In evolutionism, a biological adaptation is an anatomical structure, physiological process or behavioral trait of an organism that has evolved over a period of time by the process of natural selection such that it increases the expected long-term reproductive success of the organism. The term adaptation is also sometimes used as a synonym for natural selection, but most biologists discourage this usage.
Adaptation can be viewed as taking place over geological time, or within the lifetime of one individual or a group.
Organisms that are adapted to their environment are able to:
Building Modifications :: Assistive Technology
Access Designs - Offers bathtub modifications to improve access and safety.
Meta Description: [ The TUBCUT is an adaptive tub conversion that creates easier, step-thru access in the front of any existing fiberglass, steel or cast iron bathtub. Makes your tub handicapped accesible in less than a day. ]
Access-Ability - Offers solutions and consultation for barrier removals.
Meta Description: [ FOR THE DISABLES...BY THE DISABLED | Design solutions and connsultation for barrier removals. Our expertise for product recommendations are unparalled and our crews are sensitivity trained for your construction needs. ]
Accessibility-Assistance - Provides evaluations and design for barrier free construction.
Meta Description: [ FOR THE DISABLES...BY THE DISABLED | Design solutions and connsultation for barrier removals. Our expertise for product recommendations are unparalled and our crews are sensitivity trained for your construction needs. ]
Adaptive Architecture - Provides architectural and consulting services, while specializing in custom homes and universal design.
Meta Description: [ Adaptive Architecture provides a full spectrum of architectural and consulting services, while specializing in custom homes, universal access (accessible and barrier free environments for the disabled), and expert witness consulting. ]
Bath-Knight - Provides bathing aids for people with mobility problems.
BathEase - Manufactures bathtubs with side entry doors for easy access.
Meta Description: [ Manufacturer of bathtubs with side entry doors for easy accessibility by elderly, sick, injured, or handicapped/disabled people. ]
BM Enterprises Ltd. - Makes custom-built furniture for special-needs children and adults for school and home environments.
C. D. Sparling - Manufactures grab bars, shower rods, and shower seats. Located in Plymouth, Michigan.
Meta Description: [ Major manufacturer of grab bars, shower seats, shower rods. Meets ADA requirements and handicapped codes. ]
Elcoma - Offers residential and commercial washroom accessories.
Meta Description: [ Elcoma offers grab bars, shower seats, and more residental and commercial shower and bathroom accessories for the disabled. ]
Extend-a-Hand - Provides grab bar devices installed for safety to prevent falls.
Meta Description: [ A Extend A Hand Grab Bar assistance device installed for safety to prevent falls keeps seniors, handicapped, and disabled individuals safe, independent, balanced, reinforced, secure. Sarff Systems assistance device aids senior citizens in bathroom safety, shower safety, physical therapy, aging, a... ]
Galaxy Easy Access Baths - A safe method of bathing for those with limited mobility. Special consideration has been given to easy access, safety and comfort.
Meta Description: [ Hydrotherapy easy access baths for the aged and disabled in hospitals, retirement villages, aged care hostels, nursing homes. ]
Guldmann - Specializes in ceiling mounted and mobile lifts, stepless ramps, and lifting platforms.
Meta Description: [ V. Guldmann A/S specializes in ceiling mounted hoist systems, mobile lifts, lifting accessories and nursing and hospital beds. We supply solutions which help improve the daily life for disabled people and the working conditions for their carers.
The Stepless product range consists of portable ram... ]
Home Advantage Bathrooms - Manufactures modular first-floor bathroom solutions to help elderly and disabled live comfortably at home.
Hy-Gina Care - Offers portable shower systems for home, school or commercial use.
Meta Description: [ Hy~Gina Care. Portable Personal Showering for the Disabled.The only truly portable showering system for the disabled and the infirm. Clean, Private, Personal. ]
Max-Ability - Provides pre-manufactured equipment for use in retro-fit and new construction projects for a barrier free environment.
Open Sesame - Proposes remote-controlled door opening systems designed for the home environment.
Polara Engineering - Manufactures products for disabled pedestrians, such as accessible signals and pedestrian push buttons.
Scanflex - Offers a range of height adjustable products to meet the need of the elderly and disabled.
Smitcare - Supplies rehabilitation products such as bath lifts and bed elevators. Based in UK.
Meta Description: [ SmitCare provides the most comprehensive range of products to assist with quality care in our community. Products that address the needs of the elderly, the infirm or those needing post-operative care. ]
Stair-Bar - Manufactures the Stair-Bar, a stair-climbing aid that can be used as an alternative to the stairlift.
Window Ease - Propose universal retrofit actuators that install on new or existing sliding windows for full accessibility.
Meta Description: [ Universal retrofit actuator installs on new or existing vertical hung or horizontal sliding window for full accessibility code compliance. Makes windows easier for anyone to open, close & latch. ]
Zerrecon - Consulting firm specializing in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology.
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