Provides hearing aids and hearing aid repairs. Also offers hearing evaluations, hearing aids, pediatric and geriatric diagnostic audiology, digital hearing, wax removal, and hearing aid cleanings.

Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) serves Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties. Any person in the service area with a disability is eligible for free services.

PLEASE NOTE
~ PIRS does not provide any kind of financial assistance.
~ PIRS does not provide direct housing placement. PIRS can provide general information about housing resources and can assist with applications; advises about search strategies and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. No referral or placement services provided.

Services include

• Assistive Technology (AT) Resource Coordination
• Peer Support
• Personal Assistant Referral
• Benefits Counseling
• Transportation and Housing Resource Information and Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Information and Referral
• Individual and Systems Advocacy
• Minor Home Modification
• Transition to Community-based Living
• Diversion from Institutionalization
• Transition to Adulthood for Post-secondary School Youth withDisabilities
• Technical Assistance on Disability Access
• Community Educ…

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The Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & NEVADA is legally registered as Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & Nevada Inc.  is a non-profit, 501© 3 public benefit corporation.  Formed it in 1982 by Northern California Lions Clubs.  It is a MD-4 sanctioned Lions program.  It has now expanded to clubs throughout California and Nevada.  Clubs from all parts of California and Nevada are supporting it and referring patients to be assisted.  The Lions realized that many who are hearing-impaired do not have the means to improve their hearing.  The Foundation has a hearing aid bank and supports patients who need hearing aids.  To date, thousands of patients have received care, through our efforts that otherwise would not have been available to them.  The Foundation's funding comes from Lions and Lions Clubs who understands and believes in our program.  They also receive donations, both large and small from individuals w…

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People enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. First responders have had training for how to best approach the client once found, and allow them to be brought back to safety.

Rocklin Police Department
Call or E-mail to learn more:
E-mail: Project.lifesaver@rcocklin.ca.us
Phone: 916 - 625 - 5283(Inquiry line - messages only)

Lincoln Police Department
Call or E-mail to learn more:
E-mail: projectlifesaver@lincolnca.gov
Phone: 916 - 434 - 3285
Website:https://www.lincolnca.gov/en/living-here/project-life-saver.aspx

Auburn Police Department
Call or visit the website to learn more:
Phone: 530 - 823 - 4237, ex.317
Website: https://www.auburn.ca.gov/600… [read more]

 

MedicAlert devices are medical identification devices available as a bracelet, necklace, shoe tag, wallet card, or Smart Medical ID card. What is a medical ID? A medical ID is an identification tag that is custom engraved with your vital medical information. Also known as medical ID jewelry, an ID is often worn by those living with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, allergies, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, hypertension, Parkinson, etc.; individuals who lead an active lifestyle, or with mobility challenges wear an ID for daily peace of mind and protection. An emergency ID can be worn on your wrist, around your neck, on your shoe or in the form of a wallet card. If you experience a medical emergency or are in an accident, a medical ID will speak for you when you cannot. What does a medical ID look like? A medical ID can be a bracelet, necklace, shoe tag or the form of a wallet card, or Smart Medical I…

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Apria provides home medical equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs. Specializes in home oxygen equipment, respiratory equipment such as CPAP equipment and supplies as well as nebulizers. Apria Healthcare also provides home enteral feeding and wound pump supplies.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.apria.com/

Provides services to people who are blind or visually impaired including peer and professional counseling, escorted transportation to medical and agency functions, educational classes, and skills training.

Offers clients social opportunities to meet other people who have visual impairments, help in obtaining needed resources and equipment, assistance with blindness related legal or insurance issues, instruction on how to download digital books from the National Library Service.

It is our purpose and mission to provide:

• A comprehensive health program of peer and other counseling support
• Provide educational support, social development and other community based programs to foster physical and mental health
• Develop a personalized program designed to develop independence and forestall institutionalization for the blind and visually impaired of all ages.

We are able to do this by providing transportation, providing a library of visual aids and through peer groups and counseling. Sierra Service… [read more]

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.afb.org/

The California Department of Rehabilitation offers Vocational Rehabilitation services for Californians with disabilities and Student Services for students with disabilities.

You are eligible for DOR Vocational Rehabilitation services if you:

• have a disability and want to work
• are having trouble getting or keeping a job because of your disability
• need services such as job placement, training, and/or other job preparation to help you get or keep a job, or advance in employment

To get DOR Student Services:

• You must be a student (you need to be enrolled in school, but it's okay if you're on break or if school hasn't started yet).
• You're between the ages of 16 and 21 (including 16 and 21).
• At least one of these options is true:
  • You have a 504 Plan, or you’re eligible for one if you want one.
  • You have an IEP.
  • You have a disability.
  • Others think you have a disability.

DOR programs include:

• Assistive Technology
• Independent Living
• Services for people who are blind
• Servi…

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