The cornerstone of Triumph Foundation is educating people who are newly disabled. We provide resources and referrals to help equip people to achieve greater quality of life.
Triumph Ambassadors give referrals through the distribution of our Resource Handbook that provides information on where to find and receive necessary goods and services.
This online version is an extensive list of excellent products and services available to people in the disabled community. It covers many relevant topics including adapted vehicles, medical supplies, wheelchairs, housing, and support groups.
Explore these pages to locate great people and companies who care about you and enjoy serving the needs of the disability community.
Assistive Technology
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities. They provide Assistive Technology (AT) that includes both devices and services. For people with disabilities, assistive technology allows them to live independently and be part of the community. These include:
- An assistive technology device is any item that directly assists an individual with a disability to increase, maintain, or improve their capabilities.
- An assistive technology service is any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
255 East Bonita Avenue Pomona, CA 91767
909-596-7733 ext. 3500
Casa Colina’s Technology Center is one of only a few facilities in California to offer such innovative assistive technology in a hospital-based setting. You’ll find a highly trained staff of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, some of whom are certified Assistive Technology Practitioners, plus state-of-the-art assistive technology devices, software, and remote-controlled equipment to maximize one’s rehabilitation potential and overall quality of life.
7601 E. Imperial Hwy Downey, CA 90242
562-385-6800
The Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART), located at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, CA, provides state of the art Assistive Technology services to people with disabilities. CART offers Assistive Technology services for wheelchair positioning and seating, communication devices, and access to all phones, tablets, computers and gaming systems.
The Digital Access Project aims to help those who do not have the digital literacy skills they need to
succeed and help them understand the relevance the Internet has in their lives. Whether it’s finding a
job, helping their children complete homework for school or accessing e-commerce, electronic
medical records and connecting with distant family, it is vital that we encourage every person and
persons with a disability to take advantage of the tools they need to succeed.
510-841-3224
The Center for Accessible Technology focus is on access to computers and technology for people with disabilities. They offer computer access evaluations and a resource and training center.
510-841-3224
The Center for Accessible Technology focus is on access to computers and technology for people with disabilities. They offer computer access evaluations and a resource and training center.
Broadened Horizons focuses exclusively on individuals with limited or no use of their hands and arms. Leveraging our modular design strategy, we can create integrated, holistic, comprehensive solutions custom tailored to your specific needs and preferences. This modularity maximizes cost efficiency and reliability, while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. You only buy what you need, but the sum is greater than the individual parts!
For high-level quadriplegics, a great way to utilize a smartphone is by mounting the device to your wheelchair or bedside and placing it where you’re capable. Many people who lack mobility in their arms also use a stylus that they bite and use it to interact with the screen.
The Mount’n Mover mounting systems provide versatile and accessible mounting solutions for devices and trays on wheelchairs, tables, beds, or floor stands. Do more – with a mount that moves!
The Woody Foundation distributes Woody Packs at no cost to those in need, to help those with limited hand function. They create a collection of assistive devices for people with limited hand function to adjust daily life.
The Jouse3 is an advanced, joystick-operated plug-and-play solution. Just move the precision joystick with your mouth, cheek, chin or tongue to control your computer, mobile device, switch-controlled device or AAC system.
Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you control with your voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, provide information, switch on the lights, adjust thermostat, or control your TV—all without lifting a finger —instantly. All you have to do is ask.
Quadtool’s reachers and grabbers are designed to facilitate individuals of different paralysis levels to achieve greater independence.
ModularHose.com manufactures and offers solutions for the assistive technology/special needs field. This includes tablet holders (great for iPads), head switch mounts, podium style mounts, and more for wheelchair, mobile chair, desk, table, and other applications.
QuadJoy’s simple Puff & Sip interface provides the same computer access and functionality available to anyone.
Open Sesame was created to offer touch-free control for those who cannot use their hands to access a smartphone or a tablet. Open Sesame is powered by both Voice-Control and Computer-Vision technologies. The phone listens for you to say, “OK Google, Open Sesame!” to start. Then the front-facing camera is opened and with advanced Computer Vision algorithms starts following the user’s head with great precision. Small head movements control an on-screen cursor which enables interaction with any app.
California Phones provides free specialized phones and accessories for qualified Californians.
Apple offers a wide range of accessibility features to make the devices easier to read, hear, and work with for people with limitations.
Apple’s “Switch Control” is a FREE accessibility feature that allows users with very limited mobility to control their entire iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer in combination with ability switches and other adaptive devices for mobility impairments. With Switch Control users unable to use the touch screen can navigate the device, select any screen item, and even emulate more complex gestures (e.g. dragging, pinching, etc) by simply clicking a button, blowing, blinking or other alternative inputs.
Assistive Technology helps people with disabilities live, work, learn and play as independently as possible. AT includes low-tech items like a reacher or a magnifying glass or high-tech equipment like tablet apps, or systems that allow you to control your computer with your eyes.
Human-IT breathes new life into your old electronics by repairing and repurposing them. They work with the general public, non-profits, corporations and government entities to achieve this goal. Through their programs, human-I-T is able to provide those in need with broadband access to online essentials such as school assignments, job opportunities, free online learning courses, and other local programs of value to their recipients. human-I-T provides low-income individuals and nonprofits with technology, internet, and digital training. By reusing instead of recycling electronics, their team transforms E-Waste into opportunities for underserved communities, while promoting digital inclusion and online access.
Zebreda Dunham is your guide in a series of videos, demonstrations, reflections and shared experiences on the practical use, customization, adaptation and creation of a wide range of Assistive Technology.
Any US resident individual with a permanent physical disability requiring the use of mobility technology are eligible to apply. There is no age requirement. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and may be required to provide documentation. Given limited resources, special emphasis will be given to projects that concern mobility technology (e.g. robotic exoskeletons, prosthetics, adaptive technologies for homes/vehicles, etc.) Eligible items: wheelchairs, vehicle modifications (i.e., hand controls or lifts), small home modifications including bath, ramp, and lift installations, computers, bed/mattress, shower chairs and lifts.
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InvoTek develops technology and computers for people with disabilities. People with a disability contact InvoTek and tell them what they want to accomplish – go to school, work, manage their family’s finances, etc. If InvoTek accepts them in this program, they make a professional video on that person there is a section of their website called “People who need funding” where people can donate to their cause.
The Tyler Schrenk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through the promotion and distribution of assistive technologies (AT). They have two different Grant opportunities:
- The Jose Blakely Memorial Grant
The José Blakely Memorial Grant will provide a grant to an individual every year who would like to increase their independence. This grant will not be limited to just one device that can increase independence but whatever is necessary to make a long and impactful effect on the recipient’s life. If you are interested in applying for this grant, please go to our apply page and fill in your information as well as selecting José Blakely Memorial Grant. - The Demonstrating Independence Program Grant
The demonstrating independence grant will provide one or more recipients quarterly with technologies that can help them become more independent. This could look like helping someone control their lights by voice, TV by voice or a way for someone without arm movement to control their cell phone.