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Assistive Technology Equipment | Project HELP of Marion County

Offers an equipment loan program that purchases new and used equipment 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. Can also loan out electric powered lift chairs.

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United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska's Programs and Services | United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska

Information and referral.

Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs.

Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, Fremont, and Kearney.

Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.

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Family Caregiver Resource Center | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging

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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Support for Blind or Visually Impaired Children | Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children

Provides assistive technology for blind or visually impaired students to use in their homes.

Makes annual award to Nebraska teacher of the blind and visually impaired.

Offers a scholarship to graduating senior high school students.

Sponsors annual Christmas Party for blind and visually impaired children.

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Home Medical Equipment | Sioux Center Health

Provides medical and health-related items for purchase or rent to individuals in need of continuing care at home. Offers 24/7 emergency call service, as well as training in how to safely and effectively use medical equipment at home. Mobility support and rehabilitation aids also available, along with respiratory support devices, sleep care devices, and women's health aids breast pumps and post mastectomy supplies and custom fitting consultations.

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Free Slate Program | National Federation of the Blind

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.

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Hair Pieces Program | Locks of Love

Hair pieces for financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

To donate hair use the following guidelines:

-- 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for donation

-- Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut

-- Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in

-- Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope

-- Fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope

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Health Equipment Loan Program | HELP Equipment

Loans durable medical equipment for a nominal processing fee.

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Medical Supply | Carle Foundation Hospital

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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Hearing Loss Information and Services | Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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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Hearing and Vision Services | Morris Lions Club

Helps provide hearing and vision aids for people who cannot afford them.

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Home Health Care Products and Services | Apria Healthcare

Provides medical equipment for sale or for rent to patients.  Services offered include sleep care, respiratory care, diabetes care, enternal nutrition care, pharmacy, and wound care.  For specific information on what medical equipment that is available for sale or for rent clients must call.

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Vision and Hearing Program | Batavia Lions Club

Lions Club works to help people in Batavia with vision and hearing needs. Partners with Dr. Rand Toney in Batavia to provide eye exams and glasses for those in need. Also, works with school nurses and Batavia Public Schools to provide services to students in need. Will consider other needed services.

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Eyeglasses and Exams | Dixon Lions Club

Offers eye exams at no cost and glasses to those in need. Adults can only receive assistance once every two years, children may only receive assistance once every year. 

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Disabled Veteran Services | Disabled American Veterans

Offers services to disabled Veterans. Services include transportation to medical appointments at the VA Hospital. Also offers a medical equipment loan program for veterans in need and employment support.

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Assistive Technology and Equipment Loans | Able Up Iowa

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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Vision Loss Information and Services | Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Vocational rehabilitation services include vocational guidance and counseling; training, tuition, and equipment; occupational equipment and supplies; assistance for establishing small businesses (NBE); job placement and follow-up services; and medical services.

Orientation and adjustment center.

Consultants for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Training in cane travel and independent living skills.

Home training.

Supportive services and transitional services for youth who are proceeding from high school to college.

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Hearing and Vision Screening | Geneva Lions Club

Provides eye exams, hearing screenings, and/or new eyeglasses. Also accepts donations of old glasses and hearing aids.

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Home Medical Equipment | OSF Home Care/Hospice

OSF Home Medical Equipment helps convalescent individuals of any age remain at home by offering the following (and more):

- Respiratory supplies and services.

- Mobility equipment (canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs).

- Bathroom safety equipment and commodes.

- Hospital beds.

In-home delivery, pick-up, education, emergency on-call and repair services are also offered.

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Community Services Block Grant | Tazwood Community Services

Offers help with rent, water, prescriptions, dental, optical, hearing aids, and car repairs.

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Vision Care Resources | Prevent Blindness Iowa

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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Free Adapted Recreation Equipment Loan Program | United Spinal Association of Iowa

Offers to sponsor a rental program of adapted equipment to its members only.

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Employment Services | Nebraska VR

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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Assistive Technology and Alternative Communication Services | Grant Wood Area Education Agency

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 | Easterseals Iowa

Accommodates individuals with disabilities. Includes equipment loan for individuals with disabilities who are not residing in a care facility (wheelchairs for adults and children, walkers, shower bench, lift, hospital bed). Small fee applies. Also, provides an assistive technology lending library, exchange program and demonstration center.

Lending Library will be expanding, increasing access to assistive technology devices for individuals over 18 with disabilities, and for individuals over 60 experiencing social isolation. Along with an expansion of lendable devices, Easter Seals will be providing more training and education for individuals with disabilities, and their families, on using the devices. All items will remain the property of Easterseals Iowa. Will assist with training on how to use items correctly.

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