Links & Ideas
Comments? Suggestions? Email us your great ideas and links to info@theindependencefoundation.org!
Independence Foundation young adults with a business:
Jon at www.Jonzgraphicworld.com
Devin's Art work from Aspire Tech Today
Amanda at My Imaginations (Web Design)
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Need help with eating?
Eric shares his device. This allows for reach, stability and movement while eating. It helps get the fork to the mouth when lifting the arm becomes more difficult.
I got it from www.sammonsprestonrolyan.com. I ordered the Wheelchair Feeder Bracket which goes on the wheelchair and the Mobile Arm Support which then attaches to that bracket. It only works if you get both items. An Occupational Therapist put mine on the chair and adjusted all the peices until it was just right. It comes in different sizes so anyone who wants one should have an O.T. help them.
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A first of its kind park offering rides, playgrounds and other amusement activities designed specifically for those with special needs is set to open this week. |
| Morgan's Wonderland |
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This new website has been developed to help high school students learn about living college life with a disability. The site provides video clips, activities, and resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college. Video interviews with college students with disabilities offer a way to hear firsthand from students with disabilities who have been successful. Modules include activities that will help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college, and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college. |
| http://www.going-to-college.org |
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Meet two dedicated ladies who are looking to build a respite center and spa for children with disabilities. You can learn more about their amazing journey & progress on their website. |
| Sophie's Club: (Respite) |
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A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals |
| Disability Resource Directory |
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Banners and customized return address labels by Jon, one of the Independence House future residents. |
| Jonz Graphic World |
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Kutaways is pursuing its goal to make dressing a little easier for people in wheelchairs with a unique and versatile coat. Kutaways coats offer comfort, warmth and ease of use, making daily dressing easier and providing an added measure of self-esteem to the wearer.
The features of the coat are; Kutaways half-back, high zippered collar, side zippers from the cuffs to the bottom of the side seam for easy accessibility and shoulder openings to accommodate contoured chair straps.
For more information about our product go to www.kutaways.com
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The Parent Network is a parent-led organization that provides services for the families of individuals with disabilities throughout the Western New York area.
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| The Parent Network |
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Coat for people in wheelchairs from Resident Shoppers Service, Inc.
It covers everything and keeps legs warm. You can also order it special with fleece sleeves for where the arms come out of the cape. You can also add velcro to the sides and secure it right to the legrests of the wheelchair so it doesn't fly up in the wind.
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| Coat from Resident Shoppers Service |
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Get your wheelchair "lighted" up at FX-LITE! |
| 6900 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 |
| www.fx-lite.com |
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Have alterations done to clothing, alterations for wheelchair users. Shirts shortened, zippers removed and velcro put in, etc. at: |
Chaybans
4727 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone: 716-656-0550 |
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Going to the Beach??? - Beach Wheelchairs |
They have beach wheelchairs. Some state parks have these available for use and you can rent them in the Outer Banks from the local rental agency. |
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