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ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800) 227-0216
www.abledata.com
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ABLEDATA is an information center maintained by the NlDRR
(National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research). It provides
links to web sites containing information related to a wide variety of disability and assistive
technology resources, including links to organizations, manufacturers and
distributors of transportation devices.
Keyword search: "transportation," "driving." Select: Resource Centers, Links.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS
AARP
Attn: Health Advocacy
601 E. Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20049
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org
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AARP offers information and services to enhance the quality of
life for the aging population. The Driver Safety Program includes an 8-hour course geared toward the mature driver, which includes defensive driving and driving-capabilities awareness.
Keyword search: "driver safety," "transportation,"
"resources on safe driving."
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AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
AAA
Attn: Traffic Safety Department
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
(407) 444-7961
www.aaa.com
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AAA publishes The Disabled Driver Mobility Guide which can be an aid to locating equipment and services for the physically disabled driver. It also provides services to local automobile clubs for workshops on aging drivers and training for the use of adaptive equipment.
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ASSOCIATION FOR REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
ADED
711 S. Vienna Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(800) 290-2344
FAX: (318) 255-4175
www.driver-ed.org
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ADED provides locations of driver rehabilitation specialists
within your state. This nonprofit organization is devoted primarily to
supporting professionals working in the fields of driver education and
transportation equipment modification for persons with disabilities. The
Association provides key components of education and information
dissemination.
Keyword search: "driving."
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COUNCIL OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS, INC.
BBB
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1838
(703) 276-0100
Fax: (703) 525-8277
www.bbb.org
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BBB provides information and addresses for businesses,
charities and local bureaus. They can help by providing information about a business, and whether or not there are unanswered or unsettled complaints
regarding that business.
Select: Consumer/Business Tips - Auto, BBB reports on
businesses and charities.
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DISABILITY RESOURCES MONTHLY GUIDE
DRM
Disability Resources, Inc.
Dept. IN
Four Glatter Lane
Centereach, NY 11720-1032
(631) 585-0290
www.disabilityresources.org
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The DRM web site monitors disability resources on
the Internet. Thousands of resources are listed alphabetically by subject. They
disseminate information about books, pamphlets, magazines, videos, databases,
government agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line
services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information to help
people with disabilities live independently.
Select: Subjects – Driving, Transportation.
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INFINITEC, Inc.
Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology
325 N. Wells Street, Suite 321
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 464-1608
FAX: (312) 464-1646
www.infinitec.org
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The INFINITEC web site addresses adaptive driving, lists equipment dealers by state and reimbursement programs. The site recommends the individual get a driving assessment before seeking vehicle modifications.
Keyword search: "adaptive driving," "driving."
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LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY - CENTER
FOR REHABILITATION SCIENCE
LA TECH
P.O. Box 3185
Ruston, LA 71272-4562
(318) 257-4562
FAX: (318) 255-4175
www.crsbe.latech.edu
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LA TECH offers services for driver assessment and education;
adaptive-device prescription; training and in-service programs; publications
and consultation. It has a comprehensive information system covering
transportation for the disabled and elderly.
Select: Assistive Technology Services – Driver
Rehabilitation.
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MOSSREHAB RESOURCE NET
MossRehab Hospital
1200 West Tabor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141-3099
(215) 456-9900
www.mossresourcenet.org
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MossRehab Resource Net provides information related to
disability diagnosis and daily living activities.
Select: General Resources - Automotive, Disability Fact
Sheets - Driving.
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NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE OF REHABILITATION TRAINING MATERIALS
NCRTM
Utah State University
6524 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6524
(866) 821-5355
Fax: (435) 797-7537
http://nchrtm.edu.usu.edu/
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The NCRTM exists to provide a variety of disability related
training resources to those who serve persons with disabilities. The NCRTM
is funded by a grant from Rehabilitation Services Administration that is a
principal component of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS) in the U.S. Department of Education (ED). NCRTM locates and
distributes training materials in a wide variety of content areas for
rehabilitation practitioners in state, federal and private agencies
nationwide.
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NHTSA
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/adaptive/index.html
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NHTSA is the federal government agency that regulates the
manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles for
persons with disabilities. This site provides information on adapting motor
vehicles, transporting persons with special needs, research reports on safety
and equipment, as well as rules and regulations for manufacturers and
installers.
Keyword search: "disability," "adapting vehicles."
Select: Traffic Safety - Disabled Drivers & Passengers, Research - Disabled Driving, Vehicles & Equipment - Other
Equipment.
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NATIONAL MOBILITY EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION
NMEDA
3327 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
FAX: (813) 962-8970
www.nmeda.org
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NMEDA is a nonprofit organization made up of independent dealers
of adaptive equipment and vehicle modifications for people with disabilities.
Their goals are to encourage professionalism, establish national guidelines
and standards, provide a resource information center, expand public awareness
of the industry, provide a source for mediation and complaint intervention,
and offer professional training opportunism.
Select: US Modifiers, Quality Assurance, Guidelines.
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY
NOD
910 Sixteenth Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 293-5960
Fax: (202) 293-7999
TTY: (202) 293-5968
www.nod.org
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The NOD promotes full and equal participation of
disabled individuals in all aspects of life, including transportation, by
providing educational reports and literature, and information on who to contact
for various issues. The web site has a directory of various government offices
relative to specific problems, including an ADA fact sheet.
Keyword search: "driving," "adaptive equipment."
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NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
NSC
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Ithasca, IL 60143-3201
(630) 285-1121
FAX: (630) 283-1315
www.nsc.org
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The NSC offers a driver-improvement course for the elderly.
Keyword search: "disabilities," "driver training,"
"driver improvement."
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REHABILITATION ENGINEERING SOCIETY
OF NORTH AMERICA
RESNA
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686
FAX: (703) 524-6630
TTY: (730) 524-6639
www.resna.org
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RESNA conducts annual conferences on the advancement of
rehabilitation and assistive technology. It also publishes a quarterly journal and
manages a special interest group concerned with transportation.
Select: Special Interests Group, Personal Transportation.
http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/%7Eastein/sig02/
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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
SAE
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
(724) 776-4841
www.sae.org
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The SAE's Adaptive Devices Standards Committee
develops recommended standards and practices for adaptive
equipment. It has published a Recommended Practice on Manual Hand Controls
(SAE J1903 July 1989) and is working to develop recommended standards for wheelchair
lifts, occupant protection, terminology, power-assisted controls and vehicle
structural modifications. Though written primarily for engineers, SAE
publications are available to the public.
Keyword search: "adaptive devices," "disabilities."
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VA
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program
225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Second Floor
Memphis, TN 38120
(800) 827-1000
www.va.gov
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The VA provides grants and reimbursements for
adaptive-equipment needed for service-connected disabilities. Under some
circumstances, financial aid is also available for equipment needed for
non-service connected disabilities. It also has driver training centers at
locations throughout the VA Hospital network. For information, contact the prosthetic
service of your nearest VA Central Office or VA Medical Center.
Keyword search: "driving."
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Nasif Building
400 7th Street, S. W.
Washington, D. C. 20590
(800) 986-9678
(202)366-2519
www.fhwa.dot.gov
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FHWA are leaders in defining
future transportation systems and formulating national program policy and
content. This site provides information on highway and transportation
legislations, regulations, policy, and related issues.
Keyword search: "driving with disability," "disability,"
and "handicap."
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VA Wheelchair Info
Center for Excellence for Wheelchairs and Related
Technology
Human Engineering Research Lab (151R-1)
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
7180 Highland Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 383-6793
www.vawheelchairinfo.org/default.html
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The VA Wheelchair Info provides information on
wheelchairs and mobility issues. This site is designed for Veterans using
wheelchairs and professionals who evaluate and prescribe them. This project
is sponsored by a VA Centers of Excellence Grant called "Wheelchairs and
Related Technology (WaRT)."
Keyword search: "driving."
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