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Assistive Technology Consumer Fair 2006

Products, Services and Entertainment for Persons with Disabilities

Saturday, September 16
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
America's Center/Convention Center Downtown St. Louis

2006 Exhibitor List
Kiwi Creative Construction Services, Inc Logo Petre Construction logo Metro Logo
Southern Bus and Mobility Logo United Access Logo United Seating and Mobility Logo DRAFT Logo Deaf Way Interpreting Services Logo
Paraquad Independence for People with Disabilties Logo Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy Logo Enabling Mobility Center Logo National Multiple Sclorosis Society Logo
 

 

A2C Solutions Group LLC: AAC and AT products and AAC presentations. A2C provides tablet PC based solutions for users and professionals and dedicated AAC devices.

8355 Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46237
317/885-1207
website: www.a2cconsulting.net
email: info@a2cconsulting.net

Access-4-All, Inc: Speaker, author and consultant on diversity and motivation. Author of "Aunt Katie's Visit" and "The Personal Care Attendant Guide"

P.O. Box 220751
Saint Louis, MO 63122
314/481-0633
email: katie@charter.net
website: www.access-4-all.com

Adapt-Ability, Inc: Since 1986 Adapt-Ability has been enabling people with disabilities through assistive technology.

9355 Dielman Industrial Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63132
314/432-1101 x20
email: debbie@adapt-ability.org
website: www.adapt-ability.org

ALS Association, St. Louis Regional Chapter: The ALS Association is a not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) through patients services, public and professional education, advocacy and research.

5615 Pershing Ave. #20
Saint Louis, MO 63112
314/534-0610
email: sgacki@alsastl.org
website: www.alsa-stl.org

American Ramp Systems: American Ramp Systems rents, sells and installs economical wheelchair ramps for homes and businesses. Free home evaluation.

13101 Conway Grove Lane
Saint Louis, MO 63141
314/409-4292
email: chuckm@americanramp.com 
website: www.americanramp.com

American Red Cross Lifeline: A personal emergency response service button worn as a light weight waterproof pendant or wristband for 24 hour voice assistance. Personal home installation. Scholarships available for those with financial needs.

10195 Corporate Sq Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63132
314/516-2732
email: jromine@redcrossstl.org
website: www.redcrossstl.org

Art Ministry: Pauline Blandina is celebrating fifteen years as a fulltime artist. She appreciates the people who tell her why her work is meaningful for them. Fifteen pencil portraits are on www.paulineblandina.org. You'll find them convincing!!

1406 S. Sappington Rd
Crestwood, MO 63126
314/961-2630
email: paulineblandina@yahoo.com
website: www.paulineblandina.org

Assistive Technology, Inc.

333 Elm St
Dedham, MA 02026
314/352-1339
email: kmcginnis@assistivetech.com
website: www.assistivetech.com

Breast Health Care Center at MO Baptists Medical Center: Accessible mobile mammography van providing screening mammograms to women between 35-75+ years of age. Grant funding is available to women uninsured or underinsured.

3023 N. Ballas Rd., Bldg. D, Ste. 630
Saint Louis, MO 63131
314/996-7559
email: 1af2289@bjc.org
website: www.missouribaptistmedicalcenter.org

Coalition for Independence: Independent Living Center and assistive technology services.

6724 Troost Ave, Ste. 408
Kansas City, MO 64131
816/231-7166
email: ehouthman@cfi-kc.org
website: www.cfi-kc.org

Communication Services for the Deaf: Communication Service for the Deaf’s Interpreting Online is a video remote interpreting service that one can use a sign language interpreter through video conferencing equipment. Public Access Payphone is the newest state of art technology that enables deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate everywhere.

102 N. Krohn Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
866/291-8267
email: jwilley@c-s-d.org
website: www.c-s-d.org

Country Bunny Bath & Body: Our signature lotion bar made from bees wax works magic on dry callused hands and feet. Rich Satin Shea Butter heals and protects skin with natural moisture. Our salt scrub stimulates your skin and aides in the removal of calluses and exfoliates away dry skin.

9815 Green Meadow Rd
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
417/926-6557
email: kathyaustin@bunnymart.com
website: www.cbunny.com

Creative Mobility: Creative Mobility puts a positive spin on adaptive bikes and trikes. Hand-cycles and foot-powered trikes, freedom concepts, Quickie, Invacare, Trice, Greenspeed, Penninger and more.

2930 Campton Hills Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60175
630/587-8100
email: hal@creativemobility.net
website: www.creativemobility.net

Custom Home Elevators of St. Louis Inc: Small residential elevators, on-slope and vertical wheelchair lifts, small dumbwaiters, patient ceiling and portable lifts, stairway chair lifts and tracked products.

8582 St. Charles Rock Rd.
P.O. Box 142725
Saint Louis, MO 63114
314/423-1620
email: jancustomhome@sbcglobal.net
website: www.customhomeelevators-stlouis.com

D.W. Auto and Home Mobility Specialties: NEMDA QAP certified provider of vehicle modifications for all levels of adaptive driving. Creating independence for customers for over 38 years.

1208 N. Garth Ave.
Columbia, MO 65203
573/449-3859
email: brights@tranquility.net
website: www.dwauto.com

Deaf Inter-Link Interpreting Services: Sign language interpreting services with 24-hour-a-day access. All interpreters are certified and licensed by the state of Missouri. Many have national certification and security clearance.

100 St. Francois, Ste. 206
Florissant, MO 63031
314/837-7757 x4
email: altab@deafinterlinkcom
website: www.deafinterlink.com

DEAF Way Interpreting Services: DEAF Way Interpreting Services provides quality interpreting, communication assistant and appropriate training for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing customers throughout MO & IL. Visit our website for more details at www.deafway.net.

5240 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
314/289-4294(v) 314/289-4296(tty)
email: aearly@paraquad.org
website: www.deafway.net

Delta Center for Independent Living: Delta Center is a consumer-controlled, non-profit agency providing non-residential community based services for persons with all disabilities residing in Missouri counties of St.Charles, Lincoln and Warren.

5933 S. Hwy 94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
636/926-8761 x231
email: jrgill@dcil.org
website: www.dcil.org

Department of Health & Senior Services/Bureau of Special Health Care Needs: The Bureau of Special Health Care Needs provides services to children with special health care needs up to age 21, and adults with traumatic brain injury.

220 S. Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
314/877-0250
email: mark.pethan@dhss.mo.gov
website: www.dhss.mo.gov

Disability Rights Advocates for Technology: Championing Universally Designed Technology Solutions for People with disabilities. DRAFT's Segs4Vets is dedicated to providing Segways to members of the US military who have difficulty walking due to service.

500 Fox Ridge Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
314/965-4938
email: gkerr@Draft.cc
website: www.draft.org

Disabled Athlete Sports Association: Giving all the opportunities to participate in sports and fitness activities and provide a springboard for achieving more in life.

1236 Jungermann Rd., Ste. D
Saint Peters, MO 63376
636/477-0716
email: icandoit@dasasports.org
website: www.dasasports.org

DynaVox Technologies: DynaVox Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of advanced augmentative communication solutions. Brands include the DV4 and MT4, Lightwriter, Mini Mo and Mighty Mo.

2100 Wharton St., Ste. 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
866/396-2869
email: cari.jesse@dynavoxtech.com
website: www.dynavoxtech.com

Enabling Mobility Center: The Enabling Mobility Center (EMC) is a facility open to persons with disabilities, their families, independent living specialists, healthcare professionals, researchers, engineers, vendors, and the general public. Mission: Improve the quality of life and increase community participation of people with mobility impairments. Goal: Provide a new approach to testing, training and recommending assistive technology and services fort the disability community.

5240 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
314/289-4253
email: walkerc@msnotes.wustl.edu
website: enablemob.wustl.edu

Freedom Trike: Hand build innovative hand cycle called Freedom Trike.

3461 Dissen Road
New Haven MO 63068
573/237-3605
email: sales@freedomtrike.com
website: www.freedomtrike.com

Governor's Council on Disability, Office of Administration

P.O. Box 220964
Saint Louis, MO 63122
314/821-7151
email: linda.baker@oa.mo.gov
website: www.gcd.oa.mo.gov

IMPACT Inc: IMPACT promotes pride and respect of people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one’s own life. IMPACT advocates full community participation of all citizens.

2735 E. Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
618/462-1411 x324
email: fiegenbaum@impactcil.org
website: www.impactcil.org

Independence Technology , a Johnson & Johnson Co: Independence Technology L.L.C., a Johnson & Johnson company, is dedicated to developing products and services that improve the independence of people with disabilities. Since the founding of Independence Technology in 1995, the company has worked with consumers, caregivers, healthcare providers, disability groups and industry thought leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced everyday by people with disabilities. Independence Technology’s iBOT™ 4000 Mobility System, was developed to increase accessibility for people with disabilities.

45 Technology Drive
Warren, NJ 07059
908/412-2260
website: www.IBOTnow.com

Independent for Life, Inc: Aid to daily living and assistive technology products. Visit us at www.independentforlife.com.

4015 Progress Blvd
Peru, IL 61354
815/780-1546
email: info@indepentforlife.com
website: www.independentforlife.com

Joni and Friends - Gateway: Joni and Friends - Gateway is a regional field office of Joni and Friends, an international Christian ministry serving persons and families affected by disability.

1431 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63133
314/727-6987
email: gvoss@joniandfriends.org
website: www.joniandfriends.org

Kiwi Creative Construction Services, Inc: Adaptive living spaces for special needs, Professional home modification & remodeling services, Interior and Exterior Solutions, Assistive equipment installation.

3792 Yaeger Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63129
314/894-0250
email: clientservices@kiwicreativeinc.com
website: www.kiwicreativeinc.com

Lasting Impressions Home Remodel Center, Ltd.

2168 N. Waterford
Florissant, MO 63033
314/837-7722
email: lihrc2@sbcglobal.net
website: www.lastingimpressionsremodeling.com

LINC, Inc: LINC is a center for independent living and focuses on service, educating the community about disabilities, and accessibility for everyone. LINC serves St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties.

120 East A Street
Belleville, IL 62220
618/235-9988
email: aoverturf@lincinc.org
website: www.lincinc.org

Lose the Training Wheels: Administers adapted bicycling camp programs, with the goal that children with special needs can master bicycle riding - without training wheels.

735 Park Dr
Alton, IL 62002
314/872-6994
email:r-klein@uiuc.edu
website: www.losethetrainingwheels.org

Medical West Healthcare Center: Medical West has been the most respected community resource in St. Louis for medical equipment, products and rehabilitative services since 1955.

444 S. Brentwood Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63105
314/725-1888
email: christyeolze@medical-west.com
website: www.medical-west.com

Metro

website: www.metrostlouis.org

Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council: EHOC is a fair housing organization that assists people who have been discriminated against in housing.

1027 S. Vanderventer Ave, 4th floor
Saint Louis, MO 63110
314/534-5800 x26
email: ehocmt@birch.net
website: www.ehocstl.org

Midwest Special Needs Trust: Midwest Special Needs Trust (MSNT) is a non-profit organization established by statute to administer special needs trust for individuals with disabilities.

1500 Vandiver, Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65202
573/882-3388
email: kathieforth@aol.com
website: www.midwestspecialneedstrust.org

Missouri Botanical Garden: Education Division - Therapeutic Horticulture Programs - sensory, Plants - adaptive tools - Garden Programs for Special populations.

4344 Shaw Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
314/577-9473 x6565
email: Jennifer.Smith@mobot.org
website: www.mobot.org

Missouri Deaf-Blind Association (MDBA): MDBA is to empower people who are deaf-blind, visually disabled and hearing to encourage and provide the DB with resources to live a more independent life and learn to use tactile sign language.

PO Box 145
Saint Ann, MO 63074
314/423-6141
email: csuejw@cs.com

Muscular Dystrophy Association: MDA funds world-wide research, provides public health education and offers comprehensive medical and support services to persons with ALS, MD and related neuromuscular diseases.

345 Marshall Ave, #101B
Saint Louis, MO 63119
314/683-2041
email: dking@mdausa.org
website: www.mdausa.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides programs, services and fundraising events to end the devastating events of multiple sclerosis.

1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
Saint Louis, MO 63146
314/781-9020
email: danica.neale@gatewaymssociety.org
website: www.gatewaymssociety.org

Paraquad: Paraquad, Inc. is a non-residential Center of Independent Living (CIL). For more than 36 years, Paraquad has provided services to individuals with disabilities to help them remain independent through opportunity and choice.

5240 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63140
314/289-4324
email: jjordan@paraquad.org
website: www.paraquad.org

Petre Construction: Provides home modifications with accessibility products, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts.

1016 Motherhead
Saint Charles, MO 63304
636/939-5919
website: www.petreconstruction.com 

Post-Polio Health International: Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking.

4207 Lindell Blvd. #110
Saint Louis, MO 63108
314/534-0475
email: info@post-polio.org
website: www.post-polio.org

Prentke Romich Company: Visit the Prentke Romich Company booth to see our latest advances in dynamic display. We will be viewing our newest releases in our Vanguard II, Vantage, Pathfinder and SpringBoard devices.

1022 Heyl Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
800/262-1987
email: info@prentrom.com
website: www.prentrom.com

Rainbow Remodeling: Rainbow Remodeling/Accessibility Design Specialists - Redesigning your home to suit your needs and to compliment your style. Offering everything from accessible ramps and grab bars to complete home renovations.

7904 Bohnemeier Church Rd
East Carondelet, IL 62240
314/607-8777
email: grace@rainbowremodeling.org
website: www.rainbowremodeling.org

Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis: We offer a full range of inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services focused on limiting disability and restoring function for our patients.

4455 Duncan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63144
314/658-3821
website: www.trisl.us

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, MO Dept. of Social Services: Services are provided to eligible, visually impaired individuals to assist them in attaining personal vocational success.

2 Campbell Plaza, Ste. 300
Saint Louis, MO 63139
314/877-0160
email: sharon.t.silverstein@dss.mo.gov
website: www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb

Relay Missouri: Relay Missouri dedicates to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech Disabled and Deaf-Blind/Low Vision to gain access to telephone. Please come to our booth to learn of current and upcoming services.

7007 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-636-7028
email: matthew.gwynn@sprint.com
website: www.relaymissouri.com

ROHO Group (no booth/Special Event Sponsor)

100 N. Florida Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
618/277-9173
website: www.therohogroup.com

Saint Louis Area Agency on Aging: The St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) provides many services to seniors and persons with disabilities that live in the city of St. Louis, including transportation, home delivered meals, minor home repairs, health promotion and many other programs.

634 N. Grand, 7th Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63103
314/612-5917
website: stoevera@stlouiscity.com

Saint Louis Children's Hospital - Child Life Services: Providing support and activities for children and families who face a variety of health needs.

1 Children's Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
314/324-6982
email: kellstermu@yahoo.com
website: www.stlouischildrens.org

Saint Louis City Board of Election Commissioners: The Board of Elections is responsible for the planning and administration of elections within the city of St. Louis that are both accurate and accessible.

300 N. Tucker
Saint Louis, MO 63101
314/622-4336
website: stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/electoralbd

Saint Louis County Board of Election Commissioners: The Board of Elections plans and administers elections within St. Louis County and is responsible for accuracy and accessibility.

12 Sunnen Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63143
314/615-1800
website: www.co.st-louis.mo.us/elections

Saint Louis Empowerment Center/DBSA St. Louis: Drop-in center for consumers of mental health services. The center assists participants with life skills, housing, employment, etc.

3024 Locust
Saint Louis, MO 63103
314/652-6100
email: hminth@sbcglobal.net

Saint Louis Wheelchair Athletic Association: To improve the physical condition and quality of life of the disabled through participation in sports. To provide wheelchair sport and adaptive programs for competition, recreation and rehabilitation to children, youth and adults with physical disabilities.

10030 Big Bend Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
314/775-2512
email: slwaa@lipic.com
website: www.slwaa.org

sComm, Inc.: sComm, Inc. is the developer and manufacturer of the Ubi Duo communication device. The Ubi Duo enables people that are deaf to communicate freely face-to-face with people with hearing without an interpreter.

4224 S. Hocker Dr. Ste. 260
Independence, MO 64055
816/350-7008(v) 816/350-7001(tty)
email: jason@scommonline.com
website: www.scommonline.com

SoloRider Management, LLC: SoloRider is America's leading single rider golf car with the only patented stand up seat.

7315 S. Revere Parkway #604
Centennial, CO 80112
303/858-0505
email: vyeago@solorider.com
website: www.solorider.com

Southern Bus & Mobility, Inc: Southern Bus and Mobility sells and services lowered-floor minivans (Braun Entervan, Vision) and full size vans with wheelchair lifts. We can also install wheelchair/scooter lifts (Braun, Ricon, Bruno, Harmar) hand controls, transfer seats, W/C restrain systems and more.

12950 Koch Lane P.O. Box 37
Breese, IL 62230
618/526-4131
email: agerdes@southernbusandmobility.com
website: www.southernbusandmobility.com

St. Clair Corporation & Gutter Monster: St. Clair Corporation is a 120 year-old home improvement company that provides maintenance-free home improvement products and an all-season gutter protection system; all backed by lifetime warranties.

10845 Baur Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
800/444-1884
email: info@stclaircorp.com
website: stclaircorp.com 

St. John's Mercy Sports & Therapy: Broad spectrum of outpatient rehabilitation services. Comprehensive evaluation and therapy for many conditions and injuries. Nine locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

11433 Olde Cabin Road, 2nd Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63141
314/432-6384 x227
email: wrigjm@stlo.mercy.net
website: www.sportsandtherapy.com

Stryker EMS Equipment: Stryker’s Evacuation-CHAIR is designed for the evacuation of disabled or injured personnel from multi-level facilities in emergency situations. The Evacuation-CHAIR has a 500 lb. capacity, exceeds standards set by the ADA for accessible egress and now comes standard with a 15 year warranty!

3800 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
800/784-7336
email: marc.olin@stryker.com
website: www.evacuation.stryker.com 

Support Dogs, Inc: Support Dogs provides service dogs to adults with disabilities throughout the US and children in the metropolitan area. Other programs include, TOUCH, PAWS for Reading and our Hearing Dog program.

11645 Lilburn Park Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63146
314/997-2325
email: bdahlkamp@supportdogs.org 
website: www.supportdogs.org

United Access: United Access is the premier provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles, driving systems, storage lifts and electronic controls in the region.

10700 Kahlmeyer Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63132
314/426-1010
email: skinstler@unitedaccess.com 
website: www.unitedaccess.com 

United Seating & Mobility

website: www.unitedseating.com

Vision Technology Inc: Vision products including hand held magnifiers from COIL, Daylight Company lighting and VisionTechnology video magnifiers. Easy to use tools for distance and close up viewing are available.

8501 Delport Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63114
314/890-8300
email: kirwin@vti1.com 
website: www.visiontechnology.com

Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapists provide evaluation and treatment to older adults and/or people with disabilities to complete activities that are important to them. The focus of this program is to evaluate the home or community environment for barriers to daily activities. If environmental barriers are identified, the therapist works with the client and/or family to remove the barriers or find new ways to do activities. This is a short-term intervention aimed to increase quality of life and prevent further injuries. Typical number of visits is one to four.

4444 Forest Park Ave., Campus Box 8505
Saint Louis, MO 63108
314/286-1600
email: withersl@msnotes.wustl.edu 

Web Eyes: Web Eyes makes the Web easier to read. Increases text size on Web pages. Read Web pages like a book instead of scrolling. Simple to use. GREAT GIFT!

947 Morehouse Ln.
Saint Louis, MO 63130
314/707-6767
email: jlbrooks1@charter.net 
website: www.webeyes.us 

Wolfner Library: Wolfner Library provides reading material for visually impaired by use of cassette books and Braille formats.

600 W. Main
Jefferson City, MO 65101
800/392-2614
email: bonnie.odonnell@sos.mo.gov
website: www.mo.gov/wolfner