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Mark your calendar
MTM-CNM Family Conference
July 24-26, Houston
(281) 997-3581
www.mtm-cnm.com
Families affected by myotubular myopathy (MTM) and other centronuclear myopathies (CNM) will gather for fellowship and information on current research and treatments, with presentations by top researchers in this area.
2009 Independence Expo
Aug. 7-8, Orlando
(800) 404-2898
www.independenceexpo.org
Sponsored by the United Spinal Association, the expo will feature products, services, resources and workshops geared toward people with disabilities.
Nemaline Myopathy Conference
Aug. 8-9, White Plains, N.Y.
www.nemaline.org
People affected by nemaline myopathy, families, friends, caregivers, doctors, researchers and health care specialists will gather to share information and support.
2009 National Disability Sports Conference
Sept. 10-12, Kennesaw, Ga.
www.blazesports.org
U.S. Business Leadership Network Conference & Career Fair
Sept. 15-18, Landover, Md.
(305) 519-4256
www.newworkforceconference.org
The conference, which features a national career fair, provides networking, education and resources related to employing people with disabilities and marketing to customers with disabilities.
2009 National Respite Conference
Sept. 24-25, Los Angeles
(919) 490-5577
www.archrespite.org
The conference is for caregivers and families.
2009 11th Annual Periodic Paralysis Association Conference
Oct. 9-11, Orlando, Fla.
(407) 339-9499
www.periodicparalysis.org
Contact: lfeld@cfl.rr.com (Linda Feld)
Experts in periodic paralysis, including physician-investigator and MDA grantee Stephen Cannon, will speak.
Closing the Gap Conference on Assistive Technology
Oct. 15-17, Minneapolis
(507) 248-3294
www.closingthegap.com
The conference features product exhibits and more than 200 workshops.
Accessible public transportation
(For more on accessible public transportation, see “Rolling Through Phoenix and Boston.”)
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles
www.access-board.gov/transit/index.htm
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
(510) 644-2555
www.dredf.org/transportation
DREDF advocates for strong, comprehensive ADA transportation requirements and services, and provides in-depth training on ADA transportation.
DOT Guidance Clarifies Paratransit Regulations
(888) 446-4511
www.uic.edu/orgs/ada-greatlakes/adanews/003dotguidance.htm
Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights
(888) 446-4511
www.fta.dot.gov/civilrights/civil_rights_2360.html
FTA.ADAAssistance@dot.gov
The Web site has complaint forms and technical information on the transportation provisions in the ADA.
2008 Public Transportation Factbook, American Public Transportation Association
www.apta.com/research/stats
Accessible vehicles
(See “Accessible Vehicles Q&A.”)
Quest Articles
To read the articles below, go to www.mda.org/QuestMagazineOnline, and click on “Quest Back Issues.” If you’re not online, contact your local MDA office at (800) 572-1717, and ask that a copy be mailed to you.
“Hand Controls Keep You on the Go,” July-August 2008
“InfoQuest: Hand Controls, Turning Seats & Funding Resources,” July-August 2008
“Turning Seats Can Enhance Mobility,” July-August 2008
“Playing the Money Game: Funding Challenges and Options,” May-June 2008
“Assistive Technology Funding Challenge,” January-February 2007
“Show Me the Money: Financing Options Can Make Van Buyers Good to Go,” July-August 2006
Adaptive Driving Alliance
(623) 434-0722
www.adamobility.com
The national group consists of vehicle modification dealers that are NMEDA Quality Assurance Program (QAP) certified and provide van conversions, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit and other adaptive equipment for disabled drivers and passengers.
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
(877) 529-1830
www.driver-ed.org
Database to locate Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS) in your state.
Disabled Dealer Magazine
www.disableddealer.com
Organized into eight regional publications, the online advertisements feature new and used mobility products, including used accessible vehicles. Visit the site for local contact information.
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)
(Quality Assurance Program)
(800) 833-0427
www.nmeda.org
Search the directory for NMEDA manufacturers and dealers in your area, and check out the section with details about mobility reimbursement/rebate programs.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(888) 327-4236
Go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov, and enter the following titles in the search box:
“Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities”
“Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities”
“Hand Control Usage and Safety Assessment”
“Safety Issues for Vehicles Adapted for Use by Persons with Disabilities”
Travel scooters
(For more on travel scooters, "Travel Scooters.")
Amigo Mobility International
(800) 248-9131
www.myamigo.com
Golden Technologies
(800) 624-6374
www.goldentech.com
Mobility Scooter Reviews
(604) 983-2828
www.mobility-scooter-reviews.com
The site includes a comprehensive comparison table of scooter specifications from various manufacturers.
Pride Mobility Products
(800) 800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
The Rascal Co.
(800) 662-4548
www.rascalscooters.com
Shoprider Mobility Products
(310) 328-8866
www.shoprider.com
TravelScoot
(800) 342-2214
www.travelscoot.com
Zip’r Mobility Solutions
(800) 760-9107
www.zipr.com
Renter resources
(See “Renters with Disabilities Hit Hard.”)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”)
(800) 373-3343
www.freddiemac.com
Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”)
(800) 732-6643
www.fanniemae.com/index.jhtml
News about their current policies dealing with evictions of renters related to foreclosures.
National Housing Institute
(973) 763-0333
www.nhi.org
Referrals to local tenant organizations.
Rental Protection Agency
(801) 484-7368
www.rentalprotectionagency.com
Advises both landlords and tenants on consumer issues.
State bar associations
Listed in telephone directories; may be able to provide referrals to local attorneys specializing in foreclosure and landlord-tenant issues.
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
(202) 708-1112
www.hud.gov
Resources include lists of no-cost foreclosure-issue counselors and public housing agencies by state.
Lifts
(See “As the Wheel Turns: Portable Solutions.”)
Adaptive Engineering
(800) 448-4652
www.adaptivelifts.com
AmeriGlide
(800) 790-1635
www.ameriglide.com
Ascension
(800) 459-0400
www.wheelchairlift.com
Garaventa Lift
(800) 663-6556
www.garaventa.ca/pwl
ThyssenKrupp Access
(800) 829-9760
www.tkaccess.com/wheelchairlift_PLP.asp
Ramps
(See “As the Wheel Turns: Portable Solutions.”)
AlumiRamp Inc.
(800) 800-3864
www.alumiramp.com
EZ-Access
(877) 231-3487
www.ezaccess.com
Handi-Ramp
(800) 876-7267
www.handiramp.com
Ramps and lifts
LiteRamp
(800) 561-3576
www.literamp.com
MyPortableRamp.com
(866) 614-1754
www.myportableramp.com
Prairie View Industries
(800) 554-7267
www.pviramps.com
Ramp Solutions
(800) 630-4713
www.rampsolutions.net
Roll-A-Ramp
(866) 883-4722
www.rollaramp.com
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