Offers technical assistance and assistive technology services to consumers requiring rehabilitation technology including consultants to other agencies and school districts, on-site computer evaluations/training and referral, equipment modification, product demonstration center, repair/maintenance, funding asistance, public education.

Comprehensive service to inpatients and outpatients, specializing in custom design, fitting and fabrication of variety of devices, including sports knee and post polio bracing, myoelectric prosthesis, C-Leg and traditional pediatric and adult prosthetic designs.

Provides assistive technology (AT) services including evaluations, training, consultation, and device demonstrations for individuals with disabilities of all ages, families, counselors, therapists, teachers, agencies, and other interested consumers. Training available in assistive computer software, hardware, and AT devices for individuals, schools, and adults. Also offers work site assessments and environmental control assessments. Also offers the WNY Regional TRAID Center; see separate listing for details.

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

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 information, demonstration, and referral for assistive technology devices and services in WNY. Short term equipment loans available. Technology includes toys for children with developmental delays. Service is also available to seniors who could benefit from assistive technology to maintain their independence. Medicaid Waiver program will purchase any devices necessary.

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.

Provides special technology for area students with physical and learning disabilities. Includes various software, courseware, and hardware to meet the multiple learning needs of people with physical, sensory, or learning limitation and disabilities.

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.

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

Provides specialized information and referral to persons with physical disabilities who are seeking assistive technology devices to maintain or improve their functional capabilities. 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.

Provides specialized communication services geared for those with disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

* Provides device loans of AT (Assistive Technology), device demonstrations, AT information and referral services.

To protect and advance the rights of adults and children who have disabilities so that they can freely exercise their own life choices, enforce their rights, and fully participate in their community life.

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

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.

NYSCB provides rehabilitation services to children who are legally blind. Early intervention, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services are all key to maximizing the future independence of each child.