Computer Access for the Disabled

AbleNet, Inc.
Contact Person: Shirley Thompson
Address: 1081 10th Avenue, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1312
Phone: (612)379-0956
FAX: (612)379-9143
Email: customerservice@notes.ablenetinc.com
Website: http://www.ablenetinc.com
Product Description: AbleNet, Inc. is a unique developer and manufacturer of simple technology for
  individuals with severe and cognitive disabilities. We offer a full line of switches, 
  communication products, switch adaptable electrical and battery systems, TV & VCR Remote, 
  mounting systems and leisure activities. With AbleNet's products, all individuals can 
  experience the joy of active participation. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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AccessAbility, Inc.
Contact Person: Steven Clark
Address: 580 California Street Suite 1643
San Francisco, CA 94104 
Phone: (415)439-4823
FAX: (415)439-4917
Email: info@4access.com
Website:  http://www.4access.com/
Product Description: AccessAbility is unveiling the RBT40 (Rabbit), the world's smallest 40 
  cell refreshable braille terminal. AccessAbility's integrated computer products include 
  large print, scanning, speech and braille output, Windows access, and notetaker solutions. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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ADAMLAB / RESA of Wayne County 
Contact Person: Ray Dryer
Address: 33500 Vanborn Road
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: (313)334-1426
FAX: (313)334-1370
Website:  http://www.wcresa.k12.mi.us/adamlab/
Email: dryerr@wcresa.k12.mi.us
Product Description: ADAMLAB has been creating quality communication devices since 1984. 
  We offer a wide range of digitized speech devices at a non-profit price. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Adaptivation, Inc. 
Contact Person: Don Kehoe
Address: 408 Kellogg
P.O. Box 626
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (605)335-4445
FAX: (515)233-9185
Website: http://www.adaptivation.com/
Product Description: Adaptivation offers a variety of communication aids and other assistive
  devices generally geared toward individuals with severe and profound disabilities. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Adaptive Computer Systems, Inc. 
Contact Person: Glenn A. Myers
Address: 1835 Hafor Street
Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: (319)338-1449
FAX: (319)338-8184
Email: info@adaptive-computer.com
Website: http://adaptive-computer.com
Product Description: Adaptive makes, sells, and supports hardware and software to help people 
 with mobility impairments use computers in school, at work, and at play. Visual keyboard with
 word prediction and abbreviation expansion lets you access the full power of computers 
 including Office! Visual Surfboard is the premier means for people with mobility impairments to
 surf the web, use email, and even create your own web page with the included accessible HTML
 Editor.
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Ai Squared 
Contact Person: Scott Moore
Address: Post Office Box 669 
Manchester Center, VT 05255-0669
Phone: (802)362-3612
FAX: (802)362-1670
Email: zoomtext@aisquared.com 
Website: http://www.aisquared.com
Product Description: Zoomtext, screen magnification software and visibility, low-vision reading
 system. 

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AlphaSmart By IPD, Inc. (Booth(s) 16/ Marriott)
Contact Person: Kate Laitinen
Address: 20380 Town Center Lane Suite 270
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408)252-9400 x119 
FAX: (408)252-9409
Email: info@alphasmart.com
Website: http://www.alphasmart.com
Product Description: AlphaSmart 2000 - the affordable solution to word processing needs in
 the classroom! Come see a simple, durable word processor that is fun, facilitates teaching and
 learning and is compatible with virtually any writing software. This smart keyboard has spell
 check and can transfer to a Macintosh, PC or directly to a printer. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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ALVA Access Group, Inc. 
Contact Person: Kaseja Wilder
Address: 5801 Christie Avenue
Suite 475
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510)883-6271
FAX: (510)883-6270
Website:  http://www.aagi.com/aagi/aagi_home.html
Email: info@aagi.com
Product Description: We carry computer programs for visually impaired and blind computer users.
 We will be demonstrating outSPOKEN for PC and for Macintosh (screen reader programs) and
 inLARGE for Macintosh (a screen magnification program). 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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American Foundation For The Blind 
Contact Person: Mark Uslan
Address: 11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212)502-7638
FAX: (212)502-7773
Email: techctr@afb.org
Website: http://www.afb.org/afb
Product Description: 1) Conducts evaluations of assistive technology 
 2) Operates a database, the Careers & Technology Information Bank, a network
 of over 1,000 blind and visually impaired people who answer questions about
 technology and their occupations. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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American Printing House For the Blind
Website:  http://www.aph.org/
Product Description:  Promotes independence of blind and visually impaired persons 
by providing special media, tools, and materials needed for education and life.
Last checked August 8, 2000

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American Thermoform Corporation 
Contact Person: Ruth Haggen
1758 Brackett Street, La Verne, CA 91750
Tel. No. (909) 593-6711 
Fax. No. (909) 593-8001
(800) 331-3676
Website: http://www.atcbrleqp.com
Product Description: We carry high speed printers for heavy production and medium and low
 speed printers for individual use. We also have braille displays, swell-form graphics machines,
 thermoform machines and paper supplies. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Applied Human Factors, Inc. 
Contact Person: James E. Schroeder
Address: 1221 Golden Pond Street 
San Antonio, TX 78248
Phone: (210)408-0098
FAX: (210)408-0097
Email: ahfl@flash.net
Website: http://www.ahf-net.com
Product Description: REACH Interface Author: A sophisticated Windows Management System with 80+
 on screen keyboards; word prediction, assessment tools, etc. SoothSayer Word Prediction:
 word/sentence/abbreviation completion. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Applied Learning
Website:  http://www1.medmarket.com/disability.cfm/appliedlearning
Product Description:  The Disability Mall is an easy-to-use directory designed and committed to featuring information 
on disability and medical products, resources and services with over 2,500 links including over 400 companies for 
your one-stop shopping convenience. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Arkenstone, Inc.
Contact Person: Rachelle Talag
Address: 555 Oakmead Parkway
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (800)444-4443
FAX: (408)328-8484
Email: rachelle@arkenstone.org
Website: http://www.arkenstone.org
Product Description: Reading systems and talking maps for blind, visually impaired or learning
 disabled individuals. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Artic Technologies International (Booth(s) 56/ Marriott)
Contact Person: Kathy Gargagliano
Address: 55 Park Street
Suite 2
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: (248)588-7370
FAX: (248)588-2650
Website: http://www.artictech.com
Product Description: Screen access, screen enlargement, speech synthesis, talking note
 takers and more for low-vision or blind people. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Assistive Devices Industry Association of Canada
Website: http://www.starlingweb.com/canadia/
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Assistive Technology Exchange Ctr. / Goodwill Industries 
Contact Person: Penne Rieger
Address: Goodwill Industries
200 North Fairview
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Phone: (714)836-0640
FAX: (714)541-2387
Website:  http://www.ocgoodwill.org/
Product Description: Provides Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication evaluations
 and followup training. ATEC team helps consumers determine the best technological solutions
 for overcoming their limitations. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Assistive Technology, Inc. 
Contact Person: Liz Thorstenson
Address: 7 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Phone: (800)793-9227 Main #
FAX: (617)731-5201
Email: customercare@assistivetech.com
Website: http://www.assistivetech.com
Product Description: Assistive Technology, Inc. offers innovative technology solutions for
 communicating and learning through customizable, therapeutic hardware and software tools.
 Products include: the Freestyle, Companion, the Link and more. 
February 8, 1999
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Attainment Company, Inc. 
Contact Person: Julie Denu
Address: Post Office Box 930160 
504 Commerce Parkway
Verona, WI 53593-0160 
Phone: (800)327-4269
FAX: (800)942-3865
Email: info@attainment-inc.com
Website:  http://www.attainmentcompany.com/
Product Description: Functional life skills material.
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Attention Control Systems, Inc. 
Contact Person: Richard Levinson
Address: 650 Castro Street Suite 120-197
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: (605)494-2002
FAX: (650)493-2002
Email: cortex@brainaid.com
Product Description: PEAT, the Planning and Execution Assistant and Trainer, is a hand held
 automatic planning and cueing computer designed for persons with brain disorders. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Bible Alliance 
Contact Person: Steve Mattson
Address: Post Office Box 621
Bradenton, FL 34206
Phone: (941)748-3031
FAX: (941)748-2625
Website:  http://www.gospelcom.net/aurora/flash.htm
Product Description: Free service for persons with print handicaps, low vision or visual
 impairments. The Bible on cassette is given completely free. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Bartimaeus Group
Website:http://www.bartsite.com/
Product Description:  provides access solutions for people who are Blind/Visually Impaired. 
We also provide on-site adaptive technology training and support along with a wide variety 
of products
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Blazie Engineering 
Contact Person: Cheryl Nelson
Address: 105 East Jarrettsville Road 
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Phone: (410)893-9333
FAX: (410)836-5040
Website: http://www.blazie.com/
Product Description: Notetakers and other products for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Blista-Brailletec GGmbH 
Contact Person: Max Lange
Address: Industriestrasse 11
35041 Marburg,
GERMANY
Phone: (+49)642-780279
FAX: (+49)642-780274
Email: brailletec@t-online.de
Website: http://www.brailletec.de/home_en.htm
Product Description: Braille Note-taking, writing, and printing equipment. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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Box-Talk 
Contact Person: Tom Ringenberg
Address: Post Office Box 1180
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860)567-0107
FAX: (860)567-0337
Website:  http://www.box-talk.com/
Email: boxtalk@esslink.com
Product Description: Box-Talk series of AAC devices. 9'16 button units. 
Last checked August 8, 2000

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CA State Dept. Of Rehabilitation 
Contact Person: Michael Newman
Address: 5900 Sepulveda Boulevard Suite 240
Van Nuys, CA 91411-2511 
Phone: (818)901-5061
FAX: (818)901-5073
Website:  http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
Product Description: A State Agency that assists people with disabilities to enter the work
 force or to return to work and live independently in their communities. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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CARF/Rehab Accreditation Commission 
Contact Person: May Startz
Address: 4891 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: (520)325-1044 x103
FAX: (520)318-1129
Website: http://www.carf.org
Product Description: The mission of CARF...The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission is to
 serve as the preeminent standards--setting body, promoting and advocating for the delivery of
 quality rehabilitation services. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Cognitive Concepts
Website:  http://www.cogcon.com/
Product Description:  Earobics builds better readers
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Website:  http://www.clb.org/
Product Description:  a private, not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing 
education, training, rehabilitation and social services to individuals who are blind or 
have low vision throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan Region. Through these 
services we provide the blind and low vision community with opportunities that enable them 
to live independent and fulfilling lives.
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Communication Devices, Inc. 
Contact Person: Summer Robertson
Address: 421 Coeur D'Alene Avenue Suite 5
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814-2862
Phone: (800)604-6559
FAX: (208)765-1529
Email: hollycom@nidlink.com 
Website: http://www.comdevices.com
Product Description: Communication Devices, Inc. presents the Holly.Com, a portable,
 affordable, user-friendly AAC device featuring quick-change coded overlays, a built-in disk
 drive, and a tilt-up adjustable keyboard. 
Last checked August 9, 2000
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Companion Products International 
Contact Person: Robert Langstroth
Address: Post Office Box G
Milford, PA 18337-0208
Phone: (717)686-4713
FAX: (717)686-4718
Email: sayit@augcom.com
Website:  http://www.augcom.com/
Product Description: Non-computer voice communication devices. "9-1-1" telephone compatible.
 All weigh under 12oz and operate with a single finger. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Compusult Limited 
Contact Person: Paul Mitten 
Address: 40 Bannister Street
Post Office Box 1000
Mt. Pearl, NF, A1N-3C9 CANADA 
Phone: (709)745-7914
FAX: (709)745-7927
Email: mitten@compusult.nf.ca
Website: http://www.hear-it.com/
Product Description: Compusult Limited develops and sells assistive devices for the visually
 impaired including ScanTell, DigiCite, WebCite and SounText. Compusult also designs and
 implements custom speech technology solutions. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Computer Talk 
Contact Person: Abby Burman
Address: 22647 Ventura Boulevard Suite 255
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 
Phone: (818)999-9161
FAX: (818)999-9161
email:  sales@comptalk.com
Website:  http://www.comptalk.com/
Product Description: We design computer accessibility solutions, including speech recognition
 systems. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Convert-O-Braille 
Contact Person: Jean Galarneau
Address: 4-14 Cholette
Hull, Quebec, J8Y 1S6 CANADA
Phone: (514)770-2825
FAX: (514)770-9813
Email: converto@converto.org
Product Description: Software development for visually impaired persons. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Daedalus Technologies Inc. 
Contact Person: Geoffrey Webb
Address: 2491 Vauxhall Place 
Richmond, B.C., V6V 1Z5 CANADA 
Phone: (604)270-4605
FAX: (604)244-8443
Email: geof@daessy.com 
Website: http://www.daessy.com/
Product Description: DaeSSy - Making technology more accessible. Device mounting,
 switch mounting, adaptive desks and tables. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Daisy Consortium
Website:  http://www.daisy.org/
Product Description:  The international consortium for the new digital talking book standard
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Dancing Dots Braille Music Tech. 
Contact Person: William R. McCann
Address: 130 Hampden Road
Third Floor
Upper Darby, PA 19082-3110
Phone: (610)352-7607
FAX: (610)352-4582
Email: mccannw@netaxs.com or ddots@netaxs.com
Website: http://www.netaxs.com/~ddots
Product Description: Dancing Dots' GOODFEEL Braille Music Translator software automates
 transcription of braille music. GOODFEEL transcribes MIDI and Lime Notation file formats
 with MIDISCAN as optional front-end. Improves braille literacy for students and professionals. 
 Other speech-friendly, mainstream music software products demonstrated. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Deaf & Disabled Telecom Program 
Contact Person: Sharon Shafran
Address: 1939 Harrison Street Suite 520
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510)874-1413
FAX: (510)287-2931
Email: sha@ddtp.org
Website: http://www.ddtp.org
Product Description: Free loaned telephone equipment for people with disabilities
 (residents of California only). 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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DO-IT Program 
University of Washington
Website:  http://www.washington.edu/doit/
Product Description:  Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Dolphin Computer Access Limited 
Contact Person: Jane Churchward
Address: Post Office Box 83
Worcester, WR3 8TU
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: (011)441-905754577
FAX: (011)441-905754559
Email: dolphin@dolsys.demon.co.uk
Website:  http://www.dolphinusa.com/
Product Description: Dolphin Access Ability 95 32-bit solutions for today's operating system.
 Dolphin designs, manufacturers and distributes software and hardware access technology products. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Don Johnston Inc.
Contact Person: Bob Keller
Address: 1000 North Rand Road
Building #115
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: (847)526-2682
FAX: (847)526-4177
Email: djde@aol.com
Website:  http://donjohnston.com/
Product Description: Don Johnston Incorporated is a provider of quality products that enable
 people with special needs to discover their potential and experience success. Products are
 developed for the areas of computer access, augmentative communication and for those who
 struggle with reading and writing. 
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Duxbury Systems, Inc. 
Contact Person: Neal Kuniansky
Address: Post Office Box 1504
435 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: (508)486-9766
FAX: (508)486-9712
Website: http://www.duxburysystems.com/
Product Description: Software for Braille on Windows, DOS, Mac platforms.
Last checked August 9, 2000

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DynaVox
Website:  http://www.sentient-sys.com/
Product Description:  full-featured, digitized speech device with a dynamic screen display
Last checked August 9, 2000

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Edmark Corporation 
Contact Person: Maryann Trower
Address: 6727 185th Avenue, NE 
Post Office Box 97021 
Redmond, WA 98073-9721 
Phone: (206)556-8400
FAX: (206)556-3702
Email: margarett@edmark.com
Website: http://www.edmark.com
Product Description: Edmark will demonstrate their award-winning software for students with
 a variety of unique needs. Software is TouchWindows and single switch accessible. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Electronic Speech Enhancement
Website:  http://www.speechenhancer.com/
Product Description:  Speech Enhancer™
Makes speech clearer electronically 
Completely restores functional volume for soft or inaudible voice in noisy places 
Improves accuracy for computer speech recognition 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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En-Vision America, Inc. 
Contact Person: Philip Raistrick
Address: 1013 Porter Lane
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309)452-3088
FAX: (309)452-3088
Website: http://www.envisionamerica.com
Product Description: En-Vision America manufactures a product called i.d. mate. It is a
 portable electronic device that uses bar codes to identify items in the home and workplace
 for anyone visually impaired. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Enabling Devices/Toys For Special Children 
Contact Person: Margaret Heine
Address: 385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
Phone: (914)478-0960
FAX: (914)478-7030
Email: customer-support@enablingdevices.ca
Website:  http://www.enablingdevices.com/
Product Description: A unique developer and manufacturer of devices and toys for the physically challenged! We offer a full line of capability switches, adapted toys, communicators, and mounting devices. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Enabling Technologies Company 
Contact Person: Kathie Mullen
Address: 1601 NE Braille Place 
Jensen Beach, FL 34957 
Phone: (561)225-3687 x204 
FAX: (561)225-3299
Email: enabling@brailler.com
Website: http://www.brailler.com
Product Description: Manufacturer of braille embossers and braille print devices. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Enhanced Vision Systems 
Contact Person: Roger Roling
Address: 2130 Main Street
Suite 250
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (800)440-9476
FAX: (714)374-1821
Website:  http://www.enhancedvision.com/
Product Description: Enhanced Vision Systems is the manufacturer of innovative products for
 low vision. Max is the most compact & affordable hand held magnifier in the market. The
 system which has variable magnification of 14X to 24X has been designed for ease of use &
 portability and can be connected to any television set. V-max, a fully portable head mounted
 system with a range of 24X auto-focus magnification, is the only unit in the market which can
 address distance, intermediate & near vision very effectively. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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euroBRAILLE  (site language is French only)
Website:  http://www.eurobraille.fr/
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Exact Dynamics 
Address:  Einsteinstraat 6-C 
NL-6902 PB 
ZEVENAAR 
The Netherlands 
Phone:   ++(31)(0)316-334-114 
FAX:   ++(31)(0)316-331-327 
Email : Dynamics@Worldonline.nl 
Website:  http://home-1.worldonline.nl/~dynamics/
Product Description:  ARM-robot manipulator
Last checked August 11, 2000

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EyeTech Digital Systems 
Contact Person: Richard Bagley
Address: 1750 East McLellan Road 
Mesa, AZ 85203
Phone: (602)386-6303
FAX: (435)578-12193
Email: etsmail@aol.com
Website:  http://www.eyetechds.com/
Product Description: Mouse replacement device for Windows 95 software and hardware which
 allows hands free computing using eyetracking technology. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Great Talking Box Company 
Contact Person: David Joseph
Address: 2211 Fortune DriveSuite B
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (800)361-8255
FAX: (408)456-0134
Website: http://www.gtb-sym.com/
Product Description: Augmentative communication devices. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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Gus Communications, Inc. 
Contact Person: Gordon Harris
Address: 1006 Lonetree Court
Bellingham, WA 98226-3167
Phone: (360)715-8580
FAX: (360)715-9633
Email: gus@gusinc.com
Website: http://www.gusinc.com
Product Description: Gus! Multimedia Speech System For Windows, Gus! Scanning Keyboard For
 Windows, Gus! Touch Screen For Portable Computers, Gus! Word Prediction 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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GW Micro, Inc. 
Contact Person: Douglas H. Geoffray
Address: 725 Airport North Office Park
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (219)489-3671
FAX: (219)489-2608
Email: support@gwmicro.com
Website: http://www.gwmicro.com
Product Description: Computer hardware and software for blind, visually impaired and
 learning disabled people. 
Last checked August 11, 2000

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