ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ADULTS | UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND

Provides training that enables people with disabilities to use computers and other assistive technology. Training includes the use of adaptive software, hardware, and equipment. Focus is overcoming barriers to employment.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

10011 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm.

Fax

(216) 721-3372

Application process

Phone for an appointment M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm. Service is one on one. For adults, accepts referrals from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and other agencies who work with the eligible population. For children, accepts referrals from the school district, physician or self referral.

Fee

Fixed fee. Third party payment accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare.

Eligibility

Ages 16 and older. No residency restrictions. Clients must be able to arrange their own transportation. Must be independent in their personal care or medication needs, or must provide their own attendant. Must be able to get around in a wheelchair on their own. Qualifying disabilities include epilepsy or cerebral palsy, brain injuries, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injuries.

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UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND

Advances the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum, genetic disorders, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Offers early intervention and family support services, traditional physical/occupational/speech/language therapy services for children, intensive physical/occupational therapy services, residential services (offers several group homes), an assistive technology center, and organizational and community employment services.