Frequently Asked Questions on Searching the Network of Care Database of Assistive Technology
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General
Architectural Elements
Blind and Low Vision
Communication
Computers
Controls
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Home Management
Personal Care
Recreation
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Transportation
Vocational Management
Wheeled Mobility
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General
Most products listed in the database intended for children have the indexing term
"pediatric" assigned to them. To find all such products, simply do a Keyword
Search on that word. To find a specific kind of product for children, select Boolean
Search and enter "pediatric" in the first box and the type of product in the
second box (e.g., powered wheelchair, game, bath chair, etc.). The database also includes
a section on toys and a keyword search can be performed specifically for those records.
Yes. Many of those types of products have the indexing term "one hand"
attached to them. To find all such products, simply do a Keyword Search for that phrase.
You may be using software that intercepts downloads such as GetRight. This
software interferes with the webserver's database software. We are working on a fix
for this, but for now, we strongly recommend that you temporarily disable GetRight (or a
similar program) when you want to search the database.
Architectural Elements
Try a Keyword Search for "exterior wheelchair lift."
Enter a Keyword Search for "emergency alert system."
Blind and Low Vision
There are several ways to perform this search. To find all braille printers, enter a
Keyword Search for "braille printer." For those who know of a particular brand
name, a Brand Name Search on the name of the product can be performed. A Boolean Search
with "braille printer" in the first box and the name of a company in the second
box would yield all braille printers manufactured/distributed by that company.
Perform a Keyword Search on "travel canes." This search will locate the
records for the complete range of canes available for persons with visual disabilities.
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Communication
There are two search strategies that may assist you. First, do a Brand Name Search on
"tactile symbols." It may also be helpful to do a Keyword Search for
"tactile communicat*" (including the asterisk).
Enter a Keyword Search for "page turners."
There are a number of headsets, adapted telephones, and voice activated telephones
listed in the database. To get an idea of the range of products available, enter a Boolean
Search with "special transmission telephones" in the first box, click on the
drop-down menu beside the second box and select OR, and enter "special dialing
telephones" in the second box. Click on the drop-down menu beside the third box and
select OR, and then enter "telephone headset" in the box.
Perform a Boolean search by entering "speakerphone" in the first box and
"computers" in the second box. Leave the dropdown menu beside the second box set
on AND.
Computers
Select Boolean Search. In the first box, enter "one hand" and in the second
box, enter "keyboard."
To focus the search, do a Boolean Search. In the first box enter "computers"
and in the second box enter "optical pointer."
Select Boolean Search and enter "voice input program" in the first box, enter
"software" in the second box, and enter "voice input" in the third
box. This search will get the full range of programs of this type currently listed in the
database. If pricing information has been provided, it will be included in each product
record.
There are a wide variety of adapted mice and mouse emulator programs available. Choose
Keyword Search and enter "mouse." This search will provide information about
sip-and-puff operated mice, mice operated by head movements, voice-operated mice,
trackballs, mouse emulator programs, and more.
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Controls
It might be helpful to investigate the various environmental control units available.
Enter a Keyword Search for "environmental control unit."
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Enter the following Boolean search: In the first box type "telephones"; in
the second box type "deaf and hard of hearing."
For hearing aid information, follow the same procedure, but change the first box to
"hearing aids."
TAP for Telephone provides basic voice telephone calling (both sending and receiving) and telephone alerting devices for individuals with disabilities in the state of Missouri through the delivery of adaptive telephone equipment" For additional information go to : http://www.at.mo.gov/TAP_telephone.shtm
Home Management
To find the various beds listed in the database, select Boolean Search. In the
first box, enter "motorized bed." Click on the menu box beside the second
box and choose OR; then enter "manual adjustable bed".
Do a Boolean Search with "seat lift chair" in the first box and
"reclin*" in the second box (make sure to include the asterisk).
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Personal Care
Select Keyword Search and enter "Women's Clothing" for your search.
Note: The search can be further narrowed by doing a Boolean Search with
"Women's Clothing" in the first box and "Outerwear",
"Nightwear", or "Underwear." Similar searches may also be
performed for men's clothing, children's clothing, and outdoor clothing.
To find these products, try a keyword search on "boots." To make the
search more specific, do a Boolean Search with "boots" in the first box and
"wheelchair" in the second box.
Enter a Keyword Search on "colostomy" to get the records for related
products.
There are a few manuals on eating skills included in the database. To locate these,
choose Keyword Search and enter "Manual on Eating Skills for Blind". There are
also many adaptive utensils and dishes listed which may be helpful. To view these records,
enter separate Keyword Searches on "utensils" and "dishes."
Recreation
To find the camera mounts listed in the database, do a Keyword Search on "camera
mount."
There are indeed adaptive gardening tools available. To access the section of the
database with those items, do a Keyword Search on "gardening."
Transportation
Enter a Keyword Search on "hand controls."
Choose Keyword Search and enter "trunk mounted wheelchair loader."
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Vocational Management
There are a number of accessible computer desks, tables, and workstations. To get
the broadest overview, do a Boolean Search:
Enter "computer workcenter" in the first box.
Select OR from the dropdown menu beside the second box and enter "computer
table" in the second box.
Wheeled Mobility
Choose Company Search and enter "Quickie."
Enter a Keyword Search on "adult wheelchair."
Enter a Boolean Search with "powered wheelchair" in the first box; choose NOT
from the drop-down menu beside the second box and enter "Accessories" in the
second box. To find out about scooters, repeat the same search, but substitute the word
"scooter" for "powered wheelchair" in the first box.