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Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota

Assistive Technology

Access North - Hibbing Office

1309 E 40th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746

Distance: 1012 Miles

(218) 262-6675

Website

https://www.accessnorth.net/assistiveTech/assistiveTechHome.html

Service Details

Description

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.


It can be acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized.


More information can be found in the CBSM Manual.


Effective assessments consider factors such as the person's abilities, limitations, preferences, and goals, alongside environmental and task-related factors by:
* Identifying the individual's needs and abilities
* Exploring potential assistive technology solutions
* Matching the solutions to the person's tasks and goals
* Trialing and refining the selected assistive technology options


About This Location

Services may include:
* Assessments to match a person's needs, abilities, and tasks with the right combination of no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech tools, including software
* Equipment rental during a trial period, customization, training and technical assistance
* Maintenance, repair of devices and rental of equipment during repairs
* Device selection help from available options
* Ongoing training and evaluation about the device for the person and their caregivers

Learn more about this service when paid for under the Developmental Disabilities waiver in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Aitkin County 
    • Carlton County 
    • Cass County 
    • Cook County 
    • Crow Wing County 
    • Itasca County 
    • Koochiching County 
    • Lake of the Woods County 
    • St. Louis County 
  • Credentials/Qualifications of Enrolled Waiver Providers
    • Assistive Technology Assessment 
  • Payment
    • Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD) 
  • Specialization
    • Disabilities 
    • Older adults with disabilities 
  • Waiver Service Specialties
    • Assistive Technology Equipment 

Application Instructions

MnCHOICES Assessment to determine waiver eligibility


Area Served

St. Louis County


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 262-6675

Last Update

12/11/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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