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1. WebMD - A trusted website for all things medical has brought the ease of searching anything, from drug information to treatments, to your mobile device. Perfect in emergency situations and for those who want to monitor their health by having an endless library of knowledge at their disposal.
2. iLocate Physiotherapy - Find physiotherapists in your area by simply typing in your area code. A map will pop up with all the nearest locations as well as one click information including directions, addresses and phone numbers. You can even call the therapist directly from your app with one click. 
3. CareConnector - Caregivers are extremely important people that provide help, strength and companionship to those in need. This app allows them to organize the healthcare information such as policy number, healthcare provider, insurance provider, and prescriptions for those they care for. This tool also comes equipped with a journal setting where the caregiver can take photos and jot down notes. It also offers the unique chance to connect with other caregivers through message boards and watch videos and view pictures that they have uploaded. 
4. Spinal Cord Encyclopedia - These apps encompass everything you need to know about the spinal cord, complete with pictures, graphics. It is a simple, compact way to get the information you desire. Features do vary.
5. The Americans with Disabilities Act Reference - To ensure that Americans living with disabilities have the same quality of life and level of respect that those able-bodied Americans have, this app sums up the 1990 Act in an easy to manage format. Features include A.D.A. guidelines and frequently asked questions making it simple for viewers to be assured that business and individuals comply with the law. 
6. QuickADA - This app gives you the regulations and codes that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. It comes complete with illustrations, measurements and maps of accessible parking, ramps, doors, halls, stairs and plumbing. 
7. ParaOlympix - This app will provide you with any information you ever wished to know about the Paralympic Games. Information and results of past Winter and Summer games are available on this app complete with details of medals, how different countries placed, when new sports were added and even world records of the latest games. It also has a countdown of days till future games like the Summer 2012 games in London! 
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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