Research Links
Interesting in doing some research? Here are a few jumping off points for you.
GOVERNMENT
Links to Government agencies and contact information.
MANUFACTURING
Links to companies that manufacture all types of homecare products from lightweight wheelchairs and standing devices to shower accessories and safety products.
NURSING
Includes links to nursing resources and companies where you can find nursing products.
ORGANIZATIONS
Links to various associations and organizations that focus on different disabilities or diseases.
SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Links to websites for several sports organizations and clubs.
THERAPISTS
Links to therapy associations with information on patient care, insurance and Medicare/Medicaid, and advocacy.
- GOVERNMENT
Links to Government agencies and contact information. - U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Social Security Administration National Institute of Health Food and Drug Administration Government Accountability Office National Library of Medicine Fedstats Federal Web Locator Department of Health and Human Services Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Program Americans with Disabilities Act U.S. Dept. of Justice National Council on Disabilities National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
- MANUFACTURING
Links to companies that manufacture all types of homecare products from lightweight wheelchairs and standing devices to shower accessories and safety products. - Activeaid Inc. Adaptive Equipment Systems Altimate Medical Anthros Big Boyz Industries Bodypoint Designs Chauffeur Mobility Clarke Healthcare Colours by Permobil Columbia Medical Convaid ConvaQuip Ind. Crown Therapy Danmar Products Inc. Easy Stander E-Z-On Products Inc. of Florida Freedom Concepts Freedom Designs Handi-Ramp Hard Manufacturing Haseltine Homecare Products Invacare Corp. KCI MK Battery Motion Concepts Otto Bock Patterson Medical Permobil Plexus Medical Pride Health Care Inc. Prospect Designs Rifton Equipment Roho Sammons Preston Snug Seat Stealth Products Sunrise Medical Supracor TeamRehab Report Kurt Manufacturing Ti Lite Ti Sport Top End Vail Enclosed Bed Systems Varilite Wenzelite Wheelchairs of Kansas Whitmyer Biomechanix
- NURSING
Links to companies that manufacture all types of homecare products from lightweight wheelchairs and standing devices to shower accessories and safety products. - Best Practice Network Johnson & Johnson Medicine, Inc. 3M Healthcare Convatec Smith & Nephew Coloplast Mylan Pharmaceuticals National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Inc. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Case Management Society of America Home Healthcare Nurses Association American Academy of Wound Management National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
- ORGANIZATIONS
Links to various associations and organizations that focus on different disabilities or diseases. - 50plusct.com - For older adults. AAA AbilityHub - Assistive Technology for computers and disability. Accreditation Commissionfor Healthcare, Inc. American Association of Retired Persons American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Amputee Coalition of America TASH: Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for people with disabilities The Case Management Resource Guide Disability Resource Center Family Caregiver Alliance Independent Living Research UtilizationPrograms Muscular Dystrophy Association National Family Caregivers Association Brain Injury Association of America National Rehabilitation Information Center LiveEachDayWithHope National Easter Seal Society Paralyzed Veterans of America Spina Bifida Association of America United Cerebral Palsy Association of America Winners On Wheels Assistive Technology Industry Association American Spinal Injury Association National Rehabilitation Association National Spinal Cord Injury Association National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center The MED Group OR visit their new site at www.medrehab.net American Association for Homecare National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers www.iCan.com www.wemedia.com www.parkinsonshealth.com ALSA
- SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Links to websites for several sports organizations and clubs. - Disabled Sports USA U.S. Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association National Wheelchair Basketball Association U.S. Quad Rugby Wheelchair Sports USA
- THERAPISTS
Links to therapy associations with information on patient care,insurance and Medicare/Medicaid,and advocacy. - therehabcenter.com American Occupational Therapy Organization American Physical Therapy Association