May 1, 2023 at 10:20 am
General Inquiry
McLean County

Kris Dean
deank@tcsea.org
309-825-2456

Do you have anyone on staff that can provide ongoing training to district staff on the use of PRC Accent 800 in the classroom setting? If not, do you know who can provide some of this training?

Thanks

May 1, 2023 at 3:35 pm
Equipment Reuse
DeKalb County

Lisa Feltz
cowgal82@yahoo.com

My husband had a power wheelchair.

May 2, 2023 at 11:33 am
General Inquiry
Will County

Lateasha Patrick
lateashapatrick@gmail.com
8156413562

My brother who has autism was given a iPad 8 from DRC(disability resource center). On 7/2021. The iPad is not working. I was told by DRC to contact this agency to see if I can get assistance with getting the iPad fixed.

May 2, 2023 at 3:35 pm
General Inquiry
Jackson County

Paige Preston
prestonelizabethpaige@gmail.com
6189673900

Help with Devices, tech kitchen and smart home program. I currently get help from Drs program

May 3, 2023 at 9:38 am
Equipment Reuse
St. Clair County

Diana Hendrix
hendrixd9359@yahoo.com
6183632234

I have a Polar care cube for a right shoulder and potentially a walker and some crutches. Do you take those items?

May 4, 2023 at 12:18 pm
General Inquiry
McHenry County

Christianna Gorman
christianna.gorman@gmail.com
847-650-7715

Hello!
I was recently at a conference when Kathy and Shealyn presented on AC support and devices. I am a Developmental Therapist/Hearing with EI. Do you do AT assessments and evaluations for this age group? I work with a 2 year old with Cornelia De Lange syndrome who is not using any true words yet. I’m not sure if i start with you or with the service coordinator. Thank you!

May 4, 2023 at 12:18 pm
General Inquiry
Lee County

Shari Eddinger
seddinger@dps170.org
8152846651

Is there a recommended app to assist students with turning in homework on time.

May 4, 2023 at 1:56 pm
Device Loan
Sangamon County

Holly Whisler
hollyaw@comcast.net
2176226901

I’m in need of a wheelchair following foot surgery. I will be happy to return it when finished. Thank you.

May 4, 2023 at 3:15 pm
General Inquiry
Richland County

Denice Smith
denice.smith@illinois.gov
618-354-1227

I am a DRS VR counselor and have utilized the Fast Track Technology Program in the past for college students I work with. I’ve forgotten the procedure and the availability of the program at this time. I would like to talk to someone about getting a laptop for my student. I don’t remember the contact person for this.
Thank you.

May 5, 2023 at 10:22 am
Device Loan
DeKalb County

Ryan Scheri
ryan.scheri@nm.org

Hello,
For one of my patient’s insurance, he needs to trail a Accent 1000 with Unity for 30 days at home. If I request the device through IATP, am I covered to send the device home with him or would I be responsible for any damages? If so, can his guardian request the device from IATP?

Thank you,
Ryan Scheri

May 5, 2023 at 1:31 pm
General Inquiry
Sangamon County

Kathy Laurin
klaurin@iltech.org

This is a test message. Jess – please let me know if you receive this by emailing me at klaurin@iltech.org.

May 8, 2023 at 9:39 am
Equipment Reuse
Cook County

Meaghan Moriarty
moriartym1782@gmail.com
7734807706

Good morning,

My name is Meaghan Moriarty, and I am in the early stages of opening a neurodiverse affirming school in the Chicagoland area for autistic individuals. This school will have a safe, developmentally appropriate environment where the focus is engagement and social connection to achieve learning. I am a parent of an autistic child and have been a speech language pathologist for over 16 years. I am looking to connect with your wonderful organization to offer students access to AAC devices. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time!

May 8, 2023 at 10:55 am
Device Loan
Morgan County

Lacey Weissenborn
dhsvi1c@illinois.gov
6184440187

I recently loaned a Braille Note Touch, and I need to let Crystal Conolly know that it was very helpful to me. I do not know her e-mail. Is it crystal.conolly@illinois.gov or cconolly@iltech.org? Please let me know what her e-mail is.

May 8, 2023 at 11:18 am
Device Loan
Washington County

Alicia Hiller
ahiller@marissa40.org
618-980-7300

Do you have any Halo bed rails?

May 8, 2023 at 12:40 pm
General Inquiry
Sangamon County

Nealy Hicks
nhicks1012@gmail.com
6184438245

Good afternoon
I would like to inquire of any jobs you might have available. I am currently an LBS1 and have been a teacher for 9 years. I am interested in providing you my resume and references if you were to have any positions available. I look forward to talking with you to discuss possible employment with IATP.
Sincerely
Nealy Hicks

May 8, 2023 at 1:52 pm
General Inquiry
Logan County

William Hovendon
whovendon25@siumed.edu

Hello, My name is William Hovendon and I am a Community Health Worker for SIU School of Medicine. I am located in the clinic in Logan county. It is my job to try and find help for those in our healthcare system that have fallen through the cracks or have a hard time accessing healthcare due to limitations that they have. I currenlty have a family who’s daughter is nonverbal, nonmobile, and is confined to a wheel chair when she is able to leave the house. The family has been trying to transport her in their van but can no longer do so because they are getting older in years and cannot physically load her into the van like they used to. I am trying to find help with either obtaining a wheel chair van for them to use to transport or to find funding to retrofit their van with a lift that would be able to help. Is there any way you could assist with this or would know who to contact for assistance?

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

May 8, 2023 at 5:13 pm
Device Loan
Sangamon County

Savanah Bredberg
savanahbredberg@gmail.com
2173816682

My son is 3 and is non verbal and has been diagnosed with level 3 autism. I would like to try a device to help decrease frustration

May 8, 2023 at 9:06 pm
IATP Makers
Montgomery County

Madison Bondoc
enable.dc@gmail.com
240-291-2750

Good evening,

My name is Madison, and I am the president of e-NABLE D.C., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chapter of e-NABLE, the global volunteer group that 3D prints prosthetics.

I saw an article (https://3duniverse.org/2023/02/28/help-3d-print-assistive-technology-devices-to-improve-the-lives-of-others/) on 3D Universe. On behalf of my organization, I wanted to reach out to see which devices (and what quantities) your organization need. We would love to 3D print and donate as many as we can!

Best Regards,
Madison

May 9, 2023 at 8:28 am
General Inquiry
McHenry County

Carol Franzgrote
carolann.franzgrote@cary26.org
8476120797

Hi there!

I am interested in having IATP provide some training for my district’s SLPs. I would love if the SLPs in my district could have more information about AAC options, and how to evaluate/trial AAC options. Would this be a training you could provide? Also, would it be possible to do this training in McHenry county? I work for Cary District 26. Any additional information would be very helpful – thank you!

-Carol (Carly) Franzgrote

May 11, 2023 at 12:49 pm
General Inquiry
Cook County

Bonnie Gibson
bgibson_mail@yahoo.com
3128841760

I would like to discover if I am eligible for assistance or services. I believe this may be my second request since 2022.

May 12, 2023 at 11:51 am
General Inquiry
Cook County

Nina Iraci
ninairaci212@gmail.com

Hello,

I was wondering if I could receive information regarding open positions at IATP? Since I am from Tinley Park, I am hoping for a remote opportunity if available.

Thank you,
Nina Iraci M.A., CCC-SLP

May 12, 2023 at 3:46 pm
Smart Home
Sangamon County

Dean Austin
ada@adaustin.com
(217)415-2450

Door lock help

May 12, 2023 at 9:38 pm
General Inquiry
Champaign County

Komal Kapoor
komal.kapoor20@gmail.com
2175161100

Hi, wanted to know if the summer AAC training workshops will be live streamed or is a zoom option available to join in. It will be very helpful. Thanks

May 15, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Device Loan
Winnebago County

Kaleena Tolsma
ktolsma@kinnschools.org
(815) 623-2837

I currently have a PFM Pro Personal FM System on loan. The student we are trialing it with has had an ear infection that prevented us from completing the full trial. Is it possible for the device loan to be extended?

Thank you!

May 16, 2023 at 9:30 am
Device Loan
Cook County

Gwen Cracco
gwen.cracco@elimcs.org

Hi, we were wondering if we can get a loan extended while the student is waiting from district for a device.
ID: 18856

May 16, 2023 at 2:49 pm
Smart Home
Christian County

Nina Rosie
nina.eirhart@gmail.com
812-230-7873

I have an adult daughter with Down Syndrome who lives with me. I’m curious what options are available to help monitor her. She’s just social and mobile enough to be a danger…as in, she wouldn’t hesitate to walk out and go to town or jump in with a stranger.

May 16, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Device Loan
Cook County

Shannon Leon
leonshannonr@sau.edu
5634494075

Hello,

I currently am trialing AT devices through your loan service. The kiddo that I see has been greatly benefiting from these adapted toys and I was wondering if I could extend my loan period so that he can continue to utilize these until we can submit to Early Intervention for toys of his own? Thank you very much. Shannon Leon

May 16, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Device Loan
Cook County

Shannon Leon
leonshannonr@sau.edu
5634494075

Hello,

I currently am trialing AT devices through your loan service. The kiddo that I see has been greatly benefiting from these adapted toys and I was wondering if I could extend my loan period so that he can continue to utilize these until we can submit to Early Intervention for toys of his own? Thank you very much. Shannon Leon

May 17, 2023 at 9:05 am
Device Loan
Jersey County

Brandy Beilsmith
branrn_03@sbcglobal.net
618-420-0297

My son is scheduled for an evaluation I believe August 30th after they return to school in the fall. He will be 4 years old. Our SLP mentioned that my husband and I could com tour and look at available devices and I am wondering if we could schedule that this summer. I would also like to know if it is recommended that our son also come or if we should just come and take a look and make suggestions to you and our therapist instead based on our knowledge of his abilities.

Thank you, Brandy Beilsmith

Parent of Zander D. Beilsmith (DOB 5/31/2019)

May 17, 2023 at 3:32 pm
General Inquiry
Macon County

Meghan Austin
austinm@mtzschools.org

Good Afternoon!
I am a Special Education teacher at Mount Zion High School and we are planning to host a transition conference next fall for our parents who have children in our Functional/Life Skills ASPIRE Program. Our goal is to get as many people involved to help provide our parents with information about resources in our community. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to come and sit at a table and answer parent questions and provide information about your organization and the supports you provide. It will be October 16th from 6-8 in the Mount Zion High School gym. If you have any questions or would like more details, please feel free to reach out and we can talk. If you are willing to have a table at our conference, please let me know and we can coordinate further.

Thank you!
Meghan Austin
Special Education Department
Mt. Zion High School

May 18, 2023 at 11:52 am
General Inquiry
Whiteside County

Wendy Eckel
weckel@wc-seniorcenter.org
8154418559

I need a lift at my back door in order for me to be able to return to work. I can explain better over the phone

May 18, 2023 at 1:25 pm
Device Loan
McLean County

anne clementz
anne_clementz@yahoo.com
3095338186

i am looking to borrow a device for my mother. she lives with us, i work full time. se has vascular dementia very little short term memory. I am in need of a device that reminds her to do daily tasks like eating and taking her medicine

May 18, 2023 at 1:54 pm
Device Loan
Cook County

Aracely Roman
aroman207@gmail.com
7738293992

Hello, I emailed a device request form for my son on 04/20/23 and have not received any response yet. I am working with an SLP at this time to assist with the process in obtaining an AAC device. Please let me know if you need any additional information and looking forward to your response.

Thank you,
Aracely Roman

May 18, 2023 at 6:23 pm
General Inquiry
Kankakee County

marlene westerman
westemr@gmail.com
8155923597

I am disabled and need a wheelchair(WC). what i would like is an ATP to help me figure out which of the thousands of WC would be best for me.

May 18, 2023 at 10:15 pm
IATP Makers
Cook County

Daniel Salinas
danielsalinas3620@gmail.com
7089797645

Interested in coming on board for tech related position. Referred by Benard Jenkins and Crystal Conniely.

May 19, 2023 at 11:10 am
Smart Home
Kankakee County

Julia Gallery
juliagoolia26@yahoo.com

This request is being submitted by Shealyn Ashby on behalf of Julia Gallery for her brother in law, Greg Gallery. Greg resides in a nursing home in Momence, IL. He has an Alexa that he will able to control using the iPad with a communication application he is receiving from IATP’s Reutilization Program next week. The family would like a way for him to control the TV that is provided by the nursing home, turning on and off his favorite radio station, and potentially other environmental controls. I am not sure that his current TV is compatible with Alexa at this time.

May 19, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Device Loan
Sangamon County

Jennifer Flynn
jflynn8076@gmail.com
2178095063

My manual wheelchair the tire on it starting to come apart from rim I’d someone can help get one on loan because I have doctor’s appointments I need to get to without I can walk that far

May 22, 2023 at 2:36 pm
General Inquiry
Montgomery County

AManda rhodes
amandarhodes83@hotmail.com
2175560366

My son has autism and decreased safety awareness. Are there any programs to assist with an outside fence?

May 23, 2023 at 10:39 am
General Inquiry
Tazewell County

Michelle Simoncini
michellesimoncini1@gmail.com
3093475519

Do you have a grant program that assists parents in funding the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van?

May 24, 2023 at 9:21 am
Equipment Reuse
DeKalb County

Dana Brosso
dbrosso79@gmail.com
8155792077

Hello!
We, as a school-based team, are looking for resources to obtain used wheelchairs or any other equipment…do you have any available or know who I can contact?
Thank you!
Dana

May 24, 2023 at 9:24 am
General Inquiry
Cook County

Philip Zaleski
pzaleski@ifsa.org
847-390-0911

Greetings,
I am the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance was given your information from the Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America – Chicago Chapter. In addition to providing support programs to burn survivors, we promote and educate residents across Illinois on fire safety and burn prevention. I am reaching out because we are looking to identify a feasible way to protect Illinois residents who are deaf or have a hearing impairment by outfitting their homes with specialized smoke alarms.
Our organization along with the Office of the State Fire Marshal have been administering a smoke alarm installation program across the state since the beginning of 2018 (www.ifsa.org/alarms). We have been able to distribute more than 20,000 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to 260 fire departments so that they can educate residents and install the alarms across their communities – all at no cost to the FDs and the residents (www.ifsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2018-2022-Be-Alarmed-Final-Report.pdfIt has been a wonderful partnership. The evolution of the program needs to be alarms for the hearing impaired. Over the past five years, I have heard from fire departments, residents, and the deaf community about the need for access to these alarms – and I agree!
The problem, they are expensive! They are expensive for Joe Citizen to purchase and they are expensive for our program to purchase. Right now, we are paying ½ the price for retail 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms through our partnerships (retail $25, we pay approximately $12.50). A fantastic deal to make our dollars stretch and distribute as many alarms as possible. Hearing impaired smoke alarms are approximately $200-$250 a unit depending on the unique features that they may have (strobe lights and/or connection to a bed shaker).
I believe the most sensible way of identifying funding to support this expensive, but terribly important endeavor, is to identify partners in the community, support groups, associations and try to identify a company or grant opportunity that would further support our installation program that covers the entire state.
In reviewing your website, it looks like there may be opportunity here, or at a minimum, the ability to point us in the right direction to find partners. I would love to discuss this with you more and see if there are any potential opportunities to advance the program and protect the hearing impaired community.
Thank you.

May 24, 2023 at 2:05 pm
IATP Makers
DuPage County

Elizabeth Mook
elizabeth.mook@mhplan.com

Hello, I wanted to inquire as to how to make a referral for the DRS-DHS AT & Home evaluations?

May 24, 2023 at 2:44 pm
General Inquiry
Sangamon County

Holly Seibert
stonesoup@gmx.com
2174169229

I am interested in finding out what services or helpful devices might be available. I am hearing impaired, also with ADHD Autism & some mobility communication challenges

May 24, 2023 at 3:11 pm
General Inquiry
Will County

Lisa Novak
novak.lt@sbcglobal.net

I am inquiring about possible employment opportunities.

May 24, 2023 at 3:23 pm
General Inquiry
Madison County

Sheariah Pegram
sheariahpegram@gmail.com

Hello. I am looking for more information about employment opportunities. Thank you!

May 24, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Device Loan
LaSalle County

Helena Ross
ddross46@gmail.com
8152280776

My husband has a compression fracture in spine and is being discharged Friday to home. A QuickMove sit-to-stand device has been recommended for him. ILCIL referred me to you to inquire if you have one to rent/borrow or if you might be able to tell me how to buy one at a discount. Any helped would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

May 24, 2023 at 7:55 pm
General Inquiry
Will County

Jessica Kronberg
Jessicatoth26@gmail.com
2197812605

Hello! I am looking into funds for home modifications. I found a site that said you no longer have loans available for this. I just wanted to check in and see if there were any options! Thank you!

May 25, 2023 at 12:42 am
Device Loan
Cook County

Royce Briales
get@speedybreeze.com
708-646-9898

I’m interested in getting a grant to help with the purchase of a Wheelchair Accessible Van. Can you help?

May 25, 2023 at 3:55 pm
Device Loan
Kankakee County

marlene westerman
westemr@gmail.com
8155923597

i wanted to get hold of the delivery guy. I wanted to let him know that I do not want a transport chair at this time.

May 26, 2023 at 8:23 am
Device Loan
Peoria County

Kathy Griffin
Griffin7678@yahoo.com
3096434156

Hello. I called a while back and was told to have the spee h therapist or report sent in, for my daughter. I have the report, her previous therapist is Danila McAsey, 309-253-5976. My daughter is Nyomi Nelms, 3/6/2020. I would also like to have an IATP Speech evaluation prior to her going back to school July 19th. Her school is regressing her and is not using her communication cards, or an iPad linked to her switch. They refuse amd said she only needs manipulative. Danila will give you an earful when she hears that. Ha! Ny has a chromosome deletion causing hearing loss, delays in every field, and impaired vision. It’s in the report as well. Thanks so much! Looking forward to hearing from you.

May 26, 2023 at 2:44 pm
Equipment Reuse
Kendall County

Debra Buchanan
debbieb1584@yahoo.com
6308532838

Trying to get assistance to get a handicap accessible vehicle to accommodate our child who has cerebral palsy and is limited to a wheelchair. At 5 1/2 he is getting too big to put in a car seat. I heard you sometimes have used handicap accessible vans available.

May 29, 2023 at 8:38 pm
General Inquiry
Sangamon County

Jon Baskett
jqbaskett@gmail.com
2177251610

Hello I am wondering if you have any open positions or internships?

May 29, 2023 at 9:26 pm
General Inquiry
Champaign County

LINDA SMITH
lsmithlcsw@yahoo.com
+12173633874

My grandson is 31 y/o and is legally blind. He was diagnosed 3 years ago as having Lebers Hereditary Disease. Would you advise coming to your Assistive Technology even on June 6th? It is my understanding you do not sell assistive devices. Please advise.
Thank you for your time!