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  1. Night Call Switch. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch suspended over the bed within easy reach to enable a severely disabled person to summon assistance. Extension of a call switch made with a plastic towel holder and cord. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: For information contact: Dr Elmer Hoyer, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 North Old Manor, Wichita, Kansas 67208. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Assembly. AUTHOR: Call, G; Hoyer, E TITLE: Problem ...[More Information]

  2. ORDERASSIST Picture of ORDERASSIST OrderAssist is a call signal and communication aid for the deaf designed for use by restaurant and drive-through restaurant customers who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have speech or communication disabilities. At the drive-through, the customer reviews the menu board and then uses the included BigBell transmitter (see separate entry) to alert the staff with a tone signal that the customer will be pulling forward and ordering in an alternative way. OrderAssist includes customized forms and...[More Information]

  3. PASS PANIC ALARM SIGNALING SWITCH Picture of PASS PANIC ALARM SIGNALING SWITCH The Pass Panic Alarm Signaling Switch is a call signal designed for use by seniors or individuals with neurological, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This device is designed to be installed where people need to signal for help or assistance. It consists of a press-at-any-point switch strip that can be operated by the touch of a finger, hand, elbow or arm. This switch can be used in hospitals, residential care facilities or public buildings....[More Information]

  4. PATIENT SENTINEL (MODEL 3130) A signaling device to call for attendant assistance. when activated it emits a pulsing electronic tone designed to be effective in moderately noisy envirnments. Three operating modes. In two of these modes the user turns the Sentinel both on and off. The third mode permits the user to turn the Sentinel on, but requires an attendant to turn it off. Powered by an internal 9 volt battery. A flashing light on front of unit indicates when battery needs replacement. May be operated by an independent s...[More Information]

  5. PORTABLE ALARM (MODEL PA-1) Picture of PORTABLE ALARM (MODEL PA-1) The PA-1 Portable Alarm is an alarm unit intended for use with the "E-Z Call" (by Med Labs, see entry) nurse call switch where a central call system is not available. When the is switch plugged in the PA-1 is activated. The PA-1 emits a shrill whistle, similar to a tea kettle. POWER: 9V battery....[More Information]

  6. PRESALERT Picture of PRESALERT PresAlert is an emergency alert system designed for use in independent living and assisted living facilities. The system includes a base unit and a wearable wireless transmitter and is designed to be added to an existing pull-cord system. If a fall occurs in a place where the user cannot reach the pull-cord, the user presses the wireless transmitter to activate the pull-cord. An audible tone assures the user that the system is summoning help. The transmitter is waterproof and is no larger than a...[More Information]

  7. RESIDENTCARE 8500 SERIES VOICE DIALER Picture of RESIDENTCARE 8500 SERIES VOICE DIALER ResidentCare 8500 Series Voice Dialer is a call system and emergency alert system designed for use in nursing homes, retirement facilities, or congregate living facilities by seniors or individuals with disabilities. The system includes a wireless transmitter that is wearable by the user. When a transmitter is is activated, the system automatically calls up to six telephone numbers and plays a verbal emergency identification message up to 20 seconds long. After the emergency message is played, t...[More Information]

  8. RESIDENTCARE NURSE CALL + Picture of RESIDENTCARE NURSE CALL + ResidentCare Nurse Call + is a call system and emergency alert system designed for use by seniors or individuals with disabilities living in a nursing home. The system allows the user to activate an existing "pull cord" nurse call system through a wireless transmitter. Transmitters are wearable and come in pendant or wristwatch styles. The receiver uses a 433.92 megaHertz (MHz) operating frequency. Transmitters have visual light emiting diode (LED) and audible status indicators. The standard kit...[More Information]

  9. SAFEGUARD PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEM Picture of SAFEGUARD PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEM The Safeguard Personal Alert System is a call signal designed for use by individuals with mobility, communication, or severe physical disabilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing. The system is for at-home communication by users who require assistance for comfort, food, medication, or other non-emergency situations. This vibrating and chime call system includes a wireless pendant and a monitor which are as small as a credit card and can be used indoors and outdoors. The signal can transmit up...[More Information]

  10. SWITCH-ADAPTED CALL CHIME (MODEL H-27) Picture of SWITCH-ADAPTED CALL CHIME (MODEL H-27) The Switch-Adapted Cordless Call Chime, model H-27, is a call signal designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This system has a receiver and two transmitters. Each transmitter has a different chime. The system has a 75-foot range (200 feet when in line-of-sight). POWER: Uses 3 triple-A and 3 C batteries (included)....[More Information]

  11. Signalling Device. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Signalling device, allowing a nonvocal person with limited hand and arm movement to signal for assistance. Can be activated using a headstick. Lists hardware needed and provides diagrams for constructing a signaling device, developed for use in a workshop. It can be made to activate both a full bell and a clatter signal. COMMENTS: For information contact: George Hardman, Vocational Education for the Handicapped, Stevens Point Area Public Schools, 1...[More Information]

  12. TELECOM 4000 Picture of TELECOM 4000 Telecom 4000 is an emergency alert, call signal, or wandering patient system designed for use by individuals with Alzheimer's disease or by seniors or individuals with disabilities who are at risk for medical emergencies. Used in conjunction with a wirless pendant transmitter, this automatic dialer enables the user to summon help by pressing a button. Used in conjunction with motion sensors, it can monitor activity in the residence and send an alarm when the resident has been inactive for either...[More Information]

  13. X10 UNIVERSAL MODULE (MODEL UM506) Picture of X10 UNIVERSAL MODULE (MODEL UM506) The X10 Universal Module, model UM506, is an environmental control switch module designed to switch any low voltage load for individuals with physical disabilities. The module responds to X10 (sold separately) command signals which originate from environmental controls and other remote controls. This module uses isolated contacts to control such low voltage devices as sprinkler systems, drapery controls, garage door openers, and yard lighting. It can be set for momentary or sustained contact clo...[More Information]

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