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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)
Provides assistance with securing, learning how to use and repair, and maintaining equipment that assists individuals to live more independently at home.
Provides assistance with securing, learning how to use and repair, and maintaining equipment that assists individuals to live more independently at home.
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Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training
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.
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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Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Orientation and Mobility Training
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Vocational Rehabilitation
Braille Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Training
Braille and Tactile Aids
FINGER LAKES INDEPENDENCE CENTER (FLIC) - LOAN CLOSET | FINGER LAKES INDEPENDENCE CENTER (FLIC)
Lends equipment, videotapes and books, including: items for people with hearing, visual or mobility impairments convalescent equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers and commodes modular wheelchair rampsDoes NOT have hospital beds, but has list of places which loan/rent/sell themHas adaptive equipment catalogs.
Lends equipment, videotapes and books, including: items for people with hearing, visual or mobility impairments convalescent equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers and commodes modular wheelchair rampsDoes NOT have hospital beds, but has list of places which loan/rent/sell themHas adaptive equipment catalogs.
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Assistive Technology Information
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - PURCHASE
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
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Assistive Technology Information
ADRIEL AND EVELYN HARRIS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER | CEREBRAL PALSY OF WESTCHESTER
Offers a variety of assistive technology services to children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including adaptive equipment that can help increase an individual with independence in many areas of life. The center offers a following:Lending Library - Adapted toys, switches, computer hardware, software, daily living aids and communication devices.Computer Lab - Fully adaptable computer stations are available for achieving educational and vocational goals.Assessment and Training - Skills are evaluated so that suitable assistive equipment can be found.
Offers a variety of assistive technology services to children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including adaptive equipment that can help increase an individual with independence in many areas of life. The center offers a following:Lending Library - Adapted toys, switches, computer hardware, software, daily living aids and communication devices.Computer Lab - Fully adaptable computer stations are available for achieving educational and vocational goals.Assessment and Training - Skills are evaluated so that suitable assistive equipment can be found.
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Assistive Technology Information
OUTREACH PROGRAM | OUTREACH PROGRAM
Provides speakers to present programs on hearing impairment and demonstration of relevant assistive devices other than hearing aids.
Provides speakers to present programs on hearing impairment and demonstration of relevant assistive devices other than hearing aids.
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Assistive Technology Information
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
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.
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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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Information
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.
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 Technology Information
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Training
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.
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 Information
Assistive Technology Training
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - YONKERS EXEC PLAZA, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
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Assistive Technology Information
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.
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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Children's Hospitals
Assistive Technology Information
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Burn Centers
AUGMENTATIVE AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Assists in the identification of students in need of augmentative communication intervention services. They will conduct comprehensive augmentative communication evaluations on students presenting with severe communication impairments, provide consultation/support services for all staff working with students who utilize augmentative communication aids, techniques and strategies and conduct individual and/or small group trainings related to the use of specific augmentative communication aids, technique and strategies. The Assistive program evaluates a student's ability to access the curriculum depending on his/her disability. Evaluators collaborate with the educational team to identify software programs and/or adaptive equipment to enable the student to access the curriculum as independently as possible. They will provide training/consultations to students, staff and family in the use and implementations of the recommended adaptive equipment and/or software. Also equipment orders are placed for the component school districts upon request.
Assists in the identification of students in need of augmentative communication intervention services. They will conduct comprehensive augmentative communication evaluations on students presenting with severe communication impairments, provide consultation/support services for all staff working with students who utilize augmentative communication aids, techniques and strategies and conduct individual and/or small group trainings related to the use of specific augmentative communication aids, technique and strategies. The Assistive program evaluates a student's ability to access the curriculum depending on his/her disability. Evaluators collaborate with the educational team to identify software programs and/or adaptive equipment to enable the student to access the curriculum as independently as possible. They will provide training/consultations to students, staff and family in the use and implementations of the recommended adaptive equipment and/or software. Also equipment orders are placed for the component school districts upon request.
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Assistive Technology Equipment
Speech and Language Evaluations
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Product Evaluation
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLINIC | BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL - ARMONK, OUTPATIENT THERAPY
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
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Assistive Technology Information
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.
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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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Information
CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES | VERIZON CENTER FOR CUSTOMERS
Provides specialized communication services geared for those with disabilities.
Provides specialized communication services geared for those with disabilities.
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Assistive Technology Information
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.
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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Assistive Technology Information
HEARING AIDS, EQUIPMENT, AND RESOURCES | LIONS' CLUBS HEARING COUNCIL
Assists people with hearing problems by providing resources for hearing tests, adaptive equipment, and hearing aids.
Assists people with hearing problems by providing resources for hearing tests, adaptive equipment, and hearing aids.
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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Information
DISABILITY AND FAMILY SUPPORTS | INSPIRE
Services include case management, information and referral, recreation, assistive technology, respite, and outpatient rehabilitation for people with developmental disabilities.
Services include case management, information and referral, recreation, assistive technology, respite, and outpatient rehabilitation for people with developmental disabilities.
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Adult In Home Respite Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Assistive Technology Information
Children's In Home Respite Care
Case / Care Management
ADVOCACY PROGRAM | ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Advises governor, legislature, and state agencies on issues facing persons with disabilities. Initiates and shapes innovative programs and identifies areas for improvement. Fosters coordination through systems advocacy and facilitates community development activities. Provides technical assistance on barrier-free design, legal rights,assistive technology to local governments, providers, families, and maintains toll-free information and referral service.
Advises governor, legislature, and state agencies on issues facing persons with disabilities. Initiates and shapes innovative programs and identifies areas for improvement. Fosters coordination through systems advocacy and facilitates community development activities. Provides technical assistance on barrier-free design, legal rights,assistive technology to local governments, providers, families, and maintains toll-free information and referral service.
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Group Advocacy
Assistive Technology Information
Disabilities Issues
Legislative Advocacy
SENIOR OUTREACH | JOINT COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF CLINTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES (JCEO)
Provides senior outreach workers to provide information about available resources in the community, assist with benefits/insurance information and applications, serve as advocates when seniors are having problems attaining services, and friendly visiting.
Provides senior outreach workers to provide information about available resources in the community, assist with benefits/insurance information and applications, serve as advocates when seniors are having problems attaining services, and friendly visiting.
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General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Friendly Visiting
Assistive Technology Information
General Benefits Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Specialized Information and Referral
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM | NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE
Provides referrals and loans for the purchase of assistive technology including hearing and vision aids, accessible vehicles, home modifications and more.
Provides referrals and loans for the purchase of assistive technology including hearing and vision aids, accessible vehicles, home modifications and more.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
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.
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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Mental Health Support Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistive Technology Information
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Recreational Therapy
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.
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
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Assistive Technology Information
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.
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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Accessibility Information
Disability Related Transportation
Disability Rights Groups
Telecommunication Relay Services
Summer Employment
Special Collections and Archives
Newsletters
Disability Parking Permits
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
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.
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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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Assistive Technology Information
Eye Screening
Hearing Screening