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.

Operates Medical Loan Closet service which can loan wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, crutches and other assistive devices.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Loans medical equipment free of charge to any individual in need. Supportive of the needs of Veterans. Accepts donations of gently used medical equipment and non-prescription supplies.

Medical loan closet offering durable medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, canes, etc. as supplies allow. Clients may keep items as long as needed and are asked to return them when done. Also offers clothing closet and housewares.

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 a loan closet of mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, and walkers to local residents, free of charge. Also accepts donations of clean and in good condition medical mobility equipment.

Provides multi-specialty outpatient services, including a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery facility and a 12-bed dialysis unit.

Provides a Loan Closet with durable medical equipment, communication devices, wheelchairs, and other similar equipment, for anyone with a muscular disease. Also helps with payment assistance for repairs of assisitive equipment. Accepts donations of medical equipment which apply to those who with muscular diseases, especially communication devices and wheelchairs, and large durable medical equipment.

Accepts donations of medical equipment and assistive technology, such as wheelchair lifts and so forth for use in their programs adapting homes for the disabled.

* Collects donations of baby items and clothing for moms and babies and redistributes them to social service agencies and church outreach programs that work with parents and children who need them most in the Rochester community. Items collected include the following:Baby Supplies (formula, diapers, wipes, baby bath, bottles). Personal Hygiene Items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant). Feminine Products and adult diapers. Cleaning Supplies (All-purpose, bleach, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, sponges). Monetary Donations.

Donations of money, clothing, some furniture and medical supplies are accepted.

raises funds to support sight and hearing projects, including guide dogs sponsors Empire State Special Needs Experience (formerly Empire State Speech and Hearing Clinic) in Spencer offers financial assistance to those needing eye exams and/or glasses or hearing aids takes donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids through drop boxes in optician's offices, Lifelong and some churches free vision screening for children one year and older at day care centers, Head Start, schools, and other programs. Done with Plus Optix Screener, a sophisticated scientific, clinical instrument.

TRAID (Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities) Center shows how technology-from simple homemade gadgets to computer systems-can make people more independent. We have items on display for people to try, we offer demonstrations of equipment, and can tell people how to get what they need. STIC also offers short-term loan of equipment and assistive technology including: wheelchairs, TTYs, walkers, tub seats, commodes, portable ramps, and much more. Some items may be given away if we have an excess.