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IFOPA Resource Referral Form for the Overcoming Obstacles Database
In order for everyone to benefit from the efforts of the past, the IFOPA is collecting the experiences, wisdom, adaptations, ideas, tools and other resources of the FOP community for inclusion in an online database of FOP resources called Overcoming Obstacles. Please complete a form for each idea, tool, adaptation or other resource that makes your day a little easier, safer, more functional, and less painful, despite FOP. Please include sources of helpful relevant information, such as organizations, web sites and catalogues. Electronic submissions are preferred. Completed paper forms should be sent no later than February 1, 2007 to the following person:
Jeri Licht
27 Malvern Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
For a printable version of this form, click here.
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Overcoming Obstacles:
Table of Contents |
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Electronics: Computers, keyboards, telephones and more |
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Home Adaptations: Adjustable tables, door openers & hinges, hot tub, knob turners, lights, switches, mirrors, sink options, work stations and more |
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Informational Resources: References, catalogues, periodicals, organizations, government, caregivers and websites, FOP Adults in Transition: A List of Resources. |
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Gadget Lists: Products for bathrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, offices, playrooms and more, to help make your home more accessible and comfortable |
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Mobility: Everything related to movement: wheelchairs and standers, scooters, strollers, canes and walkers, wheelchair home lifts, elevators, ramps, wheelchair accessories and more |
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Education & Recreation: Article on "FOP and School," book holders, bicycles, cards, needlework, novelties that improve as they entertain, reading aids, slant boards, swings, ticket discounts and more |
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Safety: Car seats, fire department letter, helmets, ice packs, Medic Alert Emblem, emergency cards, slipping prevention and more |
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Sleeping & Sitting: Bed pads, chair pads, wheelchair pads, E foam & T foam, swivel seat, seat assist and more |
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Self Help Aids: Anything that aids independence in the bathroom (washing/toileting/grooming/teeth), bedroom and dressing area (including clothes), dining room (drinking, eating), kitchen (cooking) and living room (reachers) and more |
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