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Visual & Hearing Impairment Program - Dale Association

Multifaceted program designed to enrich the lives of persons who are visually and/or hearing impaired through educational seminars, vision and hearing screening, referral information, assistive devices, socialization, transportation to/from medical appointments, and other support.

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NASSAU-SUFFOLK TRAID CENTER/ROOSEVELT | NASSAU-SUFFOLK TRAID CENTER/ROOSEVELT

Provides specialized information and referral to persons with physical disabilities who are seeking assistive technology devices to maintain or improve their functional capabilities. Assists in determining eligibility through Medicare, provides referrals for assessments, and will discuss specific devices. Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities to choose, acquire and use assistive technology appropriate for their needs. Collaborative Project of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County and United Cerebral Palsy Association of Suffolk County.

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LONG ISLAND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY | LONG ISLAND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY

A Subregional Library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Lends books and magazines that have been professionally recorded onto cassettes to eligible individuals/organizations, along with special playback equipment, catalogs, and related library services. Maintains a Reading Equipment, Aids and Devices (READ) Center which displays adaptive reading equipment, by appointment only. Serves residents of Long Island of all ages who have a visual or physical disability. Offered by public libraries, in person at agency, or postage-free mail.

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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - SOMERS

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

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DAY TREATMENT | UCP OF LONG ISLAND

Purpose is to increase independence and provide life enrichment. Provides programs in recreation, activities of daily living and independent living skills training. Available assistance/consultation in social work, psychological, and nursing areas. Most participants have significant physical disabilities. Provides transportation and opportunity for community integration.

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NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:

Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.

Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.

Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.

Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.

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NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:

Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.

Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.

Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.

Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.

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TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CABVI)

Provides services and information on available assistive technology to help fulfill vocational, education, and/or recreational goals.

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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Provides a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children <18yrs receive medical care regardless of ability to pay.

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Assistive Technology (TRAID) | AIM Independent Living Center

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

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Assistive Technology (TRAID) | AIM Independent Living Center - Allegany County Outreach Office

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

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Assistive Technology (TRAID) | AIM Independent Living Center - Chemung County Outreach Office

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

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Assistive Technology (TRAID) | AIM Independent Living Center - Hornell Outreach Office

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

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Assistive Technology (TRAID) | AIM Independent Living Center - Schuyler County Outreach Office

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

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DISEASE/DISABILITY CARE SERVICES | NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE

Provides counseling for adults with any type of disability, including connecting them with other with the same disability, where ideas, concerns and life experiences can be shared. Also assists with assistive technology information, what devices might be good to increase or enhance independence.

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NATHANIEL H. KORNREICH TECHNOLOGY CENTER | ABILITIES, INC.

Provides assistive technology evaluations and training for individuals, training and education for professionals, demonstrations and an on-site library. Serves people with disabilities of all ages and all ranges of disabilities with special education related services and vocation-related professionals. Serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the statewide area.

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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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REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER (RTC) | WESTCHESTER INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Facilitates access to assistive technology for children and adults with disabilities in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties to help them be more independent and participate more fully in the community.

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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - BRONX, PHYICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER

SAIL provides loans of assistive technology and durable medical equipment through its TRAID/EI project. TRAID is Technological Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities. TRAID is the busiest department in SAIL on a daily basis. Each day dozens of people come into SAIL in Queensbury or Ballston Spa seeking to borrow medical equipment for someone who has a disabling condition.

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PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES | ABILITIES FIRST

Specializes in making customized braces, seat inserts, hand splints and other assistive technology at a lower cost to families. Wheelchair repair also available.

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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - MAMARONECK

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

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SERVICES FOR THE HANDICAPPED | SERVICES FOR THE HANDICAPPED

Services include summer employment program, handicapped bus, Handicapped Enforcement Parking Program, specialized library, newsletter, TTY phone, suggestions on removal of architectural barriers, information and referral, ombudsman who investigates complaints, and listing of accessible services/buildings. Liasion to the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities.

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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER | ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ROCKLAND COUNTY

Access and instruction on assistive technologies such as low vision reading systems, computer access software, speech recognition and voice controlled systems.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - WESTCHESTER | LOWER HUDSON VALLEY TECHNOLOGY CENTER TRAID RTC – WESTCHESTER

Provide equipment, appliances and assistive aids that enable people, including those who have physical or sensory limitations, to increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably.

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