SMILES Center for Independent Living
Assistive Technology
Mankato Office
709 S Front St, Ste 7, Mankato, MN, 56001
Distance: 1470 Miles
(507) 345-7139
marissa.mammenga@state.mn.us
https://smilescil.org/services/assistive-technology-and-ramps
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
Additional Information
Helps people with disabilities use assistive technology to eliminate barriers. Services include:
* Assessments to determine the assistive technology needs and preferences
* Training and one-on-one support
* Lending and Demonstration Library to try out assistive technology devices at home or work for 30 days
* Demonstrations about the types and uses of assistive technology
* Helps design and build affordable ramps
When a person is ready to buy a device, staff can help to identify and work with potential sellers and funding.
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
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Faribault County
- Le Sueur County
- Martin County
- Nicollet County
- Sibley County
- Waseca County
- Watonwan County
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Credentials/Qualifications of Enrolled Waiver Providers
- Assistive Technology Assessment
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Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Portable Ramp
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Payment
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
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Specialization
- Disabilities
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Waiver Service Specialties
- Assistive Technology Equipment
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities
Application Instructions
MnCHOICES Assessment to determine waiver eligibility
Fees
There is no fee for informational, loan, demonstration, or training of assistive technology services.
If a consumer decides to purchase an item, the staff can work to identify funding options.
Area Served
Blue Earth County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 361-7293 | |
| Toll Free | (888) 676-6498 |
Last Update
12/11/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Adult Companion Services
- Advocacy - Disabilities
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Modification
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Family Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) without Training
- Nursing Home Relocation
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Choice
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Community Partner
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LF-4900.1900Evaluation for Assistive Technology Definition
Programs that assess the current ability to function of people who have disabilities and prescribe or recommend the most appropriate assistive technology product to meet their individual needs including communication/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual/reading aids.
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LH-0600Assistive Technology Equipment Definition
Programs that pay for or provide equipment, appliances and assistive aids that enable people, including those who have physical or sensory limitations, to increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably.
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LH-0650.0250Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Definition
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to borrow the assistive technology products they require at no charge. Loans may be long or short-term in nature and the devices are returned once the agreed-upon period of time has elapsed.
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LH-0650.0700-015Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring assistive technology equipment. Included are programs that pay for needed assistive technology products outright and those that provide or arrange for interest-free, low-interest or market rate loans to finance the lease/purchase.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
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YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition
Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.