The A T Messenger?bringing technology to you Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (D A T I) - Volume 17, Number 1 - Winter 2009 ### It's Time to Think About Summer Camp It?s hard to believe, but it's time to start thinking about summer camps. In an effort to assist in this task, we've gathered information for a number of camps in and around Delaware?location, contact information, and a brief description?to help you find the best fit for you and your family. It will take you time to gather the necessary information to decide on the best camp for you or a loved one. In order to make an informed decision, we encourage you to contact the camps to determine availability, cost, provision of services and supports, and anything else you want or need to know. Much of the following information was gathered from www.kidscamps.com, www.metrokids.com, and www.mysummercamps.com. (MetroKids offers a monthly publication, with an annual subscription rate of $25 and has several guides that may be of interest. Check them out on the web.) We encourage you to seek out additional information through these websites and/or the sites that follow. Happy Camping! Delaware Camps Asthma Camp www.asthmacamps.com One or two Delaware locations 800-586-4872 and ask for Delaware camp representative Two-fold day camp experience?educational and recreational?for Delaware children ages 8-11 with asthma. Camp Sunnybrook www.dabdel.org/services.html Wilmington, Delaware 302-655-2111 A free six-week day camp serving blind and visually impaired children, ages 5-16, from New Castle and Kent Counties. Maryland Camps Camp Fairlee Manor http://de.easterseals.com, click on Camp Fairlee Manor Chestertown, Maryland 410-778-0566 Residential camp for people, ages 6 and up, with physical disabilities and/or cognitive impairments. Also offering respite camp services for people with disabilities, including some medically-fragile individuals, on select weekends year-round. Camp Sunrise www.cancer.org search Camp Sunrise Whitehall, Maryland 410-931-6850 Free residential camp for children ages 6-18 who have or have had cancer. Lions Camp Merrick www.lionscampmerrick.org Nanjemoy, Maryland 301-645-5616 Offers three residential camping options for ages 6-16 who are deaf, blind, or have diabetes. Pennsylvania Camps Camp Lee Mar www.leemar.com Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania 215-658-1708 Residential camp offering academic and speech programs to campers ages 5-21 with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Camp Make-A-Friend http://sepa.easterseals.com, click on summer camp, and scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find the camp link Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 215-879-1000 Specialized day camp, with an on-site nurse, serving children whose primary disability is a physical challenge. Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA Special Needs A C C E S Program www.campspeersymca.org/acces.htm Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 877-773-3779 A mainstream sleep-away program that enables campers ages 8-19 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to participate in traditional camping activities. Eagle Springs Programs www.eaglespringsprograms.com Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 570-345-8705 Offering vacation services for adults, 18 years of age and older, with intellectual and physical disabilities. Lions Camp Kirby for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired www.lionscampkirby.org Bridgeton Township, Pennsylvania 267-374-1000 Residential camp for ages 8-18 who are deaf or hard of hearing, or have a relative or friend with a hearing impairment. New Jersey Camp Jaycee www.campjaycee.org Effort, Pennsylvania 732-246-2525, ext. 44 Residential camp for campers 7 years of age and older with developmental disabilities. SUMMER L I F E www.summermatters.org click on SUMMER L I F E Paoli, Pennsylvania 610-296-6725, ext. 115 Offers day, overnight, and away camp experiences for ages 6-21 with and without disabilities. Summit Camp www.summitcamp.com Honesdale, Pennsylvania 800-323-9908 Residential camp for ages 7-17 with A D H D/A D D, verbal or non-verbal learning disabilities, Aspergers Syndrome, and/or mild social concerns. The Guided Tour, Inc. www.guidedtour.com Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 800-783-5841 Ages 17 and older with developmental and secondary physical challenges achieve greater independence through the travel experiences provided. Yachad, The N J C D Summer Programs www.njcd.org, click on Summer Programs Three locations in Pennsylvania 212-613-8369 Sleepaway programs for Jewish campers with disabilities, ages 8-35, within mainstream Jewish camps. Various programs available, check website for details. ### Taxicab Service and the ADA: Questions and Answers Daniel Atkins Legal Advocacy Director Disabilities Law Program Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. What is the A D A? Passed in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act is landmark federal legislation providing civil rights to people with disabilities. The A D A consists primarily of three parts?Title one which reaches private employers, Title two which covers government services and programs, and Title three which extends to private businesses as places of public accommodation. Pursuant to each title, people with disabilities have the right to be free of discrimination when working, when accessing services and programs from state and local government, and when seeking goods and services at places of business. Who qualifies as a person with a disability under the ADA? The ADA protects anyone with a mental or physical disability who has, has a record of having, or is regarded as having a substantial impairment of a major life activity which is expected to last longer than six months. In 2008, Congress overwhelmingly passed, and President Bush signed into law, amendments to the A D A clarifying Congress?s intent to cover more people with disabilities than the United States Supreme Court deemed merited protection. The Supreme Court previously held in two cases that when determining whether someone has a substantial impairment of a major life activity?communicating with others, memory, self-care, working?then mitigating measures (e.g. medications, prosthetic devices) must be considered, thus making it more difficult for people to qualify as disabled. The ADA Amendments Act, however, explicitly overrules those cases, and requires courts to consider whether someone has a substantial impairment without the benefit of his/her medication, prosthetic device or other mitigating measures. Thus, if someone who has high blood pressure that is controlled by medication is nevertheless refused a job as a truck driver, they could now be protected by the A D A?at least in terms of qualifying as an individual with a disability?since a court would not be able to determine that the driver?s medication alleviated his condition to the point that it was no longer a significant impairment. Is taxicab service covered by the A D A? The A D A does not require that taxicab service be provided to individuals with disabilities in every community, but mandates that if taxi service is provided to people without disabilities in a particular community it must likewise be provided to people with disabilities in a non-discriminatory fashion. Title three of the A D A?the public accommodations provision?requires that private entities that provide transportation services on a demand responsive basis (they respond to calls from customers to take them somewhere) to the public operate their businesses so that "when viewed in its entirety such system ensures a level of service to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, equivalent to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities." (42 U.S.C. ? 12182). Is taxicab service covered by any Delaware state law? Yes, so long as a taxicab can be considered a "place of public accommodation." The Delaware Equal Accommodations Law (The "DEAL" 6 Del. C. ? 4500 et seq.) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodations. Public accommodations means "any establishment which caters to or offers goods or services or facilities to, or solicits patronage from, the general public." Violations of the DEAL can result in substantial fines (up to $5,000 for the first offense). Complaints must be filed with the state Division of Human Relations within 90 days of the incident. Must taxicabs allow my service animal in the taxi? Yes. Even if a taxi has a no pets policy, or a driver is afraid of animals, a service animal must be permitted to ride with a person with a disability. First, service animals are not pets. Secondly, the ADA requires public accommodations to make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when such modifications are necessary to afford such services or accommodations to individuals with disabilities unless the business can show that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the services or accommodations. Must taxicab drivers assist me with placing my wheelchair in the trunk of the vehicle? Yes, if the driver assists with placing luggage in the trunk of vehicles, then a driver must assist with placing a wheelchair or other equipment in the car or trunk. May taxicabs charge me extra to accommodate my disability? Absolutely not. The taxi may only add charges if it adds to customers without disabilities (for instance, luggage handling fees or luggage storage fees). However, if the taxi does impose a luggage storage fee it could charge the same amount for storage of the wheelchair?it need not waive the fee. Must taxicab companies have or buy accessible vehicles? No. Companies need not have an accessible vehicle in their fleet, nor must they buy an accessible vehicle if they are purchasing a vehicle. However, if a new van is being purchased it must have certain accessibility features like adequate two-part securement systems (one belt to secure the wheelchair and another to secure the individual). To whom may I complain if I feel that a taxicab driver or company has not complied with the law? 1. The Disabilities Law Program of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (D L P) can advise you whether you have a viable claim under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law or the Americans with Disabilities Act. The D L P contact information follows: New Castle County 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 801 Wilmington, Delaware 19801 302-575-0690, 800-292-7980 Kent County 840 Walker Road Dover, Delaware 19904 302-674-8500, 800-537-8383 Sussex County 20151 Office Circle Georgetown, Delaware 19947 302-856-0038, 800-462-7070 2. To file a claim when the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law has been violated, within 90 days of the incident, you may contact the State of Delaware, Division of Human Relations: New Castle County Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street, 4th Floor Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Phone: 302-577-5050 Fax: 302-577-3486 Kent County Cannon Building 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 205 Dover, Delaware 19904 Phone: 302-739-4567 Fax: 302-739-3354 Sussex County Georgetown State Service Center 546 S. Bedford Street, 2nd Floor Georgetown, Delaware 19947 Phone: 302-856-5331 Fax: 302-856-5146 ### Are You a 24/7 Caregiver? Easter Seals is offering several two-day caregiver respite sessions, through May 2009, FREE to eligible Delaware residents. Sessions are held at the Fairlee Manor Recreation Center near Chestertown, Maryland?a fully accessible facility dedicated to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Qualifications for free respite services: 1. The person with a disability should be an adult over 18 years old with a physical disability. 2. He/She should be a Delaware resident. 3. He/She is not eligible for respite services through a state agency. Free transportation will be provided from several Easter Seals locations throughout the state. Call the location in your county for more details: Sussex County: 302-253-1100 Kent County: 302-678-3353 New Castle County: 302-324-4444 ### Staying Safe at Home and Work Dan Fendler A T Specialist D A T I Sussex County A T R C Many of us have a desire or need to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. We are especially concerned with staying safe in our homes and workplaces. Thankfully, there are a number of options available in the general marketplace that can help you in this endeavor. But, what options does a person with a disability have if they can?t use standard equipment? Let?s explore some of the options available that may help you or someone you care for feel a little more secure. But, before we begin, it is imperative to remind you that a little foresight, planning, and prevention will go a long way toward keeping you safe. In preparing this article, I found the Family Center on Technology and Disability August 2008 newsletter, featuring a fairly comprehensive article on emergency preparedness, to be a great starting point. You can access it at www.f c t d.info, click on resources, newsletters, and scroll down to the August 2008 issue, or you may contact your local A T R C and ask us to send you a copy. Fire safety equipment Most homes have some basic safety equipment available or installed?fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. But what if you have problems operating a fire extinguisher? What if you are hearing impaired and unable to hear standard smoke alarms? While there isn?t a wide variety of adapted safety equipment available, there are a few options that can increase the safety of people with disabilities. The first product I found is a fire extinguisher that?s available as an aerosol spray. Traditional fire extinguishers are bulky and require multiple steps for proper use?some involve the use of pins and levers?that might be difficult for some people. First Alert has a relatively new aerosol spray called Tundra? that?s as easy to use as a can of spray paint. Remove the cap, aim the nozzle at the fire, and press the button. This type of fire extinguisher might be easier for someone with limited strength and mobility to operate, as well as for people with cognitive disabilities. Another product to consider as part of your safety arsenal is a fire blanket. They are simple, lightweight, and can be used to smother fires or as a protective wrap. A fire blanket may be easier for some people to handle during the stress of an emergency. They are available in various sizes and from numerous companies. Simpler Life Emergency Provisions (www.simplerlife.com, search fire blankets, or call 800-226-7737) is one such company. Alarms There are a number of safety alarms available for detecting smoke and carbon monoxide?two of the more common hazards a person may encounter?and there are a few new innovations available that may help individuals with certain disabilities. Let?s take a look at a relatively new system made by First Alert. They have developed a wireless protection system that detects smoke and carbon monoxide. If you opt to install multiple alarms, the alarms are able to talk to each other and can provide information regarding where the potential danger is detected. For example, if you have one alarm installed in your bedroom and another in your basement and the basement alarm detects smoke, it will signal the bedroom alarm that smoke was detected in the basement using the "voice warning with location" feature. This type of alarm could be useful for those with visual impairments or those with limited mobility. Knowing the precise location of and cause for the alarm can help in the decision of how to handle the situation without potentially going into harm?s way. You could install an alarm in every room of your home if you feel the need. Because these alarms are wireless, there is no need for costly rewiring of your home. They also sell a version that can be used with wired systems and provide the same "voice warning with location" feature as the wireless systems. You can find more information about this system and the Tundra? extinguisher at www.firstalert.com or by calling 630-851-7330. If you have a hearing impairment and live in Delaware, the State Fire Marshall has a program that can provide you with a smoke detector. The device features extra loud horns and built-in strobe lights, and they will install a unit in your home free of charge if you qualify. I also learned that they have vibrating alarms available for individuals who are deaf and blind. Please contact their office for more information about the program. Sussex residents should call 302-856-5600, Kent residents 302-739-4447, and New Castle residents 302-323-5375. Evacuation devices Whether at work or at home, people who use a wheelchair face significant issues related to emergency planning. If you?re a wheelchair user and live or work above the first floor, your emergency plans should take into consideration the possible absence of an elevator or lift. There are several devices that can assist in such an evacuation. One option is the Evacu-trac emergency evacuation chair by Garaventa. This chair is designed for use by one person to transport a wheelchair user down stairs without additional help. Information about the chair is available on their website (www.garaventa.c a/e t/) or by calling 866-824-8314. Another option is the Rescue Chair, also designed to be used by one person. More information about the Rescue Chair can be found online at www.rescuechair.com or by calling 800-649-4265. As always, if you have any questions or need additional information, please give your local A T R C a call. We?d be glad to help. ### The A T Bargain Basement Marvin Williams A T Specialist D A T I New Castle County A T R C Hello True Believers and welcome to another stirring issue of the A T Bargain Basement. This is the place where we discover the many assistive technology (A T) bargains that often go unnoticed for one reason or another. If you?re a regular visitor to the Basement, welcome back! If this is your first visit with us, what kept you? For those who don?t know, I?ll go over our rules of engagement. I look around to find all of the A T bargains I can as well as those you bring to me to share with the group. Now by bargain, I mean A T that costs $100 or less. While I try to find you bargains you can get in local stores, I also give you info on bargains you can order over the telephone or online. With that being said, let?s get to the bargains! Our first bargain is the Sylvania DOT-it LED light. This is Sylvania?s version of a stick-up light that provides additional illumination. The nice thing about these lights is that you press them to turn them on and off. They can be useful wherever you need a light that you can?t easily activate by turning or flipping a switch. You can stick them up along a dark stairway if other lighting isn?t available or any place where you need a light but can?t put a conventional fixture. Now, these lights are not meant to provide the widespread lighting of a typical lamp. Instead, they provide more of a spotlight effect. So, if a little light is all you?re looking for, the Sylvania DOT it light is a good one to check out. You can get them at Home Depot for $7.99 each. Of course, there are a lot of different brands of stick-up lighting. Westinghouse makes the cordless StickUp Bulb. The StickUp Bulb looks like a light bulb in a fixture without a shade. Contrary to the appearance, you cannot replace the bulb once it burns out. However, the light boasts a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects. This doesn?t mean the bulb will last that long, however; so be forewarned. It takes triple a batteries; so, most likely you will have to change the batteries before you need a new light. The biggest benefit to the Westinghouse unit is that it casts more light in an area than the spotlight effect of the Sylvania product. You can purchase this light from Amazon.com for $9.95 plus shipping and handling. You can also buy it from the Ace Hardware Outlet (www.acehardwareoutlet.com) for $7.95 plus shipping and handling. Do note that if you order these or any other products, there will most likely be shipping and handling charges. Make sure you know your total cost before you complete your order. Our next bargain is another illuminating gem! The Acroa Pathlighter cane has a light built into it. The light provides the user illumination while walking. This can help you avoid a dangerous situation when walking at night and in other low-light situations. I found the Pathlighter at Sears.com in their healthcare section for $39.99 (again, plus shipping and handling). It is 36 inches long, so you may need to have it cut to the height that fits you. If you don?t want to worry about cutting the cane down to size, you can always try the adjustable height version available from Walgreens.com. The adjustable height version only adjusts from 34 inches to 38 inches and sells for $44.99 (plus shipping and handling). As with any mobility device, always consult your physician or a licensed physical therapist before purchasing a new device. The last bargain, or should I say group of bargains, comes to us from the world of sporting goods. It?s the CamelBak hydration system. Basically, the CamelBak is a water bottle made to strap on your back. It comes in several different sizes. The Slipstream can hold 50 ounces of fluid. There is a drinking tube attached to it that allows you to sip your beverage without having to take the bottle out of its pack or off of your back (the holder is a backpack). Besides the 50 oz. Slipstream, there?s the 70 oz. Classic and the 100 oz. Lobo. Each is sold for under $80. You can order one of the CamelBak hydration systems from a variety of distributors, or you can go into your local sporting goods store and see if they carry them. Dick?s Sporting Goods is a good place to start. So, who cares about what?s essentially a thermos in a backpack with a long straw? Well, lots of people have problems regulating their body temperature. Proper hydration can alleviate this issue. But for some people, that?s just not as simple as stopping at the local convenience store and getting a bottle of water or throwing an extra bottle in your bag before leaving the house. If you can?t open the bottle or lift it to drink independently, it can be very difficult to stay hydrated. Well, the CamelBak makes taking a drink as easy as sipping on a straw. The unit can also fit on the back of a wheelchair for easy storage while still being close enough for use. Depending on the beverage used, you may need the specialized cleaning kit in order to make sure that the unit stays fresh and ready for safe use. And that will bring another action-packed episode of the A T Bargain Basement to a close. I hope you found something useful here, but if you didn?t, keep coming back because we have so many bargains and so little time. Once again, if you have any bargains you would like to share with the group, please send them along! And remember, just because it?s a bargain, doesn?t mean it?s cheap! ### 15th Annual Inclusion Conference Making Connections Relating to the Curriculum and One Another Thursday, May 7, 2009 8:00 am?3:15 pm John M. Clayton Hall and Conference Center Newark, Delaware Register online at http://www.d a t i.org/events/ Or call 302-856-1081 ### It?s a SNAP to Prepare for an Emergency Beth Appenzeller MacDonald Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP) Coordinator Office of Emergency Medical Services Imagine: ?Your child has a medical emergency: SNAP is there for you ?You are in a vehicle crash and separated from your child: SNAP is there for you ?Your family must evacuate before a storm: SNAP is there for you The Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP) is designed to connect families with children ages 0-21 who have special health care needs to their local emergency medical services. This includes county paramedics and local fire department basic life support services. The service is voluntary and free of charge. Families can enroll in the program at any time, and all children with special emergency care needs?tracheotomies, I V therapy, feeding tubes, autism, brain injury, low birth weight, and premature babies?are eligible. Parents interested in enrolling their child in SNAP may call Delaware Emergency Medical Services for Children at 302-744-5415. SNAP materials are also available on the web in English and Spanish at http://www.d h s s.delaware.gov/d p h/e m s/e m s c snap.html or http://www.familyvoices.org/states.p h p ? state=D E. Click the forms link under the Materials heading. Forms to complete include: ?Enrollment Form ?Home Visit Information (or Home Information) Form ?Emergency Information Form, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, must be completed and signed by the child?s physician. ?Consent FormLiz is checked out by an EMT The completed forms must be sent to the Office of E M S; the address is listed at the bottom of the enrollment form. Once the information is in the system, the child?s medical information is given to the 911 dispatch center, the county-based paramedic service, and the local fire company. Fire companies secure the information in several ways?secured notebooks or on secure laptops?for quick reference en route to a 911 call at the child?s address. As a parent of a child with special needs, I provide outreach to families, fire companies, physician?s offices, schools, child care centers, and others. Once you have completed the SNAP enrollment process, it is important to know where to keep your SNAP information. Here is where I suggest: ?At home, please keep a copy on your refrigerator. Emergency personnel will often look there for special health information. ?At the daycare, after-school care, or a day program, please provide a copy of the Emergency Information Form and your contact information to the individual(s) who provides your child?s day-to-day care. ?In school, provide a copy of the Emergency Information Form and a note stating that your child is enrolled in the SNAP Program to the school nurse. ?With relatives, share SNAP information with relatives who provide care for your child. ?In your personal vehicles, you may want to keep a copy of SNAP information on your child?s specialized safety seat, and a copy in the glove compartment. ?On the school bus or public transportation, your child?s SNAP information can be kept in your child?s book bag, on their wheelchair, or seating device. You may also want keep a copy in his or her wallet or purse. SNAP is currently funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, through the State of Delaware?s Public Health Preparedness Program in partnership with Easter Seals, Delaware and Maryland?s Eastern Shore. The Program was implemented in July 2004. Currently there are 140 children enrolled throughout the state. The program was evaluated and deemed effective according to surveys by the University of Delaware's Center for Disabilities Studies in 2006. ### Not Quite Homegrown in Delaware Recreation and leisure activities are experiences many of us strive to enjoy. For some, riding a motorcycle provides the perfect opportunity for both. But what happens when the person wanting to ride is disabled in some way? Are motorcycles out of the question for people with disabilities? D A T I's own Eddie Jory says that motorcycles are definitely not out of the question! In fact, Eddie has adapted motorcycles on his own so that he can continue to enjoy the open road safely. Not everyone is so inclined or skilled, however, to do such modifications independently. No worries! Eddie found a shop that can do the work for you, Haus of Trikes, and he took the time to do a brief interview with the owner that we share here in a question and answer format. When and why did Haus of Trikes open for business? Jeff Pickard, owner and operator of the shop, opened for business in 2001 after he experienced a traumatic injury resulting in the loss of both his legs at the knees. He was told he would never ride again. That didn't seem to deter him because he went out and bought himself a trike, liked it, and started his business. What type of modifications do you offer, and how many have you performed? A wide variety of modifications to existing two-wheeled motorcycles are offered. In order to stabilize a bike and eliminate the need for the rider to balance it, sidecars are attached to two-wheelers, or the back wheel is replaced with a side-by-side pair of wheels to create a trike. There are two options for this modification?conversions and the Voyager system?offering an appropriately sized set of training wheels or outrigger wheels that stabilize the motorcycle and cost less than other systems. Clutches are adapted, brake controls relocated, standard shift systems are switched out for electric, and wheelchair racks are installed. These modifications offer moral support and increase the ease and safety of riding for people with disabilities. Though he couldn?t say how many trikes he?s modified, Jeff said that clients come from all over the United States and Europe. What are some of the most significant disabilities for which you have adapted motorcycles? Most modifications are provided for customers who have had single leg amputations or strokes, although one rider experienced double leg amputations above the knees, and another had his arm amputated at the shoulder. In addition, we have been able to accommodate people with neuropathies, which result in numbness and lack of feeling, by providing a bigger break pedal. Are adapted motorcycles safe for people with disabilities to operate? Yes, they can be safe with appropriate training. Are they expensive, and who pays for the modifications? The cost is more reasonable when compared to converting a car. As for who pays for the work, the Veterans Administration (V A) may help, but no other organization or agency is known to provide grants for such modifications. Costs are typically out-of-pocket for the cyclist. Are there limitations to who is allowed to have a license to be street legal on an adapted motorcycle? Riders must pass a written and road test on the adapted bike, and there is a medical review board evaluation required. Contact the State of Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles for all the specifics. Do you call in other experts for special requests? Yes, specialists for custom and manufactured special items are consulted. Where is the Haus of Trikes located? The shop address is 36350 Dupont Boulevard (Route 113), Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Contact Jeff at 410-251-2146, info@hausoftrikes.com, or visit the website at www.hausoftrikes.com. ### Emergency Roadside Assistance and More for Wheelchair Users Patricia A. Kosta Founder and C E O of A D A Nationwide One in four people experience a roadside emergency each year. For passengers with a disability, this can be a particularly difficult situation. A D A Nationwide provides emergency roadside assistance to people who are disabled, use a mobility device, and to the modified vehicle in which they travel. After designing and manufacturing the nation?s only wheelchair lift tow trucks in 1999, Patricia A. Kosta?founder and C E O of A D A Nationwide?realized that the towing and road service industry would not be able to accommodate the unique roadside service requirements of people with disabilities. The need for training regarding strategies for passenger accommodation and transport when a vehicle was towed away became a driving force for the creation of A D A Nationwide. With years of research and development behind it, A D A Nationwide has developed strategies and national partnerships to address the service needs of people with disabilities when the vehicle they are traveling in breaks down. A D A Nationwide membership provides services and benefits unique to people with disabilities. ?Emergency lift service: When the lift ramp on your van does not work properly, ADA Nationwide will coordinate and dispatch a service technician to assist with minor repairs or device override to get you back on the road. ?Para-transit lift service: When your vehicle is towed away for repairs, A D A Nationwide will send a Para-Transit provider to your location to provide a ride to safety. ?Wheelchair battery service: When your power chair loses power, A D A Nationwide will dispatch a service technician to your location for battery replacement or charging. ?Emergency towing: When your vehicle must be towed for repairs, A D A Nationwide will locate a service provider that will allow your service animal to be transported along with you. ?Tire change: If you do not have a spare tire, towing is provided. ?Unlock service: When you lock your keys in your car, in the house, or in the office, ADA Nationwide will dispatch a service provider to assist you in gaining access. ?Fuel delivery: When you run out of fuel, A D A Nationwide will deliver enough fuel to get you to a service station. ?Gas station service assistance: When traveling, A D A Nationwide will locate a fueling station on your route to asset with filling-up your vehicle when you arrive. All of the membership benefits listed here are free with paid membership dues. These services and benefits, combined with the ADA Personal Assistance HOT-LINE, are what makes ADA Nationwide the travel club of choice for people with disabilities and their families. As a Delaware resident, you are invited to take advantage of this service and receive a 14-month membership for the price of a 12-month membership. Call 1-800-720-3132 for more information or go online at www.regonline.com/delaware. You are invited to visit http://americandriversalliance.com or call the number listed above to learn more about ADA Nationwide. ### Delaware Assistive Technology Exchange To learn more about an item listed on the A T Exchange, or to post a listing, contact Sandy Walls at the Sussex County A T R C. You can reach her at 1-302-856-7946, or toll-free at 1-800-870-D A T I (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 post your listing. Simply go to the A T Exchange on the D A T I website (www.d a t i.org/exchange/index.p h p). Click on the Register Now button, unless you already have an A T Exchange account, and complete the online form. All prices listed on the A T Exchange are negotiable if the listing includes BO meaning best offer. Items Available Daily Living Bath bench, Drive, heavy duty, back, 500 lb capacity, excellent condition, $25 or BO, Item I D 1106 Bed restraint system, Posey, keeps patient secured in bed, good condition, free, Item I D 772 Commode, back and arms, can be used over toilet, very good condition, $25 or BO, Item I D 911 Commode, Invacare All-in-One, use as toilet safety seat frame/raised toilet seat/stationary, rated for 300 punds, excellent condition, $45 or BO, Item I D 1040 Commodes, shower chairs, may be borrowed/given, financial donations accepted, good condition, free, Item I D 641 Mobile shower chair, Invacare/Model 6358, for safe transport to and from shower, flexible nylon backrest, never used, $100 or BO, Item I D 779 Personal assistance voice dialer, X 1 0/P A 5 8 0 0, calls up to 4 numbers programmed into system, no monthly fee, excellent condition, $40 or BO, Item I D 1080 Shower chair, Futuro, without back, excellent condition, $5 or BO, Item I D 1063 Environmental Adaptations Stair lift, leather, 6-step stairway, good condition, BO, Item I D 453 Vertical lift, Macs Lift Gate Inc, 500 pound capacity, 3 switches, key activated lock, 31 inches by 40 inches steel lift area, side rails, raises 36 inches, need truck to transport, very good condition, $1,500 or BO, Item I D 1034 Vertical lift, exterior, buyer must remove from home in Yeadon, PA, good condition, free, Item I D 1073 Wheelchair accessible condo, 1st floor, Pike Creek, $9,000 in accessible upgrades, mortgage approval required, see http://www.yesucanusa.com/condo/, excellent condition, $163,000, Item I D 961 Hearing Personal sound amplifier, Listen Up, increases the volume for your ears only, free, Item I D 1105 Mobility, Seating and Positioning Adult/Teen Carrie seat, Tumble Forms, blue, bath frame, all straps with neck support collar, will ship for fee, never used, $250 or BO, Item I D 1092 Armrest, padded, right side, good condition, free, Item I Ds 932-934 Bed, Pedicraft Canopy Bed, enclosed, adj, padded interior, excellent condition, $500 or BO, Item I D 1084 Bed rail, Safety First, portable, excellent condition, $5 or BO, Item I D 1068 Bedside support rail, Jobar, swings out of way, rated for 250 pounds, excellent condition, $25, Item I D 1069 Canes/crutches/walkers, lent or given, financial donations accepted, good condition, free, Item I D 640 Canes/walkers/commodes, lent or given, financial donations accepted, good condition, free, Item I D 371 Craftmatic bed, twin, adjustable/vibrates/heats, linens, excellent condition, $1,500 or BO, Item I D 820 Craftmatic bed, queen, remote control, good condition, free, Item I D 1122 Cryo Cuff, Air Cast, for knee, measured compression with cold, excellent condition, $10 or BO, Item I D 1070 Geri chair, Lumex, reclines, side panels, very good condition, $50 or BO, Item I D 967 Hospital bed, Invacare, rails, electric remote, very good condition, $500 or BO, Item I D 867 Hospital bed, Mighty Rest, bariatric, side rails, electric, excellent condition, BO, Item I D 1022 Hoyer lift, Linak, remote controlled, sling, excellent condition, $850 or BO, Item I D 866 Legrests, complete set, padded, good condition, free, Item I Ds 934-936 Pediatric Tripp Trapp chair, Stokke, adjustable, provides support, very good condition, BO, Item I D 948 Pediatric walker, Otto Bock Bugsy Postural, hip stabilizer, front wheels swivel, medium, grip height 22 inches to 30 inches, ages 7-11, never used, BO, Item I D 946 Pediatric walker, Kaye Posterior, four-wheeled, ages 8-12, good condition, BO, Item I D 954 Pediatric walker, Kaye Posterior, two wheels, ages 6-9, good condition, BO, Item I D 947 Power wheelchair, Invacare/Rumba, 3 yrs old, needs battery, excellent condition, $500 or BO, Item I D 455 Power wheelchair, Hoveround M P V 4, gray, good condition, $1,000 or BO, Item I D 655 Power wheelchair, Invacare/Pronto M 5 1 Sure Step, will deliver, excellent condition, $500 or BO, Item I D 855 Power wheelchair, Invacare Ranger two Rear Wheel Drive, 20 inches wide x 18 inches deep, 2 removable gel-cell batteries, folds, very good condition, $1,000, Item I D 783 Power wheelchair, Quantum 600 2 S P, blue, right joystick, power tilt, specialized cushion, seat 20 inches x 22 inches, never used, $6,000, Item I D 966 Power wheelchair, Invacare Ranger X, yellow, right joystick, excellent condition, $900 or BO, Item I D 1010 Power wheelchair, Action Power 9000 Storm Series, 2 batteries, good condition, $500 or BO, Item I D 738 Power wheelchair, Quickie Freestyle M 11, left joystick, very good condition, $400, Item I D 1054 Power wheelchair, Jazzy, red, tilt feature, right side joystick, good condition, $800 or BO, Item I D 1125 Power wheelchair, Pride Mobility/Jazzy, new batteries, good condition, $750 or BO, Item I D 1085 Power wheelchair, Hoveround/M P V5, oxygen holder, very good condition, $3,000 or BO, Item I D 1083 Power wheelchair, Pronto M 51, batteries, delivery available, excellent condition, $875 or BO, Item I D 1111 Scooter, Rascal R E M 110, red, may need new battery, excellent condition, $200 or BO, Item I D 1099 Scooter, Pace Saver two, computer replaced, new batteries with charger, disassembles for transport, rated for 300 pounds, good condition, $400 or BO, Item I D 654 Scooter, Rascal/Auto Go, red, front light, folds, adjustable handlebars, swivel seat, very good condition, $800 or BO, Item I D 888 Scooter, Trecker H S-890, heavy-duty, 4 wheels, basket, never used, $1,500 or BO, Item I D 753 Scooter, Golden Companion, red, 3-wheeled, basket, oxygen holder, excellent condition, $850, Item I D 1088 Scooter, Currie e Zip Scoot-E, 3-wheeled, rechargeable 24V battery pack, basket, adjustable seat, 85 pounds, rated for 260 pounds, never used, $399, Item I D 1087 Scooter and lift, Amigo Centra/Harmar Scooter Lift, excellent condition, $2,000 or BO, Item I D 1048 Stroller, Convaid/Easy Rider, 14 inches rated for 100 pounds and vehicle use, foot/arm rests, 5-point harness, teal, anti-tip bars, heavy-duty canvas, very good condition, $300 or BO, Item I D 885 Stroller, Convaid Cruiser C X-13, tie downs, teal, folds, ages 4-10, very good condition, BO, Item I D 945 Stroller, Convaid/Easy Rider, blue, heavy canvas, foot/arm rests, adjustable seat, wheels lock, 5-point harness, anti-tip bars, rated for 150 pounds, 16 inches wide, lightweight, very good condition, $400 or BO, Item I D 886 Travel chair, Invacare Tracer Transport, black, 16 inches wide seat, good condition, $50 or BO, Item I D 811 Walker, Invacare, folding, adjustable legs, never used, $20 or BO, Item I D 986 Walker, Drive Medical Design, adj, wheels, very good condition, $25 or BO, Item I D 969 Wheelchair, may be borrowed or given, financial donations accepted, good condition, free, Item I D 642 Wheelchair, Invacare Tracer D L X, portable, footrest, excellent condition, $125 or BO, Item I D 713 Wheelchair, Invacare Solara Tilt-in-Space, custom built, reclines, never used, BO, Item I D 1012 Wheelchair, P D G Eclipse 350, 24 inch rear wheels, wide seat, excellent condition, $600, Item I D 1114 Wheelchair, Invacare Solara Tilt, 43 pounds, wide seat, excellent condition, $1,000 or BO, Item I D 782 Wheelchair, Quickie 2, large frame, Infinity back support and seat, 27 pounds, excellent condition, $250 or BO, Item I D 1090 Recreation, Sports, and Leisure Pedlar exerciser, peddle while seated, for upper and lower body, excellent condition, $15, Item I D 1065 Speech Communication Link Plus, Assistive Technology, Inc., excellent condition, $1,250 or BO, Item I D 784 Optical headpointer, P R C, can be used with variety of devices, never used, free, Item I D 374 Vehicle Modification/Transportation Car, Saturn S L 2, 1993, Braun car-top carrier for wheelchair, hand controls, A C/C D/power windows, good condition, $1,000 or BO, Item I D 861 Car, Oldsmobile 88, 1989, 2-door, automatic, 18 thousand miles, hydraulic lift places wheelchair in car, excellent condition, $750, Item I D 1055 Car/Van scooter lift, Electric Mobility, lifts scooter into vehicle, disassembles, excellent condition, $150 or BO, Item I D 809 Turny seat system, Bruno, totally electric, lowers to wheelchair, 350 pound capacity, never used, $3,000 or BO, Item I D 926 Turny swing out seat, Bruno, lowers to wheelchair remote, excellent condition, $1,500 or BO, Item I D 1112 Van, 1997 Ford E 150 Full Size Van, lift system, hand controls, E Z Lock system, 159 thousand miles, good condition, $5,999, Item I D 982 Van, Chrysler Town and Country L X, 2003, lowered floor, side entry wheelchair ramp, 45 thousand miles, light green, very good condition, $18,000, Item I D 1113 Van, Ford Club Wagon, 1998, rear hydraulic lift, space for 2 wheelchairs, seating for 8 more, A C, new brakes/tires, 105,500 miles, tagged until 2010, very good condition, $8,000, Item I D 1078 Van, Dodge Grand Caravan, gray, 2000, power side ramp, wheelchair tie-down, anti-lock, A C, 63 thousand miles, excellent condition, $15,000 or BO, Item I D 781 Vision Millennium II, Video Eye!, 27 inch monitor, remote, excellent condition, $1,000 or BO, Item I D 1013 Screen reader, Window Eyes, 5.0 version, excellent condition, $200, Item I D 544 TV screen enlarger, 24 inches x 19 inches, will fit up to 29 inch screen, very good condition, $30 or BO, Item I D 1043 Video magnifier, Optelec ClearView, color, black and white, excellent condition, $2,500 or BO, Item I D 633 Video magnifier, Optelec ClearView 700, treadle, adjustable tray, auto focus, excellent condition, BO, Item I D 1102 Video magnifier/C C T V, Optelec Clearview 317, 17 inch bright image monitor, black and white, image brightness, excellent condition, $800, Item I D 1016 Video magnifier/C C T V, Optelec Clearview 317 X L, table and chair, instant focus, one-touch zoom, very good condition, $1,500 or BO, Item I D 1053 Voice Mate, Parrot, Inc., hand-held voice recognition digital organizer, very good condition, free, Item I Ds 1046 and 1047 Items being Sought Computers and Related Computer, needs to be in excellent condition with updated operating system, Item I D 851 Computer, laptop or desktop with printer, donated, Item I D 1082 Computer, donated, Item I D 1103 Laptop computer, for personal use, Item I D 56 Daily Living Over-bed table, adjustable, Item I D 1072 Reclining bath lift, remote controlled, lowers into tub, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1042 Shower transfer bench, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1006 Environmental Adaptations Automatic door opener, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1005 Folding ramp, 6 foot to 8 foot length, Item I D 1126 Hi/Lo treatment table, electric, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 944 Lift chair, will pay $100 or less, Item I D 798 Lift chair, large, donated, Item I D 981 Lift chair, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1030 Ramp, for power wheelchair to exit home, Item I D 1123 Stair lift, 14 steps, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1097 Vertical lift, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 974 Vertical lift, needs to go up 3 feet, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 955 Vertical lift, needs to raise and lower power wheelchair approximately 3 steps, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1009 Mobility, Seating and Positioning Cane, bariatric, Item I D 1100 Gait trainer, for 30-year-old, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 712 Hospital crib mattress, 56 inches x 33 inches, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1019 Kid Karts, need two donated for 4-yr-old twins, will pay shipping costs or pick them up, Item I D 1116 Pediatric power wheelchair, right hand joystick, for 8-yr-old, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1071 Racing wheelchair, rated up to 225 pounds, Item I D 994 Scooter, 4-wheeled, 2 batteries, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1020 Stroller, special needs, for child 4-foot 5-inch, Item I D 736 Stroller, Easy Rider pediatric, 16 inches wide, Item I D 1062 Wheelchair, small, lightweight for a 14-yr-old, 14 inces to 16 inches wide with push handle, Item I D 949 Wheelchair, rated for 250 pounds, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 973 Wheelchair, rated for 275-285 pounds, 18 inch wide seat, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 980 Wheelchair, lightweight, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1124 Wheelchair, wide, would like 2, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1037 Wheelchair, manual, Item I D 1060 Wheelchair, will pay reasonable price, need asap, Item I D 1098 Wheelchair, donated, Item I D 1101 Recreation, Sports, and Leisure Bicycle, adult, three-wheeled, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 975 Bicycle, adult, three-wheel, will pay $50, must be from New Castle County, Item I D 1051 Treadmill, power, handrails, Item I D 983 Vehicle Modification/Transportation Hand controls, 1996 Dodge Caravan, Item I D 1117 Lift for power wheelchair, car, Item I D 1095 Van, accessible with lift, will pay reasonable price, Item I D 1107 Van or car, donation, Item I D 852 Vision Flipper Port, or similar vision aid product such as Flipper Port reader, C C T V, Item I D 965 ### Upcoming Delaware Expos for People in Their Fifties and Older, Their Families, and People Who Serve Them Eigth Annual Fifty-fibe plus Active Adult Expo Thursday, April 30, 2009, 9am - 4pm At Dover Downs? Rollins Center Hosted by: Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Free to registered attendees Go to www.c d c c.net, click on Calendar of Events then go to April to learn more or call 302-734-7513. Fifth Annual Delaware Fifty Plus Expo Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 10am - 2pm At Chase Center on the Riverfront Free to registered attendees; luncheon seating is limited, so register early. Go to http://www.lifetimeexpos.com/50 plus 0 9.html or email dblair@lifetimeexpos.com. You may call 215-968-4593, but registration will only be accepted online. Thirty-third Annual CHEER Senior BEACH DAY 2009 Friday, September 25, 2009, 9am - 2pm In and around Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Free to registered attendees Information is forthcoming at www.cheer d e.com, or you may call 302-856-5187. ### Note: If you are looking for items not on the A T Exchange, contact the D A T I's Sussex County A T R C at 302-856-7946 or 800-870-D A T I (3284). If you call the 800 number, you will interact with an automated system. In order to reach the Sussex A T R C, press 1 after the first prompt and 6 after the next prompt. 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 D A T I does not warrant the condition or terms of sale of any device offered for reutilization by an existing owner or borrower under the A T Program. The D A T I shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including but not limited to settlements, judgments, 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 A T Program. 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