Assistive Technology Services

Assistive devices for persons with disabilities are essential for maintaining independence. The benefits of assistive technology are seen as users succeed in work, progress in school and become active in the community. Paraquad’s Assistive Technology program helps people acquire and maintain the equipment that will benefit them.

Assistive Technology Reuse Program

The Assistive Technology Reuse Program provides used durable medical equipment to people with disabilities. Paraquad also accepts donations of used equipment and offers it for open-ended loans.

So that we may provide each of our customers with exemplary service, please make an appointment by calling (314) 289-4266.

This program is supported by Missouri Assistive Technology and Productive Living Board

Missouri’s Telecommunication Access Program (TAP)

Missouri’s Telecommunication Access Program (TAP) provides assistive devices for persons with disabilities who have difficulties using the phone or internet.

To experience the benefits of assistive technology through the Telecommunications Access Program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Be certified by a licensed physician, audiologist, speech pathologist, hearing instrument specialist or qualified agency as unable to use traditional telecommunications equipment or computer equipment due to disability;

  • Be a resident of the state of Missouri;

  • Have access to basic telephone service for TAP-T; have a computer and internet service for TAP-I. For the TAP Wireless pilot, you must have WiFi access or mobile phone service (depending on the selected equipment);

  • Meet financial income standards (Generally, an applicant has an annual adjusted household income under $60,000 for two people, with $5,000 being added for each additional dependent).

TAP for Telephone provides access to basic voice telephone calling (both sending and receiving) for people with all types of disabilities through the delivery of adaptive telephone equipment. Our Assistive Technology program provides crucial assistive devices for persons with disabilities such as text telephones, voice carry-over phones, phones for hearing carry-over, amplified phones, Braille phones, hands-free phones and photo phones.

TAP for Internet provides Missourians who cannot use traditional computer equipment the adaptive computer equipment necessary for basic access to the internet and e-mail. Qualifying participants experience the benefits of assistive technology through equipment such as screen enlargement software, screen readers, adaptive keyboards or alternative pointing devices such as trackballs or rollerballs. The TAP-I program provides consumer support during the selection and initial usage of the adaptive equipment.

The new TAP Wireless Project will provide wireless equipment for people with disabilities who may not traditionally have access to this equipment. The world of telecommunications is changing drastically and new improvements in accessibility are being introduced for people with disabilities. This Assistive Technology project covers the costs of assistive devices for persons with disabilities — from a very simple large-button cell phone to an iPhone or iPad with accessibility apps pre-installed.

Demonstration Center

The benefits of assistive technology include increasing, maintaining or improving functional capabilities. But in order to know what equipment is right for you, you need to try it yourself.

At Paraquad’s Assistive Technology Demonstration Center, participants, family members and support professionals can learn more about what’s available and meet with staff members to discuss specific needs.

Partial funding is provided by the Missouri Assistive Technology Council.

While not an extensive list, Paraquad’s Assistive Technology program often includes:

BLIND OR LOW VISION

  • Freedom Scientific RUBY handheld video magnifier

  • JAWS screen reader

DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

  • Ameriphone Q90D TTY/VCO

  • Simplicity doorbell signaler (Model LTW)

  • Smoke alarm with strobe light

  • Sonic Boom alarm clock

  • UbiDuo

  • Ultratec captioned telephone (CapTel)

LEISURE EQUIPMENT

  • Invacare Excelerator XLT PRO Handcycle

MOBILITY EQUIPMENTMOBILITY ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 

  • Cane

  • Finger isolation button

  • Mount’n Mover

  • RAM Mount (body mount for smartphone)

  • Walker

BATHING, DRESSING AND GROOMING

  • Commode

  • Hoyer lift

  • Long-handled sponge

  • Shower chair

  • Tub transfer bench

COMPUTER ACCESS

  • AbleNet Switch Click USB

  • BigKeys Co. LX keyboard

  • Dragon Naturally Speaking

  • orbiTouch keyless keyboard

  • Tobii PCEye Go

DAILY LIVING

  • Button hook/Zipper pull

  • Drive Medical Doormatic automatic door opener

  • Expandable door hinge

  • Long-handled shoe horn

  • One-handed eating plate

  • Ring pull can opener

  • Sock aid

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