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Disability
Programs And Services
BRAILLE MARKINGS
1-800-743-5000
www.pge.com
Description: Appliance controls are marked with Braille points for sight-impaired customers.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
(559) 445-6011 – Fresno County
(209)-726-6529 – Madera County
www.dor.ca.gov
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Developmentally and physically disabled, including recovering adults
Fee: None
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: Call for information
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish, Hmong, and Sign Language
Description: Vocational rehabilitation, assessment, counseling, training programs, and job placement.
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE
711
www.ddtp.org
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Eligibility: None
Fee: None
Area Served: California
Application Procedure: Telephone for application
Wheelchair Accessible: N/A
Languages: Spanish and American Sign Language
Description: Provides specially trained operators to relay telephone conversations between people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-disabled.
CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE ACCESS PROGRAM
1-800-806-1191
www.ddtp.org
Hours: 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Monday – Friday or 9:00 - 5:00 pm, Saturdays
Eligibility: Client must be certified by a doctor, audiologist,
California rehab. counselor, or other state qualified agency.
Fee: None
Area Served: California
Application Procedure: Telephone for application
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Call telephone company for language center
Description: Provides telecommunications equipment and services for people with hearing, vision, speech and mobility disabilities that interfere with telephone use. Equipment loaned; services available are speed dialing.
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
3008 North Fresno Street, Suite 3008, Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 221-2330 or 1-800-244-2274
(559) 221-2342 TDD / TTY
www.cil-fresno.org
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Fresno, Madera, Kings, Merced, and Tulare
county, mentally or physically disabled.
Fee: Attendant registry is $10.00
Area Served: Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, and Merced counties
Application Procedure: Telephone or apply in person
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Disability awareness project, community education, I & R relevant to disability, accessibility, benefits, housing, community resources, assistive devices. Attendant registry for the disabled, Client Assistance Program (CAP) through Dept. of Rehabilitation.
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICE CENTER
5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 225-3323
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: None
Fee: For special classes only
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: Walk-in intake interview
Transportation: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: American Sign Language
Description: Community education, advocacy, I & R, independent living assistant, peer counseling, outreach
EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
1300 W. Shaw, #3D, Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 241-7233
www.easter-seals.org
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Must have a disability
Fee: None
Area Served: Central California
Application Procedure: Call for details
Transportation: Reimbursement provided for program participants who qualify
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: None
Description: I & R, follow-up for information on handicapped services, provides speakers for community groups or school classes on issues relating to rights of persons with disabilities and community interaction. Reimbursement for transportation at $.30 per mile for out of town medical appointments if income eligible.
HEARTLAND OPPORTUNITY
323 N. E Street, Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8828
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: By referral
Fee: None
Area Served: Madera County
Application Procedure: Central Valley Regional Center referral
Transportation: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish and American Sign Language
Description: Provides employment and job placement, vocational and life skill training for adults with mental, emotional or physical disabilities.
TALKING BOOK LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND
770 N. San Pablo Ave., Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 488-3217
Hours: 9:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Persons who are visually disabled
Fee: None
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application: Call for details
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Varies
Description: Library of books on cassette tapes, mailed free of charge to your home, with a postage paid return envelope. Magazine on cassette, news line, descriptive DVD.
VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND
1060 Fulton Mall, Suite 315, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 222-4447
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Legally blind or severely visually impaired, all ages, except pre-school
Fee: None
Area Served: Fresno County
Application Procedure: Call for an appointment
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish, uses translating service for others
Description: Offer independent living skills, technology, computer and brail training, adjustment to blindness, activities, support groups, individual counseling, and activity center.
YMCA
1408 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 233-9622
Hours: 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday
Eligibility: None
Fee: YMCA membership, call for prices
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: Call for details
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Limited senior citizens exercise classes.
Equipment & Supplies
B-K PHARMACY
(559) 438-2888
540 E. Herndon Ave., #103, Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 228-1888
4578 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 271-8388
3440 W. Shaw Ave., #B, Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 261-9888
1275 E. Spruce, CA 93720
(559) 675-1688
1129 W. Fourth St., Madera, CA 93637
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private Insurance, Private Pay
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Pharmacy, Free delivery
BULLARD PHARMACY
2026 E. Bullard Ave., Fresno CA 93711
(559) 438-0111
Hours: 8:30 - 7:00pm, Monday – Friday
9:00 – 5:00pm, Saturday / 11:00 – 4:00pm, Sunday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medicare, Private Insurance, Medi-Cal
Area Served: Fresno County
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Languages: None
Description: Pharmacy, incontinent supplies, free delivery.
CLOVIS SENIOR CENTER - LOAN CLOSET
850 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 324-2750
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: 55 years and older; disabled
Fee: None
Area Served: City of Clovis
Application Procedure: Complete form
Transportation: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: None
Description: Provides mobility aids such as walkers, crutches and wheelchairs, as available, to those who need them. Wheelchairs available for two weeks only.
CHOWCHILLA LOAN CLOSET
820 Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-4781
Hours: 8:30 - 2:00pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Any age
Fee: None
Area Served: City of Chowchilla
Application Procedure: Complete file card
Transportation: None
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: None
Description: Provides mobility aids such as walkers, crutches and wheelchairs, as available, to those who need them.
EAR OF THE LION PROGRAM - CLOVIS LIONS CLUB
(559) 291-4662
Description: Will assist seniors in Fresno and Madera Counties earning less than $23,000 per year to obtain hearing aids. Clients must get their own hearing exams and it is requested that they pay the $150 fee for the mold. If this is not possible, a local sponsor may pay for it. Application forms may be obtained by calling the program.
M.A.R.Y. MEDICAL
4656 E. Dakota Ave., Suite 104 Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 456-1774 or 1-888-408-7237
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private Insurance, Workers Comp, Private Pay
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Medical supplies and equipment, incontinent supplies, home equipment, diabetic shoes.
MEDSUPPLY
5850 E. Shields Ave., Ste. 105, Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 292-1540
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
24 hour emergency phone
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medicare, Private Insurance, Workers Comp.
Area Served: Cities of Clovis, Fresno, and Madera
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Rental and purchase of medical equipment, respiratory equipment, ambulatory and bathroom aids, hospital beds, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
MOBILITY SYSTEMS
33543 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-1299
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Private Insurance, Workers Comp, Private Pay, VA
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Full size and mini van conversions, hand controls, lifts, scooters, and power chairs.
SANGER MEDICAL SUPPLIES
1348 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657
(559) 876-2551
Hours: 9:00 - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday / 10:30 – 2:30pm, Saturday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private Insurance, Workers Comp
Area Served: Cities of Clovis, Fowler, Fresno, Madera, Reedley, Sanger, Selma
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish and Armenian
Description: Medical supplies and equipment, incontinent supplies, home equipment, ostomy, diabetic shoes, free delivery.
SHIELD HEALTHCARE
423 W. Fallbrook Ave., Ste. 101, Fresno 93711
1-800-675-8842
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: N/A
Fee: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private Insurance
Area Served: Fresno and Madera counties
Application Procedure: N/A
Transportation: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Languages: Spanish
Description: Medical supplies and equipment, incontinent supplies, home equipment, urology, ostomy.
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