INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM
Assistive Technology & Training
The Independent Living Services Program works with insurance and other resources, and participants pay a share of the cost according to income and expenses, in many cases, the program pays for equipment or technology not covered by insurance.
Program participants must provide:
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proof of Texas residency
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medical documentation of disability
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proof of income
Professional evaluations are required.
Types of Services
Low-Tech
Handheld magnifiers, large print text, canes or walkers, color coding, automatic lights, and specialized pen or pencil grips.
Mid-Tech
Talking spell-checkers, manual wheelchairs, electric organizers, closed-caption televisions, amplifiers, text pagers, larger computer monitors, books on tape, remote controls, for the user's environment, and mouse or keyboard devices.
High-Tech
Power wheelchairs or scooters, prosthetic devices, digital hearing aids, van modifications, home barrier removal, computers with voice recognition or magnification software, electronic aids to daily living, voice-activated telephones, and communication devices.
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Counseling
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Complex Rehabilitation Technology
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Diabetes Self-Management Education Services
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Independent Living Skills Training (Visual Impairments)
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Interpreter, Translator, and Communication Services
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Orientation and Mobility
Our Service Area
(Includes 46 Counties)
Region 5
Angelina, Freestone, Henderson, Houston, Leon, Nacogdoches, Panola, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler
Region 4
East Texas Delivery Area
Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood
Region 7
Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Washington, Walker, Robertson
Contact Us
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Phone: 936-544-0522
Fax: 936-544-7315
Address:
1020 East Loop 304 East
Crockett, Texas 75835
