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Acer
Bath, The
An easy-access attractive
special needs bath, designed at standard wheelchair height,
which incorporates a manual, self-sealing door.
Advanced Bathing Systems Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1827 284421
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AQUABAC
Postural Support
Provides full postural
support for spinally injured water sports participant. It
enables them to take to the water straight away.
Design for Life Centre
tel: +44 (0) 1784 433262
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/dfl
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Arjo
Stedy
Aid to transfer
a sedentary patient from bed to chair, and chair to toilet.
Eliminates back pain for nurses and encourages participation
from patient.
Arjo Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1452 428200
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Cameleon
CV
Portable combination
of computer system, touchscreen, voice synthesiser providing
assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Cambridge Adaptive Communication
tel: +44 (0) 1223 264244
http://www.camad.demon.co.uk
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Charcon
Access Kerb
A high kerb with
a unique profile which allows easy, level and unaided access
for the disabled wheelchair users to low floor buses.
CAMAS Building Materials
tel: +44 (0) 1335 372222
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ChromaGen
ChromaGen colour
enhancing lenses are tinted lenses which inprove colour perception
for the colour blind.
The Corneal Laser Centre plc
tel: +44 (0) 7000 527378
http://www.corneal-laser-centre.co.uk/clc.htm
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CINEtracker®
& NARAtracker®
CINEtracker is designed
to help the visually impaired enjoy film at the cinema. It
allows them to discretely listen to additional descriptions
of on-screen action.
Wintonfield Systems Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1506 852000
http://www.wintonfield.co.uk
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Dorcas
Project, The
An interactive tactile
plan or "form" with a specially recorded commentary to give
information on art, architecture and displays, especially
to those who cannot see.
The Dog Rose Trust
tel: +44 (0) 1584 874567
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Easi-Breathe
An automatic breath-operated
inhaler device, for use by asthmatics and in the treatment
of other respiratory conditions.
Norton Healthcare Limited
tel: +44 (0) 207 540 7000
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Ergonomic
Computer Keyboard
Fully ergonomically
shaped computer keyboards challenge convention. Single handed
overcomes disability, dual handed enables recovery from, and
avoids repetitive strain injury.
PCD Maltron Limited
tel: +44 (0) 208 398 3265
http://www.maltron.com
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Extended
Social Alarm System
A family of 'smart'
automatic sensors including a fall detector has been developed
for emergency use only by older people (8 epileptics) using
community alarm telephones and other telecare systems.
Technology in Healthcare
tel: +44 (0) 1248 718020
http://www.tech-healthcare.demon.co.uk
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Hairnet
Computer and Internet
training for the over 50s, a jargon-free, hands-on initiative
for older students with little or no experience of IT.
Hairnet
tel: +44 (0) 207 490 2943
http://www.hairnet.org
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Handicarri
Handicarri is a
synthetic moulded handle attached to plastic shopping bags
that makes carrying heavy bags more comfortable.
Handicarri
tel: +44 (0) 1884 258741
http://members.aol.com/handicarri/home.htm
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HOTSPOTTM
Temperature Indicator
This sits in the
bath and shows through colour change if the water is too hot.
Especially useful for the elderly and disabled.
HOTSPOT Marketing
tel: +44 (0) 191 386 1900
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Hyperlite
Emergency evacuation
hyperbaric stretcher; portable folding recompression chamber
used to repressurise a diver/aviator following pressure related
illness.
S.O.S. Limited
tel: +44 (0) 208 959 8959
http://www.hyperlite.co.uk
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Impact
Colostomy Bag
Impact: a unique
colostomy bag that transforms its users' lives by enabling
them to dispose of their used appliances hygienically and
conveniently, down the toilet.
Welland Medical Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1293 615455
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IP+
The Blatchford IP+
is an 'intelligent' prosthetic limb that adapts to an individual's
walking speed and specific disability.
Chas A Blatchford & Sons Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1256 465771
http://www.blatchford.co.uk
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KITE
Harness, The
Facilitates disabled
people's participation in abseiling, caving and climbing by
providing a secure and easily-fitted harness. Assists with
safe and comfortable moving and handling.
Design for Life Centre
tel: +44 (0) 1784 433262
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/dfl
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Liftmaster
The Liftmaster,
a modular patient handling device to transport patients with
ease, in comfort and security in the widest variety of positions
(standing, sitting, lying).
Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation
tel: +44 (0) 1623 754047
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Localizer
Egress Beacons
When you can't see
emergency exits, as a result of smoke or a visual disability,
Localizer Egress Beacons provide a lifeline to vital escape
routes.
Sound Alert Limited
tel: +44 (0) 113 233 4263
sound-alert.co.uk
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Lx
Speech Studio
Patient-orientated
advanced computer-based modules are used for cost-effective
clinical work in speech hearing and language communication.
Laryngograph Limited
tel: +44 (0) 207 387 7793
http://www.laryngograph.com
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MAGNA-CAP
® Magnetic Attachment System
Biocompatible clinical
magnetic attachments for retention of dentures and prosthetic
devices which restore facial and other body defects resulting
from injuries or surgical treatment of disease.
TECHNOVENT Limited
tel: +44 (0) 113 293 8180
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Max
Seat
The Max Seat bolts
onto a water ski board and provides sufficient comfort and
support to enable a wheelchair user to water ski. Developed
in a school project.
Sedbergh School
tel: +44 (0) 15396 20535
http://www.sedbergh.sch.uk
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Medicine-On-Time
Medicine-On-Time
is a method of helping patients to administer their pharmaceutical
prescriptions correctly.
Ashtons Pharmacy Care Services
tel: +44 (0) 1273 728391
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Mekong
Wheelchair, The
A rural terrain,
wooden wheelchair designed for disabled individuals in Cambodia.
80 wheelchairs are distributed each month to the areas where
need is most desperate.
The Motivation Charitable Trust
tel: +44 (0) 1275 464012
http://www.motivation.org.uk
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Minimax
Minimax is a unique
folding electric powered bed with high-low adjustment and
the facility to tilt for user comfort, for home care.
Merlin Medical
tel: +44 (0) 1597 824422
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MOTI
Wheelchair
The MOTI is a wheelchair
for children with cerebral palsy who have difficulty controlling
their body movements.
The Motivation Charitable Trust
tel: +44 (0) 1275 464012
http://www.motivation.org.uk
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Neater
Eater Version 5
A safe, electrically
powered and automated device which enables people with impaired
movement or control to feed themselves.
Neater Solutions Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1298 23882
http://www.michaeli.u-net.com
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Neotrend
A lifesaving sensor
for premature babies to measure blood gases constantly, giving
vital warning signs of problems which could lead to brain
and lung damage.
Diametrics Medical Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1494 446651
http://www.diametrics.com
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OptiMusic
An exciting new
musical instrument played by moving the hands across light
beams. Can be used for enterainment, rehabilitation and education.
OptiMusic Limited
tel: +44 (0) 207 267 1818
http://www.optimusic.com
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Parking
Deterrents
An effective parking
deterrent which audibly warns drivers if they are infringing,
for example, disabled parking bays.
Autochair Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1629 813493
http://www.autochair.co.uk
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Periform
Intra-vaginal probe
for muscle stimulation and biofeedback used in the treatment
of female urinal incontinence.
NEEN HealthCare
tel: +44 (0) 1362 698966
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PERSONA
PERSONA is a system
that enables severely disabled people to operate home appliances,
control a wheelchair, and, or employ artificial speech, all
via a single switch.
Meditech Group Limited
tel: +44 (0) 208 788 8165
http://www.rslsteeper.com
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Phoenix
Centre, The
A scheme that is
successfully helping disruptive or antisocial children at
risk of exclusion to be reintegrated into mainstream education.
St. Matthew's R.C. High School
tel: +44 (0) 161 681 6178
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Sesame
Access Systems
A disabled access
facility converting existing steps rising up to one metre
into a wheelchair lift and which after use returns to conventional
pedestrian stairs.
Sesame Access Systems Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1702 546010
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Shadow
Air Muscle, The
A far more naturalistic
artificial muscle than previously produced. Powered by compressed
air, with applications for robot engineering.
Shadow Robot Company Limited, The
tel: +44 (0) 207 700 2487
http://www.shadow.org.uk
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Sirocco
Easy Transfer System
Easy Transfer System
chair for the smooth and easy transportation of disabled patients
which eliminates the need for lifting.
Ferno (UK) Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1274 851999
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Solo
The Optare Solo
is the UK's first full-width, low-floor bus. It has no internal
steps and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Optare Limited
tel: +44 (0) 113 264 5182
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Spacehog
- Vehicle Detector and Talking Sign
Automatic disabled
parking bay monitoring and protection system. Spacehog surface
mounted vehicle detectors and audio-visual parking deterrent
talking signs, using battery-saving technology.
Parking Direct Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1527 524500
http://www.patron.co.uk
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Stairguide
Stairguide is a
moving mechanical hand-rail to help the elderly and unsteady
get up and down stairs safely.
Stairguide UK Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1279 718312
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Stand
Easy Range of Mobility Aids
A range of chairs
which assist sitting/standing and avoid lifting strain by
attendants, without springs or motors. With castors, wheelchair
transfer is avoided.
Stand Easy Equipment Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1495 310866
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Tactile
Colour
Tactile Colour is
a new standardised identification system which enables visually
impaired people to recognise colour by touch.
Tactile Colour Communication
tel: +44 (0) 1273 697521
http://www.pavillion.co.uk/tactilecolour/
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TACTILE
COLOUR JIGSAWS - Geographical Range
Geographical jigsaws
using Tactile Colours's textured colours to differentiate
areas by both touch and sight. Accessible to blind and sighted
people as an educational aid.
Tactile Colour Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1273 697521
http://www.tactile.net
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Tactile
Globe
A 38 centimetre
spherical globe with colour contrasted land areas and rotating
axis stand. The major countries/continents are detachable
from the globe.
Royal National Institute for the
Blind
tel: +44 (0) 1733 370777
http://www.rnib.org.uk
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TELEcane
TELEcane is a lightweight
telescopic cane for use by the visually impaired which shrinks
to the size of a pen and replaces the traditional snap-together
cane.
Hardy Advanced Composites
tel: +44 (0) 1665 602550
http://www.house-of-hardy.com
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textHELP!
Read & Write
TextHelp is a vocabulary
support software package which talks, types, checks spellings,
predicts words and much more. It has been designed with dyslexics
in mind.
textHELP! ® Systems Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1849 428105
http://www.texthelp.com
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Tidyjoint
Reusable breakaway
safety joint for fitting to any make of hospital curtain track
system to prevent attempted suicide by mental/psychiatric
patients.
Sealit Engineering
tel: +44 (0) 1246 202174
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Traveller
Plus
The Britax Traveller
Plus is a car seat designed to provide special needs children
aged between 3 and 11 with safety and support.
Britax Excelsior Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1264 333343
http://www.britax.co.uk
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Tri-Pos3
Tri-Pos3 is an electronic
inflatable mattress that prevents or treats bedsores on bed
bound patients. It can transform itself to prevent them slipping
down the bed.
First Technicare Limited
tel: +44 (0) 207 609 8761
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Visual
Tracking Magnifier
An innovation for
visual dyslexia consisting of a bright field aspheric magnifier
with a central band of vision and light reduction above and
below the band.
Combined Optical Industries Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1753 575011
http://www.coil.co.uk
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Wearable
Clothing
A unique, bespoke
service: designing, manufacturing and selling a range of clothing
for disabled children and adults. Our 'special measure service'
guarantees a precise fit.
Wearable Clothing Limited
tel: +44 (0) 141 774 9000
http://www.wearableclothing.com
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Woosh
Stander
The Stander helps
muscle development and posture in children with disabilities
and is designed for ease of transfer of the child from a horizontal
to a vertical position by the carer.
James Leckey Design Limited
tel: +44 (0) 1232 602277
http://www.leckey.com
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