MedicalThis list encompasses all things medical from alerts to trackers. The apps not only help to track and monitor your health but some could even save your life! They were carefully chosen to aid and assist with issues or difficulties that may occur among wheelchair users. - Apps for People Using Wheelchairs - Accessories - For Kids - Health & Fitness - Games & Entertainment - Travel - Reference & News - Productivity - Assistive Technology - Medical
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1. smart-ICE - In Case of Emergency by EMS Options is an app for all SmartPhones that gives first responders instant access to your medical records and personal information including current medications, allergies, emergency contact information, preferred hospitals and previous surgeries. The app is exclusive to your phone with no need to worry about public, Internet access to your information. With one touch of the button, ICE will call EMS for you and speak on your behalf if you are unable to. In order to be reached safely, an alarm will sound every 2 minutes to alert EMS of your location.
2. Pillbox Alert - Keep track of the pills you have to take throughout the day by utilizing this app. Set one or a series of alarms that remind you what pill to take, the quantity and the time to take your medication or supplements. 
3. Chronic Pain Tracker - Does just what the name says! This app allows users to track where their chronic pain is located, the level and a description of the problem area. It even keeps track of your medications. With this app you will be able to tell your doctor specifics of your pain so they can treat you accordingly. The latest feature on this app connects you with other people using the app via Facebook so you can speak with people who also suffer from chronic pain. 
4. HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker - According to the Paralysis Resource Guide, people with SCI have a higher risk of contracting heart disease at an earlier age than the rest of the population. They are subject to autonomic dysreflexia, a potentially life threatening emergency that could lead to stroke. High blood pressure is a symptom of AD. Fight the statistic by monitoring your blood pressure by tracking it, charting it, even tracking diet and exercise changes to see how those affect your rates in diastolic and systolic pressure. 
5. Neuro Toolkit - The detailed NIH stroke scales allows you to view the details of a stroke. It tracks and logs your information and the scale of the stroke through selecting responses from a series of categories. It also comes complete with coma, outcome scales and information on anticonvulsant dosage. At the end of the evaluation, there is an option to view tPA dosing based on the patient's weight.
6. Absorb Water - Hydration affects every function of the body and it is especially important for those living with paralysis. To lessen the risk of kidney or bladder stones, water is a crucial part to your diet. This app keeps track of your hydration level by recording anything you ingest with water content above 65%. There is a feature called Mellow Yellow that charts the color of your urine, a clear indicator of hydration, to assure that you are consuming enough water (12 glasses a day to be specific!) 
7. Help Me! - With one touch, this app will dial 911 for you. But not to worry, if you press the button by accident, a countdown which delays the call will begin where you can cancel out of the call. One easy touch could save your life or the life of others.
8. IBS Symptom Tracker - Many people with SCI may suffer issues with bowel management due to the damage of the nerves that control the bowel. This app will help monitor trends in your bowel movements through momentary assessments. Your BM log can even be emailed directly to your doctor! It is a way of controlling your BM through recognizing patterns in eating and exercise that affect your BM.
9. MYM3 - Suicide is two to six times greater for people with spinal cord injuries compared to the non-disabled population, as stated in the Paralysis Resource Guide. Paralysis causes emotions including depression, sadness, fear and feelings of loss. This app monitors your mood by supplying you with a checklist of emotions and behaviors general to those struggling with depression and anxiety. This validated checklist will serve as a tracker of your mood and can be saved to follow your progress over time. 
Assistive Technology Training Online Project The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.
Abledata: ComputersABLEDATA provides objective information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. We serve the nation's disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities.
AbilityHub: Assistive Technology SolutionsInformation on adaptive equipment and alternative methods for accessing computers.
A Reeve Foundation Fact Sheet on Assistive Technology - Computers (PDF)
Camera MouseThe Camera Mouse uses a standard USB camera to convert head and finger motions into computer mouse pointer movements.
The CyberlinkBrain Actuated Technologies has developed this unique, futuristic system enabling hands-free control of a mouse cursor to power video games and other electronic products. The Cyberlink device, reminicent of a science fiction gadget, utilizes a headband with sensors that detect electrical signals made from subtle facial muscle and eye movements as well as from brain wave activity.
Dragon SystemsVoice activation at its finest, the Dragon Systems technology is used not only to operate laptops and pda's but can even control multimedia centers, navigation systems, mobile phones and much more.
laesieworks.com: Computer AccessIt's can be very important for a quadriplegia to have very good access to normal computer & software, even when laying flat in bed. This page is about how I do it. No, that dot is nothing religious! With that dot I control my computer.
Origin Instruments CorporationThis company manufactures The HeadMouse Extreme which translates head motions into computer mouse pointer movements. They also offer other helpful accessories such as soft and smart type keyboards, a sip and puff switch and a dragger utility for manipulating the left and right buttons of the standard mouse.
Prentke Romich CompanyFor complete computer control, visit this site which offers just about every possible device for accessibility from specialized keyboards to the headmouse.
Quad-JoyThis hands-free system was developed by a quadriplegic who, fueled by his own needs, figured a way to operate his computer using a joystick controlled mouse. The mouse works by sip and puff.
The Talking DesktopHands-free computer operation becomes possible with this voice activated software. Through speech recognition, the talking desktop will guide you through virtually any computer function.
TrackerProThe TrackerPro technology allows for cursor control to function through head pointing using a unit which is located on the top of the computer. The unit tracks head movements by the user and then converts the motions into computer mouse operations.
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