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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS | CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY

Provides financial assistance for obtaining environmental modification and adaptive technology to address health and safety issues as well as accessibility issues.

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ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTION | AURORA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

* Instructs blind or visually impaired persons to travel safely and independently by learning or relearning the use of all sensory input (touch, sound, remaining vision) and through the use of travel aids, white cane, and sighted guide training. Skills are taught by a New York State-certified orientation and mobility instructor.

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FORT DRUM MEDDAC ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)

Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of fractures and surgical orthopedic disease.

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FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC STIMULATION | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - RIDGE HILL

Offers therapist-monitored exercise sessions using the walk-aide and RT300 cycle to help improve leg muscle circulation and strength.

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AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION LABORATORY | CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NASSAU COUNTY

Provides evaluation and training for individuals (children and adults) who are unable to use speech as a primary means of communication to help express their needs, wants, ideas and maintain control of their lives. This program is available for children and adults with disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Autism spectrum, Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, traumatic brain injury, impairment from a stroke or throat surgery, using variety of technology as well as state of the art equipment.

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PROSTHETICS ORTHOTICS CENTER | HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL

Provides the most advanced prosthetic and orthotic devices for adults and children, including ultra-lightweight prostheses, energy-storing prosthetic feet and custom orthotic seating devices. Also provides custom scoliosis bracing, sport bracing and spinal bracing, cranial remolding helmets for infants, as well as myoelectric prostheses.

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NEUROLOGICAL UPPER EXTREMITY TREATMENT PROGRAM | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Provides evaluation, fitting and training for SAEBO FLEX and SAEBO REACH orthotics that enable stroke and brain injury survivors to use their hand and arm for grasping and releasing.

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ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY | ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

As a Parish Social Ministry Center, provides a variety of concrete emergency services, such as transportation to medical appointments and food shopping, procurement of financial advice and assistance, guidance when seeking help from social agencies, addresses emergency needs for food and school supplies, and lending medical equipment such as wheelchairs. crutches and walkers.

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HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM | HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

Lends hospital equipment, i.e. hospital beds, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, commodes, canes and other sick room supplies free of charge to residents of Sayville, West Sayville, Oakdale, Bohemia, Holbrook, and Bayport.

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CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING | CREATIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR LEARNING

Dedicated to creating, publishing and distributing tactile illustrations for readers who are blind or visually impaired. Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL) produces books, flash cards, and other educational materials which use raised lines and textured shapes to help visually impaired people recognize shapes and objects the product is particularly useful for developing reading readiness (braille or print), orientation and mobility and communication skills. Young children, their parents, siblings, teachers and Occupational Therapists, any of whom may be blind or visually impaired, use these materials...as well as children who have dyslexia, autism, cerebral palsy or learning delays. Serves a national geographic area.

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GUIDE DOG SERVICES | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. Each person must complete a 25 day in-residence training program at the Foundation. Each graduate receives a dog, its equipment, a comprehensive training program and after-care services without charge.

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THE LOAN CLOSET | YORKTOWN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

Provides a loan closet of mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, and walkers to local residents, free of charge. Also accepts donations of clean and in good condition medical mobility equipment.

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TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TRAID) | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Provides access to assistive technology to any New Yorker with a disability through Regional TRAID Centers. Documentation from a treating professional, a Doctor, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist is required to process the loan to ensure that the device or equipment is safe and suitable for the individual to use. Call for detailed information.

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NEUROLOGICAL UPPER EXTREMITY TREATMENT PROGRAM | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - SOMERS

Provides evaluation, fitting and training for SAEBO FLEX and SAEBO REACH orthotics that enable stroke and brain injury survivors to use their hand and arm for grasping and releasing.

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LOAN CLOSET | MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - NASSAU COUNTY

Provides a wide range of durable medical equipment free of charge to people with neuromuscular diseases and are also registered with the Association.

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TECHNOLOGY TRAINING | HELEN KELLER SERVICES - NASSAU COUNTY

Identifies the technological devises and software that best meet an individual's needs and provides training. Please call for more information.

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BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED SERVICES | NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Provides low vision exams and adaptive equipment to help those with blindness or visual impairments free of charge.

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AT HOME REHABILITATION | VISITING NURSE SERVICES (VNS) WESTCHESTER

Provides rehabilitation services for individual requiring extra care following injury, illness, or disability. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered along with cardiac rehabilitation, joint replacement therapy, therapy for swallowing disorders, and low-vision services.

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ASSISTIVE DEVICES DEMONSTRATION CENTER | OCEANSIDE LIBRARY

Provides one-on-one consultations and hands-on opportunity dealing with listening and alerting devices. Recommendations all made to sources for acquisitions of these devises. Demonstrations are offered to adult serving hearing impaired clients.

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EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM | SOCIETY FOR LENDING COMFORTS TO THE SICK

Loans hospital and recuperative equipment to the infirm and ailing free-of-charge to anyone living in the Town of Smithtown North and South Shore. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, crutches, canes and bath and shower chairs or benches. Walk-ins are welcome or call for an appointment.

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NEUROLOGICAL UPPER EXTREMITY TREATMENT PROGRAM | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - RIDGE HILL

Provides evaluation, fitting and training for SAEBO FLEX and SAEBO REACH orthotics that enable stroke and brain injury survivors to use their hand and arm for grasping and releasing.

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TRAID PROJECT | SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF CLINTON COUNTY

A short-term assistive equipment loan program sponsored by the Adirondack Regional Technology Center at SUNY Plattsburgh. We have walkers, commodes, tub chairs and much more. The equipment is signed out for a 30-day loan and CAN be extended by calling the office for 1 additional month maximum. Call the Senior Center office for availability of equipment at 518-563-6180.

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MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

Maintains a closet of of donated mobility-related equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. These items are loaned, free of charge, to members of the community on request.

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NEUROLOGICAL UPPER EXTREMITY TREATMENT PROGRAM | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - MAMARONECK

Provides evaluation, fitting and training for SAEBO FLEX and SAEBO REACH orthotics that enable stroke and brain injury survivors to use their hand and arm for grasping and releasing.

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