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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
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.

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Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Provides specialized communication services geared for those with disabilities.
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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Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
Access and instruction on assistive technologies such as low vision reading systems, computer access software, speech recognition and voice controlled systems.
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
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.

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Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers
Adapted Health Care Devices
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Workplace Evaluation / Modification
Blind Mobility Aids
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
* Provides device loans of AT (Assistive Technology), device demonstrations, AT information and referral services.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Training

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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Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Orientation and Mobility Training
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Disability Rights Groups
Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Information
Braille and Tactile Aids
Braille Instruction
Assistive Technology Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Offers an assistive technology lending library that loans out durable medical equipment to people with disabilities and their families. Inventory can be viewed at ACCESSCNY.org website.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Computer Access Aids
Daily Living Aids
Transfer Devices
Electric Scooters
Speech Aids
Adapted Toys
Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Information
Walking Aids
Standing Aids
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.

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Activities of Daily Living Assessment
Assistive Technology Information
Orientation and Mobility Training
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Low Vision Aids
AT (Assistive Technology) is an item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individual with disabilities. Loan closet includes wide range of items, devices and equipment, such as: large-handle eating utensils, handheld video magnifier, electronic magnifying glass, computer mouse controlled by head movement.

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Control and Signaling Aids
Assistive Technology Information
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Daily Living Aids
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
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.
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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Health / Disability Related Counseling
Assistive Technology Information
Peer to Peer Networking
Life Skills Education
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.
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
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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Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers
Assistive Technology Information
Visual Impairments
Blindness
Disabilities Issues
Computer Display / Output Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment
Volunteer Opportunities
Home Library Services
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
One of 12 TRAID Regional Technology Centers throughout NYS. Operates as a device demonstration and training facility, allowing individuals the opportunity to “test drive” assistive technology prior to purchase or to borrow pieces while theirs are out for repair. Loans up to three pieces of adaptive technology for two months at a time.
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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Computer Access Aids
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment / Supplies
Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers
Assistive Technology Support Services Expense Assistance
Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Speech Aids Donation Programs
Daily Living Aids
Hearing Augmentation Aid Donation Programs
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
General Medical Equipment / Supplies Provision
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Adapted Computer Equipment Donation Programs
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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Computer Access Aids
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment / Supplies
Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers
Assistive Technology Support Services Expense Assistance
Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Speech Aids Donation Programs
Daily Living Aids
Hearing Augmentation Aid Donation Programs
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
General Medical Equipment / Supplies Provision
Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Adapted Computer Equipment Donation Programs
Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.