Statewide and Nationwide
Blind and Low Vision Aids
Devices and services that assist people with vision loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology, audio books, Braille materials and other adapted media.
Braille Transcription Services
VisionLink
919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Main:
(215) 627-0600
Communication Aids
Devices and services that assist people with hearing loss. Includes the sale, rental or loan of assistive technology and adapted media.
Accessible Hearing Care for Low Income
AUDIENT
901 Boren Avenue, Suite 810, Seattle, WA, 98104
Main:
(206) 838-7194
Toll Free:
(877) 283-4368
Products for Hearing Loss
Harris Communications
(online store), 15155 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie , MN, 55344
Toll Free:
(800) 825-6758
Hearing Aid, Financial Assistance, Nationwide
Kiwanis Clubs
3636 Woodview Terrace, Indianapolis, IN, 46268
Main:
317-875-8755
Toll Free:
(800) 549-2647
Adaptive Equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
MaxiAids
42 Executive Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY, 11735
Main:
(631) 752-0521
Communications Solutions, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Purple, Inc.
1330 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite B1, Washington, DC, 20036
Main:
(202) 464-6800
Toll Free:
(866) 669-7707
Fax:
(202) 464-6810
Virginia Relay Center for Deaf and Hearing Loss, Dial 7-1-1
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1602 Rolling Hills Dr, Suite 203, Henrico, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9502
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7917
Fax:
(804) 662-9718
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.
Administrative Office
DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living
8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9333
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3402
Fax:
(804) 662-7000
Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Referred to as VDDHH, this state agency works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf and those who are hearing, including family members.
Administrative Office
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1602 Rolling Hills Dr, Suite 203, Henrico, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9502
Toll Free:
(800) 552-7917
Fax:
(804) 662-9718
Equipment Recycling
Programs that accept, repair and provide equipment, appliances, assistive aids and assistive technology to those who may need it.
Assistive Technology, Virginia Reuse Network (VRN)
Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 662-9990
Toll Free:
(800) 552-5019
Fax:
(804) 662-9478
Mobility Related Rehabilitation Equipment
F.R.E.E. (Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment)
1489 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153
Main:
(540) 777-4929
Fax:
(540) 777-1030
Donate Verizon Phones, Hopeline Program
Verizon
(telephone service or local store), Wallingford, CT, 06492
Toll Free:
(800) 922-0204
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Virginia Housing
P O Box 35305, Charlotte, NC, 28235
Main:
(877) 428-8844
Toll Free:
(877) 843-2123
Fax:
(704) 334-0779
Financial Aid, Other
Programs that provide temporary financial assistance for individuals and families.
Grants and Scholarships, Students with Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online
1101 Red Ventures Drive , Fort Mill, SC, 29707
Main:
(281) 846-3088
Dialysis and Kidney Patients, Patient Assistance Programs
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 , Rockville, MD, 20852
Main:
(301) 881-3052
Toll Free:
(800) 638-8299
Fax:
(301) 881-0898
Assistive Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired
Association of Blind Citizens
P O Box 246, Holbrook, MA, 02343
Main:
(781) 961-1023
Fax:
(781) 961-0004
FREE Assurance Wireless Cell Phone
Assurance Wireless
P.O Box 5040 , Charleston, IL, 61920
Main:
(888) 898-4888
Recycling Cell Phones
Cell Phones for Soldiers
5665 North Commerce Court, Alpharetta, GA, 30004
Main:
(866) 716-2220
Clothing, Food and Household Needs, Ceridian Cares
Ceridian Cares
Charitable Fund Award, Persons with Disabilities
Commonwealth Community Trust
PO Box 29408, Richmond, VA, 23242
Main:
(804) 740-6930
Toll Free:
(888) 241-6039
Fax:
(804) 740-6065
Assistive Technology (AT)
disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)
1512 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23230
Main:
(804) 225-2042
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3962
Fax:
(804) 225-3221
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(888) 225-5322
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Financial Assistance, Prostheses
Jordan Thomas Foundation
9005 Overlook Boulevard, Brentwood, TN, 37027
Main:
(615) 455-5505
Discount Telephone Program, Lifeline
Lifeline Program for Low Income Consumers
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(800) 234-9473
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Discount Telephone Program, Link Up for Tribal Lands
Lifeline Program for Low Income Consumers
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554
Main:
(800) 234-9473
Fax:
(866) 418-0232
Financial Assistance, Amputees
Limbs for Life Foundation
9604 N. May Avenue , Oklahoma City, OK, 73120
Main:
(405) 843-5174
Toll Free:
(888) 235-5462
Eye Exams and Eyeglasses
Lions of Virginia
(Phone for Appointment), Roanoke, VA, 24018
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Hearing Aids and Devices
Lions of Virginia
501 Elm Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016
Main:
(540) 342-5466
Assistive Technology for Low Vision
Low Vision Center
7701 Woodmont Ave, Suite 604, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Main:
(301) 951-4444