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Disability
or Condition Specific Supports Adaptive Aids & Durable Medical Equipment
Note: Durable Medical Equipment
(DME) For companies that provide medical equipment (ranging from
canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and commodes to hospital beds, oxygen, etc.),
see yellow pages of your phone book under "Medical Equipment and
Supplies" or "Hospital Equipment, Instruments and
Supplies." Senior Centers often
have loaner closets with some of these smaller items. CA Telephone Access Program
(CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free telephone equipment for anyone who is
disabled in hearing, seeing, moving, remembering, or speaking. See www.ddtp.org. TTY ................................................................................... 462-4498 Information on assistive technology solutions. See www.cri-dove.org.
AIDS/HIV/Hep C Nightline TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228 Spanish 8:00 pm. – 12:00 am......................................... 800-303-7432 Free after-hours
telephone support when other service agencies are closed. Emotional support,
crisis counseling, and basic information for anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C related concerns. See www.aidsnightline.org. Community Care HIV/AIDS Program
(CCHAP) CCHAP provides case management to persons in Lake and Case management,
practical assistance, emotional support, drop-in center, referral and
information, food vouchers, transportation, rent and utilities assistance.
HIV/HCV counseling and testing. For any person affected by or living with
HIV/HCV in
Public Health Branch, Provides HIV
counseling and testing. Administers AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) which
provides HIV related prescription medications at low or no cost to those with
limited or no prescription drug coverage. See www.dhs.ca.gov/AIDS/Programs/CARE/adap.htm
for ADAP program updates. Eligibility: Testing and counseling available to
all
Public Health Branch,
American Cancer Society National Toll-Free 24/7/365............................................. 800-ACS-2345 TTY............................................................................. 866-228-4327 Services for cancer patients include transportation, wigs,
information and referral to local and national resources. Cancer information
specialists available to answer questions 24/7 365 days at toll-free national
phone line. Partial transportation reimbursement for travel to/from
cancer-related appointments. See www.cancer.org. Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-449-6483 Provides a wide range of information, support, and advocacy
to those faced with cancer. Lending library, Individual assistance in
treatment choices/planning, various support groups. Eligibility: cancer
patients, cancer survivors, and those who support them. See www.crcmendocino.org. Community Foundation of Provides low-income or self-insured National Cancer Institute's
Cancer Information Service Toll-Free National.......................................................... 800-422-6237 TTY............................................................................. 800-332-8615 Regional Office ............................................................. 510-608-5000 Provides up-to-date cancer information and personalized,
confidential responses to specific questions about cancer via phone or
on-line. Also online assistance @ the LiveHelp link at www.cancer.gov available Mon-Fri
Note: Forgetting to Pay Bills If forgetting to pay bills is an issue, contact utility, phone
service, and other providers to sign up for "Third Party
Notification" to let someone else know if payments become overdue. Note: Also see “Adult Day Programs” section for
other programs that serve those with cognitive impairment while providing
respite for their care providers. Alzheimer's
Association 2065 El Camino Real, Ste. C, Toll-Free 24/7............................................................... 800-272-3900 TDD............................................................................ 866-403-3073 Helpline 24/7
with support information and referrals, newsletter, educational materials,
and Safe Return Wanderer ID program. Call the 800 number or visit websites: www.alznorcal.org ( Alzheimer's Resource Center/Adult
Day Care A (non-medical) social day program for seniors and adults
with cognitive problems. Caregiver support groups and educational programs.
Transportation provided by CA Telephone
Access Program (CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free
telephone equipment for anyone who is disabled in hearing, seeing, moving,
remembering, or speaking. See www.ddtp.org. 141 Stony Cir., Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-834-1636 Provides counseling and support for family caregivers of
adults with brain impairments through education, research, services, and
advocacy. Helpful factsheets and links at website: www.redwoodcrc.org. Eligibility: Caregivers of adults with brain
impairments. Call Developmental Disabilities Area I Developmental
Disabilities Board Advocates for legal, civil and service rights for
individuals with developmental disabilities. Office of Clients'
Rights Advocacy Advocates on
behalf of persons with a developmental disability; services include
consultation, representation, training, investigating complaints, and
assuring compliance of law by facilities and other service providers. May
also assist the individual, who feels he/she has a developmental disability
and should qualify for One of 21
private, non-profit regional centers in
American Council
of the Blind..................................... 800-424-8666 Nation's leading membership organization of blind and
visually impaired people. Information, referral, advocacy, governmental
monitoring and involvement, legal assistance on matters related to blindness.
Provides scholarships for blind students. See www.acb.org. ATT Accessibility Resource Center............................... 800-772-3140 TTY............................................................................. 800-651-5111 Spanish Voice & TTY ..................................................... 800-400-6868 Provides services and equipment for eligible subscribers
with vision, hearing, voice and mobility impairment. Braille and Talking Book Library 900 N Library for blind
individuals and those unable to read due to other disabilities. Braille
books, recorded books, machines to play recorded books, and other materials
go back and forth, free of charge, through the mail. Eligibility: Specified forms of visual or other
disability, certified by doctor or other authorized agent. Call for
application or download from website. See www.library.ca.gov/services/btbl.html. CA Telephone
Access Program (CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free
telephone equipment for anyone who is disabled in hearing, seeing, moving,
remembering, or speaking. See www.ddtp.org. Toll-Free & After Hours
Newsline...................................... 800-221-6359 Redwood Empire Chapter @ Earle Baum Center........................ 636-0082 Provides
information and referral, technical assistance, membership and advocacy,
leadership development, publications, emergency funds, accessible technology
loans. Eligibility: Any visually
impaired person. Call for details. See www.ccbnet.org. Council of Citizens with Low
Vision International American Council of the Blind, Membership organization provides information in various
formats (large print, cassette, Braille); quarterly Vision Access magazine;
conventions with topics related to vision impairment. See www.cclvi.org. Department of Rehabilitation Provides services, training, and advocacy resulting in
employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with
disabilities. Special programs include "Personal Goal" and
"Homemaker" services for blind and low-vision individuals.
Eligibility: Permanent physical or
mental disability. Call to apply or visit website. See www.dor.ca.gov. Ear of the Lion
Hearing Foundation of
California/Nevada, Inc. 1030 Gettysburg Ave., Ste.
100-D, Provides reconditioned used hearing aids and medical/surgical/audio
logical services to low-income individuals. Also collects used hearing aids.
Eligibility: Low-income eligibility of
$24,000 or less for family of two unless special circumstances; physician
referral, and audiogram hearing test in prior six months; $150 "Lifetime
Loan" fee for each hearing aid approved to be dispensed. Call, or e-mail
office at hearfoundation@aol.com, for application. Provides training for the blind and visually impaired.
Orientation and adjusting to vision loss and mobility, daily living skills,
and adaptive technology. Certified Dept. of Rehabilitation vendor. Fosters
social and recreational activities. Facilitates support groups and provides in-home
training in Mendocino and International Hearing Society - Hearing Aid
Helpline Professional association representing Hearing Instrument
Specialists provides information and referral for those with hearing loss and
hearing aides. See www.ihsinfo.org. TTY/TDD (Text Telephone aka
Telecommunications Services for the Deaf) All callers..................................................................................... 711 Relay operators that allow telephone communication by or to
someone using a Text Telephone due to hearing or speech impairment.
American Lung Association - Better Breathers
Club Education about chronic lung disease, tips and techniques
to better manage lung disease. Support
and monthly meetings. Call for locations. See www.lungusa.org. For free Freedom From Smoking Online smoking cessation program, select “Quit Smoking” at the top of
the web page.
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