AT (Assistive Technology) is an item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individual with disabilities. Loan closet includes wide range of items, devices and equipment, such as: large-handle eating utensils, handheld video magnifier, electronic magnifying glass, computer mouse controlled by head movement.

To protect and advance the rights of adults and children who have disabilities so that they can freely exercise their own life choices, enforce their rights, and fully participate in their community life.

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

Provides a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children <18yrs receive medical care regardless of ability to pay.

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

Purpose is to increase independence and provide life enrichment. Provides programs in recreation, activities of daily living and independent living skills training. Available assistance/consultation in social work, psychological, and nursing areas. Most participants have significant physical disabilities. Provides transportation and opportunity for community integration.

NYSCB provides rehabilitation services to children who are legally blind. Early intervention, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services are all key to maximizing the future independence of each child.

* Provides device loans of AT (Assistive Technology), device demonstrations, AT information and referral services.

Specializes in making customized braces, seat inserts, hand splints and other assistive technology at a lower cost to families. Wheelchair repair also available.

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:

Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.

Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.

Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.

Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.

Provides free loans of assistive technology. Assistive technology is any device that can be used to improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or short-term injuries. Available items include wheelchairs, walkers, Rollators, canes, crutches, ramps, grab bars, Hoyer lifts, adaptive seating, shower chairs, commodes, wander alarms, weighted items, adaptive utensils, laptops, iPads and deaf and blind/low vision technology. We also have learning aids, toys and games for early intervention, as well as pediatric equipment. Free delivery may be available.

Provides assistive technology (AT) services including evaluations, training, consultation, and device demonstrations for individuals with disabilities of all ages, families, counselors, therapists, teachers, agencies, and other interested consumers. Training available in assistive computer software, hardware, and AT devices for individuals, schools, and adults. Also offers work site assessments and environmental control assessments. Also offers the WNY Regional TRAID Center; see separate listing for details.

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.

Comprehensive service to inpatients and outpatients, specializing in custom design, fitting and fabrication of variety of devices, including sports knee and post polio bracing, myoelectric prosthesis, C-Leg and traditional pediatric and adult prosthetic designs.

Provides one-on-one consultations and hands-on opportunity dealing with listening and alerting devices. Recommendations all made to sources for acquisitions of these devises. Demonstrations are offered to adult serving hearing impaired clients.

Provides a statewide service that connects individuals with disabilities searching for an affordable means to acquire needed devices, with people who have devices they wish to sell or donate. TRAID-IN participants advertise, at no cost, through a database containing both wanted and available items.

Provides senior outreach workers to provide information about available resources in the community, assist with benefits/insurance information and applications, serve as advocates when seniors are having problems attaining services, and friendly visiting.

Provides technology for people with physical disabilities which includes augmentative/alternative communication to assist those who are unable to communicate via speech; computer access; environmental controls to learn new approaches to everyday tasks such as turning on household appliances; and seating and wheeled mobility which provides wheelchairs and customized seating/positioning systems. Also offers clinical evaluations, information services, inpatient and outpatient services and technology evaluations in the hospital's smart apartment, which is a model home equipped with an array of assistive technology devices,

Facilitates access to assistive technology for children and adults with disabilities in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties to help them be more independent and participate more fully in the community.

One of 12 TRAID Regional Technology Centers throughout NYS. Operates as a device demonstration and training facility, allowing individuals the opportunity to “test drive” assistive technology prior to purchase or to borrow pieces while theirs are out for repair. Loans up to three pieces of adaptive technology for two months at a time.

Provides specialized communication services geared for those with disabilities.

Evaluates wheelchairs, tub benches, commodes, mattresses, etc. Recommends adjustments, new equipment, and the purchase of durable medical equipment.