American Care Equipment (Booth 6) American Care and Equipment: Durable Medical Equipment

2013 AT Expo Exhibitors - DESCRIPTIONS Updated 8/9/2013

American Care Equipment (Booth 6) American Care and Equipment: Durable Medical Equipment.

ATK-KEE (Booth 7) ATK is the statewide assistive technology program. ATK provides a range of services to help Kansans achieve their goals in education, employment and community living. Core services are device demonstration, device loan, device reuse, and assistance in identifying public and private funds. Other services include information and assistance, assessment, and training. KEE is a statewide durable medical reuse program created by a partnership between Kansas Adult Medical Policy (Medicaid) and ATK. Equipment such as manual and power wheelchairs, home care beds, lifts and other devices may be donated to the program. These items are refurbished and then offered to Kansans at no cost.

Audiology Systems – an Otometrics partner (Booth 82) Audiology Systems: Taking customer care to a new level Audiology Systems is the exclusive distributor for GN Otometrics (MADSEN, AURICAL, ICS), Intelligent Hearing Systems and Noise Barriers in more than half of the states in the United States. The company is implementing a new business model dedicated to improving the customer experience by focusing on three core principles: professionalism, consultation and accessibility. Audiology Systems is a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologists and local audiology and vestibular instrument experts. It is owned by a group of shareholders, including GN Otometrics, which is a minority shareholder in the company. Visit audiologysystems.com or call (855) 283-7978 for more information.

Banner Mobility Resources (Booth 63) We sell mobility products and lowered floor minivans.

BlueSky Designs (Booth 47) Mount’n Mover, manufactured by BlueSky Designs, is an independently movable & customizable mounting system. This powerful mount offers flexible, yet secure positioning of iPads, speech devices, laptops, cameras, eating and reading trays – on tables, wheelchairs or floor stands.

Canine Companions for Independence (Booth 30) Canine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that trains dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness. Each assistance dog costs $45,000 to breed, train, & place, yet we provide them free of charge to the recipients.

CaptionCall (Booth 73) CaptionCall is a revolutionary new telephone and service for anyone who has trouble hearing on the phone. With CaptionCall, it’s easy to communicate confidently with friends, family and colleagues.

Cookie Lee Jewelry (Booth 78) Beautiful versatile Fine Fashion Jewelry made with crystals and semi-precious stones. Affordable shopping with prices ranging from $3 - $48.

Discovery Toys (Booth 42) Discovery Toys – educational toys, books & games. With Discovery Toys you can be confident you are turning play time into learning time. Age appropriate from infants through adults.

Doctors Equipment Service, Inc. (Booth 36) Doctors Equipment Service is a 68-year old DME and specialty rehab products provider. We serve Central and Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas. Sales, Service and Rentals. John Kovelan Sales

ECHO (Early Childhood Hands On) Communications (Booth 38) Our sensory materials offer a world of learning through exploration and "hands on/minds on" experience for children of all ages. We offer activity resource books, movement CDs, sensory/stress balls, manipulatives, playdough tools, etc.

Families Together, Inc. (Booth 37) Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.

Global Extreme Mobility (Booth 15) Global Extreme Mobility is a manufacturer of Speciality Hunting, Trail and Beach Powered Wheelchairs.

Gordon N. Stowe (Booth 79) Provider of quality audiometric equipment. We proudly represent and distribute all brands of audiometers, tympanometers, impedance meters, OAE, ABR, ENG, Real Ear, Soundrooms, Software and more. In addition, we provide on site service for all distributed equipment.

Hamilton Relay (Booth 24) Relay services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and have difficulty speaking.

Helen Keller National Center (Booth 41) HKNC serves as a lifelong point of contact for individuals with vision and hearing loss. We are a proud partner in the iKan Connect program as well.

Home Buddy (Booth 67) Home Buddy is a family owned medical alert company located in Wichita, KS. We enjoy being an industry leader, introducing the newest technology and offering practical, reliable, and convenient solutions. Whether you seek the peace of mind a medical alert button offers or require help with medication management, our goal is to keep people in their homes and independent for as long as possible.

JBaby’s Pretties (Booth 66) JBaby's Pretties was started by Jessica "JBaby" Moss. Jessica has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) which means her bones are brittle. After learning to knit in 2005, due to a severe fracture, JBaby decided to turn her hobby into a business. Jessica creates a wide variety of hand knits, specializing in kitchen accessories and select baby items. Jay Hatfield Mobility (Booth 51) Jay Hatfield Mobility- We Keep You Moving. Mobility vehicle dealer, DME product provider, Stair lifts, Overhead rail track systems, and VPL.

Jayhawk Patient Supply (Booth 59) Aging At Home Specialist. We help people stay in their homes longer by making the home environment safer and more accessible.

JennyLU Designs (Booth 45) JennyLU Designs features the artwork of Jenny Lynn Unrein, a Kansas artist with Williams Syndrome, a genetic handicap. Jenny and her stepmom Wendi started JennyLU 5 years ago to help raise money for cancer and give Jenny her own business.

Kansas AgrAbility (Booth 20) A partnership of Kansas State University Extension Services, Southeast Kansas Independent Living and ATK, the project helps farmers and other agricultural workers with disabilities or chronic health conditions and their families continue their role in production agriculture. AgrAbility support services include onsite farm assessments, demonstration and recommendation of AT devices, funding assistance and training of use and maintenance of devices.

Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services (Booth 21) The Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services (KAMS) provides financial and legal information and assistance to the Kansas ag community. Farmers needing help with legal issues, financial analysis, decision making, developing feasible plans are welcome to call this toll-free number -800-321-3276. All calls are free and confidential.

Kansas Deaf-Blind Project (Booth 43) KS Deaf-Blind Project serves learners between birth and 21 that experience vision and hearing impairments that effect learning. We provide assistance to schools and families.

Kansas Inservice Training Systems (KITS) (Booth 62) Meeting the needs for professional development and technical assistance for early intervention and early childhood special education professionals, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and family members since 1991. Find information at www.kskits.org or call 800-362-0390

Kansas TAP (Booth 23) The Kansas Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) provides free specialized telephones to accommodate for most disabilities.

Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) (Booth 34) KYEA works to educate, mentor, and support youth with disabilities in Kansas to be contributing members of their community. KYEA hosts leadership and empowerment programs for youth with all disabilities, ages 5-25. We also provide information and referral, peer support, goal planning, and community education.

KATCO (Booth 2) Alternative Finance Program to assist Kansans with disabilities in furthering their independence. Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. (Booth 71) Your voice. Their mind. A clear connection. Established in 1990, Lightspeed is the trusted provider in classroom audio.

NanoPac, Inc. (Booth 61) NanoPac provides technology based solutions for individuals with disabilities to access text and their surrounding environment.

National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) (Booth 25) The National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) provides benefits to students to help them stay current on advancements in the field, enhance their academic knowledge, find internships and employment, network with other students, and save money on products and services.

Network Kansas (Booth 22) NetWork Kansas is growing an entrepreneurial environment in Kansas by cultivating resources to start and grow small businesses. We are a statewide network of non-profit business-building resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners startup and grow successful businesses.

Northern Speech Services (Booth 39) Northern Speech Services is a publishing company, creating engaging and effective treatment resources for early intervention, school-based, and medically based SLPs. We also offer online CEU courses as an ASHA approved CE provider.

Pearson (Booth 72) Pearson: Assess speech, language, cognitive-communication skills and swallowing. Follow-up with our strong and well-respected intervention tools. pix4communication.com (Booth 5) Pix4communication.com provides downloadable photographic resources for SLPs. We also have a free monthly newsletter, Pixadilly, packed with ideas for activities, and a new series of books based on phonological targets!

Poppin Joe’s Gourmet Kettle Korn (Booth 3) Poppin Joe's is old-fashioned, homemade Gourmet Kettle Korn with amazing flavors that are always fresh, always tasty, always satisfying. Poppin Joe's Gourmet Kettle Korn was officially launched in April 2005 with Joe Steffy as the sole propietor and was established to provide Joe, a young adult with DS-ASD, the opportunity to operate and manage his own business. By doing so, Joe has developed an excellent work ethic and realizes the value of good, hard work.

Prairie Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (PILR) (Booth 32) Working for the full inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities. PILR provides independent living services as well as specialized services for individuals with vision and hearing loss.

Prentke Romich Company (Booth 74) PRC believes everyone deserves a voice. Visit our booth (#74) to see PRC’s new Accent family of devices (Accent 700, 1000 and 1200), LAMP: Words for Life application, new training opportunities and services, and updates to our AAC Language Lab.

RehabCare (Booth 80) RehabCare is the leading provider of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech language therapies, to over 2000 hospitals and long-term care facilities in 46 states.

Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. – iKAN CONNECT (Booth 55) iKAN- RCIL serves individuals in 23 counties who are 55 yrs. or older and are also blind or have low vision.

Rifton Equipment (Booths 26) Rifton Equipment: Products for Life from People who care.

Robert J. Dole Veterans Administration (Booth 19) The VA veterans with disabilities and their families adjust to life changes due to disability or health conditions. A featured service, the VIST program, serves veterans who are legally blind or severely visually impaired, even while wearing conventional glasses, and eligible for VA health care. Information on other VA services is available.

Rolling Thunder MVPA Chapter (Booth 13) Military Vehicle Preservation & Wounded Warrior Project.

Silver Lining Sterling Silver Jewelry (Booth 70) UNIQUE, one-of-a-kind sterling and copper jewelry, hand-painted Anuschka handbags, custom designed D-ring belts, fun scarves. Very affordable prices!

Smart Steps, LLC (Booth 46) Smart Steps, LLC offers smartphone apps for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them resolve those everyday problems that cause anxiety. Our mission is to help individuals feel independent and confident when going to school or work.

Speech Corner (Booth 57) Innovative and Fun speech language materials for SLP’s.

State Library of Kansas Talking Books Service (Booth 33) Talking Books provides personalized support and materials in a specialized format to eligible Kansas residents to ensure that all may read. This library service is available for those who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical impairment.

Tobii ATI (Booth 48) Tobii ATI, the world leader in hardware and software eye tracking solutions, is best known for their innovative AAC devices, Tobii Communicator software, and award-winning eye tracking technology. Tobii ATI's focus on helping those with special needs drives them to provide excellent technology solutions that promote independence and enrichment of lives. Tobii ATI offers full support in customer service, technical assistance, and funding, and also continues working on relationships with educators, clinicians, and those with disabilities to develop true user solutions. United Access (Booth 29) United Access… mobility for living and service for life. We care for the disabled community as if they were our own family, because they truly are our family.

Unlimited Mobility (83) "Unlimited Mobility" offers a wide range of medical equipment including, but not limited to, beds and bed rails; foam and air mattresses; grab bars and super poles; bath safety equipment; lift chairs; portable and permanent ramps; floor, overhead, platform and stair lifts; sling systems; wheelchairs, scooters, and power chairs; inside and outside vehicle lifts; and residential elevators. Unlimited Mobility is certified to install and service every item we sell. In addition, we have an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) on staff that enables us to provide all your complex rehab seating needs.

Via Christi Health (Booth 56) Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.

Wheelchair Sports, Inc. (Booth 11) Wheelchair Sports, Inc. is a non-profit (501c-3) corporation dedicated to the promotion of adaptive sports and recreation in south- central Kansas. Our goals are to provide, promote, encourage and engage in sports, physical fitness, and recreational activities designed for individuals with physical disabilities. To provide an atmosphere of support and learning for individuals interested in expanding their current levels of activity. And to increase awareness and interest in adaptive sports and promote the social health and well-being of individuals with physical disabilities.

Widex (Booth 81) Any hearing aid can improve your hearing. A special one gives you true-to-life sound. The new Widex DREAM™ hearing aid does exactly that. If you are an experienced wearer, you will hear the difference on the spot. If you’re new to hearing aids, then get ready to enjoy hearing many of the sounds you’ve been missing. Widex offers complete hearing solutions. Widen your listening experience by combining your DREAM hearing aids with our DEX accessories including PHONE- DEX. Phone-Dex is an all-purpose, cordless phone that streams clear and natural sound directly to your hearing aids. It provides the best possible listening experience, without a special program or streamer. It also works as a conventional phone. WIDEX BABY440 is the only hearing aid designed specifically for infants. Small and comfortable to wear, it gives babies access to the important sounds vital in language learning. Widex, one of the world’s most respected hearing aid manufacturers, is also a leader in tinnitus management. Zen, part of a unique and comprehensive tinnitus therapy program, was designed to help all people living with tinnitus, even those without hearing loss. Combined with appropriate counseling from your Hearing Healthcare Professional, the ZEN Therapy approach has shown great promise in a recent clinical study* in helping patients manage their annoying tinnitus.