Sportaid is an internet based company providing assistive devices to people with difficulties in mobility. They provide sporting equipment both for competitive or social sports and also exercise equipment utilised at home. Apart from this, there are also many products which help facilitate activities of daily living which can increase independence and the quality of life for those living with a mobility impairment.
The adaptive access website has information regarding wheelchair accessible home construction, handicapped home modifications and remodelling. Based in Huston, Texas, the site provides information on wheelchair accessible house plans, home modifications, bathroom remodelling, accessible doors, offset hinges, accessible kitchens, grabbars and accessible closets.
The site contains a list of fact sheets that provide information on various home modifications and assistive devices, of particular use are the fact sheets on grab rails, bed and bath accessories and household equipment
The centre conducts research on inclusive design - the site focuses on four main areas: Age, Work, Mobility and Care. Each area contains key facts and project examples from the centre.
The site has been created specifically for people with physical limitations who love gardening. The site contains a list of articles and internet resources on accessible gardening.
Essentially this site offers supplier and product information. Text for this site is minimal. The site is primarily image based. Once within the selected topic the user clicks on an image and product / supplier information is provided.
A valuable website for those with spinal cord injuries featuring information on family, leisure, transport, policy, health, careers and much more. The home modification page gives information on topics such as ramps, doorways, kitchens, bathrooms, work areas, safety and access dimensions.
A fantastic resource for those who use a wheelchair and their carers with links provided to topics such as design resources, funding and policy. In addition to these there are specific resources for those looking to make their home wheelchair accessible.
