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Check out: http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health/Family.aspx
Look under Family Health Publications
Financial guide for parents of children with disabilities http://www.pacer.org/publications/possibilities/
Check out local Aging and Disability Resource "Community Boards"!
What can Children' Waiver cover? Go to Wisconsin Department of Health Services - - Manual of Guidelines and Procedures https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/children/index.htm
iPad Autism Grants Nonprofit Foundation Medical Insurance Coverage
You are eligible to receive a iPad and Proloquo2go program paid for through your insurance company. This is available to any child who has difficulty with communication. For more information on how to apply for this go to: https://www.itaalk.org/copy-of-current-ipad-grant-applicat
Clarity reveals Fortissimo speakerphone for folks with mobility issues By Michael Gorman
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/clarity-reveals-fortissimo-speakerphone-for-folks-with-mobility/?a_dgi=aolshare_twitter
It's not often that speakerphones grace Engadget's pages, but Plantronics' Clarity division has created a new such device tailored to the needs of folks with mobility issues and difficulties using their hands. Called the Fortissimo, it's got an outsized LCD touchscreen for easy viewing and prodigious voice command capabilities courtesy of Plantronics' Vocalyst technology. Vocalyst lets users send emails and texts, update social networks, and access other phone functions with the spoken word, and can connect with headsets via Bluetooth. Physical phone interaction's on tap too courtesy of air switches activated by blowing on them and oversized pillow switches that are as easily hit with arms and legs as they are heads and shoulders. Lastly, there's ClarityLogic customer service that gives company reps the ability to adjust settings and upgrade Fortissimo remotely. Clarity's showing it off this week at CES, and the Fortissimo will be released this summer. PR's after the break.
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Check out: http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health/Family.aspx
Look under Family Health Publications
Financial guide for parents of children with disabilities http://www.pacer.org/publications/possibilities/
Check out local Aging and Disability Resource "Community Boards"!
What can Children' Waiver cover? Go to Wisconsin Department of Health Services - - Manual of Guidelines and Procedures https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/children/index.htm
iPad Autism Grants Nonprofit Foundation Medical Insurance Coverage
You are eligible to receive a iPad and Proloquo2go program paid for through your insurance company. This is available to any child who has difficulty with communication. For more information on how to apply for this go to: https://www.itaalk.org/copy-of-current-ipad-grant-applicat
Clarity reveals Fortissimo speakerphone for folks with mobility issues By Michael Gorman
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/clarity-reveals-fortissimo-speakerphone-for-folks-with-mobility/?a_dgi=aolshare_twitter
It's not often that speakerphones grace Engadget's pages, but Plantronics' Clarity division has created a new such device tailored to the needs of folks with mobility issues and difficulties using their hands. Called the Fortissimo, it's got an outsized LCD touchscreen for easy viewing and prodigious voice command capabilities courtesy of Plantronics' Vocalyst technology. Vocalyst lets users send emails and texts, update social networks, and access other phone functions with the spoken word, and can connect with headsets via Bluetooth. Physical phone interaction's on tap too courtesy of air switches activated by blowing on them and oversized pillow switches that are as easily hit with arms and legs as they are heads and shoulders. Lastly, there's ClarityLogic customer service that gives company reps the ability to adjust settings and upgrade Fortissimo remotely. Clarity's showing it off this week at CES, and the Fortissimo will be released this summer. PR's after the break.
KATY'S KLOSET:
http://teamupwithfamilies.org/site/cpage.asp?page_id=180001234&sec_id=180000769 , W246 S3244 Industrial Ln., Just off of Sunset Drive in Waukesha. Katy's Kloset Equipment Lending Library is a service of Team Up! With Families. Team Up! supports Katy's Kloset by providing the rent of the warehouse space, office supplies, phones and utilities necessary to keep Katy's Kloset open. There is no paid staff, every member of the Katy's Kloset team are volunteers. Katy's Kloset is usually open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except for holidays or in the case of severe weather. Appointments can be arranged during the week as well, by appointment only. ----------------------------------- Used Equipment Available From Variety http://www.varietywi.org/ Variety has several pieces of equipment that have been donated to us. Items include wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, a feeding chair, a KidWalk, and a stander. http://files.ctctcdn.com/aa886362301/d0833dd9-e387-4915-9f6d-e9a11794e476.pdf If you are interested in obtaining any of these items for your child or a child you work with, please contact Jessi at 262-777-2090 or [email protected]. ----------------------------------- Miracles in Motion Low cost, restored mobility equipment. We sell and accept donations of: Manual and Power Wheelchairs Walkers, Canes and Crutches Bath Benches, Raised Toilet Seats, Grab Bars Hospital Beds, Pediatric Equipment, and more www.wrp.org Madison Area - 608-243-1785 Wauwatosa 414-988-5333 --------------------------------- http://www.zachslist.ca/ Pediatric Equipment Exchange Source ---------------------------------- Wish List for kids & adults who have disabilities The purpose of this group is to help recycle assistive technology, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) and disposable medical supplies to families without access to community-based programs, Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, or who do not have adequate health insurance. If you know a family in need, please post. If you have an item you wish to share, please post. http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups /252853138071604/ ------------------------------------------ Kindred Kids is here for you! Kindred kids is a non profit lending library for children with differing abilities. We provide a lending library of toys, books and equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, communication devices etc.) http://kindredkids.org Kindred Kids, Inc. 951 W. James Street Columbus, WI 53925 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-5 Saturday 10-1 or by appointment: (608) 438-5844 Arrange for a donation pick-up: (608) 438-5844 ------------------------------------------ The Wisconsin Infant & Children's Statewide Hearing Aid Exchange Service (WISHES) program loans hearing instruments (hearing aids and/or FM systems) for a 6 month period to newly identified deaf and hard of hearing children who are not Medicaid eligible or do not have hearing aid insurance coverage (children ages 0-3 will be given priority). The purpose of the program is to assure that all children identified with a hearing loss have access to auditory development of the brain through high quality hearing instruments soon after identification. http://www.wesp-dhh.wi.gov/wesp/out_wishes.cfm ---------------------------------- Used Equipment marketplace Types of equipment: Any equipment valued at more than $25 will be accepted I.e., wheelchairs, van or bus lifts, adaptive computer equipment, automobiles with adapted controls,batheroom equipment,hospital beds, augmentative communication devices, etc. No equiment will be housed at the UEM office. Peggy Stron CESA2 WATI 448 E. High St Milton, WI 53563 608-758-6232 336 or [email protected] ------------------------------------ Wheelchair recycling program - mobility store - www.wrp.org The Wheelchair Recycling Program - Mobility Store, is an innovative non-profit that offers low cost, refurbished and sanitized mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources to acquire new equipment. All equipment is donated to WRP by individuals, businesses, and other nonprofit agencies. Every item is carefully sanitized and repaired by experienced workers at Badger State Industries. Every dollar collected for equipment is re-invested in the program and helps to sustain our services. ------------------------------------- Adaptive Equipment: Children’s Miracle Network Bureau for the deaf and hard of hearing 842-7693 Dept of Human Services- www.dhs.state.wi.us/sensory Vision: Wisconsin Optomologist Association: www.woa-eyes.org Prevent Blindness Wisconsin www.preventblindnesswisconsin.org/wi MILC Fraternal organizations- Jobies @ Masonic Lodge- hearing aides Lions Club - eye exams/ glasses Kiwanis Club |
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Other local resources: Independant Living Centers Serving Wood County: http://milcinc.net/default.aspx Look under "Loan Closet" "Resources and Links" Aging and Disability Resources Wood County: http://www.adrc-cw.com/ United Way's 2-1-1 **** ADRC - Loan Closet****** 1000Lakeview Drive Wausau, WI 54403 888-486-9545 TTY 715-261-6068 Wheelchairs / Walkers / Canes / Shower Chairs / Bath Transfer Benches / Commodes / Over the Tub Grab Bars / Transfer Boards / Crutches / Reachers / Sock-aides - Please know they sometimes have other itesm! Call and find out if they can connect you with what you need! ------------------------------------ United Healthcare Children’s Foundation, Inc. Enhancing the lives of families in need, one child at a time. non-profit 501(c)(3) Purpose- Children who have medical needs are sometimes not insured comprehensively to provide coverage for all of their medical treatments. There are few places for families who have gaps in their commercial health benefit plan coverage to turn to for funding medically necessary services for their children. Children may go without necessary treatment, or, they receive the care and families assume a large amount of debt. The Foundation understands these needs and is willing to help fill this void. Philosophy- The Foundation supports the concept of facilitating access to health-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan. The Foundation provides financial assistance toward the family's share of the cost of medical services. Criteria and how to apply- Information is available on the website: http://uhccf.org/. understands these needs and is willing to help fill this void. Philosophy - The Foundation supports the concept of facilitating access to health-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan. The Foundation provides financial assistance toward the family's share of the cost of medical services. Criteria and how to apply- Information is available on the website: http://uhccf.org/. |
Looking for specialty clothing? Check out- Happy Face Apparel - Neenah’s Marketplace building, 124 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Special needs store Celeste Brennan, the Neenah-based business owner, nurse and mom to a special needs child, has designed and sold adaptive clothing and accessories for children with special needs for the past year via e-commerce. “I’m still going to continue with e-commerce,” she said. “But I don’t know of any special needs retail store anywhere. This gives people a chance locally to try things on, to touch things. I wanted to also start consignment for specialized equipment.” Clothing in sizes 2 to 14 for both boys and girls can give parents more control in handling hygiene and medical issues with back zips and adaptive features. She added accessories and products, from hairbrushes to headphones. Store hours are by appointment. Regular hours will be established in January. More information: happyfaceapparel.org, Facebook or 920-721-9275. Maureen Wallenfang: 920-993-7116, or [email protected]; on Twitter @wallenfang ---------------------------------------------- For low income people http://www.jsonline.com/business/poor-can-get-free-cellphone-minutes-ot4k4ve-143014355.html http://www.freegovernmentcellphones. net/states/wisconsin-government-cell-phone-providers http://www.assurancewireless.com/Public /MorePrograms.aspx application for cell phone... http://www.assurancewireless.com/ Images/PDFFiles/CustomerInfo/English/ AW_WI_CUSTOMER_CERTIFICATION _ENGLISH.pdf ----------------------------------------------- United Way's 2-1-1 Blog will now offer an area for people looking for or looking to donate useful items they no longer need via 'donation exchange' postings. Examples of items include but are not limited to: medical equipment, household goods, furniture, etc. Simply send information about your items by clicking on 'click here' under the Donation Exchange headline in the left-hand column of United Way's 2-1-1 Blog. (http://unitedways211.blogspot.com/) Please include the following information: item name and description, image of item (optional) and contact information. Please note: this is for give-away items only and it will be up to the two parties to exchange the items. All submissions will be reviewed prior to posting and are subject to editing for space and content. Questions about the Donation Exchange can also be submitted to the email provided in the 'click here' link. |
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