Technology & Assistive Devices

Results: 14

• Adapted Clothing (1)
  BM-6500.1500-050

  Adapted Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-050
  
  Programs that pay for or provide clothing which has been customized for nursing facility residents, wheelchair users, surgical patients and people with special clothing needs due to stroke, paralysis, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease or other disabilities that make it difficult for them to dress or find attractive clothing that fits properly.
• Adapted Furniture (1)
  BM-3000.2000-050

  Adapted Furniture

  BM-3000.2000-050
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sofas, chairs, beds, wardrobes, dressers, tables, trays or other furniture which has been especially modified to meet the needs of people who have physical disabilities.
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan (9)
  LH-0650.0250

  Assistive Technology Equipment Loan

  LH-0650.0250
  
  Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to borrow the assistive technology products they require at no charge. Loans may be long or short-term in nature and the devices are returned once the agreed-upon period of time has elapsed.
• Automobile/Van Adaptations (2)
  LH-0600.0100

  Automobile/Van Adaptations

  LH-0600.0100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide automobiles or vans which have ramps or wheelchair lifts, or seats or steering, signaling, gear shift and braking controls that have been modified for use by people who have disabilities; or that help these individuals to obtain this type of modification for their own vehicles. Also included are organizations that offer devices to facilitate the operation of specific functions within the vehicle such as car door openers, car door reachers, gas cap openers, seating restraints, especially designed rear view mirrors and other accessories which can be installed in or used with automobiles or vans.
• Computer Literacy Training Programs (3)
  PL-7400.1500

  Computer Literacy Training Programs

  PL-7400.1500
  
  Programs that provide instruction for individuals of all ages who want to learn about or perfect their skills in using computers, computer-related hardware and specific home and business applications including word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, database management, electronic publishing and image processing. Included are both introductory classes for people unfamiliar with computers and the Internet and more advanced courses, as well as programs that provide instruction in the use of related technology such as smartphones and social media. Instruction may focus on publishing tools such as blogs, video logs (vlogs), photo sharing, podcasting or wikis.
• Locator Aids (1)
  PH-1800.4600

  Locator Aids

  PH-1800.4600
  
  Programs that pay for or provide electronic devices that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions, people who have severe developmental disabilities or are mentally ill, children or other individuals who may wander away from those responsible for their care and become lost.
• Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs (4)
  TI-1800.5000

  Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs

  TI-1800.5000
  
  Programs that accept assistive technology equipment (i.e., equipment, appliances and assistive aids for people with disabilities), sickroom equipment, medical bandages, respiratory aids and other medical supplies that are required by people who are convalescing following surgery or illness, 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.
• Medical Equipment/Supplies (13)
  LH-5000

  Medical Equipment/Supplies

  LH-5000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide necessary in-home hospital equipment, monitoring devices, respiratory aids, prevention kits and other medical supplies that are required by people who want to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease, are coping with the effects of a chronic health condition or disability or are convalescing following surgery or illness. Included are programs that provide medical equipment on a loan basis as well as those that provide equipment that people can keep.
• Mobile Apps (2)
  TJ-1800.3300-570

  Mobile Apps

  TJ-1800.3300-570
  
  Applications ("apps") designed for smartphones, tablet computers, watches and other devices that augment the capabilities of the devices. Most mobile devices are sold with several apps bundled as pre-installed software, such as a web browser, email client, calendar and mapping program. Health and human services organizations are also developing apps to enhance client access to services and communication with support staff, provide timely reminders and health tracking tools (e.g., for epilepsy or diabetes), facilitate claims applications and application monitoring, and/or upload required documents.
• Mobility Assistance Service Dogs (1)
  LR-7950.5000-500

  Mobility Assistance Service Dogs

  LR-7950.5000-500
  
  Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of service dogs who have been taught to pick up dropped items, carry backpacks for books and other valuables, operate light switches, push elevator buttons, ring doorbells, open and close doors, pull wheelchairs up hills or over curbs and provide other types of personal assistance for people with physical disabilities who have limited mobility. Some mobility assistance dogs serve as "walker dogs" who steady Parkinson’s patients and people recovering from an injury while walking. If the individual falls, the dog may also be trained to act as a brace to help the person regain their feet.
• Personal Alarm Systems (8)
  PH-1800.6260

  Personal Alarm Systems

  PH-1800.6260
  
  Programs that provide electronic equipment which connects frail elderly individuals, people who have disabilities or people at risk of violence from an ex-partner with the police, participating hospitals, paramedics or other sources of emergency assistance.
• Prosthetic Devices (1)
  LH-0600.6500-700

  Prosthetic Devices

  LH-0600.6500-700
  
  Programs that pay for or provide and train recipients in the use of artificial arms, hands, feet, legs and portions of legs, some of which are battery operated and utilize the movement of remaining muscle groups to control the strength and direction of motion.
• Science and Technology Issues (2)
  YZ-8150

  Science and Technology Issues

  YZ-8150
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of science, technology and the digital divide.
• Visual/Reading Aids (6)
  LH-0600.9000

  Visual/Reading Aids

  LH-0600.9000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide equipment or other products which enhance the ability of people who have visual impairments or other disabilities to see and/or read; or which make television programs, feature films, home videos and other visual media accessible by providing a descriptive narration of key visual elements in these programs.