Adaptive Devices, Car Modifications, Clothes,
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Bathroom Aids
- http://snugseat.com/ sells adaptive equipment including bath seats, walkers, wheelchairs designed for children, and ergonomically modified items for everyday use.
- spinlife.com's page on bathroom aids includes live on-line help or call 800.850.0335 (last checked April 2004): http://www.spinlife.com/store/bathb.cfm
- For those with short arms, limited use of hands: http://www.selfwipe.com/
- The www.comfortseatinfo.com allows users to completely wash and dry themselves at the touch of a button. Also call toll-free 800.661.5515 ext. 572. (last checked May 2004)
Wheelchairs and Scooters
Wheelchairs
- http://www.wheelchairnet.org/ A very comprehensive site about wheelchair use, additional accessories, van lifts, wheelchair distributors, and how to purchase and install ramps. This well organized site also contains advocacy links and a discussion forum.
- spinlife.com's wheelchair page including many categories of wheelchairs, frequently asked questions, and live on-line help or call 1.800.850.0335 (last checked April 2004): http://www.spinlife.com/wcstore.cfm
- The compact chairs made by http://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com are preferred by many people with Kniest and SED.
Scooters
- Look in the Dwarfism resources for Scooters.
- spinlife.com's review of scooters, including frequently asked questions about scooters such as having Medicare pay for the scooter, maintenance, and live on-line help or call 1.800.850.0335 (last checked April 2004): http://www.spinlife.com/scooternew/scooterstore.cfm
- Visit the Scooter Depot: http://www.scooterdepot.com for new and use scooters.
- http://www.orderscooters.com/.
- Green electric scooter page featuring many varieties of scooters: http://www.electric-scooters-electric-scooters.com/
- Kitchen's Kart, designed by Lee Kitchen, a electrical engineer with SEDC: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/KitchensKarts/index.html also available at Zip-About http://www.zipabout.biz
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Walking Aids
- Canes and accessories: http://www.walkingcaneworld.com
- Crutches with built-in shock absorbing system.
- Adaptive walker, can be used by an adult who is very short: http://www.pvcdme.com/9811/moreproducts.html
- spinlife.com's page on Walking Aids include live on-line help or call 800.850.0335 (last checked April 2004): http://www.spinlife.com/store/rolling_walkers.cfm
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Parenting as a Little Person
Helpful gadgets for raising young children who are dwarves.
- http://www.babeetenda.com/crib.htm is an adaptable crib. You won't have to lift your baby over the top.
- Adaptable high-chair/feeding table for children: http://www.babeetenda.com/safetabl.htm
- Light switch extensions: http://www.lightswitchextension.com/
- Voice activated light switch http://www.dynamic-living.com/voice_activated_switch.htm
- Euro-Pro UV610SH Shark Cordless Sweeper Euro-Pro vacuum cleaner is easy for a little person to use.
- The ErgoChair made specifically for short statured adults in the workplace or school. This chair was designed for dwarves by an engineer with SEDC : http://www.adaptiveliving.com
- http://www.short-stature.com sells footrests, furniture, clothing for dwarfs, kitchen equipment, and adaptive equipment for the bath such as faucet extensions.
- If you are very low to the ground and have trouble carrying things, check out the tasket: http://hometown.aol.com/cooston/mytasketpageindex.html. You can tote heavy things like groceries and books. The tasket conveniently folds up when not in use.
- Help going up and down steps: EZ-Step http://www.ez-step.com
- Computers for the blind and physically handicapped.
- Yahoo groups for people with dwarfism and other contacts.
- Through the Looking Glass a comprehensive resource for families with disabilities.
- Do you know of something that should be on this list? Please email us. Your suggestions will make this list better.
- Visit KSG's list of Stores for People with Dwarfism or the General Disabilities page. There are many different kinds of furniture and other helpful things list on these sites.
- Consult a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
Please email us if you can not find what you need.
We will be happy to help you find it, or put you in touch with someone who has had a similar challenge.
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Things for raising a child who is a dwarf
- Helpful gadgets for raising children with dwarfism.
- Invatech's web page on parenting a child who has a disability
- Light switch extensions: http://www.lightswitchextension.com/
- Voice activated light switch http://www.dynamic-living.com/voice_activated_switch.htm
- If you are very low to the ground and have trouble carrying things, check out the tasket: http://hometown.aol.com/cooston/mytasketpageindex.html. You can tote heavy things like groceries and books. The tasket conveniently folds up when not in use.
- List of children's adaptive devices: http://www.dynamic-living.com/kids-corner.htm
- Help going up and down steps: EZ-Step http://www.ez-step.com
- Baby Born travel potty are low to the ground I believe. The travel potty is lower than the chair.
They can be bought through Baby Bjorn, Target.com, and other sites.
- The ErgoChair made specifically for short statured adults in the workplace or school. This chair was designed for dwarves by an engineer with SEDC : http://www.adaptiveliving.com
- Computers for the blind and physically handicapped.
- The Low-Vision Gateway: adaptive products, resources, rehabilitation, support groups and more http://www.lowvision.org/
- Visit KSG's list of Stores for People with Dwarfism or the General Disabilities page. There are many different kinds of furniture and other helpful things list on these sites.
Please email us if you can not find what you need.
We will be happy to help you find it, or put you in touch with someone who has had a similar problem.
Adaptive Living Pages
These pages contain links to solutions to problems faced by dwarfs and people of short stature.- The Adaptive Mall on-line: http://www.adaptivemall.com/. "over 25 years of experience as a product expert for positioning and enabling young people with physical disabilities."
- Visit http://www.abledata.com/. This is a very comprehensive site.
- Enablemart -technology for everyone. Hearing, vision, and mobility aids: http://www.enablemart.com/Default.aspx?store=10
- http://www.abilityhub.com/
- Help going up and down steps: EZ-Step http://www.ez-step.com
- Ability Magazine http://www.abilitymagazine.com/ features an on-line magazine containing information about the American with Disabilities act, scholarships, employment, housing and much more. ABILITY Awareness, a non-profit, organization founded in 1995, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities through education, employment, and volunteer opportunities.
- Light switch extensions: http://www.lightswitchextension.com/
- Voice activated light switch http://www.dynamic-living.com/voice_activated_switch.htm
- Adaptive equipment for personal care, large equipment (lifts, wheelchairs...), sports medicine: http://www.rehabmart.com
- If you are very low to the ground and have trouble carrying things, check out the tasket: http://hometown.aol.com/cooston/mytasketpageindex.html. You can tote heavy things like groceries and books. The tasket conveniently folds up when not in use.
- The Low-Vision Gateway: adaptive products, resources, rehabilitation, support groups and more http://www.lowvision.org/
- Visit KSG's list of Stores for People with Dwarfism section.
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If you find a good resource that is not on this page, please let us know! We will add it.
