the Kent County ATRC

#6 for the Sussex County ATRC

TDD callers: Do not press #1 or #2 and your call will be answered on a TDD line at the Central Site office.


DATI Resource Centers Throughout the State?
1-800-870-DATI
dati@asel.udel.edu 


New Castle County ATRC
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
203 Administration & Research Bldg.
1600 Rockland Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-6790;
(302) 651-6794 (TDD);
(302) 651-6793 (fax)

Kent County ATRC
Easter Seals Kent County Center
100 Enterprise Place, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904-8200
(302) 739-6885; 
(302) 739-6886 (TDD)

Sussex County ATRC
20161 North Office Circle, Suite C
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-7946; 
(302) 856-6714 (voice or TDD)

The AT Messenger is published quarterly by the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI). Dissemination of this newsletter to other people, association newsletters, and electronic mailing lists is encouraged. Information contained in this publication may be reprinted without permission, although attribution to the author and DATI is required.

Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative
Center for Applied Science & Engineering
University of Delaware/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
P.O. Box 269, 1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19899-0269
Phone: (800) 870-DATI or (302) 651-6790
TDD: (302) 651-6794; FAX: (302) 651-6793
E-mail: dati@asel.udel.edu; www.dati.org 

DATI is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H224A050008 to the University of Delaware. This publication does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of RSA/ED, and no official endorsement of the materials should be inferred. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, marital status or disability in conformity with applicable laws.