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Offers an equipment loan program that purchases new and used equipment such as walkers, bath aids, toileting aids, adapted swings, adapted bikes, low tech switches and communication devices, bedside tables and other types of products which a person with disabilities might need. This program also accepts donated wheelchairs and other equipment that are then reconditioned and loaned out to other clients. Can also loan out electric powered lift chairs.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Medical Equipment/Supplies
General assistance provides emergency financial assistance for utilities.

Offers a medical equipment loan program, which also accepts donations of medical equipment.

Provides notary services and voter registration.

Handles applications for Senior Freeze/Property Taxes and Circuit Breaker program for seniors and disabled persons, as well as food stamps application.

Provides property tax assessments and appeals.

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Tax Information
Voter Registration Offices
Notary Public Services
Tax Forms
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Accepts donations of used glasses and used hearing aids.
Accepts donations of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats, etc.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs

Offers to build wooden ramps for people in need who live in Jasper County, who own or rent a home. Also provides an equipment loan and donation program for items such as walkers, bath aids, toileting aids, adapted swings, adapted bikes, low tech switches and communication devices, bedside tables, and other types of products which a person with disabilities might need. This program also accepts donated wheelchairs and other equipment that are then reconditioned and loaned out to other clients. Also accepts and then loans out electric powered lift chairs.

*The mission is to enhance the quality of life of clients with disabilities in Jasper County by loaning leisure, recreational and other adapted equipment they might not otherwise be able to obtain in order to learn independent skills and increase their self sufficiency.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

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Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides durable medical equipment, specialty orthotics, and adaptive solutions for central Iowa children and young adults. There are specialists to educate parents and caregivers in how to safely use assistive technology for each child. ChildServe provides a wide range of adaptive or medical equipment from pediatric seating and mobility fitting to wheelchairs, adaptive devices, augmentative communication devices, custom braces, helmets, medical supplies and (prosthetics Johnston Only).

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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

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Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral

Accepts sealed, unopened prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as medical equipment, such as nebulizers and masks, unopened Ensure, ostomy supplies, and unused CPAP machines from nonsmoking households.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Prescription Medication Services
Loans durable medical equipment for a nominal processing fee.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies

Receives donations of unused ostomy products from all over the country.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Provides durable medical equipment, specialty orthotics, and adaptive solutions for central Iowa children and young adults. There are specialists to educate parents and caregivers in how to safely use assistive technology for each child. ChildServe provides a wide range of adaptive or medical equipment from pediatric seating and mobility fitting to wheelchairs, adaptive devices, augmentative communication devices, custom braces, helmets, medical supplies and (prosthetics Johnston Only).

Categories

Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Accepts donations of used glasses and used hearing aids.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral
To donate assistive technology contact the technology center.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral

Home furnishings warehouse of SCCO, for previously-owned furniture or appliances. Accepts used items in good working condition, microwave size or larger.

FOR CUSTOMERS:

Donated items are priced and tagged for sale to the general public. Income-based discounts may apply; see Program Fees for details.

Sold Items - A "Sold" tag is placed on items with full payment. Arrangements must be made to pick up purchased items as soon as possible or for items to be delivered. Hero's Attic cannot store a customer's furniture but may hold items for up to 2 business days in order for customers to measure or contemplate a purchase.

Delivery Fee - A minimum fee of $10.00 will be charged for deliveries in and 10 miles around Harlan City Limits, with an additional $1.00 per extra mile (within a 20-mile radius of Harlan).

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:

Accepts donations of used medical equipment to loan out to clients for free, for those in need of a wheelchair, crutches, or a cane, etc., on a short term basis. Occasionally has scooters or hospital beds to loan.

FOR DONORS:

All donations are tax deductible (donation receipt provided). The values of the items are determined by the donor.

Drop Off Donations - Items may be dropped off during regular business hours; arrangements must be made if staff is needed to help with unloading. Donations may NOT be left outside the building when closed.

Donation Pick-Up Service - A minimum fee of $10.00 will be charged for pick-ups in and 10 miles around Harlan City Limits, with an additional $1.00 per extra mile (within a 20-mile radius of Harlan).

Quality - Donated items must be clean and in good working order. Higher quality items may be given a "Premier" tag, noting that discounts do not apply to the item. Donations are NOT accepted for items that belong in the dump.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Thrift Shops
Donation Pickups
Donation Drop Off Points
Offers durable medical and assistive technology equipment for loan to anyone in need. Will accept gently used assistive devices and medical equipment for the loan closet.

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Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
The Country Store has clothing (baby, children's, school, maternity, adult, plus size, winter, formal wear, shoes), household goods, small kitchen appliances, bedding/linen, bed frames, office supplies, tools, and walkers/wheelchairs, etc. at moderate prices. Availability of items depends on what has been donated. The County Store accepts vouchers (for clothing and household goods) issued by local agencies. In times of community or personal disaster (fire, flood, tornado, chemical spill, etc.) in Howard County, may provide clothing and blankets free of charge. Donations accepted during store hours and volunteer opportunities available.

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Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Thrift Shops
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Household Goods Vouchers
Household Tools/Equipment Donation Programs
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Categories

Disability Rights Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Centers for Independent Living
Driving Evaluation
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides a multi-purpose center offering social, educational, health, and recreational programs to seniors and community members of all ages. Programs include:

- Activities, classes, resources, and groups to facilitate and support healthy lifestyles for clients.

- Cafe open five days a week. Donations are welcomed to support its operation.

- Medical equipment loan closet.

- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.

- Annual health fair and flu / pneumonia clinic is held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department in the facility.

- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, are offered on Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 am.

- Houses the SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other assistance such as help with Benefit Access Application.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment
Senior Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance