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AbleNet offers practical products and creative solutions for teaching children (and adults) with disabilities. AbleNet products help empower . . . . so individuals can develop skills, build literacy, foster independence and encourage participation.
 


AbleNet
1081 Tenth Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1312
Telephone: (800) 322-0956
Fax: (612) 379-9143
E-mail:
Web site: www.ablenetinc.com


Adaptivation Inc products include communication aids, environmental controls, switches, communication boards, mounting systems, and much more.
 


ADAPTIVATION, Inc.
2225 W. 50th Street, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Telephone: (800) 723-2783
Fax: (605) 335-4446
E-mail: info@adaptivation.com
Web Site: www.adaptivation.com


Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc. developers of the AMDi Tech/Series Augmented Communication Devices.
 


AMDi
31 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Telephone: (888) 353-2634
Fax: (516) 466-2435
E-mail: catalog@amdi.net
Web site: www.amdi.net


Attainment Company products include basic instructional software, simple AAC devices, instructional materials and cues for non-readers, videos and hands-on training materials.
 


Attainment Company
P.O. Box 930160
Verona, Wisconsin 53593-0160
Telephone: (800) 327-4269
Fax: (800) 942-3865
E-mail: info@attainmentcompany.com
Web site: www.attainmentcompany.com


Bridges/Betacom a Canadian Distributor, delivers quality products and services for augmentative and alternative communication, adapted access and education to individuals and professionals. A division of Betacom, Bridges provides training designed to suit the needs of those being trained ; distributes products for over 16 companies which includes Attainment, Don Johnston, Mayer-Johnson, Intellitools, Crick Software, RJ Cooper and many more; consultation and solutions in the areas of tools for struggling students, augmentative & alternative communication, and accessibility. For more info: www.betacom.com

Bridges/Betacom (Manitoba)
457 Almey Ave,
Winnipeg, MB
R3W 1P6
Tel: (800) 353-1107 Ext. 301
or (204) 668-6811
Fax: (204) 668-0143
E-mail: joyce@betacom.com


Bridges/Betacom (Ontario)(Head Office)
450 Matheson Blvd. East Unit 67
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 1R5
Tel: (800) 353-1107
(905) 568-9977
Fax: (905) 568-9925
E-mail: info@betacom.com


Closing the Gap is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site. Resource Directory contains information on over 2,000 products. Web Site has Bookmark Collection of nominated links, a open forum called Questions Meeting the Answers and more.
 


Closing the Gap
P.O. Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
Telephone: (507) 248-3294
Fax: (507) 248-3810
E-mail: info@closingthegap.com
Web site: www.closingthegap.com


Crick Software is a British award winning company which specializes in writing and multimedia tools. Products suitable for all ages and abilities.
 


Crick Software Ltd.
35 Charter Gate
Quarry Park Close
Moulton Park Northampton,
NN3 6QB
Telephone: 01604 671691
Fax: 01604 671692
E-mail: info@cricksoft.com
Web site: www.cricksoft.com


Don Johnston Incorporated offers a full array of literacy instructional material. and assistive technology which can be used to aide students with disabilities to achieve their educational goals. Web site offers downloads, newsletter, Tech Tips, . . . . .
 


Don Johnston Incorporated
26799 W. Commerce Dr.
Volo, IL 60073
Telephone: (800) 999-4660
Fax: (847) 740-7326
E-mail:
Web Site: www.donjohnston.com


Enabling Devices and Toys for Special Children; Exceptional Products for Exceptional People learning and assistive devices for individuals of all ages including augmentative communication devices; specially-adapted toys, sensory devices, & activity centres; switches; biofeedback devices; sensory devices, ADHD Aids & Training Devices; etc.
 


Enabling Devices/Toys for Special Children
385 Warburton Avenue,
Hastings-on-Hudson,
NY 10706
Telephone: (914) 478-0960
Fax: (914) 478-7030
E-mail:
Web site: enablingdevices.com/catalog


Exceptional Resources Inc. are distributors of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome books and tapes.
 


Exceptional Resources Inc.
116, 11728 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0X5
Telephone: (877) 482-1555
E-mail: info@exceptionalresources.com
Web site: www.exceptionalresources.com


Flaghouse focuses on products that education, recreation and therapy professionals need to help people enjoy and enrich their lives. North American suppliers of Snoezelen® products. Catalogues available for different groups i.e. Activities for Life (formerly Senior Products), Special Populations, Physical Education, etc.
 


Flaghouse
235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 300
North York, Ontario
M2J 4Y8
Telephone: (800) 265-6900
Fax: (800) 265-6922
E-mail: flaghousecanada@flaghouse.com
Web site: www.flaghouse.com


Insight Media Centre Ltd. a Canadian Distributor of Mayer-Johnson, Attainment Company Inc. & Enabling Devices products
 


Insight Media Centre Ltd.
10501-125B Street,
Surrey, BC
V3V 5A8
Telephone (604) 581-2420
Fax: (604) 581-2430


IntelliTools, Inc. mission is to provide high-quality adaptive computer products that are affordable and innovative. Primarily focus on computer products for special education many products will benefit any individual with special needs. Flagship product is IntelliKeys®, a versatile, alternative keyboard. Web site includes Activity Exchange, product demos, technical support, tutorials and training, etc.
 


IntelliTools, Inc.
1720 Corporate Circle,
Petaluma, CA 94954
Telephone: (800) 899-6687
Fax: (707) 773-2001
E-mail: info@intellitools.com
Web Site: www.intellitools.com


Laureate Learning Systems publishes computer software for children and adults with disabilities. Laureate's programs are appropriate for a wide range of people from those with severe-profound developmental disabilities, mild language-learning disabilities, to adults with Traumatic Brain Injury and Aphasia.
 


Laureate Learning Systems
110 East Spring Street
Winooski, Vermont 05404-1898
Telephone: (800) 562-6801
Fax: (802) 655-4757
E-mail: info@LaureateLearning.com
Web site: www.laureatelearning.net/professionals602/


Mayer-Johnson Co. is a mail order company focusing on augmentative communication products. Co-owner Roxie Johnson developed the first book entitled 'The Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)' . . . . Web site has a technical support section that includes 'Tip of the Month', 'Old Tips', a Message Board and a section is being developed to share Boardmaker and Speaking Dynamically boards and ideas.
 


Mayer-Johnson Co.
P.O. Box 1579
Solana Beach, CA 92075-7579
Telephone: (800) 588-4548
Fax: (858) 550-0449
E-mail: mayerj@mayer-johnson.com
Web site: www.mayer-johnson.com


Penny and Giles Computer Products is a division of Devlin Electronics Ltd.,
 


Penny and Giles Computer Products
1 Embarkment Way
Castleman Industries Estate
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 1EU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1425 463100
Fax: +44 (0) 1425 643111
E-mail: sales@penny-gilescp.co.uk
Web site: www.penny-gilescp.co.uk


Riverdeep recognizing the possibilities of the computer as a learning tool, Riverdeep has combined new multimedia technologies with proven educational strategies to create a family of award winning educational software. Web site offers special needs information; product information including features, suggested uses, compatible products; tech support; what's new; . .
 


Riverdeep
P.O. Box 97021
Redmond, WA 98073-9721
Telephone: (800) 362-2890
Fax: (425) 556-8430
Web site: www.learningneeds.com


RJ Cooper & Associates developers and distributor of special software and adaptive input devices which have been developed to meet the needs of specific individuals, special ed. teachers, speech/language pathologists, and professionals.
 


RJ Cooper & Associates
27601 Forbes Rd. Suite 39
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Telephone: (800) 582-2749 Fax: (949) 582-3169
E-mail: info@rjcooper.com
Web site: www.rjcooper.com


SoftTouch is special education software made for students with disabilities. Software provides access through mouse, single switch (scanning), IntelliKeys keyboard by IntelliTools, or touch screen. Many individuals benefit from the use of this software including adults with more severe developmental disabilities.
 


SoftTouch Software
4300 Stine Road, Suite 401
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Telephone: (877) 763-8868
Fax: (661) 396-8760
E-mail: SoftTouch@funsoftware.com
Web site: www.funsoftware.com


Tash Inc is a Canadian Distributor & is a developer of product technology for persons with disabilities as well as a full line of products for a number of distributors. Tash products are designed with the end-users in mind. Customer service and training are important components of their services.
 


Tash Inc.
Unit 1, 91 Station Street
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 3H2
Telephone: (905) 686-4129
Fax: (905) 686-6895
E-mail: tashinc@aol.com
Web site: www.tashinc.com


The Dragonfly Toy Company is a Canadian Distributor
 


The Dragonfly Toy Company
291 Yale Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3M 0L4
Telephone: (800) 308-2208
Fax: (204) 453-2320
Web site: www.dragonflytoys.com


 

 

 

 

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