| Advocacy |
Family Voices - Idaho
(208) 344-9187
http://www.familyvoices.org/states.php?state=ID
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Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Legislative Activities" section for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body. |
| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government |
2-1-1 Idaho Careline (IDHW)
211
1-800-926-2588
http://www.idahocareline.org
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Children With Special Health Care Needs - Idaho
1-866-235-5981
(208) 334-5962
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/site/3367...
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CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program
(800) 926-2588
TDD: (208) 332-7205
http://www.2state.id.us
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GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search. |
Idaho Child Services
450 W. State Street, 5th Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5514
http://www.idahochild.org
*Large group of child related services. |
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
802 W. Bannock Street, Suite 308
Boise, ID 83702
1-800-544-2433
(208) 334-2178
(208) 334-3417 (Fax)
http://www.icdd.idaho.gov/
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
450 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5962
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx
*Click on "Medical". |
Idaho Department of Insurance
700 West State Street, 3rd Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0043
(800) 247-4422
http://www.doi.state.id.us
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Idaho State Government
http://www.accessidaho.org
*Click on "Health and Family" in the left hand column for a drop down menu of related links. |
Utah Department of Health/MEDICAID
Customer Information Line:
1-800-662-9651
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/contac...
*Customer Information Line also serves Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.
**General Medicaid information. A listing of free health care clinics as well as programs to apply for in your area. You MUST contact them in person by phone. Under FAQ's click "Where can I find out about Medical Assistance Programs" for local information and additional web links.
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private |
Cover the Uninsured ~ A Project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(202) 572-2928
http://covertheuninsured.org
E-mail: info@covertheuninsured.org
*State by state listings of various insurance programs for individuals and families who have difficulty obtaining medical insurance. |
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
565 W. Myrtle/P.O. Box 7899
Boise, ID 83707-1899
(208) 331-4882
TDD: (800) 545-1833 (Ext. 400)
(208) 331-4802 (Fax)
http://www.ihfa.org
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National School Foundation Association
2130 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 971-2324
(515) 965-5481 (Fax)
http://www.schoolfoundations.org
* Provides a Listing of Foundations by State (click on menu in left-hand menu. Excellent resource for those needing foundation information in each state. |
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| Assistive Technologies |
Idaho Assistive Technology Project
129 West Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 885-3557
(208) 885-3628 (Fax)
http://www.idahoat.org/
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UCP of Idaho Assistive Technology
5420 W. Franklin Road, Suite A
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 377-8070
(208) 322-7133 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_localsub.cfm/66/7825
E-Mail: info@ucpidaho.org |
| Charities and Foundations |
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho
5420 W. Franklin Road, Suite A
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 377-8070
(208) 322-7133 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/66
Email: info@ucpidaho.org |
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| Child Care Resource Listings |
Child Care Aware
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware is a cooperative program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funded through the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
**SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
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| Disability Specific Organizations |
(Autism) Temple Grandin PhD.
http://www.templegrandin.com/templehome.html
*Great informational resource. |
Idaho Association of Developmental Disabilities
7726 Mooserun Court
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 322-5145
http://www.iaddaonline.org
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Idaho Autism Assoc.
7249 W. Colonial St. D-307
Boise, ID 83709
(800) 695-0285
(208) 336-4946
e-mail: IAA85@aol.com |
Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1509 So. Robert Street, Suite 101
Boise, ID 83705
(800) 905-3436
(208) 433-8845
(208) 433-8337 (Fax)
http://www.idffcmh.org/
email: info@idahofederation.org |
| Early Intervention |
Idaho Programs for Infants and Toddlers Birth to age 3
450 West State Street, 5th Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5514
http://www.idahochild.org
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Programs for Children with Disabilities Ages 3 through 5
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
(208) 332-6910
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/SpecialEd/early.asp
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| Education |
Idaho State Board of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0027
AnswerLine 1-800-432-4601
(208) 332-4601
http://www.sde.state.id.us
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Idaho State Department of Education - Special Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720
(208) 332-6910
http://www.sde.state.id.us/specialed/
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Western Regional Resource Center (WRRC)
1268 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1268
(541) 346-5641
TTY (541) 346-0367
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc
E-mail: wrrc@oregon.uoregon.edu |
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| Employment |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0096
(208) 334-3390
(208) 334-5305 (Fax)
http://www.state.id.us/idvr/idvrhome.htm
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| Equipment |
CReATE
801-887-9398
http://www.uatpat.org/create
Refurbishes used wheelchairs and other mobility assistive technology (AT) and makes it available to people who need assistive technology at a low cost. Also accepts equipment and other donations.
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| Housing Programs - Government |
DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information. |
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
565 W. Myrtle
Boise, ID 83707-1899
(208) 331-4882
TDD (800) 545-1833 (Ext. 400)
(208) 331-4802 (Fax)
http://www.ihfa.org
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
http://www.pva.org
*Not just for paralyzed Veterans, not just for paralysis. Ask for their Architecture Program!
**SNRP recommends their publication "Accessible Home Design". |
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| Housing Programs - Private |
ABILITY Awareness
1440 E. 1st St., Suite 107
Santa Anna, CA 92710
(714) 277-4330
(949) 943-4496 (military/ Los Al
(714) 277-3743 (Fax)
http://www.abilityawareness.org/index.htm
Email: Info@ABILITYawareness.org
*Builds accessible low income homes.
**Provides outpatient reahbilitiation housing for wounded military members and their families.
To contact ABILITY House at Los Al, please Email LosAl@ABILITYawareness.org |
Center For Universal Design North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY:(919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.design.ncsu.edu\cud
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Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://www.adaptenv.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org |
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| Independent Living Organizations |
Living Independence Network
250 Kootenai Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 336-3335
http://www.lincidaho.org
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State Independent Living Council (SILC)
350 North Ninth Street, Suite 102
Boise, ID 83720-9601
1-800-487-4866
http://www2.state.id.us/silc/
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| Indian Health Services |
Portland Area Indian Health Services
1220 SW Third Ave. #476
Portland, OR 097204
(503)326-2020
(503) 326-7280 (Fax)
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
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| Information |
American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
University of Montana Rural Institute 52 Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT 59812-7056
Toll Free: 1-866-424-3822
(406) 243-2349 (Fax)
http://aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
*Large Native American Resource List. |
Beach Center on Disability/University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave. Room 3136 Haworth Hall
Lawrence , KS 66045-7534
(785) 864-7600
TTY (785) 864-3434
(785) 864-7605 (Fax)
http://www.beachcenter.org
email:beachcenter@ku.edu |
Disability Information.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Large Federal database providing easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of the subject areas listed in their menu. |
Disability is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Parent, care giver, teacher and provider information.
*Not an SNRP supported site. |
Family Disability Resource Library
6825 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(866) 284-2821
(435) 797-7022
(435) 797-2044 (Fax)
http://sites.cpd.usu.edu/frl/
Email: FRL@cpd2.usu.edu |
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource. |
MedicareSolutions
http://www.medicaresolutions.com/disability-res...
*A comprehensive page on disabilities providing informative links in several areas of interest including Disability Rights, support groups, government resources and organizations and others. |
National Organization on Disability
910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-5960
TTY: (202) 293-5968
(202) 293-7999 (Fax)
http://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org |
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
800-404-2898
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 (Fax)
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-publicat...
*Linda's favorite down-loadable informational resource. Linda recommends the following booklets: Disability Etiquette (PDF), Taking Action (PDF), Adaptive Automotive Equipment (PDF), The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF),The Fair Housing Amendments Acts (PDF) and Accessing Local Government (PDF). Please see the menu page for other publications you may be interested in. |
University of Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development
129 West Third St.
Moscow, ID 83843
1-800-393-7290
TTY: 1-800-432-8324
(208) 885-3628 (Fax)
http://www.idahocdhd.org/
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University of Idaho/UAP Center on Disabilities and Human Development
322 E. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 364-4012
(208) 364-4035 (Fax)
http://www.idahocdhd.org
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| Legal Advocacy/Information |
Co-Ad, Inc.
4477 Emerald St., Suite B-100
Boise, ID 83706
(800) 632-5125
(208) 336-5353
(208) 336-5353 (Fax)
http://users.moscow.com/co-ad/
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National Health Law Program (NHelp) Main Office
2639 South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034-2675
(310) 204-6010
(310) 204-0891 (Fax)
http://www.healthlaw.org
Email: nhelp@healthlaw.org
* NHeLP serves legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and individuals who work to preserve a health care safety net for the millions of uninsured or underinsured low-income people. |
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
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| Medical Centers/Hospitals/Clinics |
Intermountain Shriners Hospital (Orthopedic)
Fairfax Road at Virginia St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 536-3500
(800) 313-3745
(801) 536-3782 (Fax)
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/SaltLakeCity
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Northern California Shriners Hospital
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 453-2000
(916) 453-2352
(916) 453-2352 (Fax)
*Specialty facility. Specializes in burns, spinal cord injuries and orthopedics. |
Primary Children's Medical Center
100 Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 662-1000
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/pr...
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Spokane Shriners Hospital
911 W. Fifth Ave.
Spokane, WA 99204-2901
(509) 455-7844
(509) 623-0474 (Fax)
http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Spokane/def...
Orthopaedic Services |
St. Luke's Children's Hospital
190 E. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 381-1200
http://www.stlukesonline.org/slch/
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| Other |
Disability Studies, Temple University Blog
http://disstud.blogspot.com
*Based at Temple University but with nationwide contributors. Has a LARGE list of disability related blogs. |
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| Parent Support Programs |
Families Together
121 Sweet Avenue
Moscow , ID 83843
1-866-326-4864
(208) 892-8280
http://www.familiestogether.org
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Idaho Parents Unlimited
600 N. Curtis Road, Suite 145
Boise, ID 83706
1-800-242-4785
(208) 342-5884
(208) 342-1408 (Fax)
http://www.ipulidaho.org
email: parents@ipulidaho.org |
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center Region 6
94 Galli Drive, Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
(800) 578-2592
(415) 884-3535
(415) 884-2592 (Fax)
http://www.matrixparents.org
email: region6@matrixparents.org |
National Native American Families Together Parent Center
121 Sweet Ave. Suite 123
Moscow, ID 83843
Toll Free: 1-877-205-7501
http://www.nativefamilynetwork.com
email: naft@moscow.com
*Nationwide resource for Native American families, tribes, communities, parent centers and others. |
| Patient Assistance Programs |
American Dental Association ~ Give Kids A Smile Program
http://www.givekidsasmile.ada.org/findGKAS.asp
*This is a yearly clinic in most communities. Click on the Clinic locator to find a clinic in your area. |
Cover the Uninsured
http://covertheuninsured.org
Email: info@covertheuninsured.org
* Provides a State by State guide to finding healthcare insurance coverage in your state. |
Merck Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 100
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
908-423-1000
http://www.merck.com/responsibility/pap-informa...
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines. |
NeedyMeds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non profit, has information on programs that help people who can't afford their medications and health care costs. Provides data regarding approximately 2400 programs and nearly 11,000 free/low-cost/sliding-scale clinics. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kids
1-877-369-1477
http://kids.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Pfizer Helpful Answers
1-866-706-2400
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients who need help getting their Pfizer medicines.
These programs provide:
•Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings to patients who qualify
•Some programs also offer reimbursement support services
Call for more information. |
Regence Caring Foundation for Children
2890 East Cottonwood Parkway (6470 So.)
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
1-888-589-5437
(801) 333-5850
http://www.caringfoundationforchildren.org/
* Provides free dental care to eligible children in Utah and Idaho |
RxAssist
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-3284
401-729-2955 (Fax)
http://www.rxassist.org
Email: info@rxassist.org
Patient Assistance Program Center ~ Offers a comprehensive database of programs and information. |
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| Recreation |
Ability Station
278 South 880 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
800-520-1222
http://www.abilitystation.com
Ability Station offers toys for special needs children needing sensory, fine motor and gross motor,and cognitive development. Toys are reviewed by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. |
Camp Many Stars (c/o The Joy of Downs, Inc.)
PO Box 1532
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 883-2236
Email: joyofdowns@silverstar.com
*Located in scenic Star Valley Wyoming |
FlagHouse Inc.
601 FlagHouse Drive
Hasbrouck Heights , NJ 07604-3116
http://www.flaghouse.com
*Need a grant? Click on "Grant Writing Center" in the bottom menu for more information.
*Supplier of Special Needs equipment and resources for physical education, sports, fitness, and recreation and for health, special needs, special education, sensory integration, and multisensory environments. |
Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
4929 W Orchard Ave
Rathdrum, ID 83858-9456
(208) 687-2579
http://www.harmony-ranch.org/
E-mail: harmony-ranch@hotmail.com |
Liberty Swing
http://www.libertyswing.com.au
For information E-mail: Australia office at diane@libertyswing.com.au
*Playground swing equipment for people with disabilities which enable children in wheelchairs to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging. |
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
1-800-900-8086
1-312-355-4058 (Fax)
http://www.ncpad.org/
Email: ncpad@uic.edu.
*Maintains a State-by-state listing of camps and recreational facilities. |
National Park Service/Accessible Opportunities in National Parks
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/access/opportunities...
*Contact information is available by Park. Check out the left-hand menu for more National Park accessibility information. |
National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
*Updated information regarding free access passes to National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. |
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS)
120 2nd Avenue, Suite 207
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9298
(208) 726-0957 (Fax)
http://www.svasp.org
*Provides recreation opportunities for Vets along with other recreational services. |
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| Service Dogs/Canine Programs |
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)/National Center
P.O. Box
Oceanside, CA 92052
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4551 (Fax)
http://www.caninecompanions.org
*Contact for regional training centers and Veteran's Programs. |
Guide Dogs for the Blind
32901 S.E. Kelso Road
Boring, OR 97009
1-800-295-4050
(503) 668-2100
(503) 668-2141 (Fax)
http://www.guidedogs.com
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High Plains Service Dogs
(208) 639-2184
http://www.highplains-servicedogs.org/
Email: information@highplains-servicedogs.org |
Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc.
P.O. Box 2088
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 721-1309
* Trains wheelchair assistance, hearing assistance, guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs. Will train dogs for anyone in the United States. |
Summit Assistance Dogs
7575 Chestnut Lane
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-5609
(306) 293-4675
(360) 293-9506 (Fax)
http://www.summitdogs.org
email: info@summitdogs.org |
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| Transition/Post Secondary Schooling |
HEATH Resource Center/ George Washington University
2134 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_c...
E-mail: AskHEATH@gwu.edu
*The HEATH Resource Center gathers and disseminates information to help people with disabilities reach their full potential through postsecondary education and training. Contains a wealth of information and resources on a wide variety of subjects related to education. |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD)
4455 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008
877-871-0744
TTY: 877-871-0665
http://www.ncwd-youth.info
*Federal informational program site. Excellent resource. Click on "Content By State" for programs in your area. |
Virginia College Quest
George Mason University
, VA
http://www.vacollegequest.org/index.shtml
E-mail: info@vacollegequest.org
*An excellent Post-High School education resource. |
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| Transportation Information |
Freewheel Mobility
680 North 1000 West, Unit 7
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 294-0550
1-888-779-8267
http://www.freewheelvans.com
Wheelchair van sales, rentals and repair.
** SNRP Recommended vendor.
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National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
3327 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
(813) 264-2697
(813) 962-8970 (Fax)
http://www.nmeda.org/
Email: nmeda@aol.com
*Provides a state-by-state listing of NMEDA QAP certified dealerships. Start here when looking for mobility equipment (lifts, vehicles, steering systems, etc.) information. |
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/
*See Special Needs Transportation |
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