Disability Services & Assistance

Results: 36

• Adult Day Programs (5)
  PH-0320

  Adult Day Programs

  PH-0320
  
  Programs that provide care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living, hot meals, as appropriate and, if an adult day health care center, health and related services.
• Attendant Services for People With Disabilities (2)
  PH-0500

  Attendant Services for People With Disabilities

  PH-0500
  
  Programs that provide support for individuals with disabilities who need assistance with routine activities in or outside their homes.
• Autism Therapy (6)
  LR-0450

  Autism Therapy

  LR-0450
  
  Programs that offer any of a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may be used singly or in combination, to address the range of social, language, sensory and behavioral difficulties experienced by children and adults with autism and related disorders. Because of the spectrum nature of autism and the many behavior combinations that can occur, treatment approaches must be tailored to meet the individual needs of each person. Included are behavioral and communication development approaches, specialized curricula and sensory integration; biomedical and dietary treatments including psychiatric medications, vitamins and minerals (such as Vitamin B6, magnesium and essential fatty acids), treatment using the hormone secretin and special diets; and various complementary therapies such as music, art or equestrian, speech, physical or occupational which may be used on an individual basis or integrated into an educational program.
• Blind Mobility Aids (1)
  LH-0600.5000-100

  Blind Mobility Aids

  LH-0600.5000-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide aids such as long canes, laser canes, compasses and raised maps which facilitate the ability of blind people to move safely and efficiently in the school, home or community environment.
• Braille and Tactile Aids (1)
  LH-0600.9000-100

  Braille and Tactile Aids

  LH-0600.9000-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide equipment which can be used to create materials that are written in Braille (a system which uses raised dots to represent numerals and letters of the alphabet that can be identified by the fingers), Optacons or other devices that help people to read and/or write using their sense of touch. Included are devices such as calculators, alarm clocks, watches, calendars, kitchen equipment, scales and other items which have tactile displays.
• Centers for Independent Living (2)
  LR-1550

  Centers for Independent Living

  LR-1550
  
  Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs (1)
  ND-6500.1500

  Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

  ND-6500.1500
  
  Programs broadly available to individuals with disabilities in general (rather than focusing on special groups within the disability population) that provide vocational assessment, job development, job training, job placement, specialized job situations and/or other supportive services that help people with disabilities prepare for, find and retain paid employment.
• Developmental Disabilities (1)
  YF-1800

  Developmental Disabilities

  YF-1800
  
  A severe, chronic disability that is attributable to a cognitive, neurological or physical impairment or a combination of cognitive, neurological and physical impairments; that is manifested during the developmental period (prior to age 22); that is likely to continue indefinitely; and that results in substantial functional limitations in three or more areas of major life activity including self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.
• Developmental Disabilities Behavior Management Programs (1)
  LR-3100.1800-160

  Developmental Disabilities Behavior Management Programs

  LR-3100.1800-160
  
  Community-based day programs for adults with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnosis who are unable to access other day settings because of their behavior problems. The objective of these programs is to help participants modify their behavior and develop the functional skills that are required for success in an adult development center or an activity center.
• Developmental Screening (1)
  LF-7000.1730

  Developmental Screening

  LF-7000.1730
  
  Programs that offer a procedure that is designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis for potential developmental delays. Screening tools can be specific to a disorder (e.g., autism), an area (e.g., cognitive development, language, or gross motor skills), or they may be general, encompassing multiple areas of concern; and rely heavily on parent observation. They do not provide conclusive evidence of developmental delays and do not result in diagnoses. A positive screening result should be followed by a thorough assessment. The goal of developmental screening is to allow for earlier detection of delays in order to improve child health and well-being for identified children.
• Disability Awareness Training (1)
  PH-6200.1850

  Disability Awareness Training

  PH-6200.1850
  
  Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups, activities and other types of training that sensitize participants to people with disabilities or others with visible differences such as scarring that set them apart from their peers, help them experience what it is like to have a disability, and share techniques for positive communication and interaction with people who have disabilities.
• Disability Benefits (2)
  NS-1800

  Disability Benefits

  NS-1800
  
  Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.
• Disability Related Center Based Employment (2)
  ND-6500.1800

  Disability Related Center Based Employment

  ND-6500.1800
  
  Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and practice work skills in a separate and supported environment. Participants may be involved in the program on a transitional or ongoing basis, and are paid for their work, generally under a piecework arrangement. The nature of the work and the types of disabilities represented in the workforce vary widely by program and by the area in which the organization is located. Individuals participate in center-based employment for a variety of reasons including severity of disability, need for additional training or experience, need for a protected environment and/or lack of availability of community-based employment.
• Disability Related Transportation (4)
  BT-4500.6500-170

  Disability Related Transportation

  BT-4500.6500-170
  
  Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other means of accessing necessary specialized services and activities. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
• Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis (6)
  LF-4900

  Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis

  LF-4900
  
  Programs that offer screening and/or in-depth diagnostic procedures that establish the presence of a targeted disease, disability, condition or disorder and/or which provide a logical foundation for ongoing treatment.
• Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays (1)
  LR-1700

  Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

  LR-1700
  
  Programs that identify infants, toddlers and in some cases, preschoolers who show evidence of or are at risk for lags in physical development, cognitive development, language and speech development, psychosocial development or self-help skills, and provide or coordinate the delivery of an enrichment program in order to minimize the potential for a developmental delay and to meet their current developmental needs. The program may include early identification activities (child find); a developmental evaluation; a review of family concerns, priorities and resources; meetings with the family to develop an individualized family service plan; service coordination to ensure that the individual and his or her family receive needed services which may include but are not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, health/medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, psychological services including specialized play groups or therapy sessions, counseling, speech and language assistance, special instructional services, transportation, and parenting skills development; and ongoing evaluation of the child's progress and his or her changing enrichment needs. Included are "birth to three" programs and federal, state or local programs that address the needs of slightly older children or children not otherwise eligible for "birth to three" programs.
• Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities (1)
  BH-8400.6000-280

  Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities

  BH-8400.6000-280
  
  Agency-owned or operated facilities that provide an alternative living environment for adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, multiple disabilities or chronic illnesses such as AIDS who are in need of personal services, supervision and/or assistance essential for self-protection or sustaining the activities of daily living and consequently are unable to live with their own families or in a more independent setting. Group residences for adults with disabilities may be licensed by the state and may be distinguished according to the level of service residents require. Service levels depend on the self-care skills residents possess, their limitations in the areas of physical coordination and mobility, and the presence and extent of behavior problems including disruptive or self-injurious behavior.
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups (6)
  PN-8100.3000

  Health/Disability Related Support Groups

  PN-8100.3000
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific disabilities, illnesses or other health conditions, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.
• Home Safety Devices (1)
  JR-8400.3600

  Home Safety Devices

  JR-8400.3600
  
  Programs that pay for or provide safety latches for cabinets and drawers; toilet lid locks or clamps; electrical outlet covers; door knob covers and door locks to prevent access to unsafe spaces; door stops, door holders and finger guards that protect against pinches or crushed fingers and prevent people from locking themselves in a room without a responsible adult; window guards or safety netting; safety gates and barrier devices for staircases; oven locks and dial guards; corner and edge bumpers to protect against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces; window blind cord safety tassels; and other safety equipment that can use to make homes safe for children and others who may need a protected environment.
• Hospital Beds (1)
  LH-5000.3200

  Hospital Beds

  LH-5000.3200
  
  Programs that pay for or provide adjustable beds that that are required by people who are unable to leave their beds on a temporary or long-term basis. Included are programs that loan hospital beds and those that provide beds that people can keep.
• Independent Living Communities/Complexes (4)
  BH-7000.5100-330

  Independent Living Communities/Complexes

  BH-7000.5100-330
  
  Residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services and a range of activities designed to promote social contact among residents. Occupancy by families with children may be discouraged. Housing varies widely from simple apartments to high rise condominiums to single family detached housing to housing in a congregate setting; and units may be available on a purchase or rental basis. Support usually consists of "convenience services" which may include an on-site activities program, transportation, housekeeping and meals in a communal dining room. Residents who require additional support need to make their own arrangements for personal care, home health care or other in-home services. These facilities generally require no licensing.
• Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies (1)
  LH-5000.6200

  Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies

  LH-5000.6200
  
  Programs that collect medical equipment and supplies (such as sickroom equipment, hospital beds, monitoring devices, resuscitation equipment, respiratory aids, incontinence supplies and first aid kits) as they become available and distribute whatever they have on hand to people who need them. Because acquisition of these materials is intermittent, it is difficult to specify exactly which items may be available at any given time.
• Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing (1)
  BH-8400.6000

  Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

  BH-8400.6000
  
  Residential facilities for older adults and/or people with disabilities who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication management and administration, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis. Living options range from state institutions for individuals with the most severe disabilities who require intensive services to settings that enable individuals with disabilities to live with their own families or in their own homes or apartments with supportive services from community-based supported living providers. Alternatives in between include health care facilities for people with a primary need for developmental services in combination with an intermittent need for skilled nursing care; community care facilities (residential care homes or group homes) for people who require varying levels of supervision and assistance in the activities of daily living; assisted living facilities; continuing care retirement communities; life care communities; foster family placements for adults who will benefit from interaction in a family environment; and semi-independent living facilities for individuals with disabilities who need minimal levels of support to live and work in the community. Some of these facilities are licensed by the state.
• Orientation and Mobility Training (1)
  LR-6400

  Orientation and Mobility Training

  LR-6400
  
  Programs that help people who are blind or who have visual impairments develop the fundamental spatial concepts and skills that are necessary for maximum mobility and independent living. Instruction focuses on moving safely and purposefully in the school, home or community environment; and usually includes procedures for street crossings, travel in unfamiliar areas, utilization of public transportation, and appropriate use of aids such as sighted guides or canes. Training for persons who want to acquire the skills to be a sighted guide may also be provided.
• Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities (1)
  BH-8500.7000

  Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities

  BH-8500.7000
  
  Programs that maintain information about residential living options for people with disabilities including group homes, foster care, intermediate care, or semi-independent living residences, and link people who are looking for alternative living options with appropriate residential facilities.
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities (9)
  BH-8400.6000-800

  Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities

  BH-8400.6000-800
  
  Programs that provide housing in a group setting for adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities or multiple disabilities in facilities like small homes, apartment buildings, condominiums or agency-owned complexes which may be staffed to provide functional skills training and on-site supportive services. Residents generally have basic self-help skills or take responsibility for employing and supervising aides to assist them in meeting their personal needs. Staff may be available on a 24-hour basis or only occasionally depending on the specific needs of residents. Included are short-term transitional programs for people who are preparing for supported or totally independent living as well as long-term programs for people who may want to be permanent residents.
• Specialized Information and Referral for Disabilities Issues (1)
  TJ-3000.8000 * YZ-1700

  Specialized Information and Referral for Disabilities Issues

  TJ-3000.8000 * YZ-1700
  
  

  Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.

  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of disabilities.

• Standing Aids (1)
  LH-0600.5000-800

  Standing Aids

  LH-0600.5000-800
  
  Programs that pay for or provide parapodiums, standing boards, standing frames, standing platforms, standing tables or other equipment which is designed to help people who have physical disabilities to stand.
• Student Disability Services (1)
  HL-8120.7980

  Student Disability Services

  HL-8120.7980
  
  Programs that provide special assistance and accommodations that support the ability of students with visual, hearing, physical, emotional, learning or other disabilities to achieve their academic goals and participate in, contribute to and benefit from the institution's programs, services and activities.
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities (8)
  PH-3300.8030

  Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities

  PH-3300.8030
  
  Programs for adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems or multiple disabilities who do not require 24-hour supervision that provide a highly individualized, coordinated system of services and supports which facilitates their ability to live in their own homes or apartments, to hire and supervise paid caregivers, to work in the community, to participate in community activities and to interact with nondisabled neighbors. A supported living agency may help the individual hire and supervise an attendant; develop a budget and pay bills on time; learn to shop and cook or hire someone to prepare meals for them; remember to take necessary medication; schedule medical appointments and get to the doctor's office; advertise for and select a roommate; make their living space barrier-free; learn about relationships, sexuality and parenting; select recreational pursuits that are personally satisfying; and accomplish other similar activities of daily living.
• Transfer Devices (1)
  LH-0600.5000-850

  Transfer Devices

  LH-0600.5000-850
  
  Programs that pay for or provide lifts, transfer boards and other devices which help people who have physical disabilities move into and out of their vehicles, wheelchairs and other mobility systems. Also included are seat lift chairs, lift recliners and seat lifts which tilt to help people with limited mobility get into and out of their chairs; patient lifts that help transfer patients from beds to chairs or other locations; and portable ramps that aid people in entering/exiting vehicles or rampless buildings.
• Voice/Audio Output Aids (1)
  LH-0600.9000-900

  Voice/Audio Output Aids

  LH-0600.9000-900
  
  Programs that pay for or provide equipment such as talking watches, talking scales, speech output glucometers, talking pocket memo systems, tone-based measuring devices, voice-based notetaking equipment and other devices which allow people who have visual impairments or learning disabilities to access text or scalar information.
• Walking Aid Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.5000-850

  Walking Aid Donation Programs

  TI-1800.5000-850
  
  Programs that accept canes, crutches, walkers and other walking aids, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Walking Aids (1)
  LH-0600.5000-950

  Walking Aids

  LH-0600.5000-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide aids such as canes, single or double crutches, walkers or walkerettes for people who need a means of support while walking in order to be fully mobile.
• Wheelchair Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.5000-900

  Wheelchair Donation Programs

  TI-1800.5000-900
  
  Programs that accept powered or manual wheelchairs, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility (2)
  LH-0600.5000-970

  Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility

  LH-0600.5000-970
  
  Programs that provide special chairs with large wheels, some of which are power driven, that are used to transport patients or to provide increased mobility for people who are partially paralyzed or otherwise unable to walk. Also included are other types of personal wheeled transportation such as the Amigo.