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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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Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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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Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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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Centers for Independent Living
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disability Rights Groups
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Peer to Peer Networking
Specialized Information and Referral
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Driving Evaluation
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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Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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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Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Sign Language Interpretation
Interpreter/Translator Registries
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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Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Sign Language Interpretation
Interpreter/Translator Registries
Assistive Technology Equipment
Services which enable persons with disabilities to acquire the skills necessary for independent living.

Barrier Removal and Information Center offers consultations to consumers, builders, businesses and organizations to increase accessibility within the home and community. Modifications to homes include redesigning living areas, and installing outside ramps and grab bars. In addition, grant assistance is offered to income- and geographically-eligible persons with disabilities.

Center for Independent Living services include information and referral, independent living skills training, financial benefits counseling, and awareness training for the general public and organizations regarding disability issues. In addition, the Center assists clients in the development and implementation of independent living plans in the following areas: home and financial management; social skills; sexuality; consumer and legal rights; peer counseling; equipment loan, repair and rental; and individual and systems advocacy.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disease/Disability Registries
Disability Rights Groups
Centers for Independent Living
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
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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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Mentoring Programs
Disease/Disability Registries
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

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Christmas Programs
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
School Supplies
Utility Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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.

Categories

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

Categories

Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Iowa Chapter of United Spinal Association sponsors a rental program of adapted equipment to its members only.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
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
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

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

Categories

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

Categories

Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Children at Home is a program offering help to families caring for a child with a disability by providing financial assistance for items or services not covered by other programs. Contact an Intake and Referral Specialist with any questions as to whether an item/service is allowable. Examples include special adaptive devices, out-of-area travel expenses, nutritional supplements, respite care or educational seminars for caregivers, special camps and items to make your home safe or more accessible for your child.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Child Care Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment
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

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

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

Categories

Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
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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Assistive Technology Equipment
Eye Screening
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.

Categories

Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Mentoring Programs
Disease/Disability Registries
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
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

Centers for Independent Living
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disability Rights Groups
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Peer to Peer Networking
Specialized Information and Referral
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Driving Evaluation
Provides low interest loans for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services that help individuals with disabilities maintain or increase their independence. Examples may include: home and vehicle modifications, hearing and vision aids, scooters, lift chairs, and iPads or computers with special software. The loans have a reduced interest rate and negotiable terms. Financial coaching services are available to help prepare for an assistive technology purchase.