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ABLEDATA

Contact Information

Information Specialist
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910

800-227-0216 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-608-8998 (Voice)
301-608-8958 (FAX)
301-608-8912 (TTY)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The ABLEDATA project provides information resources on assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment products for people with disabilities, including the ABLEDATA database of product information, and includes detailed information on products for use in all aspects of independent living, including personal care, transportation, communication and recreation. Custom searches provide specific information on products, including generic and brand names, description, manufacturer, availability, and cost. Staff are available to respond to telephone or written requests, 8:30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ABLEDATA can also be searched independently through the Internet. ABLEDATA is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education.

Publications

Hard Copy Fact Sheets providing detailed information on selected products are available for a nominal fee. A Thesaurus titled Guide to ABLEDATA Indexing Terms, including lists of categories, is available for $30.00. A complete publications/price list is available. All publications can be downloaded from the Web free of charge.

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Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 9/1/1997
Date Edited: 11/12/2007
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:51:06 PM
Health Referral Number: HR2423
Accession Number: DP91A0954
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