A Resource Guide for Children and Adults With Developmental Disabilities Living in King County

Specialized Products

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Ability Connection
4421 Greenwood N.,
Seattle, WA  98103-7038
Phone:  (206) 789-9532
Toll-free: (888) 323-9777
E-mail:  johnmac@abilityconnection.com
Web: http://www.abilityconnection.com
Info:  Sales and rentals, also (repairs) of  scooters, wheelchairs and accessories.  By appointment only.  On-line catalog.

AbilityHub
c/o The Gilman Group, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 6356
Rutland, VT 05702-6356,
Phone:  (802) 775-1993
Fax: (802) 773 1604
E-mail: info@abilityhub.com
Web:  http://www.abilityhub.com
Info:  Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This website will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. It lists computer access solution for people with different types of disabilities:  Blind & Visually Impaired, Cognitive Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Electronic Aids to Daily Living, Learning Disabilities, etc.  Maintained by certified Assistive Technology Practitioner, who himself uses Assistive Technology since he fractured his neck in a swimming accident
in 1972.  AbilityHub.com will respond by email to brief questions concerning Assistant Technology but also offers in-depth consulting and/or training.

ABLEDATA
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Toll-free:  1- 800-227-0216  
TTY: (301) 608-8912
Fax:  (301) 608-8958.
E-mail: abledata@macroint.com
Web:  http://www.abledata.com
Info:  Provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States.  More than 29,000 assistive technology products listed; Medicaid and private insurance accepted.  On-line catalog.

Accessible Threads
1218 Central St., Suite 2N,
Evanston, IL  60201-1649
Phone:  (847) 475-2183
Toll-Free: 1-877-297-5648  
E-mail: info@accessiblethreads.com
Website:  http://www.accessiblethreads.com
Info:  Manufactures clothing for the special needs population.  Also offers alteration services to make store-bought clothing adaptable to special needs such as g-tubes, easy on/off clothing, catheter access, etc.  On-line catalog.

Access to Recreation
8 Sandra Court
Newburry Park, CA  91320
Toll-free: 1-800-634-4351
Contact person: Don Krebs
Fax: (805) 498-8186
E-mail: dkrebs@gte.net
Web: http://www.accesstr.com
Info:  Catalog sales of adaptive equipment from van ramps, pool aids, fine motor (knitting & crochet), hunting & fishing adaptations, to book holders & page turners. On-line catalog.

Adaptive Designs Apparel
43 Oak Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Phone:  (508) 946-4036
E-mail: info@adaptive-apparel.com
Web:  http://www.adaptive-apparel.com
Info:  Manufactures cold weather, waterproof, easy on/off clothing and accessories for the special needs population. On-line catalog.

Adaptive Installations
9740 43rd Pl. SW
Seattle, WA 98136
Phone:    (206) 762 1969
Toll -free: 1-800 765 1969
FAX:      (206) 762 6130
Contact: Bill Morrell
E-mail:  medsurgsys@aol.com
Web: http://wata.org/resource/vendors/vendors.cgi?view&98
Info:  This company provides home modifications & specialty equipment for people who are mobility impaired, including ramps, door widening, power doors & window openers, bathroom, bedroom & kitchen remodeling, custom cabinets, environmental controls, and household and office furniture.  They accept private, VA, L& I, Insurance and DVR payments.  On-line catalog.

Adaptive Engineering Lab, Inc. (AEL)
17907 Bothell-Everett Hwy,
Mill Creek, WA  98012-6390
Phone:  (425) 806-5568
Toll-free: (800) 327-6080
E-mail: ael@aelseating.com
Web:  http://www.aelseating.com/index.html
Info:  This company designs and manufacture seating and positioning equipment for people in wheelchairs such as: solid seats, backs, and support pads, with a variety of foam and upholstery options.  They also make assortment of basic hook and bracket hardware to attach those solid seats and backs onto wheelchair frames, with quick release hardware to remove them for transport. On-line catalog.

Assistive Technology Solutions
35 Western Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: jweisman@vtc.vsc.edu
Web:  http://www.atsolutions.org
Info:  Providing plans for Do-It-Yourself devices to assist persons with disabilities:  easy access drawers, Head Wand (can be used to provide keyboard access, turn pages, dial push-button phones, etc.), Book Handle, Paper Folding Fixture and other personal care/home management devices. On-line form for ordering plans.

AZtech
2495 Main St., Suite 418
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone:   (716) 833-7870
Fax: (716) 833-7874
E-mail:  bverrico@buffalo.edu (sales)
Web:  http://www.wnyilp.org/aztech
Info:  AZtech specializes in market research in the aging and assistive technology fields; range of services, including: focus groups, interviews, surveys, literature searches, industry profiles and trends, technology transfer, invention commercialization and business consulting. AZtech provides professional services to businesses with strong support from the consumers of assistive technology products. List of products and services that are available for people with disabilities.

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Bavisoft
P.O. Box #8
Dewitt, NY 13214
E-mail:  help@bavisoft.com
Web:  http://www.bavisoft.com
Info:  Software (games) for the blind and visually impaired.  "A virtual world set in the Old West created purely from sound imagery. You will have the chance to meet and interact with many crazy characters as you explore the town of Grizzly Gulch. Would you like to settle into the Saloon for a game of chance, or try to make a name for yourself upholding the law against some of the baddest outlaws in the West with your trusty six shooter in blazing arcade style gun battles? It's all up to you."

Bridge Ministries
12356 Northup Way, Suite 103
Bellevue, WA 98005-1956
Phone/TTY:  425-885-1006
Fax: (425) 885-3900
E-mail:  bridge@bridgemin.org
Web:  http://www.bridgemin.org/
Info:  Volunteer organization that supplies special needs equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, commodes, beds) free of charge; pick up of the equipment is necessary.  Services include: physical, social, financial and spiritual support through outreach; guardianships for persons with severe mental retardation/developmental disabilities;  Circle of Friends - groups of individuals who surround a person with a disability, offering committed friendship, practical help and encouragement (Facilitator Training available).

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Chick's Mercer Island Shoes
7637 SE 27th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 232-9414
Info:  Chick makes shoes that are helpful for people that have special needs (orthotics, different sizes, hard to fit).

Choice Medical Supply
1215 East Union Street
Seattle, WA  98122
Phone:  (206) 329-1668
Toll-free:  1-800-456-3500
Fax: (206) 325-9555
Web:  http://www.choice-med.com
Info:  Sells incontinence, enteral, respiratory, diabetic care, scooters,
lift chairs and other home health care items; they accept private insurance
and Medicaid funding. The company stocks over 5,000 hard to find items.
Free delivery on some orders over $75; senior discounts on cash purchases;
phone and fax order (on-line catalog coming soon).

Closing the Gap - Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
PO Box 68
526 Main Street
Henderson, Minnesota 56044
Phone: (507) 248-3294
Fax: (507) 248-3810
Email: info@closingthegap.com
Web:  http://www.closingthegap.com
Info:  Provides information on assistive technology products, procedures, and best practices.  On-line discussion forums, resource directory for computer related products, newsletter, other features.

Columbia Medical Mfg. Corp
Dept. D2, P.O. Box 633,
Pacific Palisades, CA  90272
Toll-free:  (800) 454-6612
E-mail:  CMedOnline@aol.com
Web:  http://www.columbiamedical.com
Description:  The company sells many special needs products & equipment, such as bath chairs, car seats, shower chairs, commodes, and other supports for physically disabled children and adults. They ship every order within 24 hours.  Catalog and list of Columbia dealers near you on-line.

Comfort Clothing
P. O. Box 1396
Standish, ME 04084
Toll-free: (888) 640-0814
Fax: (207) 642-7834
E-mail:  info@comfortclothing.com
Web:  http://www.comfortclothing.com/info.html
Info:  Manufactures clothing for the special needs population. Solutions for men and women with disabilities:  adaptive apparel makes the task of getting dressed easier and less painful and frustrating. Free shipping (orders $100 or more)  and free name labeling.  On-line catalog.

Cooking Made Easy
Eileen Laird
PO Box 2117
Boone, NC 28607-2117
E-mail: eileen@cookingmadeeasy.org
Web:  http://www.cookingmadeeasy.org 
Info: 'The Cookbook That Helps People Cook Independently'.  Recipes are written in large print, for easier reading. The recipes don't assume any automatic cooking knowledge. Recipes are broken down into detailed, easy to understand steps. The cookbook contains 88 recipes: breakfast, soups, salads, breads, appetizers, beverages, main dishes, vegetables & dessert. 2 recipe samples on-line.  Call or order on-line.

Crestwood Communication Aids, Inc.
6625 N. Sidney Place,
Milwaukee, WI  53209-3259
Phone: (414) 352-5678
Fax: (414) 352-5679
E-mail: crestcomm@aol.com
Web:  http://www.communicationaids.com
Info:  Adaptive devices and learning aids for speech and communication development.  A wide variety of practical products to meet individual needs of communication:  talking aids, communication boards, adaptations to audio systems and toys, amplifiers and pagers, also early education/pre-School language toys.  On-line catalog.

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Different Roads to Learning
12 West 18th Street, Suite 3 East
New York, NY 10011
Toll-free: 1-800-853-1057
Fax: 1-800-317-9146
E-mail: julie@difflearn.com
Web:  http://www.difflearn.com
Info:  On-line catalog specializing in learning materials and playthings for children with developmental delays and challenges - books and manuals, flashcards, flashcards on CD, videos, puzzles, step by step books, etc.

Disabled Dealer Magazine
Disabled Dealer of the Northwest
611 Kentucky St. Ste C
Bellingham, WA 98225
Toll-free: 1-888-257-3620
Fax: (360) 738-2224
Email: dean@nwddm.com
Web:  http://www.disableddealer.com
Info:  A national resource for buying and selling adaptive equipment.  Online and in print.  Regional publications (6 publications covering 16 states, with combined circulation of over 80,000 per month) advertising new and pre-owned adaptive equipment, services, resources, and events throughout the nation: accessible Vans, wheelchairs, scooters, boats and Disabled Dealer Resource Library.  Web site includes a 'links' page, directing to accessible Van rentals, home modification, real estate sensitive to disability issues, mobility/equipment dealers, and more.

Disability Clip Art
Madgraphics
4600 Pinetree Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
Phone:   (301) 924-2408
Fax:   (301) 924-2496.
E-mail:  orders@disabilityart.com.
Web:  http://www.disabilityart.com
Info:  Positive images of people with disabilities in everyday-life situations and inclusive settings.

The Dragonfly Toy Company
291 Yale Ave.
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3M 0L4
Toll Free: 1-800-308-2208
Fax: 1-204-453-2320
Web:  http://www.dftoys.com
Info:  Special Needs Store: from toys to technology, for children with special needs - basic skills, hands-on play, active play, creative arts, language concepts, puzzles, games, academic play, imagination, books, computer technology, asistive communication, and aids for daily living. On-line catalog.

Dr. Leonard's Healthcare Catalog
42 Mayfield Ave.
P.O. Box 7821
Edison, NJ 08818-7821
Toll-free: 1-800-785-0880
E-mail:  custserv@drleonards.com
Web:  http://www.drleonards.com
Info:  A wide variety of special needs assistive aids and tools to promote independent living skills: visual aids, home health care products, such as Cordless Tap Light, automatic blood pressure monitor, easy to put on shoes and apparel, etc.  Call for free catalog, and to be added to their mailing list.  In print and on-line.

Dynavox Systems   
2100 Wharton Street, Suite 400,
Pittsburgh, PA  15203
Phone:  (412) 381-4883
Fax: (412) 381-5241
Toll-free:  1-888-697-7332
E-mail:  service@dynavoxsys.com
Web:  http://www.dynavoxsys.com
Info: Provider of advanced augmentative communication devices.  Speech-output devices combine technology with natural language formation processes, allowing people with disabilities that affect speech to better communicate. Rentals available. On-line catalog.

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En-Vision America, Inc.
1013 Porter Lane
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 452-3088
Toll-free:  (800) 890-1180
Fax: (309) 452-3643
E-mail:  envision@envisionamerica.com
Web:  http://www.envisionamerica.com
Info:  Privately-held corporation providing high-tech products aimed at solving problems for those with visual or cognitive impairments. Located in Normal, Illinois, En-Vision America has successfully introduced several voice-enabled products like i.d. mate, a talking bar code reader and ScripTalk, a talking pharmaceutical reader. List of products on-line.

Equal Access to Software and information (EASI)
EASI Corp
PO Box 818
Lake Forest CA 92609
Phone (949) 916-2837
E-mail: info@easi.cc
Web:  http://www.rit.edu/~easi/
Info:  Site offers a variety of information related to adaptive technologies and access to software and information, including online courses (information Technology, web design), curriculum aids, legal information, articles and assistive technology vendor lists. EASI also provides consulting to colleges, universities and public libraries on how to make
their computer and information systems accessible to students, faculty and staff with disabilities.

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Freedom Concepts, Inc.
P.O. Box 45117 RPO Regent
Winnipeg, MB R2C 5C7
Canada
Toll-free:  1-800-661-9915
Fax:  (206) 654-1149
E-mail:  Mobility@freedomconcepts.com
Web:  http://www.freedomconcepts.com
Info:  Specialized bikes for people with physical disabilities (including tandems).  Advice and assistance in trying to have insurance cover the cost (examples of justification letters that successfully received funding).

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Hanger Orthotics & Prosthetics
1900 116th Ave. NE, Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone:  (425) 451-8831
Fax: (425) 450-1598
Web:  http://www.hanger.com
Info:  WA division of larger corporation, which provides orthotics and prosthetics services and products, and specializes in fitting and making orthotics for children.  They accept Medicaid and private insurance.

Hard Manufacturing Co., Inc.
230 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Toll-free:  (800) 873-4273
Web:  http://www.hardmfg.com
Info:  Hard Manufacturing carries a line of specialized beds for children with special needs .  They are similar to hospital beds, and are versatile. Call or e-mail for a free catalog.

Haverich Ortho-Sport, Inc.
165 Martell Court 
Keene, NH 03431 
Phone:  (603) 358-0438
Toll-free:  (800) 529-9444
Fax:  (603) 358-0453
E-mail:  info@haverich.com
Web:  http://www.haverich.com
Info: The company manufactures and sells variety of specially adapted tricycles, bicycles and tandems (and attachments to adapt regular bikes) for for adults and children with a special needs.  On-line catalog.

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Inside Out Productions
10836 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 838-0255
Fax: (310) 838-5379
E-mail: iop@insideoutproductions.com
Web:  http://www.insideoutproductions.com
Info:  Art created by people with developmental disabilities.  On-line gallery.

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LAB Resources
112 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI  53072
Phone:  (262) 691-3476
Fax:  (262) 691-4193
E-mail: info@elabresources.com
Web:  http://www.elabresources.com
Info:  Assistive technology solutions for schools and families: choosing and adapting a computer, software for Learning Disabilities, software for Speech & Language.  On-line catalog of products.  Also offers consulting in AT.

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M&M Fashion Ease
Toll-free:  (800) 221-8929
E-mail:  info@fashionease.com
Web:  http://www.fashionease.com
Info:  Sells specialized clothing and adaptive apparel:  designed for use in a wheelchair, Stay-Dry items for incontinent patients, easy-closures such as wrap-around styles, snaps, Velcro® closures and front-hook bras, etc. On-line catalog.

Moviesforfree.org
9686 Robert Court
Centerville, Ohio 45458
E-mail: jgale@moviesforfree.org
Info:  Individuals, corporations, small businesses, video rental stores and movie companies donate funds as well as new or gently used DVD's and VHS movies.
MOVIESFORFREE.ORG then matches up individuals who have contacted them with a movie of their choosing. They then ship out the movie free of charge. ( proof of disability is required)

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Neural Signals
430 10th Ave
Suite N009
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 872-5757
Fax: (404) 872-5422
E-mail: info@neuralsignals.com
Web:  http://www.neuralsignals.com
Info:  Offers an innovative means of communication for people for people with moderate to severe disabilities. A standard software interface allows for easy transference between products if necessary. On-line description of products (The Brain Communicator and The Muscle Communicator).

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One Step Ahead
P.O. Box 517
Lake Bluff, IL  60044
1-800-274-8440
Web:  http://www.onestepahead.com
E-mail:  questions@onestepahead.com
Info:  Company specializing in finding, testing and selling innovative, hard to find, high-quality products for babies and young children. The catalog is not targeted towards the disabled population, but it has useful safety items for "baby" proofing houses with inquisitive children, and many educational toys.  On-line catalog.

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Professional Fit Clothing
831 North Lake St. 
#1
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone:  (818) 563-1975
Toll-free:  (800) 422-2348
Fax:  (818) 563-1834
Web:  http://www.professionalfit.com
Info: Specialized clothing.

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rehabtool.com
P.O. Box 572190
Houston, Texas 77257
Phone: (281) 531-6106
Fax:  (281) 531-6406
E-mail:  info@rehabtool.com
Web:  http://www.rehabtool.com
Info:  High-tech assistive, adaptive and accessibility aids for children and adults with disabilities.

Rich's Northwest Mobility
7821 Maltby Road
Snohomish, WA  98296-7947
Phone: (425) 481-6546
Toll Free:  1-800-376-8267
Fax: (360) 668-1543
E-mail:  sales@richsnwmobility.com
Web:  http://www.richsnwmobility.com
Info:  New and used wheelchair accessible van sales, rentals and vehicle conversion equipment. Also, loan, rent, lease or lease to own and repair. Geographical area served: Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska.

RJ Cooper & Associates
Software and Hardware for Persons with Special Needs
27601 Forbes Rd. Suite 39
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 582-2749
Toll-free:  1-800-RJCooper (800-752-6673)
Fax:  (949) 582-3169
E-mail:  info@rjcooper.com
Web:  http://www.rjcooper.com
Info:  RJ Cooper makes and sells products for persons with special needs, including special software and hardware adaptations. Software for learning and training, special software for blind children, hardware to access computer, materials that responded to requests of special education teachers, speech/language pathologists, and professionals.  On-line catalog.

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S&S Worldwide
PO Box 513
75 Mill Street
Colchester, CT 06415
Phone:  (860) 537-3451
Toll-free:  (800) 243-9232
Fax:  (800) 566-6678
E-mail:  service@ssww.com
Web:  http://www.snswwide.com
Info:  Crafts, Games & Activities for Therapy & Rehabilitation for all ages & abilities, including woodworking kits, sensory aids, mobility aids, and exercise equipment adapted for people of all abilities.  List of products and ordering catalogs on-line.

Snug Seat, Inc.
P.O. Box 1739
Matthews, NC 28106-1739
Toll-free:  1-800-336-7684
Fax:  (704) 882-0751
E-mail:  info@snugseat.com
Web:  http://www.snugseat.com
Info:  Company sells car seats, wheelchairs, , joggers, bike trailers and other special needs adaptive mobility equipment.  On-line catalog.

Southpaw Enterprises: Sensory Integration Developmental Products
P.O. Box 1047
Dayton, OH  45401-1047
Phone:  (937) 252-7676
Toll-free:  1-800-228-1698
Fax:  (937) 252-8502
E-mail:  therapy@southpawenterprises.com
Web:   http://www.southpawenterprises.com
Info: Very comprehensive catalog of sensory, mobility, and various therapy equipment; focus on clinic-based therapy, but also products for teachers in the classroom and for parents for use at home under the guidance of a therapist.  On-line catalog.

Special Fit
18323 234th Circle
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:  (320) 587-8777
E-mail:  ddesens@hutchtel.net
Web:  http://www.specialfitonline.com 
Info:  Clothes for adults with Down syndrome who are short in stature.

Specially For You, Inc.
15621 309th Ave.,
Gettysburg, SD 57442
Phone:  (605) 765-9396
E-mail:  speciallyforyou@sbtc.net
P.O. Box 272, Willow Lake, SD  57278
Web:  http://www.speciallyforyou.net
Info:   Designs, sews and sells adaptive clothing for the special needs of the physically challenged person (children and adults).  Includes easy on/off clothing, G-tube access, wheelchair adapted clothing, bags for walkers & wheelchairs, bibs, etc.  On-line catalog.

Special Music by Special People
2333 W. Sunnyside
Chicago IL, 60625
E-mail:  mike@specialmusic.org 
Web:  http://www.specialmusic.org/
Info:  Special Music by Special People allows children and adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to record, compose, and perform their own music. The company organizes annual benefit concert which features Chicago's top musical performers as well as special musicians.  On-line catalog of CDs recorded by Special Musicians band.

Spicer and Associates
1009 Taylor Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone:  (804) 405-5231
Toll-Free: (800) 758-9983
E-mail:  disabilityinfo@spicerassociates.com
Web:  http://www.spicerassociates.com 
Info:  Products, publications and software for individuals with disabilities.

Sportime Abilitations Catalog
One Sportime Way
Atlanta, Georgia, 30340
Toll-free:  1- 800-850-8602
Fax:  1- 800-845-1535
E-mail:  orders@sportime.com
Web:  http://www.abilitations.com
Info:  Catalog of special needs recreational and developmental assistive devices -- many therapists use this catalog for therapy aids.  Call to get a selection of their catalogs. On-line catalog but ordering only by mail, fax, phone and e-mail.

Stitches from the Heart
P.O. Box 472515
Charlotte, NC  28247
Phone:  (704) 552-1483
E-mail:  info@stitchesfromtheheart.com
Web:  http://stitchesfromtheheart.com/home.html
Info:  Special needs clothing -sewing and adapting; specialize in custom apparel for ostomy (colostomy), Down's syndrome, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy. Call for free catalog.  Description of clothes on-line, ordering by phone or mail.

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Toys for Special Children & Enabling Devices
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Phone:  (914) 478-0960
Toll-free:  (800) 832-8697
Fax:  (914) 478-7030
E-mail:    info@enablingdevices.com
Web:  http://www.enablingdevices.com
Info:  The company sells adapted toys and augmentative communication devices; adaptive activity centers; sensory devices; created switches; biofeedback devices.  Good tools for children with communication & sensory needs.

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Vail products. Inc.
235 First street
Toledo, Ohio 43605
Toll-free:  1-800-235-VAIL
Fax:  (419) 698-1174
Web:  http://www.vailbed.com/
Info: Company sells a fully-enclosed  beds (alternative to restraints) for medically fragile children (or those with safety/behavioral concerns) and adults. The company will assist with getting Medicaid/insurance approval.  Call for a free catalog & information on insurance authorization procedures.

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