EnableLink: Classifieds

March 9^th, 2005


Welcome to the Classifieds! In this section of EnableLink you can buy and sell equipment, vehicles and houses. You can post or read about job openings. You can reach the disability community with your message. You can even meet new people!
If you would like to post an ad in the EnableLink Classifieds, send it to [email protected]. Also, feel free to drop us a line if you have a suggestion for a new section in the Classifieds. Accomodations/Living Arrangements Announcements Awards & Scholarships Business Opportunities Calls for Submission Employment For Sale Items Wanted Meet People Publications Real Estate Services Offered Study Participants Volunteer Opportunities WARNING: A person received an e-mail asking to purchase some rugby wheels she had advertised on this site from a man in Nigeria. He sent her a cheque from an insurance company for $3300 with instructions to cash it, deduct her $500 and wire the balance to his "shipper". The cheque was fraudulent and Western Union said the insurance company has reported several other instances of this scam going on in Canada. Accomodations/Living Arrangements A nice, clean, quiet one bedroom apartment in a beautiful neighborhood one block from the lake and close to downtown (15 - 20 minute drive). Situated in a triplex building with coin laundry on site. Located at Royal York and Lakeshore, the apartment is very close to public transportation including Mimico GO station (5 minute drive away). Hardwood floors. Venetian blinds included. Available September 1 (flexible to be earlier). $699/month plus hydro. Parking $35/month. If interested some furniture and household items can be left for next tenant. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected] or by phone at 416-662-5538. Please leave message if I do not answer and I will call back as soon as possible. �They're young, professional types with good incomes who enjoy the park-like atmosphere of living within a block or two of Lake Ontario. It's a 20-minute drive to downtown or Pearson International Airport.� Quote of Lakeshore Area - The Toronto Sun - July 17, 2004 We treat all artists the same. Hope to hear from you soon. Hazelburn Co-op is a non profit housing co-op located at 178 Jarvis St. We currently have a two bedroom plus den modified unit available for September 1, 2004. For more info. call 416 863-1851 or visit our web site at http://www.hazelburn.org. Back to Top Announcements Public hearings are being held in early February in five Ontario communities for Bill 118, the proposed Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004. All sessions are accessible. Details about times and places and how to participate are posted at http://www.ontla.on.ca/committees/SocialPolicy.htm Cable subscribers with vision disabilities can now access newspapers and magazines in an audio format and described TV programs at the touch of a button. The SAP-TV Audio Receiver by VoicePrint Canada provides a solution to the difficulty of accessing the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) by Canadians with vision disabilities. Various cable broadcasters currently have audio services available on their SAP, such as VoicePrint Canada or described video. The SAP-TV Audio Receivers are available through VoicePrint Canada at a fraction of the cost of many other technologies. Call 1-800-567-6755. SN Transport (Special Needs), a new transport service for people with disabilities, is now fully operational today throughout BC�s lower mainland. Booking can be made directly through their website, by phone or by fax. To book or open an account, visit http://www.SNtransport.ca or call 1-800-768-0044. The Canadian National Society of the Deaf-Blind, in partnership with the Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association, has released the results of the first national demographic study on deaf-blindness in Canada. It is anticipated that this information will help improve services and resources available for deaf-blind Canadians. For more information, contact the Canadian Deaf-Blind Council at 519-372-2068 or visit http://cnsdb.ca for the full report. January 14 marked the official opening of North America�s first residence for people living with ALS. Brummitt-Feasby ALS House represents a partnership with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the ALS Society of Manitoba. The house has three long-term beds, one respite bed and room for three additional overnight or assessment patients. To find out more, visit http://www.alsmb.ca/brummitt_feasby.aspx Our non-profit Community Futures office is offering a six-month online web design course for persons with disabilities in B.C. who would like to learn marketable skills that can allow them to earn an income making simple websites for small businesses. Tuition is available for qualifying individuals. Course starts in November. More information can be found at http://www.ibde.ca or contact Kay Ryan at [email protected] or 250-825-9433. McMaster University�s The Pulse Fitness Centre in Montreal has developed a program promoting accessibility for all members regardless of their disabilities. You are invited to let them help you meet your fitness goals. The Pulse has Volunteers available to help to motivate you through a safe and effective workout on a regular basis. Contact Julie Hiemstra, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]" Erinoak, a rehabilitation centre in Mississauga, Ontario, for children with disabilities, is offering a three-evening workshop on bullying. This series will provide parents and professionals with an overview, the latest research findings, and strategies to identify, cope with and prevent bullying. Dates: November 24, December 1 and 8. Call Alison Clarke at 905-828-3214. Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) and Seneca College announce the opening of the first universally accessible section of the Oak Ridges Trail, a continuous 200 km recreational walking trail along the Oak Ridges Moraine, from the Niagara Escarpment to the Northumberland Forest. The half-kilometre Woodland Passage Trail will provide all people, including those with disabilities, access to experience the beauty of the moraine within the quiet and peaceful setting of the college�s King Campus (north of King City). For more information, contact Harold Sellers, ORTA, 905-833-6600 or http://www.orta.on.ca Are you tired of being perceived as asexual? You have experiences and you want to share them with others. LeMoonshine is a site/ group for those living with or without a disability. Whether we are young, old, male, female, heterosexual or gay, we all have desires and needs. Daily articles, weekly questions and a chat room to discuss various topics are available - and while you�re at it, meet some new folks from all over the world! Visit us at http://groups.msn.com/LeMoonshine Back to Top Awards & Scholarships Back to Top Business Opportunities Call to Artists, with & without disabilities: Gallery & Gift shop, "Goody Good Deeds" (in conjunction with The WAVE Gallery), plans to open their flagship store in Key West, Florida soon. We are actively seeking beautiful art & artful products produced by or in support of good causes, artists & associations. Good causes range from people with MRDD to cancer, mental illness, art for animals to putting your kids through school or paying medical bills. We are not a non-profit. We are a socially considerate business. Interested parties are invited to send jpeg photos to [email protected]. See our existing gallery's site at http://www.thewavegallery.com. Please include info. of size. Media, & min $ to artist. We treat all artists the same. Hope to hear from you soon. Repair china figurines at home. It's a great little home business. There's lots of work available. No kiln or heat is needed. All work is done at room temperature. I have been repairing over 30 years and have been teaching others since 1982. I have classes in Webster City, Iowa, and also have a home study course. I teach you how to repair and also how to start and operate a repair business. Allan Koskela, 1417 Third St., Webster City, Iowa 50595. 515-832-2537 (shop) 515-832-1131 (home) E-mail: [email protected] http://restorationmaterials.safeshopper.com Back to Top Calls for Submissions Deadline has been extended! The Jane Cameron Award for artists with Down syndrome recognizes artistic accomplishments by Canadians with Down syndrome. Visual, written, and performing arts shall be considered. New submission deadline: February 16. To receive full submission guidelines and an Artist�s Submission Form, call the Canadian Down Syndrome Society at 1-800-883-5608, or visit http://www.cdss.ca Award recipients will receive $500, a medal and national recognition. Transition Magazine, an annual publication of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Saskatchewan, is now accepting submissions for its 2005 issue. Seeking unpublished fiction and creative non- fiction. Payment: $15 per printed page; $25 for cover art. New and emerging writers encouraged. Authors not accepted for publication receive short critique from Editor-in-Chief Byrna Barclay. Deadline: April 1. For more info, e-mail Betty Dobson at [email protected] or call 306-525-5601. A Universit� Laval Ph.D. student is seeking people to complete an online questionnaire for her thesis. Looking specifically for people with chronic diseases who regularly use the Internet to find information about their condition. The questionnaire is available in French and English and can be found at http://etudiants.fsa.ulaval.ca/khechineh/intro.html The Jane Cameron Award for artists with Down syndrome is offered by the Jane Cameron Archives Committee and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) to recognize artistic accomplishments by Canadians with Down syndrome. Visual, written, and performing arts shall be considered. Submission deadline: December 31. To receive full submission guidelines and an Artist�s Submission Form, call CDSS at 1-800-883-5608, or visit http://www.cdss.ca Award recipients will receive $500, a medal and national recognition. A researcher at Bloorview MacMillan Children�s Centre in Toronto is producing a video recreation activities for children and youth with disabilities. The team is searching for and reviewing existing videos on this topics, including websites with video clips, in order not to duplicate existing efforts. Anyone with knowledge of videos on adapted recreation activities/equipment for children and youth with disabilities please contact Loretta McDonald, [email protected] or 416-698-7644. Applications are now being accepted for the 2005 Community Learning Awards. Supported by the Office of Learning Technologies, HRSDC, these awards honour community learning initiatives that help communities to build their capacity for informal learning, by using information and communications technology. We want to hear about your community-based program that supports the development of skills and learning for individuals in your community, using technology as a tool. Of particular interest are initiatives that help integrate the disabled into the communty; and programs that provide Aboriginal learners with the skills and lifelong learning competencies they need to get and keep a job. For more information, and to enter your submission today, visit http://www.conferenceboard.ca/education/ awards/default.htm or contact Linda Scott at The Conference Board of Canada, [email protected] . Deadline: March 25, 2005. Back to Top Employment WorkAble Solutions is a new website that connects British Columbia employers to persons with disabilities by providing employment resources and support. The goal of the initiative is to help employers turn potential challenges into �workable solutions� and increase the recruitment and retention of persons with disabilities. Visit http://www.workablesolutionsbc.ca EmployAbilities Plus has developed two dynamic videos as resource tools when working with individuals with disabilities or employers. �Hired for My Ability� shows individuals with disabilities working in non-traditional jobs. �Employing Ability� assists employees in gaining greater comfort when working alongside a co-worker with a disability, or when providing service to customers with disabilities. For more information, e-mail [email protected] Bender Consulting Services of Canada (BCSC) is a technology-based consulting firm in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, specializing in creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the information technology, engineering, finance/ accounting and general business areas. Our mission is providing freedom, through competitive employment, to entry-level people with disabilities. Candidates should send their resume to the BCS office via our website, http://www.benderofcanada.com McKesson Canada, the leading provider of logistics as well as information products and services within the Canadian health care marketplace, has a full-time picker/replenisher position available at its Edmonton Distribution Centre. The successful candidate will be directed by the warehouse supervisor and will be responsible for picking, packing and shipping customer orders, as well as housekeeping and other duties. McKesson Canada is committed to employment equity. For more information, contact Human Resources, McKesson Canada, fax: 780-486-8722, or e-mail [email protected] Do you want to start your own home-based business? We can help. The Seed Business Network is a non-profit organization that specializes in resources, information and services for people with disabilities who are starting up, or are already running, their own small home-based businesses. Our website's directories integrate over 100 links to business, disability, computer and health sites. Personal Business-Life coaching and links to free entrepreneurial and health tests are also available. For more information, visit http://www.seedbiznet.org Wanted RN or RNA for 3 hours of daily attendant care with quadriplegic male. Competitive wages, start date Sept. 1, 2004. Contact Glenn at [email protected] Stayin Home and Lovin It! I have two school age children with busy schedules. I can work from home around their activities, and not have to miss out on the important things in their lives. I searched a long time for a work at home business that was legit and affordable. Now I am Stayin Home and Lovin It! Let me show you how you can, too! http://tatiac.stayinhomeandlovinit.com Back to Top For Sale For Sale 1992 Astro Van. Hand controlled Van. Passenger seat can be moved to driver position. EMC electronic gas/break, zero %� effortless steering, touch pad for gears, temperature control, windows, EZ Lock tie down with stabilizer & Ricon lift. AM/FM radio and cassette player. Asking only $13,900. obo pictures available. Call Monica 604 432-7169 2001 Winstar LX Rear Entry,2 front seat,2 bucket seat behind the front seat, wheelchair in the middle,foldown banch in back, manual door and ramp,3.8 litres, 11300 KM,AM/FM/CD. Asking $17,500.00, the van is in mint condition, the van is sold certified and e-tested, also a private sale (maybe deliver). For info. and pictures contact Roger at 819-360-2810 OR [email protected] Ottawa Region. Looking for a Valentine's or Easter gift with a difference for someone with an assistance dog? For $8 per year, The Harness will provide information on travel, access issues, canine health, upcoming conferences and more. Available in a variety of formats. For more information, call 705-444-4512, or e-mail [email protected]. The 2005 Lit'l Darlings Calendar produced by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo (Ohio) features beautiful, colourful, positive photos of young people with Down syndrome. Cost: $12.00 (U.S.). To order by phone, call Bev Zmuda at 419-382-8279, or visit http://www.dsagt.org/calorderform.html 1991 Ford Aerostar with Bruno Curbsider lift, 147,000 miles, great condition, no problems. $4,000 or best offer. Contact by e-mail [email protected], located in Washington state. Quickie by Zippie P500 electric wheelchair, excellent condition, with charger $1500 or best offer. Contact by e-mail [email protected], located in Washington state. The Sturdy Lift Model 400 is an excellent lift to use around the home. Whether you need assistance getting from bed into a wheelchair, or from your wheelchair onto the toilet. This is a used lift that comes with the following rails: 7� straight 7� 90 degree angle (available to those in close proximity to seller) 33� straight 20� straight 2 rollers 4 stops The Sturdy Lift comes with a remote charger, a new battery, a new nylon chord, and a sling that can be used in a few different positions, to give the person being lifted the most comfort possible. While most of the time the person helping the one being lifted, if set up properly, a person being lifted could use the lift on their own. The Sturdy Lift will lift up to 350lbs, and comes with a remote. There are also controls right on the Sturdy Lift. E-mail [email protected] for more information. ERGO Arm rests for computer use. Flexible. From Sweden. Like new. In boxes (pair). Best offer. [email protected] Aquatec Fortuna battery operated bathlift by Dolmite. USED twice. Can be used by ages 3-adult. Maximum weight is: 286 lbs (130 KG). With a touch of the button you can raise or lower yourself in the tub. Once in the tub, you can recline the backrest to your liking. The Fortuna will raise itself up to form a flat platform that is level with the bathtub�s edges. Will arrange shipping at buyers cost. $1000 or best offer. [email protected], (613) 841-2360. Solara category 5 tilt adult manual wheelchair, 16"w x 18"d. Full length adjustable height armrests, 22" rear wheels, 8" front casters, 20" floor to seat height, adjustable footplates with padded footboard, seatbelt, large headrest system, elbow stops, legrest panel, padded laptray. Asking $850. Contact Dave at 613-987-5532. 3 wheel electric scooter, Fortress 1700SF bought June '04, battery charger, basket green. Asking $1800 or best offer. Call (905) 841-6855. Stair Lift. Bruno Electra Ride Elite, model SRE2000. 12' 3" straight rail. Bought October 2004, used 1 month. $3700 new; asking $2700. Needs to be picked up in Lindsay, Ontario. Please call 1-705-324-6045 or email [email protected] for details. Wheelchair accessible hand controls, EZ riser seat, heated box, fully loaded, Laramie package, pw, pd, p/seats, heated mirrors, trailer package, air ride susp., 115,200 km, $26,500. Call (905)679-6899 or e-mail [email protected] Quantum Blast Extreme wheelchair for sale. Chair has less than three hours on it. Excellent shape. This chair does 10 mph! Front and rear suspension. Fully programmable electronics. Fast and fun chair!! Black in color. Comes with RoHo low profile cushion and a Jay back. This chair was over $10,000 new. I am selling it for a big loss at $5000.00. Comes complete, ready to go! Please contact me at 715-698-2214 or email me at [email protected] for more info or picture of chair. Van Wheel-chair Lift 1993 Model "Braun" #L800UE Scissor Lift for Scooters or wheel-chair capacity 800 lbs Asking $1,000. or BO owner Sharon Long phone# 905 529-6837 to view see Courtland 5125 Harvester Rd. Burlington On Wood Stove. Airtight wood burning cooking range with all the extras, 3-way loading for wood, stay-cool cheery handles, roomy storage drawer complete with cast iron waterfront which connects to a hot water tank (included). Like new Priced to sell at $1,500 Gaetan Boudreau 613-525-1453 (Hawkesbury, Ontario) or email [email protected] Generator. Yamaha EF3800 Generator, 110 and 220 volts, A-1 condition Price $1,000 Gaetan Boudreau 613-525-1453 (Hawkesbury, Ontario) or email [email protected] Horse. 6 years old standard breed mare, gentle and easy going, saddle trained Price $1,000 Gaetan Boudreau 613-525-1453 (Hawkesbury, Ontario) or or email [email protected] 1990 Plymouth Voyager SE 4Cyl Turbo (Wheelchair Equipped Mini-Van). Black Cherry interior Burgundy 196k KM. Side entry Ricon Lift, W/C Tie-Downs and Hand controls. Electric windows, locks, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM cassette, Roof Rack, floorboards, Tinted windows and 4x Snow Tires included. Well-maintained, excellent condition, all maintenance recipes kept. 85-point service inspection report provided. Asking $5,900.00. Contact [email protected] , Surrey, BC. 604-582-8432 1998 Ford Windstar, V-6, very good shape, easy on gas. Approx. 80,000 km. Ramp unfolds manually at back of van. Automatic tie-down. The driver�s seat has heat control. New battery and four new tires last year, regular service (service records are available). Asking price is $15,000.00. Call Gerard Fahrenkopf at 519-894-1068. Otto Bock Advantage pressure-relief cushion, 14x15. ROHO Enhancer, 14x15. Looking to sell or trade for dual-compartment, low-profile Roho of same size. Also for sale: Key Largo special needs keyboard. E-mail [email protected] Motorized scooter for sale: "Optiway Fortress" 2000 FS, excellent shape. One owner. Original cost: $3,860 plus tax. Will sell for $1,999. FREE EXTRAS: three new tires, pump, basket, batteries and charger, back-up alarm, lights, beeper. Call Kathleen at 416-463-3729 (in Toronto) to view and discuss. 1999 wheelchair accessible Grand Voyager for sale. Van cost $40,000 new. Two owners (my parents and me). 29,600 miles, well maintained. The van is great, but I don't need a wheelchair van (both parents are now deceased). Keyless entry. Motorized wheelchair ramp with wheelchair lock in the middle section of the van. Locking hardware to attached to the wheelchair is included. Lowered floor with motorized kneeling function. Ramp may be operated from a switch in the front of the car, a switch in the middle section of the car (accessible to person in wheelchair), or by remote. My father was in a wheelchair -- he was 6'4" tall with a tall wheelchair and he fit very comfortably in the van. V6, automatic, antilock brakes, five passengers plus wheelchair passenger, CD player w/ AM/FM, AC/heat controlled from front and back, power door locks, power windows. Slight damage to one runner -- Mom took a curb too tight. Otherwise no accidents, excellent condition. Will replace runner with completed sale of the van or negotiate lower price (cost of runner). Includes all season tires and snow tires (Mom preferred). Photographs available by e-mail. $24,000. Contact Anne at [email protected] Some new English bulldog pups for sale. $1500 to $1800. Real good line AKC. The pups are red and white, and one all white with an ace of spade on his tale. All have big heads too. I live in South Carolina. You can e-mail me for more info. at [email protected] . Going fast. Ultramatic electric double bed with massage for sale. Clean only 3yrs old, asking $2,000.00. Transport basic wheelchair, used 6 times for shopping outings, $100.00. Stairglider chairlift "Liberty II" by Concord Elevator, for curved stairs. 1yr old. Paid $14k, will sell for $7,000.00 Please call Karen @ 905-455-3774 in Brampton, Ontario or contact by email [email protected] Invacare Arrow Storm Power Wheelchair for sale. 6 years old, black, and has only been used about 20 times and is still in excellent condition. 16� wide by 18� deep, and 20� high. It has a Jay 2 back, and a swing away bracket for the controller which is on the right side. The chair uses 22nf gel batteries that are 7 months old. The chair runs smoothly over grass and other rough terrain. It was originally purchased for $13,000 and has just been appraised by a licensed dealer at a value of over $5,000. I am looking for best offer. A full roho cushion can be included. Please contact Ryan Durham at 905-887-9402, or email [email protected] Savaria Platform lift available for sale. Model ES 125. It is for right side of staircase. Two years old. We are moving and will not need it where we are going. The length is 10' 6". For further information, contact Margaret at [email protected] or call 905-772-1135. I have a new electric stove that is wheelchair friendly with all the controls at the front. Extended warranty. Asking $1200. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] Wheelchair accessible van 2000 GMC Safari SLT- grey and silver two tone. Wheelchair accessible Ricon system side entry with raised roof and raised sliding door. Four new all season tires. Two bench seats. Rear A/C, power door locks, power windows, power seats, CD player, rustproofed. Immobilizer alarm, only 70,000. Wheelchair accessible van used only for one year. Certified and E-tested. Asking $32,000.00. Call Anna 905-388-5245. Full side view with ramp open: 2002 Chevy Astro Van AWD with Ricon side entry lift and remote power sliding door, Braun 6way transfer seat and suregrip handcontrols. fully loaded 67,000km. $34,000. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] Rugby wheels - several sets ranging from $250-$1500. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] I have 3 neubulizer/compressors for sale. Pulmoaide traveller - compact, with rechargeable battery, car adapter and carrying case $400. Mabimist Ultrasonic Neubulizer - super compact, handheld with rechargeable battery, car adapter and carrying case - used twice $200. Pulmoaide standard compressor in good working condition $100. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] Hospital style adjustable bedside table $150. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] Surecath catheter kits - size 10 french. Allow you to cath without transferring or finding an accessible bathroom. I have 100 and will sell as many as you want for $2 each. Call 519-868-1718 or e-mail [email protected] Straight From Her Heart: 11 year old, Victoria has written a booklet about her feelings and fears of having diabetes. Victoria would like to invite you to share a child's point of view on this disease. Order your copy today by sending check or money order for $12.95 to: Straight From Her Heart, 122 Desoto Rd, Plaucheville, La. 71362 CosySoles Heated Slippers: Soft fleece slippers that can be heated in the microwave. CosySoles provide care and comfort for cold feet due to limited circulation. Effective in providing relief for people with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cerebral palsy, CMT and other neuropathies. Visit our website: http://www.Cosysoles.ca Canes Canada, Stylish Canes and Walking Sticks, walk with style and confidence with a cane from Canes Canada! Please go to: http://www.canescanada.com . Order on-line and choose from hundreds of Stylish canes and walking sticks. Canes: Make a fashion statement, keep your balance and fight off admirers too! http://www.ecanemutiny.com Magnification aids, reading lamps, including OTT-Lites, magnifying lamps and telephone equipment for the hearing impaired including phones with amplified sound, ampified voice, and notification systems. Contact Commetrics - Ultravision, 5645 C�te des neiges, Montr�al, Qu�bec, H3T 1YA, phone: 514-344-3988, fax: 514-344-3516 or e-mail: [email protected]. Adaptive clothing and accessories. Dresses, wheelchair capes, tracksuits, undergarments, jeans, more. Fashions for Special Needs. Phone: 905-384-0741, e-mail: [email protected] or check out http://www.specialneedsclothing.com. Cold feet? You need to call Wooly Warmers. Fleece-lined socks and knee warmers. Call for a brochure. 1-888-339-6659. Website: http://www.woolywarmers.com. Back to Top Items Wanted I am looking for a hinged knee immobilizer brace for the left knee, to fit an 11 year old child who is post-op from knee release surgery. I'm looking specifically for something with a hinge that will lock at various degrees. Must be less than 20" in length or it will not fit her. We are very low-income, so we cannot afford brand-new (and can't get Medicaid to pay for this) if you have one of these items you are not using anymore and willing to let go for a reasonable price, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks! WANTED: a wheelchair-ramp equipped van capable of carrying 6 passengers PLUS a person in a wheelchair. The driver is NOT in a wheelchair. Contact: [email protected] or (705) 835-5288. Looking for a small battery charger for 49/50 cc motor scooter battery... Must be reasonable and in good working order. E-mail [email protected] Wanted: Motorcycle with sidecar, TOMCO conversion or similiar make, must be able to drive from wheelchair in the sidecar. E-mail Ron at [email protected] Items wanted: hospital bed; electric recliner that raises to standing position; bedroom accessories to aid in getting in and out of bed; safety handles for use in the bathroom. Best Offer. Please e-mail: [email protected] or call 905-297-8347. Looking to purchase a wheelchair accessible van, Ford E-250, V-8, 5.4, lowered floor, 6 inches at driver's side and passenger's side. I do not need hand controls. Contact Jean LeBlanc at 506-523-6654 or e-mail [email protected] Wanted: Used wheelchair accessible minivan, for passenger using a wheelchair. Age range of vehicle preferred: 1999 to 2001. London, Ontario, area. Call Pam at 519-660-4667, or e-mail [email protected] Looking to purchase a comfortable back for wheelchair. Please e-mail [email protected] Hi, my name is Katrina and I am posting this wanted add for my children. Our dog passed away in Feb. 2004. My children miss our dog. I want to adopt or purchase an english bulldog for my kids. We also are interested in pugs or boxers. Please e-mail me at [email protected] . Thanks. Mutli-fold ramp (for wheel chairs, scooters, etc.) Unfolded, it measures 8 feet long by 2 � feet wide. It is made of aluminum and the total weight is 45 pounds. It has built in handles for ease of transport. Ramp can hold up to 600 lbs. If you have one to sell please e-mail me at [email protected]. Back to Top Real Estate Wheelchair accessible bungalow for sale, Burlington, Ontario. Professional landscaping with pond, skylights, 3 gas fireplaces, 4-piece ensuite, automatic door, elevator, main-floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, double garage, borders greenbelt. $499,900. For more information, call Rod & Lyndah Lovat-Fraser, Sales Representatives, 905-332-4111, or view this link: http://link.mlxchange.com/EmailView.asp?r=1260030307&s;=RHB&t;=RHB Accessibly Modified House for Sale - Kleinburg, Ontario: Asking $399,000. Spacious Open Concept 4-Level Backsplit with Full Access Elevator To All Levels On Fabulous Oversized Lot In Quiet, Mature, Well Treed Neighbourhood. Gorgeous Florida Room Off D/R. Bird Watch Blue Jays from Eat-In Kitchen, Nature Lovers Paradise In Heart Of Kleinburg.** EXTRAS Built-In D/W, Hi-Eff. Furnace, Mostly Newer Thermal Windows, Walk-in accessible shower, Cedar Garage Doors, Hdwd Under Bdlm In Br 1 - 3 And Lr/Dr, Central Airconditioning, Auto Garage Door Opener. More information? contact Dave Sindholt at:[email protected] Caribbean, St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Two fully wheelchair accessible, self-catering apartment with wheel-in shower and toilet. Each sleeps 2 / 4 people. Stunning view of the sea and a chain of islands. Large garden area. Wheelchair accessible van also available. Free airport pick up. Activities include accessible beach, scuba / snorkel coral reefs, sailing and mountain and volcano treks. Open all year. Contact Don on email [email protected]. Only US$60 per night. VANCOUVER B.C.,CANADA, Oceanfront luxury accessible vacation suite. Roll-in shower, living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, stereo, t.v., courtyard, sleeps 4, resort ammenities included. Daily/weekly rates. Details at http://www.westernskye.com or call 604-940-2812. We are pleased to announce that we are offering a handicap accessible cottage at Beaverland Camp. Check out our website, to find out more! Regards, Dorothy & Albert Cloet, Beaverland Camp, Marten River, ON, Canada. http://www.beaverland.on.ca [email protected] "Discover Our Old Fashioned Hospitality". Accessible Cottage Newer, 2BR accessible Lake Superior cottage near Thunder Bay. Spacious kitchen & layout, fireplace, screen porch, Airtub, large windows, spectacular view. $675/week + GST. Request info/pics at [email protected] or 807-344-9208. Back to Top Meet People Hi, I am looking for a female to share my life with. I am a black male 49 yrs old. I recently had a stroke which left me unable to use my right arm. I am easy to get to know, I enjoy dining, dances, movies, travel and the outdoors. I would like to meet someone to share my life with. I am considered a good looking man with a lot of caring and compassion. All I need is you. Write me at [email protected] or call 714 236 9772 . I currently live in southern california, but I am looking to buy a home in this area. Single male on ODSP with cozy apartment on Georgian Bay seeks a congenial, passionate female for a long-term, live-in relationship. Reply to [email protected] GAY DISABLED-male looking to meet other guys for friendship, chat, correspond, whatever. I am a freelance gay male masc writer for the disabled plus I do some photo work as well write other stories on non-disabled interest. Please contact: Don Breen, 21 Peruz Court, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 4G2 or e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected] and feel free to ask anything-I am honest and very open-minded and nothing offends me. Male, mid-40s, near Vancouver. Spine fused straight and one-eye vision impairment but experienced dancer (Swing & some Latin styles). Physically fit & emotionally well-balanced, caring & reliable, eat healthy food & enjoy sharing cooking, don't smoke, don't drink, don't dope, child-free. I welcome contact with a dance-loving woman 40ish - 60ish under 5'5" with similar active life-style and Life-savouring attitudes ... if you have a strong interest in meeting an intelligent, warm-hearted man, get in touch ;~) Dean [email protected] I am a mid 30's woman, using a cane for short distances and a chair for long ones, looking for a group or anybody to do some dancing with. I used to ballroom and club dance before my stroke, and I would like to get back to that because I really enjoyed it. Please reply at 905-884-0307 - ask for Anca, or e-mail [email protected]. Thanx a mil. I am late 30's gay male, who works as a rehab nurse. Interested in meeting gay disabled men to see what happens. Please e-mail me at [email protected] Male, 56 years old, eyesight below driving standards & no balance due to diabetes, would like to like to communicate with female, maybe move in own 4-plex 200 km east of Calgary, [email protected] I am a 38 years old white male with chronic fatigue syndrome looking for a female for a long-term relationship. I am bald but cute and 5'7", 150 lbs. I am looking for work as a social worker and pursuing my aspirations as a songwriter/musician(classic rock/folk/eclectic). I am intellectual, spiritual but not religious (I like astrology, etc.), witty, affectionate and sensitive. I like classic rock but I also like everything from Vivaldi to disco to Shania Twain and Sue Foley. I am politically incorrect but dedicated to social justice. I believe in spiritual answers to problems over ideological dogma. The woman for me is between 28 and 43, a non-smoker, unperfumed and not obese. She is independent but talkative and emotionally available. She loves the arts but she enjoys being curled up on the couch as well. She doesn't like the American daytime talk shows. Please e-mail me at [email protected]. Hi, I'm a male 40 who has somewhat severe Ankylosing-Spondolitis for the past 25 years. I would like to hear from others who have A.S. to share experiences, coping skills, and any tips. Also, anyone who has tried alternative therapies and has experienced any improvement of symptoms, hopefully! Never give up hope. I live in BC. Please e-mail me at [email protected] Hi, my name is Allan Kelly and I'm 34 and I used to go to the Dr. Wm. F. Roberts Hospital School in St. John, N.B., Canada from 1972 to 1979....anyone who worked there or went there please e-mail me at: [email protected]. Make pen friends worldwide! 300,000 members, over 150 countries, free details. Kirton, Box 27105, 600 E. Victoria, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 5Y7. Back to Top Publications �Prison Needle Exchange: Lessons from a Comprehensive Review of International Evidence and Experience� is a new publication from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network. Available online at http://www.aidslaw.ca/Maincontent/issues/prisons.htm Cantor Access announces two new resources on keyboard access to Windows. "Keyboard Access Tips" is a booklet for people who want to operate Windows by using the keyboard more effectively. Learn to operate Windows-based software without a mouse, and to discover specific hotkeys as you need them. Available as a booklet, in PDF, or as a Word document. Ordering info is at http://www.cantoraccess.com/keyaccesstips.htm. My "Keyboard Access FAQ" also available online. For more information, visit http://www.cantoraccess.com/keyaccessfaq.htm Ontario�s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has made its policies more accessible to workers and employers by posting its Operational Policy Manual on its website. You can now access this information at http://www.wsib.on.ca (look under the "Policy" tab for "Operational Policy Manual�). The online manual offers directory and search functions, print-friendly format and user guide. Back to Top Services Offered Tour the scenic Yukon Territory in accessible motor home. Driver/guide provided for local expertise. Email [email protected] for information packages. Equipment Technician Services Program. Technicians in this program work with therapists to custom design and adapt equipment for children and adults with special needs. Items are customized to meet the needs of the individual. Equipment built for children has a built in growth allowance. Commercial items can be adapted to accommodate an individual�s specific need. The program specializes in the Wooding Comfy Chair, an alternate positioning chair designed to provide comfort and relief from wheelchair sitting. These are custom fitted and designed for adults and children. Contact Info: North Shore Disability Resource Centre. 1547 Welch Street; North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B5; Ph. and Fax 604-984-6568. E-mail [email protected]. Website: http://www.nsdrc.org Financial consultant/bookkeeper/computer systems specialist with specific expertise serving the non-profit sector and disability community is expanding his practice. If you or your organization could benefit from part-time accounting (including personal/small business income tax, Direct Funding reports) or computing help (up to 16 hours per week), contact Tim Lynne-Davies for a no-charge initial consultation: 416-923-1885, ext. 227, or e-mail [email protected] QPAC-Quality Packaging and Assembly (division of Community Living Dufferin) is looking for your piecework jobs. Large or small, we do it all. We employ 20+ contract workers who have various abilities in the packaging and assembly industry. Some of the services we provide include impulse sealing, packaging, large and small parts assembly, bundling, sorting, counting, collating and mailout services. We are known for our ability to customize each job to our customers needs. For further information or a quote please contact Denyse Small @ [email protected], phone: (519) 941-8456 or Julie Montgomery @ [email protected], (519) 938-9190. We are in Dufferin County, located at 25 Centennial Rd., Unit 25, Orangeville, ON, L9W 1R1. Studio Opal: Let our industry taught instructors teach you how to sew. Classes include beginner, intermediate and advanced. These classes are available for all ages, both male and female. We also offer lessons in pattern making, knitting, crochet, and specialty sewing. Located at 2356 Kingston Road, Scarborough, our Studio offers a quiet and comfortable environment for learning on your machine, or an industry leading machine provided during your classes. For more information call us at 416-264-6725, visit our website at www.opalenterprises.ca, or e-mail [email protected]. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS available. Rainbow Caregivers International (RCI) is a company that facilitates Canadian families, or individuals, hiring a live-in caregiver. College/University graduates from overseas are interested in working for you as live-in caregivers for seniors, children or persons with a disability. RCI charges a reasonable fee, but you will end up with a caregiver interested in a job offer for at least 1 year, and often a renewal of the 2nd year. This leads to a level of consistency and comfort for your loved one. If interested: (613) 239-3836 or e-mail: [email protected] A retired electrical engineer living in Arizona, USA wants only to make my AAC programs available to those people with disabilities who need to single-switch communicate and control, but can't afford to buy the second-rate AAC products at the obscenely-high prices asked by the mainstream communication aid manufacturers. Free: SELECTIT, an advanced (much-faster, much-easier, much-less-tiring) single-switch text-creation program created with mute quad and locked-in syndrome folks in mind. Free: NUMBERS, a single-switch number-generation program. (The uses to which such numbers may be put are limited only by the imagination: room-environment control is only one.) May be run from SELECTIT or alone. Both run on any personal computer under MS/PC-DOS, version 3.3 or higher; no hard drive or color monitor required (nor desirable). Deliverable as e-mail attachments. E-mail: [email protected]. Quinte Outfitters & Wildlife Adventures. 424 Deer Run Road, Frankford ON. 3 Day Fall & Spring Hunts! Quinte Outfitters and Wildlife Adventures has removed barriers for anglers, hunters and nature watchers with disabilities wishing to experience world class fishing, and white tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, duck, and black bear hunting and viewing opportunities. We offer a broad base of services designed to ensure maximum fun, excitement and comfort. Our emphasis is on creating the most rewarding experiences for our clients in a low stress environment. If you are new to the outdoor pursuits we also offer top calibre instruction on specific species as well as the relationship within the ecosystem. Accomodations, airport transport and meals available, Please call Ron @ 613-847-1514 or e-mail to [email protected]. Back to Top Study Participants Earn $20 by participating in a research study on closed captioning in Toronto. Marblemedia Inc. and Ryerson's Centre for Learning Technologies are running a study about a new approach to closed captioning. Looking for people who are hard of hearing or deaf, and have some experience watching television with closed captions. You will watch four short videos and respond to our questionnaire. Meeting times to be arranged with you at your convenience. Contact Deborah Fels, 416-979-5000, ext. 7619, or [email protected] POLLARA Inc., a national research firm, is collecting names of persons willing to participate in research projects involving products and services that are designed for persons with disabilities, or those people who live with persons with disabilities. All participants selected to be in these studies will receive compensation, sometimes in cash. Please call John Wong at 1-888-765-5272 or e-mail [email protected] . The purpose of this recruitment is strictly research and there is no intention to sell you anything. Spinal Cord Injury, Community Inclusion, & Well-Being Persons with Spinal Cord Injury are needed to participate in a study that examines the relationship between environmental factors, community inclusion, and psychological well-being. This brief survey is available online, and telephone assistance is available. A survey package will be mailed to those who prefer a paper version. Your time and participation is appreciated. Researcher: Paul Falconer, Ph.D.(cand.) Northcentral University. Telephone: (617) 983-2021. Email: [email protected]. Online Survey: http://www.freewebs.com/mobilitysurvey Disability Studies Student looking for Queer women with disabilities for research project I am a Ryerson University Student in the Disability Studies Program in my final year, completing a required research project. For this research project I have chosen to work with self identified queer women with physical disabilities to explore their experiences of accessing disability focused support services (i.e. attendant care, social workers, medical services). I want to learn if women participating in the project feel services they have accessed include sex and sexuality information for queer women with disabilities and create a space for queer women to be out. Participants would be involved in a confidential one on one interview with myself. I am queer identified, able-bodied woman who is committed to working with women, and eradicating the typical model of �researching over�, instead of researching with people. I am looking for self identified queer women with physical disabilities in the Toronto area. I will do my best to accommodate a meeting time and place that fits your needs. To ask further questions about participating in this project please contact: Jenn at [email protected] or at 416-757-3703 Please forward this to any women you think may be interested in this project. Thank you for your time! Nation Wide Study On The Needs Of People In Canada Who Are Blind Or Living With Low Vision. The CNIB is seeking participants for a national study investigating the challenges faced by people who have a vision impairment. The study explores a broad range of issues including the impact of vision loss on family and social life, health, education, employment and overall quality of life. It also explores the capacity of social and health services to support vision related needs. Participation in the study involves a telephone interview that takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. All interviews are confidential, and are scheduled for the convenience of participants. By participating in this study, you will contribute to building knowledge about the challenges of living with vision loss and what is required to strengthen social and health services systems. The information gathered in this study will be widely disseminated to governments, policy makers, service providers and to the community at large. We are seeking adults who are at least 21 years of age and who are experiencing vision impairment that cannot be completely corrected with corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses). Participation in the study is voluntary and confidential. Interviews will be arranged at the convenience of the participant. If you are willing to participate, or would like more information, please contact Helen Simson toll free at 1-866-577-7727 or [email protected] Women Living With Fluctuating Chronic Health Conditions. Study participants wanted for a research study on (in)visible disabilities. Women who are: Living with the shifting visible and invisible effects of a chronic condition such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, Crohn�s disease, ulcerative colitis or environmental illness for at least one year or more Between 20-65 years of age Living within the greater Toronto area Interested in sharing their experiences through creating and working with photographs If you are interested in participating in this study or for further details, please contact Andrea Vick, PhD student at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto at (647) 233-7020 (local Toronto number) or [email protected] "A virtual experience!" We are looking for kids 8-12yrs who have cerebral palsy to take part in a research study of virtual play environments. Travel cost will be reimbursed. Please contact Dr. Denise Reid at 416-978-5937 or [email protected]. Study participants wanted: People in Ontario with repetitive strain injury (RSI) are wanted for a research project on their experiences with policies that have helped or hindered their daily lives. Info: Pum van Veldhoven, Carleton University, 613-236-5868, ext. 242, or e-mail: [email protected]. Study participants wanted: Mothers age 20-55 who use a wheelchair/scooter and live in the greater Toronto area are wanted for a research study on their experiences in homemaking and childcare. $25 honorarium for a 1- or 2-hour interview. Info: Dr. Denise Reid, University of Toronto, 416-978-5937. Study participants wanted: 12-month body weight supported treadmill study for people with traumatic SCI at McMaster Univ., Hamilton. Call Megan at 905-525-9140, ext. 22576. Participation Apartments -- Metro Toronto, a non-profit organization providing support services to adults with physical disabilities, is looking for board members, especially those with experience in finance or fundraising, or an awareness of disability issues. Call 416-789-7806. People who use wheelchairs during activities of daily living commonly store personal effects in a wheelchair bag that hangs on the backside of the chair. This inherently makes it difficult for wheelchair users to independently access their supplies. A solution to this problem is posed using a set of motorized linkages that can move a bag between the back side of the chair and the user's lab for easier user access. Questions:** Would you use such a device and if so, how much would you pay for such a device? Do you have any suggestions? Please e-mail me your answers. Patrick McCrea: [email protected]. Thanks! Back to Top Volunteer Opportunities The Canadian Abilities Foundation has an ongoing volunteer opportunity that is flexible, fun and allows you to help other people with disabilities without having to leave home. We are inviting everyone, especially people with disabilities to participate in our Access Guide Canada project (AGC). AGC strives to bring you the most accurate listings on accessible resources across Canada. This is your opportunity to share what you know about accessibility in your community. By adding your own favourite accessible locations you can help make the AGC site a great resource for everyone. Getting started is easier than setting up a hotmail account. To set up your member account, go to the AGC page (click on the large Access Guide Canada logo on the Enablelink home page). Once on the AGC page click the add a listing link. All that is required from you for a membership is to select a user name and password. Membership is free but it does have it's privileges. You can make sure your community is represented in AGC. You can highlight the businesses and services that you feel do a great job serving people with disabilities. You can also subscribe to our informative E-zine the Enablelinker. Don't hesitate to take part. You can commit as much or as little time as you want. For every assessment you add to AGC there is someone somewhere now able to visit your community and feel welcome! Working together we can make Canada the best possible place for a person with a disability to live and visit. If you have any questions or need more information contact Christine Staddon, Volunteer Coordinator, Canadian Abilities Foundation, 501-489 College St., Toronto, M6G 1A5. Ph: 416-923-5948 Fax: 416-923-9829 E-mail: [email protected] Volunteers urgently needed! CNIB is in need of 35 to 40 volunteers to aid in its Focus on Crocus campaign in downtown Vancouver on February 9 and February 10 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Duties include sitting at the booth and handling the money from crocus sales. Please contact Susan Flanagan at [email protected] or call the office of BC Blind Sports, a CNIB partner, at 604-325-8638. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind requires foster families to home a puppy in training for a 14-18 month period. Applicants must have a fenced relief area for the dog, a vehicle and someone must be home during the day. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind provides all food for the puppy and is responsible for all veterinary expenses. Call 613-692-7777 for more information, or e-mail [email protected] Volunteers Wanted for Described Video Panel The National Broadcast Reading Service Inc. (NBRS) wants blind and low-vision volunteers, preferably with a sighted companion, to provide feedback on described programs (movies and TV shows). The described programs will be supplied to volunteers on video cassette for viewing at home at their convenience. Viewings will begin in September and continue through October, 2004. No costs will be incurred by volunteers. They will be asked to provide candid, detailed feedback on the quality and effectiveness of the description on the programs. This feedback will help define and raise description standards in Canada. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Pamela Mu�oz at 1-800-567-6755, extension 227 or at [email protected]