I have a 30 year old son with Down syndrome and access gave me the information to get him something to help with his speech. I also have a mother with macular degeneration and am looking for a used hand held magnifying glass. Thank you

Hello!

I was wanting to start the process of an IATP AAC evaluation for one of my students. What can I do to get this process going?

Thank you for your help and time.

Sincerely,
Jessica Yard
Speech Language Pathologist
Auburn Elementary School
jyard@auburn.k12.il.us
217-438-6916

Hi
We have updated the attendees list of Abilities Expo – Chicago 2022 and we now have a total 4,500 contacts attending the expo. You can use this list for your pre and post show marketing.
Would you be interested in purchasing the list of attendees with complete contact information for pre-show marketing campaign, appointment setting, and various other post show marketing initiatives?
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Looking forward to hear back from you.
Regards,
Aurora

Hello,

I am a speech-language pathologist who works for a private clinic in Lincolnwood IL. I am currently seeing a client who I think may benefit from an eye gaze communication device. Would I be able to trial an eye gaze device through IATP? If so, what would be next steps to get this client started with a trial device?

Thank you,
Ali

I am looking for several things, first and foremeost I was directed here by Mobility Works as I am in desperate needs of a mobility van . I was using a standard van with a rear carrier for my elecric WC but I still needed a driver and that van is now defunct. Can you assist in any way with obtaining a mobility van? Also Iam getting to need further devices. My reach stick is worn out, purchased ones do not work for me, most being too long. I also and more immediately need a shower chaor that will allow me to swing or slide over from the outside in.

I am an SLP and have a student age 5 who would benefit from AAC. He is nonverbal but does vocalize at times – usually just sounds. I talked to another SLP who said you guys could do an evaluation to help determine which device would work best? After the trial, how do we go about getting the recommended device? The family will not be able to pay for a device.

Thank you!

we have an adjustable hospital bed that we no longer need. might it be of use to IATP? we live in an elevator building with easy access for loading. the bed needs to be disassembled for loading. thank you!

I’m in need of a used hospital bed an a used mobility scooter the countless from Doors (DHS ILLINOIS) said to contact your company to see if you know we’re I can get one or both items needed.

Hello, I am a social worker for a patient that is vision impaired and was wondering how I can refer him to SEE Device Program. If you could relay your referral process and how he could be evaluated in Chicago, IL near downtown.

Thank you,
Amanda Saldana
amanda.saldana@nm.org

Hello friends of LWSRA,

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association will be hosting our Ability Awareness Fair on Sunday, May 22nd from 10am-1pm. This opportunity welcomes parents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers of individuals with special needs time to explore various resources within the community and surrounding areas.

Currently, we are looking for vendors to take part in this event by providing information about your organization to attendees. Interested vendors can sign up at https://lwsra.kindful.com/e/ability-awareness-fair-2022.

The cost for vendors to attend is $25 which includes a 6′ table and two chairs. Specific details are included in the attached flyer. We would love to see your organization at this wonderful event and appreciate the work and support you provide individuals and their families with special needs.

Please feel free to reach out to me (evenezio@lwsra.org) or Nadine (nkahl@lwsra.org) with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing and working with you!

Sincerely,
Emily Venezio

I am reaching out to inquire about a kidwalk mobility system. I am a disability specialist with the YWCA metropolitan chicago and we partner with a childcare site, Step by Step, in Morris IL and they have a child in one of their preschool classrooms who is in a wheelchair. When at the school district he uses a kidwalk mobility device which helps him tremendously with his mobility and movement and we would love to be able to provide this same type of accessability while he is at the childcare center.

I am reaching out to inquire about a kidwalk mobility system. I am a disability specialist with the YWCA metropolitan chicago and we partner with a childcare site, Step by Step, in Morris IL and they have a child in one of their preschool classrooms who is in a wheelchair. When at the school district he uses a kidwalk mobility device which helps him tremendously with his mobility and movement and we would love to be able to provide this same type of accessability while he is at the childcare center.

I submitted an ad for the sale of a reader last week and it has been pending since. Do I need to do something to get it approved?

I am looking for a lift for my mobility device to put in/out of car.

Good Morning,

I am inquiring if there are any standing desks for purchase at IATP currently.

If would, please give me a call back concerning this. If you are unable to call, would you please email with a price quote if there are standing desks available for purchase.

Thank you.

Mark Mulcahey
Champaign DRS

My mother has a Merlin Low Vision monitor that she can no longer use.
I was wondering if you have any classified capabilities that we could sell her monitor
Thanks

I tried to send a different message but got an error message. I am interested in having someone come and speak in my AAC class at the University in the Fall. My class meets on Wednesday evenings. If there is someone who could do that, please contact me! Thank you!

We have the Simply Works classroom kit on loan and wondered if we could extend our time for a few more weeks? We had some tech trouble getting things started

Hello! My name is Erin and I am a school nurse at Athens CUSD. I have a student that suffered a stroke at a very young age and has right sided weakness. It is very difficult for him to tie shoes and drawstrings on sweatpants. Our occupational therapist recommended some great options for his shoes, but I am curious if anything exists for his pants drawstrings? He often wears sweatpants without them, but several times he has needed assitance because he has pants with them. I know he is uncomfortable asking for assistance and I would love to be able to help him achieve this independently! Thank you so much for your assistance!!

I am sending this email on behalf of my father to assist to sign him up for the (ICC) technology devices program for older adults who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness. I’ve provided the below information to assist if you have any additional questions or concern please contact me at the provided contact number or email.

First Name *:
David
ParticipantLast Name *:
Smith
ParticipantAddress Line 1 *:
5011 St Charles Road
ParticipantAddress Line 2:
ParticipantState *:
Illinois
ParticipantCounty *:
Cook
ParticipantCity *:
Bellwood
ParticipantZip *:
60104
ParticipantPhone Number (landline):
ParticipantPhone Number (mobile):
7085461749
ParticipantAlternate Phone Number (Family, Friend, Support Staff):
6308086495
ParticipantEmail Address:
ParticipantAge *:
67
Participant’sGender *:
Male
Participant’sRace *:
Black or African American
Participant’sEthnicity *:
Not Hispanic or Latino/a, or Spanish origin
Participant’sSexual Orientation *:
Straight
General Information: Potential participants must have a genuine interest in using the device to maintain and/or increase their options for communication and social interactions with others. The referring provider must assess the potential participant using the UCLA-3 Item Loneliness Scale. The three questions below measure three dimensions of loneliness: relational connectedness, social connectedness and self–perceived isolation.

The responses to the questions will be scored as follows:
Response Score
Hardly Ever 1
Some of the Time 2
Often 3
1. How often does the participant feel that they lack companionship? *:
Often
2. How often does the participant feel left out? *:
Often
3. How often does the participant feel isolated from others? *:
Often
The score for each individual question is tallied together to give you a possible range of scores from 3 to 9.

Total Score:
9
General Screening Questionnaire
What is the main reason for participant being referred? (choose one) *
Communicate with family/friends
Purchase food and other household items
Telehealth Appointments
Recreation
Other (please specify)
Does the participant currently use a tablet type device? *Yes No
What kind of telephone does the participant use?Landline Mobile (Cell)
Does the participant currently have Internet Access? *Yes No
If yes, who is the Internet provider?:
AT&T
Is there someone in the home or who otherwise is available to assist the participant with technical problems like resetting internet, rebooting or troubleshooting electronic equipment? *Yes No
Would the participant be able to participate in technical assistance via the following modalities: (check all that apply)
Phone
Webinar
Written instructions (paper or via email)
Is there a language other than english that the participant would require written training materials?
Functional Assessment
Participant’s Disability:
Cognitive/Memory – Will the participant be able to do sequential memory tasks for turning device on/off, navigating menus and activating applications (apps)? *Yes No
Motor Skills/Dexterity – Will be able to find and manipulate buttons; can learn and perform gestures (i.e. tapping, swiping)? *Yes No
Hearing – Will the participant be able to hear audio output of the device? *Yes No
If no, how would you rate the participants’ hearing/understanding speech? *
Poor Somewhat Limited Good Unsure
Vision – Will the participant be able to see and/or read the screen? *With magnification
Without magnification
Unsure
If unsure, how would you rate the participants’ vision/reading text skills? *
Poor Somewhat Limited Good Unsure

We have found one of your devices here at Carle Hospital, i would like to return it. I have no idea how long we have had it. Do I just need it shipped back to the spring street address?

I need hearing aids and a test

Dear, IATP,

I contact you as I moved a few months ago to Chicago, and I am looking to collaborate/work together with clinics and hospitals that provide custom seating and positioning for children with disabilities.

I designed affordable seating systems for children and adults, with customized patient measurements. These one-of-a-kind sets are then manufactured using 3D Printing and can be locally made in a few hours with minimal human labor.

This product can improve families’ and children’s life but is also a great opportunity to save families’ budgets on expansive positioning equipment and make a profit for hospitals and clinics. I would be grateful for your help to contact specialists and organizations in seating and positioning in the Chicago area. I also would be happy to set a meeting and present this product to you if it interests your organization.

Sincerely
Alexander Geht
www.testa-seat.com

To whom this may concerns, I am currently a treatment SLP for a pediatric facility in Illinois. I am looking to inquiry some referral information for my families and clients in need of AAC devices. Do you have a direct representative for Illinois that I could get in contact with or provide to parents to move them along with this process? I look forward to hearing back from you. Have a wonderful Friday! Amanda Bappert M.S.CCC-SLP

My cousin Sylvia is 66 years old and has MS. She’s having trouble using tablets and at times her phone. She lives in a nursing home in Paxton, IL. I’m her power of attorney also. Do you ever send people to prospective clients homes? It would be difficult for her to travel to Springfield. If not can you recommend anyone? She probably has other needs as well. Thanks!