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ABILITY TOOLS & FREEDOM TECH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOANS - CFILC

CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS (CFILC) #41531465


location_on A
  • 1000 G Street
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Ability Tools
    800-390-2699 (Option 1)

Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, is California’s Assistive Technology Act Program. We provide a variety of services for Californians with disabilities of all ages.
Services include:FreedomTech Financial Loan Program assists people in receiving low interest financial loans to help pay for assistive technology.

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ADA PERSONAL & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES - PAC

PACIFIC ADA CENTER #64889881


location_on B
  • 555 12th Street
    Oakland, Alameda

The Pacific ADA Center to builds partnerships between the disability community and the general public by enhancing understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through education and technical assistance.
The Pacific ADA Center is one of ten Regional Centers in the ADA National Network set up across the United States to provide information and referral, training, consultation, and technical assistance to the business, state and local government, and disability communities about their responsibilities and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Center includes numerous consultants, a small staff, and subcontracts with more than 20 entities regionwide. The Center participates in nationwide training projects and the development of materials for broad based distribution. Pacific ADA Center receives direct and current information from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Communications C… [read more]
ASSISTIVE PHONE PROGRAM - CLEAR CAPTIONS

CLEARCAPTIONS #44426930


location_on C
  • 3010 Lava Ridge Court, Suite 200
    Roseville, Placer
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    866-868-8695

ClearCaptions provides near real-time display of a caller’s words during phone conversations so people with hearing disabilities can both see and hear what callers are saying.

Similar to captioned television, ClearCaptions allows people to see the words callers say on a screen using a home phone or mobile device app.

There is no cost to qualified individuals. Sign up here. Requires high speed internet.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION - AT&T

AT&T #4663603


location_on D
  • 2700 Watt Ave
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    866-241-6568

AT&T provides information about assistive technology and operates the AT&T National Center for Customers with Disabilities - For voice calls, 866-241-6568, or for TTY calls, 866-241-6567, Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm PT.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - FREED

FREED CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING #4662932


location_on E
  • 435 Sutton Way
    Grass Valley, Nevada
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-477-3333

FREED provides information and resources to help seniors and people with disabilities get the tools and devices they need to support their daily living.

  • Assistive Technology - Provides lightly used devices from community donations. Inventory is always changing but may include bathing aids, toileting aids, and mobility devices such as walkers. There is a minimum 2-week turnaround time. To request equipment, call FREED to let them know what you need and they can start the application process. No same-day or walk-in service due to the multi-week wait time.
  • Device Lending and Demonstration Center (DLDC) - Allows individuals, family members, businesses, organizations, and schools to borrow mobility, vision, and hearing aides as well as adaptive technology devises for limited periods at no cost.
  • Voice Options
  • Digital Divide - Chromebooks

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BLIND AND LOW VISION RESOURCES - SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND

SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND #4660867


location_on F
  • 1238 S Street
    Sacramento, Sacramento

Society for the Blind provides programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Services include
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C.A.R.E. CHEST OF SIERRA NEVADA

C.A.R.E. CHEST OF SIERRA NEVADA #65630892


location_on G
  • 7910 North Virginia Street
    Reno, Washoe
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    775-829-2273

CARE Chest provides free medical equipment and diabetic supplies for those who qualify.

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CALIFORNIA CONNECT - CPUC

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION #70267017


location_on H
  • 1300 Ethan way STE 105
    Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    800-806-1191

California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and is a public purpose program that provides communications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.

Equipment is available for people who have difficulty:

  • Hearing
  • Seeing
  • Moving
  • Speaking
  • Learning or remembering

California Relay Service can connect TTY users to non-TTY users.

There are free trainings on how to make a smartphone work better for people with disabilities.

To be eligible, you must be certified as having a permanent or temporary disability and you also must:

  • Live in California
  • Have access to telephone service
    • You must have access to either cell phone or land line service to participate in the program.


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CANCER PATIENT SERVICES - CANCER AID THRIFT SHOP

CANCER AID THRIFT SHOP #4661918


location_on I
  • 317 South Auburn Street
    Grass Valley, Nevada
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    530-273-2006

Cancer Aid Thrift Shop provides financial assistance to cancer patients who are residents of Nevada County. Help may include:

  • travel reimbursement to out-of-county treatment centers for cancer patients
  • reimbursement for cancer related prescriptions, wigs, and supplies
  • co-payment reimbursement for chemo & radiation, X-rays, and scans
  • the lending of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes etc.

Cancer Aid may reimburse up to several thousand dollars total per patient.

Will accept donations of durable medical equipment, and monetary donations are always welcome.

Cancer patients must be Nevada County residents and be registered with Cancer Aid. Client requests and submits registration paperwork. Paperwork must be signed by their physician, and returned to the case manager at Cancer Aid.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER #65630909


location_on J

  • Sacramento, Sacramento
local_phone
  • Phone 1
    916-921-5639

The Community Technology Education Center (CTEC) provides services in Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), which is the use of personalized methods or devices to increase a person's ability to communicate. Most individuals who use AAC rely on a variety of methods, from "light tech" to "high tech". CTEC will showcase a wide range of AAC systems.

CTEC is a place to:

  • See, touch, and try out AAC technology, from light tech to high tech
  • Connect with others
  • Get assistance with the assessment, trial, and funding process
  • Learn how to use new technology

And a place for consumers, family members, and professionals to get the support they need to make appropriate technology decisions.