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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.disabilityserviceandlegal.org. AIDS/HIV Nightline TTY................................................................................... 415-781-2228 Free
after-hours telephone support when other service agencies are closed.
Emotional support, crisis counseling, and basic information for anyone with
HIV related concerns. See www.aidsnightline.org. Community Care HIV/AIDS Program (CCHAP) CCHAP
provides case management to persons in Case
management, practical assistance, emotional support, drop-in center, referral
and information, food vouchers, transportation, rent and utilities
assistance. HIV/HCV counseling and testing, syringe exchange, HCV support
groups, client socials. For any person affected by, living with or at risk
for HIV/HCV in Health Services Branch HIV/AIDS Programs
Community Health
Services, 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
Community Health
Services, 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
at 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 and Education Center(AREC) 620 S. Dora, Provides assistance,
referral, and education to those who aid and care for those with dementia and
Alzheimer's disease. Volunteer staff assists caregivers to contact local and
regional resources for assessment and respite, register for counseling
sessions, obtain information on rates and services from private care
providers, and provide access to an extensive resource library. Provides
educational workshops to caregivers; contact AREC to receive email
notification of upcoming workshops. 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 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 Hearing
& Vision Loss 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 at 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/audiological 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” blue tab at
the top of the web page.
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