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Patient Handouts and Treatment Guides for Adults
Physical Disabilities, Chronic Conditions, and Geriatrics


Resources for Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy

Activities of Daily Living
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Aging
Amputations of the Lower/Upper Limb
Arthritis
Assessments
Assistive Technology
Burn Injury
Cancer
Cardiac Disease
Caregivers
Chronic/Persistent Pain Syndrome
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Communication
Diabetes Type 2
Dizziness
Driving
Feeding, Eating and Swallowing
Frailty and Debility
Functional Mobility
Handwriting
Health Management
Huntington's Disease
Independent Living
Low Vision and Blindness
Medically Complex and Critically Ill
Medication Management
Mental Health
Multiple Sclerosis
Obesity
Orthopedics
Palliative Care and Hospice
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Pressure Ulcers
Rest and Sleep
Sexual Expression and Activity
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Therapeutic Exercise
Tramatic Brain Injury
Universal and Adaptive Design
Urinary and Bowel Incontinence
Wheelchair Seating, Positioning, and Mobility
Work and Industry

Activities of Daily Living

Able Label - Adaptive Clothing
www.theablelabel.com

Alter UR Ego - Adaptive Clothing
www.alterurego.co

Zappos Adaptive - Functional and Fashionable Products to Make Life Easier
www.zappos.com/e/adaptive

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Alzheimer's Disease

50 Activities
www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Association Training and Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia
www.goodreads.com/book/show/26085248-activities-to-do-with-your-parent-who-has-alzheimer-s-dementia

Alzheimer's Association Training and Education Center - Video Courses
training.alz.org/home?5=page/1

Alzheimer's Caregiving from National Institutes of Health
www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers/caregiving#pubs

Alzheimer's Disease from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/neurology/alzheimers-disease

Alzheimer's Training for Health Care Providers
www.cecentral.com/dementia

Caregiver Action Network
www.caregiveraction.org

Caregiver Health
www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health

Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23452228-a-caregiver-s-guide-to-dementia

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide
order.nia.nih.gov/publication/caring-for-a-person-with-alzheimers-disease-your-easy-to-use-guide

Cognitive Assessment
www.alz.org/careplanning/downloads/care-planning-toolkit.pdf

Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s Proofing Your Home
www.goodreads.com/book/show/1929154.Complete_Guide_to_Alzheimer_s_Proofing_Your_Home

Creating A Life Story - A Guide for Family, Friends and Support Staff
www.alzheimerswa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/AWA-Life-Story-Template-Draft-3-003.pdf

Dementia Capable Care Training
www.crisisprevention.com

Dementia Curriculum from ACT on Alzheimer's
www.actonalz.org/dementia-curriculum

Dementia: Osborne Park Hospital Guide for Occupational Therapists in Clinical Practice
www.wimmerapcp.org.au/wp-gidbox/uploads/2014/04/Osborne-Park.pdf

Experts’ Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
www.goodreads.com/book/show/3404418-the-alzheimer-s-action-plan

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org

Going to the Hospital: Tips for Dementia Caregivers from National Institutes of Health
www.nia.nih.gov/health/going-hospital-tips-dementia-caregivers

Home Safety and Alzheimer's Disease from National Institutes of Health
www.nia.nih.gov/health/home-safety-and-alzheimers-disease

Life History Booklet
www.dementia.org.au

MedicAlert + Safe Return
www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-safe-return

Memory Book Template and Instructions
www.montessoridementia.org/resources

Memory Kits
www.akronlibrary.org

Montessori Methods for Dementia
www.montessoridementia.org

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
www.nccdp.org

Positive Approach to Care - Teepa Snow
www.teepasnow.com

Relish - Dementia & Alzheimer's Products
www.relish-life.com

Remembered: The Alzheimer's Photography Project
www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/alzheimers-gallery/

SAGE: A Test to Detect Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia
wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disorders/sage

Skills2Care Certification for Occupational Therapists
www.dementiacollaborative.com

The 36-Hour Day
www.goodreads.com/book/show/31616270-the-36-hour-day

TimeSlips
www.timeslips.org/

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Aging

AARP - Information, Advocacy, and Benefits for People Over 50.
www.aarp.org

Chronic Disease Management
www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/chronic-disease

Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit
www.nationalguild.org

Eldercare Locator - Search for Providers and Resources
www.eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Elder Rights Resources
ww.ncea.acl.gov/What-We-Do/Practice/Elder-Rights-(1).aspx

Exercise for Seniors
www.medlineplus.gov

Falls Prevention
www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention

Medicare Rights Center
www.medicarerights.org

National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
www.nadtc.org/resources-publications

National Center on Law and Elder Rights
www.ncler.acl.gov

National Institute on Aging - Health Information
www.nia.nih.gov/health

Senior Hunger & Nutrition
www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/hunger-and-nutrition

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Amputation of the Lower/Upper Limb

Adaptive Sports Programs Fact Sheet
www.amputee-coalition.org

Amputee Coalition of America Support Groups & Peer Support Website
www.amputee-coalition.org/support-groups-peer-support

Handwriting for Heroes: Learn to Write with Your Non-Dominant Hand in Six Weeks
www.goodreads.com/book/show/5987214-handwriting-for-heroes

Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain Video
www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/amputee-coalition-webinars/mirror-therapy-for-phantom-limb-pain

Orthotics and Prosthetics Digital Resource Foundation
www.oandplibrary.org

Pain Management Information
www.amputee-coalition.org3

Shoe Exchanges Fact Sheet
www.amputee-coalition.org

Tips for Upper Limb Amputees Video Series
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5E935AA6CAFCC458

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines. Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation
www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/Rehab/amp/VADoDLLACPG092817.pdf

Wrapping with an Elastic Bandage, Above Knee Video
www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/introductory-amputee-care-amputees/02-wrapping-with-an-elastic-ak

Wrapping with an Elastic Bandage, Below Knee Video
www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/introductory-amputee-care-amputees/01-wrapping-with-an-elastic/

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Arthritis

Arthritis Today Magazine
www.arthritis.org/arthritis-today-magazine

Better Living Toolkit
www.arthritis.org/better-living

Breaking the Pain Chain
www.arthritis.org/arthritis-pain

EnhanceFitness
www.projectenhance.org

Fit and Strong!
www.fitandstrong.org

Track + React Rheumatoid Arthritis Tool
www.arthritis.org

Yoga for Arthritis
www.arthritis.org

Your Exercise Solution App
www.arthritis.org/your-exercise-solution/

Walk with Ease
www.arthritis.org/walk-with-ease/

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Assessments

Geriatric Examination Tool Kit
www.geriatrictoolkit.missouri.edu

Rehabilitation Measure Database
www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures

Stroke Engine
www.strokengine.ca

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Assistive Technology

National Easter Seal Society
www.easterseals.com

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Burn Injury

Addressing Sexuality with Adult Burn Survivors - Guidelines for Staff
www.phoenix-society.org

American Burn Association
www.ameriburn.org

Burns Prevention Fact Sheets
www.anzba.org.au/prevention/anzba-fact-sheets

Burn Prevention Resources
www.ameriburn.org

Burn Rehabilitation Therapist Competency Tool
www.ameriburn.org

Burns the Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
www.sciencedirect.com

Burn Therapist Website
www.burntherapist.com

Determining Burn Severity
www.elitelv.com/identifying-a-severe-burn/

Free Smoke Detectors, Fire Safety Training, Escape Routine Planning
www.redcross.org

International Association of Burn Camps
www.iaburncamps.org

Journal of Burn Care and Research
www.academic.oup.com/jbcr/issue

Living with Burn Injury - Resources
www.msktc.org/burn

Phoenix Society Peer Support Group
www.phoenix-society.org/chat

Understanding and Improving Body Image after Burn Injury
www.uwmsktc.washington.edu/sites/uwmsktc/files

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Cancer

Breast Cancer - Managing Life With Cancer
www.breastcancer.org/tips

Breast Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
www.breastcancer.org/symptoms

Breast Cancer Treatment and Side Effects
www.breastcancer.org/treatment

Cancer A to Z
www.cancer.org/cancer.html

Cancer Support Community
www.cancersupportcommunity.org

Get a Ride to Cancer Treatment
www.cancer.org/road-to-recovery.html

Life After Treatment - The Next Chapter in Your Survivorship Journey
www.cancer.org/life-after-treatment.pdf

Living With Program - to Help You Manage Life with Cancer
www.thisislivingwithcancer.com

Lymphatic Self-Massage
www.uhn.ca/lymphatic_self_massage.aspx

Lymph Notes - Providing Lymphedema Education and Online Forums
http://www.lymphnotes.com/

Meditations - University of Pittsburg Cancer Center
www.thisiskara.com

National Lymphedema Network Position Papers
www.lymphnet.org/position-papers

Online Communities and Support
www.cancer.org/online-communities.html

Stages of Cancer
https://www.cancer.net/stages-cancer

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Cardiac Disease

American Heart Association
www.heart.org/en

American Heart Association's Interactive Cardiovascular Library
www.watchlearnlive.heart.org/CVML_Player.php

Breath Sounds
www.youtube.com

Heart Insight Magazine
www.heartinsight.heart.org

How to Take a Blood Pressure Manually
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKtfwiwHjLI

Living with Heart Failure Booklet
www.ksw-gtg.com/aha-heartfailure

Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
www.sralab.org/sites/default/files/2017-06/mfis.pdf

MyLVAD Website- Living with an LVAD
www.mylvad.com

Self Check Plan for Heart Failure
www.ksw-gtg.com/aha-heartfailure/pdfs/Self-Check%20Plan.pdf

Vital Signs
www.hopkinsmedicine.orgf

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Caregivers

AgingCare.com
www.agingcare.com

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
www.archrespite.org/respitelocator

Caregiver Action Network
www.caregiveraction.org

Caregiver Self Assessment
www.healthinaging.org

Caregiver Self Assessment Questionnaire
www.healthinaging.org/resources/resource:caregiver-self-assessment

Caregiving Resource Center from the AARP
www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving

Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul
www.goodreads.com/book/show/238782.Chicken_Soup_for_the_Caregiver_s_Soul

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org

Financial Steps for Caregivers
www.wiserwomen.org

Long-Distance Caregiving Articles
www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/long-distance-caregiving

Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty Questions and Answers
www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files

National Caregivers Library
www.caregiverslibrary.org

Nursing Home Compare
www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare

Well Spouse Association
www.wellspouse.org

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Chronic/Persistent Pain Syndrome

American Chronic Pain Association - Resources and Tools
www.theacpa.org

Back Pain Information Page
www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Back-Pain

Central Pain Syndrome Information Page
www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Central-Pain-Syndrome

Chronic Pain Information Page
www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Chronic-Pain

Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Step-By-Step Guide
www.worldcat.org/cognitive-therapy-for-chronic-pain

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Information Page
www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Complex-Regional-Pain-Syndrome

HealthSkills - Blog for Self Management of Chronic Pain.
www.healthskills.wordpress.com

Making the Invisible Visible: Chronic Pain Manual for Health Care Providers
www.worldcat.org/making-the-invisible-visible-chronic-pain-manual

Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach
www.worldcat.org/managing-chronic-pain

Managing Pain Before It Manages You
www.worldcat.org/title/47916065

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
www.nccih.nih.gov

Pain Management Best Practices
www.hhs.gov

Pain Neuroscience Education
www.physio-pedia.com

The Pain Toolkit
www.paintoolkit.org/pain-tools

Therapeutic Pain Specialist Certification
www.purdue.edu

Treatment for CRPS/RSD - Physical and Occupational Therapy
www.rsds.org/treatment

Understanding Pain - Videos
www.youtube.com

Understanding Pain Video
www.youtube.com

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Better Breathers Club
www.lung.org/support-and-community/better-breathers-club/

My COPD Action Plan
www.lung.org

Online Support Communities - American Lung Association
www.lung.org

Oxygen and COPD Booklet
www.lung.ca/Oxygen_COPD_LungAssoc.pdf

Oxygen Safety
www.medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions

Portable Oxygen Cylinders Training and Safety Guidelines
www.intermountainhealthcare.org

Pulmonary Rehab Patient Resources
www.aacvpr.org

Quit Smoking
www.lung.org/stop-smoking

Stages of COPD
www.lunginstitute.com/stages-of-copd/

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Communication

Lingraphica - Resources for OT’s
Communication boards, continuing education, and free downloads.
www.aphasia.com/occupational-therapists/

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Diabetes Type 2

ADCES Being Active Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/being-active

ADCES Healthy Coping Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/healthy-coping

ADCES Healthy Eating Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/healthy-eating

ADCES Monitoring Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/aade7-self-care-behaviors-monitoring

ADCES Problem Solving Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/problem-solving

ADCES Reducing Risks Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/reducing-risks

ADCES Taking Medication Tip Sheet
www.diabeteseducator.org/living-with-diabetes/Tools-and-Resources/taking_medication

Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
www.diabeteseducator.org

American Diabetes Association Website
www.diabetes.org

American Podiatric Medical Association Website
www.apma.org

Diabetic Retinopathy Website
www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy

Diabetes Self Management Magazine
www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Footwear Matters Infographic
www.apma.org/files/DrComfortFootwearMattersInfographic.pdf

I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes
www.goodreads.com

International Diabetes Federation Website
www.worlddiabetesday.org

Monofilament Screening for Protective Sensation Loss Resource
www.clwk.ca

Signs of Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Handout
www.diabetesed.net

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Dizziness

Dizziness and Balance Problems
www.brainandspine.org.uk

Dizziness from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement

Dizziness Handicap Inventory
www.rehab.msu.edu/_files/_docs/dizziness_handicap_inventory.pdf

Dizzy Pocket Card
www.vestibular.org

Living with a Vestibular Disorder
www.vestibular.org

Vertigo Handicap Questionnaire
www.mountainphysiotherapy.com.au

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
www.vestibular.org/sites/default/files

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Driving

AAA Roadwise Online Course
www.seniordriving.aaa.com

AARP Smart Driver Online Course
www.aarpdriversafety.org

Adapting Motor Vehicles For People With Disabilities
www.nhtsa.gov

Carfit
www.car-fit.org

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Certification
www.aded.net

Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
www.nhtsa.gov/sites

Driver Fact Sheets
www.aded.net

Driver Rehabilitation Provider Search
www.aded.net

Driving & Community Mobility from AOTA
www.aota.org/Practice

Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online
www.fitnesstodrive.phhp.ufl.edu

Flexibility Fitness Training for Improving Older Driver Performance
www.mva.maryland.gov/Documents/flexibility_brochure.pdf

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
www.nmeda.com/

Occupational Therapy - Performance Appraisal for Driving (OT-PAD)
www.ecu.az1.qualtrics.com

Older Driver Safety Questionnaire
www.healthinaging.org

Plan for the Road Ahead
www.planfortheroadahead.com

Testing Driver Safety Tip Sheet
www.healthinaging.org

Transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
www.nadtc.org

Transportation Options for Older Adults Booklet
www.n4a.org/files/TransportationOptions.pdf

Useful Field of Vision Test
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4410269

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Feeding, Eating and Swallowing

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
www.eatright.org

Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative Diet Levels
www.iddsi.org/Resources/Patient-Handouts

Dysphagia Diets
www.asha.org/SLP/clinical/dysphagia/Dysphagia-Diets/

Swallowing Phases
www.youtube.com

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Frailty and Debility

Edmonton Frail Scale
www.nscphealth.co.uk

Groningen Frailty Index
www.sarawakhospicesociety.org

Johns Hopkins Frailty Assessment Calculator
www.johnshopkinssolutions.com

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Functional Mobility

Ability App - Find and rate accessible places
www.abilityapp.org

Bariatric Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Guidebook
www.asphp.org/Baraiatrice-guidebook-care-of-Person-of-Size.pdf

Patient Lifts Safety Guide
www.fda.gov/HomeUseDevices.pdf

Power Mobility Indoor Driving Assessment Manual
www.docplayer.net/27845862-Power-mobility-indoor-driving-assessment-manual-pida.html

Powered Mobility Device Assessment Training Tool
www.pomodatt.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/pomodatt-manual.pdf

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/safepatient

Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide, Michelle L. Lange
www.worldcat.org/Seating_and_Wheeled_Mobility

Urban Poling - Founded by Mandy Shintani an Occupational Therapist
www.urbanpoling.com

T-Bar Door Closer
www.t-pull.com/

Wheelchair Service Training Package - Basic level
www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241503471

Wheelchair Service Training Package – Intermediate Level
www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241505765

Wheelchair Skills Program
www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca

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Handwriting

Experience Museum Collections with Free Coloring Book Pages
www.mymodernmet.com"

Handwriting Practice Worksheets
www.handwritingpractice.net

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Health Management

7 Signs Your Nutrition Isn't On Track
www.webmd.com/healthy-aging"

Changing for Good - Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits
www.goodreads.com

Communicating with Your Doctor
www.caregiver.org/print/3694

Dietary Guidelines for Americans
www.dietaryguidelines.gov/

Improving Chronic Illness Care
www.www.act-center.org

Institute for Healthcare Improvement
www.ihi.org

Lifestyle Redesign Book
www.myaota.aota.org

Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions Book
www.goodreads.com

Motivational Interviewing
www.motivationalinterviewing.org

Positive Coping with Health Conditions - A Self Care Workbook
www.psychhealthandsafety.org

Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
www.selfmanagementresource.com/resources/program-materials

Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-07/TWYD_508.pdf

Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change
www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change

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Huntington's Disease

European HD Network Guidelines for Physiotherapists
www.ehdn.org/clinical-guidelines/

HDSA/AOTA Continuing Education Course for Huntington’s Disease
www.hdsa.org/american-occupational-therapy-association-ceus

HDSA/APTA Continuing Education Course for Huntington’s Disease
www.hdsa.org/healthcare-professionals-resources/pt-continuing-education/

Huntington Study Group
www.huntingtonstudygroup.org

Huntington’s Disease Society of America
www.hdsa.org

Living with HD - Long Term Care
www.hdsa.org/living-with-hd/long-term-care

Stages of Huntington’s Disease
www.hdsa.org/what-is-hd/huntingtons-disease-stages/

Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale
www.movementdisorders.org/MDS

What Is Huntington’s Disease?
www.hdsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HDSA_Whiteboard-2015.mp4

Huntington’s Disease Workout Tips and Videos
www.youtube.com

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Independent Living

Age in Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing and Decluttering by Lynda Shrager OTR
www.otherwisehealthy.com

Connect With Senior Living Resources
www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com

Disability Resources
www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm

Electronic Medical ID and Wearable Medical ID
www.myshepherdconnection.org

Guide Dogs of America
www.guidedogsofamerica.org

Independent Living Guides - Aging in Place
www.aginginplace.org/lifestyle

Independent Living Institute
www.independentliving.org

Paws With A Cause Trains Assistance Dogs
www.pawswithacause.org

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Low Vision and Blindness

Being a Sighted Guide
www.cnib.ca/sites/default/files/2022-01/Step-By-Step%20Guide_ENG_0.pdf

Better Lighting for Better Sight Video Series
www.visionaware.org/everyday-living/home-modification/lighting-and-glare/

Bookshare - Ebooks for People with Reading Barriers
www.bookshare.org/cms

Downloadable Resources & Videos
www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org

Effective Color Contrast and Making Text Legible
lighthouseguild.org/training/low-vision-resources/effective-color-contrast-and-making-text-legible/

Everything You Need to Know - More than 1,600 Links and Contacts
www.lowvision.preventblindness.org/resources

Eye Conditions
www.us.optelec.com/eyeconditions

Free White Cane Program
www.nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program

Going Blind - Documentary Film
www.goingblindmovie.com

Guide Techniques
www.lighthouseguild.org/guide-techniques

Indoor & Outdoor Travel Skills for Adults with Vision Loss
www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living

Let's Walk Together - Human Guide Video
www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/lets-walk-together.html

Lighthouse Guild eLearning Opportunities for Occupational Therapists
www.lighthouseguild.org/elearning

National Library Service - A Free Braille and Talking Book Library Service
www.loc.gov/nls

NFB-Newsline- Free Audio News Service
www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-newsline

Orientation and Mobility Skills
www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living

Resources Guide - Low Vision
www.infinitec.org/283.html

Self-Help Guide to Non-visual Skills Online Book
www.lowvision.preventblindness.org/wp-content/uploads

Vision Loss: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask!
www.lighthouseguild.org

Visual Skills Workbook For People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
www.lowvision.preventblindness.org/wp-content/uploads

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Medically Complex and Critically Ill

Activity & Mobility Promotion (AMP) Program
www.johnshopkinssolutions.com

American Delirium Society
www.americandeliriumsociety.org

Clock-in-the-Box (CIB) Training
www.heartbrain.com

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) Assessment
www.youtube.com

Differences Between Delirium And Dementia
www.merckmanuals.com

Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) for Prevention of Delirium
www.hospitalelderlifeprogram.org

ICU Delirium and Cognitive Impairment Study Group
www.icudelirium.org

Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) OT’s Role
www.aota.org/publications

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Medication Management

Benefit Checkup
www.benefitscheckup.org

Countertop Device - MedMinder
www.medminder.com/pill-dispensers-2/prefilled-tray-for-pills

Countertop Device - Med-Q
www.medqpillbox.com

Countertop Device - Memo Box
www.pillbox.tinylogics.com

Custom-Filled Pill Packages - Pill Pack
www.pillpack.com

Disposing of Unused Medications
www.fda.gov

Drugs, Herbs and Supplements Information
www.medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html

How to Read Prescription Drug Labels
www.bemedwise.org/medication-safety/read-prescription-label

Medication Reminder Labels
www.tooktake.com

Medicine Assistance Tool – Resources to pay for medication
www.medicineassistancetool.org

Phone Apps - Medisafe
www.medisafeapp.com

Phone Apps - Drugs.com Medication Guide
www.drugs.com/apps

Phone Apps - CareZone
www.carezone.com

Pocket Guide to the AGS 2015 Beers Criteria
www.ospdocs.com/resources

Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults
www.nia.nih.gov/health/safe-use-medicines-older-adults

Smart Caps - Pillsy
www.pillsy.com

Smart Caps - Remind-A-Cap
www.remindacap.com

Smart Caps - TimerCap
www.timercap.com

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Mental Health

Antidepressant Skills Workbook
www.psychhealthandsafety.org/asw

Depression Treatment and Management Guide
www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression-treatment-management

Elder Abuse Facts
www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/elder-justice/elder-abuse-facts

Healthy IDEAS - Evidence-Based Depression Program
www.healthyideasprograms.org

How to Deal with Stress and Anxiety
www.adaa.org

IMPACT - Evidence-Based Depression Program
www.aims.uw.edu/impact-improving-mood-promoting-access

Learn More about Cognitive Behavior Therapy
www.beckinstitute.org/

Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program To Free Yourself From Depression
www.mbct.com/books.html

PEARLS - Evidence-Based Depression Program
www.depts.washington.edu/hprc/evidence-based-programs/pearls-program

Positive Coping with Health Conditions
www.psychhealthandsafety.org/pcwhc

Suicide Prevention Infographic
www.adaa.org/sites/default/files

Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Evidence-Based Practices
www.samhsa.gov/product/Treatment-of-Depression-in-Older-Adults

Writing Lifestories Workshops
www.utmb.edu/olli/membership-courses-events/special-programs

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Multiple Sclerosis

Active Hands - Products for Reduced Hand Function
www.activehands.com

Aquatic Exercise & Multiple Sclerosis: A Healthcare Professional’s Guide
www.aquatics1.wpengine.com/healthcare-pros/

Assistive Equipment Distribution Program
www.mymsaa.org/msaa-help/assistive-equipment

Assistive Technology & Augmentative/Alternative Communication For People With MS
www.nationalmssociety.org/Assistive_Technology.pdf

Cooling Products Distribution Program
www.mymsaa.org/msaa-help/cooling-products

Exercise / physical activity with MS
www.nationalmssociety.org

Free From Falls Program
www.nationalmssociety.org/Free-From-Falls

Managing MS
www.nationalmssociety.org

MS Fatigue – Video
www.nationalmssociety.org

Multiple Sclerosis a Focus on Rehabilitation
www.nationalmssociety.org/A-Focus-On-Rehabilitation.pdf

Multiple Sclerosis and Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach to Care
www.nationalmssociety.org

Multiple Sclerosis from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/multiple_sclerosis

My MS Manager App
www.mymsaa.org/msaa-community/mobile

My MS Toolkit
www.mymstoolkit.com

National MS Society Brochures
www.nationalmssociety.org/All-Brochures

Occupational Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
www.nationalmssociety.org/Occupational-Therapy-in-MS-Rehabilitation.pdf

Physical Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
www.nationalmssociety.org/Physical-Therapy-in-MS-Rehabilitation.pdf

Rehabilitation: Recommendations for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
www.nationalmssociety.org/Rehabilitation-Recommendations-for-Persons-with-MS.pdf

S.E.A.R.C.H. for Treatment Options
www.mymsaa.org/ms-information/search

Webinars Upcoming and Archived
www.nationalmssociety.org/Webinar-Series

What is Multiple Sclerosis?
www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS

Yoga Programming for People with Multiple Sclerosis
www.nationalmssociety.org/Yoga_A_Focus_On_Mild_Symptoms_Of_MS_Final.pdf

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Obesity

Aim for a Healthy Weight Pocket Guide
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files

Be Physically Active
www.prevention.va.gov

BMI Chart
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health

Choose My Plate
www.choosemyplate.gov

Eat Wisely and Strive for a Healthy Weight Healthy Living
www.prevention.va.gov

Excess Weight and Your Health – A Guide to Effective, Healthy Weight Loss
www.ObesityAction.org

Lala Roe - Clothing for Everybody and Every Body
www.lularoe.com

Weight Bias in Healthcare
www.ObesityAction.org

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Orthopedics

American Physical Therapy Association - Symptoms & Conditions
www.choosept.com/symptoms-conditions

American Society of Hand Therapists Patient Education Resources
www.asht.org/patients/patient-education-resources

Anatomy Zone Videos
www.youtube.com/channel/UCR9m1bxGaw3Ubrap34U-yDA

Arthritis Information for Health Care Providers
www.cdc.gov/arthritis

Cutting Different Types of Kinesiology Tape
www.verywellhealth.com/different-types-of-kinesiology-tape-2696483

How Kinesiology Tape Is Used
www.verywellhealth.com/kinesiology-tape-in-physical-therapy-2696435

Low Back Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines American Physical Therapy Association
www.jospt.org

Orthobullets - An Educational Resource for Orthopaedic Surgeons
www.orthobullets.com

OrthoInfo - Patient Education from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
www.orthoinfo.org/en/diseases--conditions

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics

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Palliative Care and Hospice

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
www.goodreads.com

End of Life Articles
www.nia.nih.gov/health/end-of-life

End of Life Caregiving
www.nhpco.org

End of Life: Helping with Comfort and Care
www.nia.nih.gov/End_of_Life_508.pdf

Grief Support Groups
www.hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Support-Groups

Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
www.cms.gov/infograph-PalliativeCare.pdf

Supporting Someone Who is Grieving
www.caringinfo.org

The Dying Process ~ A Guide for Family Caregivers
www.nhpco.org

What is Palliative Care?
www.medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions.htm

When Breath Becomes Air
www.goodreads.com

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Parkinson's Disease

Dance for Parkinson's
www.danceforparkinsons.org

Delay the Disease Exercise Classes
www.delaythedisease.com

Five Stages of Parkinson's
www.parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/five-stages-of-parkinsons

Laser Cane
www.ustep.com/product/lasercane

LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD
www.lsvtglobal.com/Therapists_Professionals

Parkinson's Disease from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/neurology/parkinsons-disease

Parkinson's Disease Library
www.parkinson.org/pd-library?keys=&tid=All&tid_1=All

Parkinson’s Exercise Guide
www.apdaparkinson.org

Parkinson’s Handbook
www.apdaparkinson.org

Speaking Effectively A Strategic Guide For Speaking And Swallowing
www.apdaparkinson.org

U-Step II Walker
www.ustep.com/standard-u-step-2

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Peripheral Arterial Disease

Intermittent Claudication an Important Leg Symptom Not to be Ignored
www.youtube.com

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Pressure Ulcers

Braden Scale
www.in.gov/health/files/Braden_Scale.pdf

Pressure Injury Staging Illustrations
www.npiap.com

Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers Guidelines
www.woundscanada.ca/

Seating and Mobility
www.seatingandmobility.ca/PressureManagement.aspx

Understanding the Braden Scale: Focus on Sensory Perception (Part 1)
www.woundsource.com/blog/understanding-braden-scale-focus-sensory-perception-part-1

Understanding the Braden Scale: Focus on Moisture (Part 2)
www.woundsource.com/blog/understanding-braden-scale-focus-moisture-part-2

Understanding the Braden Scale: Focus on Nutrition (Part 3)
www.woundsource.com/blog/understanding-braden-scale-focus-nutrition-part-3

Understanding the Braden Scale: Focus on Activity (Part 4)
www.woundsource.com/blog/understanding-braden-scale-focus-activity-part-4

Understanding the Braden Scale: Focus on Shear and Friction (Part 5)
www.woundsource.com/blog/understanding-braden-scale-focus-shear-and-friction-part-5

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Rest and Sleep

Healthy Sleep Tips from the National Sleep Foundation
www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/healthy-sleep-tips

Nocturia or Frequent Urination at Night
www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/nocturia-or-frequent-urination-night

Pain and Sleep Article
www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/pain-and-sleep

Sleep Disorders Article
www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-disorders

Sleep Disorders from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/neurology/sleep-disorders

Sleep Health the Journal of the National Sleep Foundation
www.sleephealthjournal.org

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Sexual Expression and Activity

Family Doctor Raps Safe Sex Message For Seniors
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/std-rap-doctor-vanilla-ice

Institute for Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy
www.sexintimacyot.com

Intimacy and Multiple Sclerosis
www.nationalmssociety.org/Intimacy

MS in Focus Intimacy and Sexuality
www.msif.org/ Intimacy-and-sexuality.pdf

PleasurABLE Sexual Device Manual for Persons with Disabilities
facingdisability.com

Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy
www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/ot

Occupational Therapy That Goes Beyond the Binary
www.enbyot.com

OT After Dark
www.otafterdark.com

Sex[M]ed
www.thesexmed.com

Sex after Paralysis - Women
www.christopherreeve.org/sexual-health/sexual-health-for-women

Sex after Paralysis - Men
www.christopherreeve.org/sexual-health/sexual-health-for-men

Sex and Heart Disease
www.heart.org

Sex and Sexuality after a Stroke
www.americanstroke.org

Sex, Love and Intimacy After Spinal Cord Injury
www.sexualitysci.org

Sex on Wheels Video Series
www.christopherreeve.org/sexual-health/video-series-sex-on-wheels

Sex Positions After Joint Replacement
www.myhealth.ucsd.edu/RelatedItems/3,40019

Sex positions for disabilities: a comprehensive guide
www.ro.co/health-guide

Sexual Problems and Multiple Sclerosis
www.nationalmssociety.org/Sexual-Dysfunction

Sexuality and Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Persons with Disabilities.
www.worldcat.org/title/sexuality-and-occupational-therapy

Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
www.sfphysio.fr/sexuality-and-reproductive-health.PDF

The PLISSIT Model
www.en.wikipedia.org

Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability
www.worldcat.org/ultimate-guide-to-sex-and-disability

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Spinal Cord Injury

Active Hands - Products for Reduced Hand Function
www.activehands.com

ADL Resources (scroll down to middle of page)
www.sci.washington.edu/info/forums/reports/upperlimb.asp

Assistive Technology Resources
www.craighospital.org/assistive-technology/assistive-tech-lab-resources

Childcare Strategies for SCI
www.craighospital.org/childcare-strategies-for-sci

Craig Hospital Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Handbook
www.craighospital.org /sci-handbook

Dependent Uprighting - Manual Chair with One Person Assisting
www.craighospital.org/resources

Empowerment Videos
www.sci.washington.edu/videos

Fact Sheets
www.uab.edu/medicine/sci

Floor Transfer with One Person Assisting
www.craighospital.org/resources

International Standards for the Classification of SCI - Motor Exam Guide
www.asia-spinalinjury.org/Motor_Exam_Guide.pdf

International Standards for the Classification of SCI-Key Sensory Points
asia-spinalinjury.org/Key_Sensory_Points.pdf

Lift Transfers
www.craighospital.org/resources

Living with Spinal Cord Injury
www.msktc.org/sci

New Mobility Magazine
www.newmobility.com

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults with a Spinal Cord Injury
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/occupational-therapy-interventions.pdf

Paralyzed Veterans of America Clinical Practice Guidelines
www.pva.org/publications/clinical-practice-guidelines

Pathways to Employment
www.unitedspinal.org/pathways-to-employment

PDA Intervention Plan Implementing Electronic Memory and Organization Aids
www.brainline.org

Personal Care Assistants: How to Find, Hire and Keep
www.craighospital.org/HowtoFindHireKeepNOD.pdf

Pivot Transfers
www.craighospital.org/resources

Pressure Injury Toolkit
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/spinal-cord-injury/pi-toolkit

Rehab Tip Sheets
www.uab.edu/medicine

Resource Library
www.craighospital.org/spinal-cord-injury-resource-library

Secondary Conditions of SCI Health Education Video Series
www.uab.edu/ secondary-conditions-of-sci-health-education-video-series

Spinal Seating Education Modules
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/spinal-cord-injury/spinal-seating

Teaching and Educational Resource
www.elearnsci.org

The Independent Quad C6
www.theindependentc6.wordpress.com/about

Tools and Tips for Parenting a Baby
www.craighospital.org /tools-and-tips-for-parenting-a-baby

Use of Durable Medical Equipment
www.asia-spinalinjury.org/wp-content/extras/dme.php

Vehicle Transfers
www.craighospital.org/resources

Wheelchair Skills: How to Assist with Going Up and Down a Curb
www.craighospital.org/resources

Wheelchair Skills: One Person Assist Going Up and Down Stairs
www.craighospital.org/resources

Wheelchair Skills: Three Person Assist Going Up and Down Stairs
www.craighospital.org/resources

Wheelchair Skills: Two Person Assist Going Up and Down Stairs
www.craighospital.org/resources

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Stroke

Aphasia Apps
www.aphasia.org

Aphasia Definitions
www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions

Life After Stroke - Home Modifications
www.strokeassociation.org/home-modifications

Life After Stroke - Manage Your Stroke
www.strokeassociation.org/managing-your-stroke

Life After Stroke - Tips for Daily Living
www.strokeassociation.org/daily-living

Spasticity: Latest Evidence on Treatment and Patient Outcomes Webinar
www.learn.heart.org/activity/6610872/detail.aspx

Stroke Interventions A-Z
www.strokengine.ca

Use FAST to Remember the Warning Signs of a Stroke
www.stroke.org

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Therapeutic Exercise

ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Disease and Disabilities.
www.worldcat.org

Exercise and Physical Activity
www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-physical-activity

Exercise for Older Adults
www.medlineplus.gov/exerciseforseniors.html

Fitness Studio Exercise Videos
www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio

Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/growing_stronger.pdf

Mindful Crafts as Therapy
www.books.google.com

RistRollers - Mini Foam Rollers
www.ristroller.com

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Injury and Behavioral Health Webinar Series
www.craighospital.org

Brain Injury Association of America
www.biausa.org

Brain Injury Resource Library
www.craighospital.org

Caregiving & Brain Injury
www.biausa.org

Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury (COMBI)
www.tbims.org/combi

Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook developed by the University of Alabama
www.uab.edu

Coma Recovery Scale Revised,Administration and Scoring Guidelines
www.tbims.org

Family Guide to the Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning
www.lacounty.gov

Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
www.msktc.org

Moss Attention Rating Scale (MARS)
www.mrri.org

Moving On: A Personal Futures Planning Workbook
www.brainline.org

Rancho Los Amigos – Revised Scale
www.myshepherdconnection.org

Social Skills After Traumatic Brain Injury
www.msktc.org

Sydney Psychosocial Reintegration Scale (SPRS2)
www.sydney.edu.au

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans
www.brainline.orgg

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Universal and Adaptive Design

AARP HomeFit Guide
www.aarp.org/ home-fit-guide-aging-in-place.html

Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
www.ap.buffalo.edu/research

Home Improvement Information from HUD.gov
www.hud.gov/topics/home_improvements

Home Modifications - Aging in Place
www.aginginplace.org/home-modifications/

Home Modification Links
www.homemods.org/resources/links/home-modification/

National Directory of Home Modification and Repair Resources
www.homemods.org/national-directory

Universal Design Education Materials
www.universaldesign.com

W3C - Web Accessibility Initiative
www.w3.org/WAI

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Urinary and Bowel Incontinence

Bladder Diary
www.urologyhealth.org

Bowel and Bladder Diaries
www.nafc.org/diaries

Bristol Stool Chart
www.continence.org.au

Certification in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback
www.pelvicfloorbiofeedback.com

Constipation
www.evidentlycochrane.net

Healthy Bladder Habits
www.nia.nih.gov

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIO-7)
www.ohsu.edu

Introduction to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Occupational Therapists
www.ot-pioneers.teachable.com

Muscles of the Pelvis and Perineum
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/dissector/mml/pelvis.htm

Normal Bladder and Pelvic Muscle Function
www.stiwell.medel.com

Pelvic Floor Anatomy
www.physio-pedia.com/Pelvic_Floor_Anatomy

Pelvic Floor and Resistance Exercises
www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/data/files/The_pelvic_floor_and_resistance_exercises.pdf

Pelvic Floor Disability Index (PFDI-20)
www.centerforadvancedgyn.com

Pelvic Floor First Resources for Fitness Professionals and Consumers
www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/pelvic-floor-resources.html

Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy
www.nia.nih.gov

Toilet Position
www.bladderandbowel.org

Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6)
www.pivotalphysio.com

Working Your Pelvic Floor
www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/working-your-pelvic-floor.html

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Wheelchair Seating, Positioning, and Mobility

Access to Independence, Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP.
www.atilange.com

Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs
www.msktc.org/sci

Seating and Mobility Specialist Certification
www.resna.org/Certification

The Wheelchair Evaluation: A Clinician's Guide by Mitchell Batavia
wwww.goodreads.com

Users First Mobility Map: a Program of United Spinal Association
www.usersfirst.org

Wheelchair Seating & Positioning Guide By Ana Endsjo, OT
www.hub.permobil.com

Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) Version 4.1 Manual.
www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca

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Work and Industry

ADA and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
www.eeoc.gov

Agricultural Assistive Technology Toolbox
www.agrability.org

Heads Up – Tools for Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces
www.headsup.org.au

JAN – Job Accommodation Network
www.askjan.org

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
www.osha.gov

O*NET - Database about Occupations
www.onetonline.org

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
www.cdc.gov

The Center for Universal Design
www.design.ncsu.edu

The Rising Workplace – Ergonomics, Injury Prevention & Workplace Health Solutions
www.risingworkplace.com

Ticket to Work Program
www.yourtickettowork.ssa.gov

Volunteer Match
www.volunteermatch.org.physio-pedia.com/Pelvic_Floor_Anatomy

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