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Offered services include:

- Personal case management services.

- Support group for persons with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease and their caregivers.

- ALS Center for Excellence multi-discipline clinic specifically for people with ALS, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine.

- Quality of life grants.

- Education and information.

- Equipment loan pool.

- Community referrals.

- Newsletters and website.

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Case/Care Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
Offers durable medical and assistive technology equipment for loan to anyone in need. Will accept gently used assistive devices and medical equipment for the loan closet.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Loans durable medical equipment for a nominal processing fee.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies

Provides augmentative and alternative communication options through assistive technology, which enables children and youth with disabilities to participate more fully in all aspects of life. Augmentative and Alternative Communication includes various communication methods that enhance or replace verbal speech or writing for individuals with communication disabilities. Check the team resource folders for additional Assistive Technology & Augmentative and Alternative Communication information for IEP teams to consider and utilize including AT Information and Tools, AAC Information and Tools, or use the form link on the website to request AAC Collaboration.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Occupation Specific Job Training

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
Braille Instruction

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies

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 Information
Assistive Technology Equipment

Referrals for hearing loss issues and programs.

Advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and assist in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues to secure such services. Promotes awareness and understanding of the rights of persons with a hearing loss.

Equipment loan programs (amplified phones, TTY phone equipment, amplified headsets and two hearing aid banks). Offers telephone equipment demonstrations.

Maintains an inventory of services available to meet the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing and assist them in securing these services.

Conducts a voluntary census of deaf and hard of hearing persons in Nebraska and compile a registry.

Provides reconditioned hearing aids to persons who need these instruments and meet the age and financial guidelines.

Expands programs and services available to deaf and hard of hearing persons throughout the state. Implements new programs through collaboration with consumer groups, the governor, legislature, organizations, institutions, and agencies. Broadens the collection and dissemination of information on hearing loss and deafness.

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Interpreter/Translator Registries
Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistive Technology Equipment
Sign Language Interpretation
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/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Provides assistance in finding appropriate aides and modified equipment like magnifiers, talking clocks, etc.

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
Braille Instruction

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.

Used medical equipment available for township residents. Equipment can be on loan for up to 3 months, or more if approved. Common items available:

- Walkers

- Wheel chairs

- Crutches

- Commodes

- Shower Seats

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Assistive Technology Equipment

Provides assistive tools & devices that can help in the home and life.

Critical access hospital with surgical, and lab services.

Outpatient clinic provides cardiac, orthopedic, urology, ENT, oncology, OB, wound care, and vascular care.

Radiology department includes ultrasounds, CT scans, mammograms, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

Other services include home visits to newborns, diabetic education, cancer support and information, wigs for chemotherapy patients, and discharge planning which includes support services for patients and families during hospitalization and upon discharge.

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Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Hospitals
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

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

Provides eye exams and hearing screenings to individuals in the community who need assistance. Also accepts all types of useable eyeglasses and sunglasses, prescription and non-prescription.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Eye Screening
Hearing Screening
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
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistive Technology Equipment

Offers to loan equipment or services needed to improve independence and quality of life. Examples include wheelchairs, scooters, Braille equipment, voice simulation systems, scanners, listening devices, telecommunication devices for the hard of hearing, augmentative communication systems, environmental control units, computers, and adaptive peripherals.

Loans for Service or Support Animals - can help with the acquisition of the animal, its training, veterinary care, and up to one year of supplies for care.

Loans for Education or Employment Equipment - helps with modifying or purchasing equipment necessary to complete training, acquire or maintain employment.

Loans for home or vehicle modifications (adding a ramp, widening doorways, hand controls, etc.)

Loans for essential vehicle or home repairs.

Loans to help build or repair credit.

Most loans have flexible terms, up to 5 years. Most loans are capped at $2,500. Assistive technology loans may go up to $10,000, but there may be a waitlist for loans over $2,500.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Service Animal Purchase Assistance
Adapted Tools/Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Prevent Blindness Iowa reaches thousands of Iowans through screening and education programs. Free eye exams and/or glasses for qualified low-income children and adults. Resource referrals for additional needs. Individuals need to call, no walk-ins.

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Eye Screening
Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Eye Exams-are available if a person has Medicare or Medicaid.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Eye Care

If an individual has trouble hearing on the phone, he or she may be eligible for a free amplified phone. Individuals can receive an application packet, test, and select a phone they would like to order.

Services include eye exams and glasses, hearing aids, eye donor cards, leader dog procurement, cornea transplants at University of Iowa, for those not covered by insurance or other programs.

Iowa Lions Kidsight: A cooperative sight project with the University of Iowa Hospitals. Pre-school children are screened by taking pictures of their eyes and sending the pictures to the U of IA Hospitals for evaluation. Parents are notified if their child is found to need eye care.

Charity grants to community agencies with regard to eyesight and hearing, food banks, clothing, and more.

Listening program provides equipment to preschools to help with autistic children.

Recycles eye glasses, lenses, frames and hearing aids. Lions disassemble, measure, clean and inventory the various parts to be available for people of third world countries as VOSH teams determine prescriptions.

International Lions Foundation: Our club supports the ILF to a total of $1000 each three years. Lions members and others in the community contribute additionally.

Other services are considered as needs are identified if fund are available and the club's board and members approve. More information available online.
Carol's Closet can help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation. Carol's Closet accepts donations of good and has opportunities for people to volunteer.

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Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Aids
Hospital Beds
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Bedding/Linen
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Furniture Provision
Shower/Bath Seats
Baby Clothing
Diapers
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Baby Furniture
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
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistive Technology Equipment