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AccessiblePA: Online Disability Resource for Pennsylvanians
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| | This site from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania "combines the latest information on programs and services in one convenient site for people of all ages with disabilities, as well as their families and support providers." |
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Center for Assistive Technology (CAT)
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| | A joint program of UPMC Health System and the University of Pittsburgh, CAT is based on UPMC Health System’s Oakland campus in Pittsburgh and offers services at sites throughout the region. |
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Pennsylvania Council on Independent Living
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| | "The Pennsylvania Council on Independent Living is a statewide, nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to the independence and empowerment of persons with disabilities." |
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Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
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| | TRCIL aims "to promote independent living for and by individuals with disabilities; to empower people with disabilities to live self directed, productive, and personally meaningful lives in a self determined setting; and to provide high quality, consumer controlled services and to advocate for effective community change so as to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities." Local address and phone numbers are provided.
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Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living
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| | Based in Washington, PA, this organization serves Southwestern PA and promotes independent community living for people with disabilities. |
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Wheelchairnet
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| | Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, this site's purpose is to provide information to anyone interested in wheeled mobility. Includes information on how to buy and use wheelchairs and also how to modify your home. |
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| National Resources |
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ABLEDATA
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| | ABLEDATA is sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. It describes over 17,000 currently available assistive technology devices for people with disabilities. These products range from white canes to catheters, etc. Company contact information is given . The catalog is searchable by key word, brand name, product categories, manufacturer, or by a search function. There is a toll free number (800-227-0216) for assistance in searching the database.
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Center for Universal Design
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| | The Center was established in 1989 at North Carolina State University with a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, and focuses on assistive technology and accessible housing. |
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disabilities
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| | Search by condition or activity for in-depth information on sports and recreation for people with physical disabilities. Other topics include nutrition, disability organizations, as well as articles written by people with disabilities about their experiences. |
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