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Resource Directory for Ventilator-Assisted Living
(updated 7-28-10)
The world's premiere resource for linking to experts
in home mechanical ventilation.
Listings include:
- Health Professionals
- Respiratory Home Care Companies/DMEs
- In-home Care Agencies
- Listservs for Ventilator Users
- Ventilator Equipment and Aids
- Manufacturers' Addresses, and
- Related Organizations, Associations and Foundations.
- Facilities with Long-Term Ventilator Units
Ventilator-Assisted Community Calendar
Meetings and conferences for users of home mechanical ventilation, polio survivors and health professionals.
Can You Help?
Send questions, requests and responses to others about equipment, resources, etc.
IVUN's Ventilatory Equipment Exchange
People who want to donate ventilatory equipment and aids can advertise their offerings. People who need older equipment can view what is available and make arrangements for the equipment exchange and/or submit their equipment needs.
What Works for Me
Shared peer advice about living successfully as a ventilator user.
People We Know
News about people who have made significant contributions to the disability community.
Disability Resources
Websites and contact information for organizations, USA's governmental agencies, etc. with useful information for people with disabilities. Airlines and Links to Accessibility/Medical Policies
IVUN/PHI's Conferences
Information about past and upcoming conferences.