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Purchases assistive technology devices for children with disabilities, up to $650.

Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Disease/Disability Registries
Driving Evaluation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disability Rights Groups
Driver Training
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking

May provide for modifications to the home and/or vehicle that directly address a person's medical health or are necessary to provide for the medical needs, welfare and safety of the individual and to increase or maintain independence.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Provides assistance in finding appropriate aides and modified equipment like magnifiers, talking clocks, etc.

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

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Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver Counseling
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment

Medical equipment company providing professional home care products and services.

Offers a loan closet that includes walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, chairs, canes, commodes, and bed pans as available. Also offers eyeglass recycling.

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Provides crutches, canes, walkers, commodes, wheelchairs, and stool risers for short term use.

Partners with Miracle Ear to provide hearing aids to individuals who can't afford them.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Provides durable medical equipment, specialty orthotics, and adaptive solutions for central Iowa children and young adults. There are specialists to educate parents and caregivers in how to safely use assistive technology for each child. ChildServe provides a wide range of adaptive or medical equipment from pediatric seating and mobility fitting to wheelchairs, adaptive devices, augmentative communication devices, custom braces, helmets, medical supplies and (prosthetics Johnston Only).

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistance with glasses, hearing aids, or guide dogs for the blind, or can be referred to the Lions Eye Bank. Individuals must be referred by an agency and complete appropriate forms.

Free 4-line, 28 cell slate and a round or saddle stylus to any blind or low vision person needing one. Individuals can request a free slate and stylus once per year.

Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Disease/Disability Registries
Driving Evaluation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disability Rights Groups
Driver Training
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

Categories

Adult In Home Respite Care
Caregiver Counseling
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Network of health providers offering the following services: patient care coordination, nursing home network and referrals, post-discharge medication review, coordinates home health services, provides medical equipment delivery, medication management, nutritional management, and social work services focused on financial, legal, housing, mental health, and family issues.

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Nutrition Education
Medication Information/Management
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Disease/Disability Registries
Driving Evaluation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disability Rights Groups
Driver Training
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking

Medical exchange program for residents. Supplies include: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, portable toilets, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, and more.

Offers services to blind or visually impaired individuals, including provision of assistive devices and aids, and training in the proper use of the equipment.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Information

Offers to build wooden ramps for people in need who live in Jasper County, who own or rent a home. Also provides an equipment loan and donation program for items such as walkers, bath aids, toileting aids, adapted swings, adapted bikes, low tech switches and communication devices, bedside tables, and other types of products which a person with disabilities might need. This program also accepts donated wheelchairs and other equipment that are then reconditioned and loaned out to other clients. Also accepts and then loans out electric powered lift chairs.

*The mission is to enhance the quality of life of clients with disabilities in Jasper County by loaning leisure, recreational and other adapted equipment they might not otherwise be able to obtain in order to learn independent skills and increase their self sufficiency.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Educational, daily living, assistive, and recreational products for vision impaired persons of all ages.
Assistive technology services provides alternatives to individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities, who find independence challenging at work, at home, or in the community.

Provides evaluations and recommendations, assistance in obtaining funding for equipment, training for the individual and their primary caregiver(s), follow-up, and equipment maintenance. Staff will travel to home, facility, etc.
Loaning of durable medical equipment.
Acute care hospital.

Inpatient and outpatient services.

Health education services include diabetic and dietary counseling, fitness programs, and inpatient teaching programs.

Home medical equipment, including oxygen, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Nutrition Education
Hospitals
Diabetes Management Clinics

Home furnishings warehouse of SCCO, for previously-owned furniture or appliances. Accepts used items in good working condition, microwave size or larger.

FOR CUSTOMERS:

Donated items are priced and tagged for sale to the general public. Income-based discounts may apply; see Program Fees for details.

Sold Items - A "Sold" tag is placed on items with full payment. Arrangements must be made to pick up purchased items as soon as possible or for items to be delivered. Hero's Attic cannot store a customer's furniture but may hold items for up to 2 business days in order for customers to measure or contemplate a purchase.

Delivery Fee - A minimum fee of $10.00 will be charged for deliveries in and 10 miles around Harlan City Limits, with an additional $1.00 per extra mile (within a 20-mile radius of Harlan).

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:

Accepts donations of used medical equipment to loan out to clients for free, for those in need of a wheelchair, crutches, or a cane, etc., on a short term basis. Occasionally has scooters or hospital beds to loan.

FOR DONORS:

All donations are tax deductible (donation receipt provided). The values of the items are determined by the donor.

Drop Off Donations - Items may be dropped off during regular business hours; arrangements must be made if staff is needed to help with unloading. Donations may NOT be left outside the building when closed.

Donation Pick-Up Service - A minimum fee of $10.00 will be charged for pick-ups in and 10 miles around Harlan City Limits, with an additional $1.00 per extra mile (within a 20-mile radius of Harlan).

Quality - Donated items must be clean and in good working order. Higher quality items may be given a "Premier" tag, noting that discounts do not apply to the item. Donations are NOT accepted for items that belong in the dump.

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Donation Pickups
Thrift Shops
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Donation Drop Off Points
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs