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Technology Solutions and Training - Second Sense

Second Sense offers a Technology Solutions and Training program where an instructor works with people to determine which devices and software will best meet their needs and help them learn how to utilize them effectively. Individual training lessons will help people learn to use the tools that will increase their independence and enhance their lives. Whether for work, school or personal needs, this program can help teach individuals how technology will work for them.

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Computer Display/Output Aids
Assistive Technology Software

The Dignity Suite - Brave Space Alliance - Main Office

Brave Space Alliance's Dignity Suite is a free initiative that centers the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC sex workers, and folks who have been historically "othered". The Suite is open to folks of all gender identities and expressions. While BIPOC folks are centered, it is open to all. The Dignity Suite is a culmination of the makeup room, the den, and the QT Shop.

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Cosmetics
Wigs

Wigs | Wellness House

Personalized wig consultations in-person or virtually.

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Wigs

Specialized Telecommunications Equipment | Illinois Relay

Amplified Phones, Captioned Pones, Hard of Hearing iPhone and Cell Phone Amplifiers.

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Specialized Telecommunications Equipment

Wigs | Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources - Warrenville

Wigs for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

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Wigs

Glasses/Contact Lenses | Lions of Illinois Foundation

Provides assistance in obtaining eye glasses (Contact lenses not available)

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Glasses/Contact Lenses

Assistive Technology Equipment | UCP Seguin Community Connections - Addison

Assistive technology and medical equipment including motorized and manual wheelchairs, hospital beds, pediatric therapy equipment, stair ramps

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Assistive Technology Equipment

Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids - Angelcare and Medical Equipment Supply - Main Office

Angelcare and Medical Equipment Supply sells and rents wheeled mobility devices for individuals with limited mobility. They also sell mobility scooters and walkers.

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Walking Aids

Medical Access Closet - Pilsen Food Pantry

Pilsen Food Pantry's Medical Access Closet (MAC) is open Wednesday and Friday mornings to provide pro bono physical therapy services and medical supplies to people unable to afford these services, either due to non-insurance status, therapy waiting lists, or co-payment problems. MAC also provides supplies and food for Chicago Street Medicine, a medical access program for street-based people. Since its inception, at least 500 people have received services through MAC.

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Transitional Case/Care Management
Community Wellness Programs
Community Clinics
Toileting Aids
Walking Aids
People Without Health Insurance
Low Income
Medical Dressing

Mastectomy Products & Wigs - Second Act

Second Act offers a variety of wigs and products for individuals who have had a mastectomy, including breast forms, bras and compression garments.

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Wigs
Mastectomy Products

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH SYSTEM

Offers to rent and sell medical equipment for individuals in need to maintain independence in the comfort of their home. Technicians deliver and install the equipment and spend the necessary amount of time teaching people and caregivers how to use the new equipment and where to call for assistance should the need arise.

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Equipment

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | SOYLAND ACCESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING

Provides informational and educational programming targeted toward a consumer or a group of consumers with the intent to develop or increase the skills, knowledge and/or abilities required to live, work and play in the community.

Programs offered include self-advocacy and awareness, life skills training, braille training, TTY training, personal assistant information, interpreter referrals and equipment demonstration and loan.

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Braille Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment

EYES AND EARS | NORTH AURORA LIONS CLUB

Offers a free hearing and vision screening for residents of the North Aurora community. Applications for assistance with eyeglasses and hearing aids available.

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Eye Care
Hearing Screening
Assistive Technology Equipment

EYEGLASSES AND EXAMS | DIXON LIONS CLUB

Offers eye exams at no cost and glasses to those in need. Adults can only receive assistance once every two years, children may only receive assistance once every year.

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Eye Examinations
Assistive Technology Equipment

MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE | FRIENDS OF MAN

Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including mobility equipment, vehicle modifications, ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility, medical equipment and prostheses.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Specialized Telecommunications Equipment | Calhoun County Council for Senior Citizens

Provides free amplified phones for anyone with hearing loss who is unable to use standard telephones. Program funded by State of Illinois taxes on landlines and cell phones.

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Specialized Telecommunications Equipment

Transfer Devices | Provider Plus, Inc Cape Girardeau

Offers a wide variety of medical equipment and supplies. Supplies and equipment include but are not limited to: Cpap and Bipap machines, oxygen, nebulizers, hospital beds, scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, fracture boots, cast shoes, bath seats and benches, etc. Supplies are available for rental or sale. Will bill insurance company including medicare and medicaid but patient is responsible for any cost not covered by insurance.

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Transfer Devices

Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility | ELA TOWNSHIP - Health and Wellness

Offers free mental health and wellness services to Township residents of all ages. Services include: - Individual and Group Therapy - Couple and Family Counseling - Case Management - Information and Referrals - Lending Closet (free medical equipment borrowing program)

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Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility

Audiology Services - Chicago Hearing Society

Chicago Hearing Society offers a variety of audiology services including: hearing evaluations, hearing aid selection, hearing aid fittings, Hear the Cheer Program, pediatric hearing aids, cochlear implants, tinnitus assistance, help with assistive technology, and hearing protection.

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Hearing Aid Evaluations
General Assistive Technology Equipment
Cochlear Implants
Audiological Evaluations
Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids - Calumet Hearing Services - Main Office

Calumet Hearing Services sells hearing aids.

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Hearing Aids

Lending Closet - City of Prospect Heights

City of Prospect Heights provides Prospect Heights residents with an alternative to purchasing expensive medical equipment for a temporary disability. The Lending Closet is open to Prospect Heights residents only. There is no age requirement, and the maximum lending period for equipment is 90 days. Extensions may be requested.

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Manual Wheelchairs
Walking Aids

Glasses & Contacts - Village Eyecare - South Loop

Village Eyecare provides fittings as well as glasses and contacts for purchase. They offer both prescription lenses and sunglasses at this location. Sunglasses can have prescriptions added as well.

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Glasses/Contact Lenses

Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids - Village of Palatine - Main Office

Village of Palatine pays for or provides wheeled mobility devices for individuals with limited mobility. COVID-19 NOTICE: Items are loaned only on Saturdays, and can be returned only on Wednesdays.

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Manual Wheelchairs

Walking Aids | ELA TOWNSHIP - Health and Wellness

Offers free mental health and wellness services to Township residents of all ages. Services include: - Individual and Group Therapy - Couple and Family Counseling - Case Management - Information and Referrals - Lending Closet (free medical equipment borrowing program)

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Walking Aids

FsACE Dental & Vision Services - Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) - North Region

Through the Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) program eligible Suburban Cook County families access dental and vision care by making direct payments to their doctors. Individuals or households can receive assistance for professional optical services, an eye exam, and/or eyeglasses to correct a vision impairment.

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Dental Care Expense Assistance
Eye Care Expense Assistance
Glasses/Contact Lenses

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