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VPAS' Emergency Services program provides one-time immediate financial assistance and other resources, including referrals to other public and private agencies to older adults who have an emergency need. Emergency Services may include payment assistance for medication refills, assistive devices, and utility and rent payments. Assistance is provided one-time, per year, per older adult age 60+, who must have an emergency need for help which endangers their health and/or well-being.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

Provides training and education to increase independence and safety for individuals with visual deficits as a result of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or cataracts by training on the use of low vision assistive devices, home modifications and adaptive techniques.

CaptionCall uses advanced technology and a communications assistant to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen. It works like a regular telephone – simply dial and answer calls as usual – speak and listen using a phone handset like always. Plus, CaptionCall offers exceptional sound quality with audio and frequency settings that can be customized to each person's hearing loss.

Provides an international service oriented civic club with emphasis on sight/hearing conservation. Provides assistive devices for hearing or sight impaired individuals who meet financial eligibility criteria. Also helps the needy obtain eye examinations. (Social Services also has applications for eye glasses)

Provides hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, and implantable hearing devices for people of all ages.

The Technology Assistance Program (TAP) is dedicated to making technology available to eligible people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled. Equipment is provided to qualified individuals on a Loan-to-Own (L2O) basis. This gives qualified individuals up to 30 days to decide whether to keep, exchange, or return the equipment. If following the 30-day period, the recipient feels the equipment enables him or her to successfully communicate over the telephone, he or she retains ownership of the equipment. Assistive technology available include: * TTY's (text telephones) * Amplified telephones * Voice Carry Over (VCO) phones *, Captioned telephones * Outgoing speech amplification phones * Signalers for the phone and door * Hearing Carry Over (HCO) phones * Other equipment available by special request Note: All equipment through TAP carry a one-year manufacturer's warranty, and training on how to use the equipment is available. TAP participants can apply for new equipment every four years.

Services include: mobility evaluation and recommendations; wheelchair, seating, and positioning evaluations and recommendations; interface pressure mapping and pressure management recommendations

Provides an international service orientated civic club with emphasis on sight/hearing conservation, drug awareness and diabetes awareness. Assists the needy with eyeglasses, eye examinations and hearing aids.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

Provides free white canes to any blind individual. Requests can be made as often as every six months.

Partners with the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide access to the Technology Assistance Program. This program provides low-cost telephone and signaling equipment to Virginia residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Offers a civic club that helps low income individuals obtain eye exams, prescription glasses and hearing aids.

Providing help and hope to Virginians living with ALS and their caregivers while also advocating for and supporting the search for new treatments and a cure. Starting at diagnosis, the ALS Association begins providing care services support programs that help reduce financial burdens and improve overall quality of life. The ALS Association currently provides the following free care services support programs to people living with ALS and their caregivers throughout Virginia: Care Navigation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication/Assistive Technology Program Support, Ramps, Durable Medical, and Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Programs, Support Services at Multidisciplinary ALS Clinics, Support Groups, Virtual Home Assessments, Caregiver Support, Educational Programs and more.

Provide no-cost adaptive mobility and communication equipment, educate pediatric clinicians, teachers, and caregivers, and promote responsive and responsible public health policy.

The National Federation of the Blind is giving free of charge, a plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus. The slate and stylus is the only Braille-writing device that has the same portability, flexibility and affordability as a pen and pencil.

Offers eyeglasses to the financially needy. Client must be unable to receive glasses from a public program, and be unable to afford the full fee for glasses. Requests client pay part of the cost if possible. Appointment required.

A one-stop resource of products for people with any level of hearing loss, from assistive products like vibrating alarm clocks and loud, amplified telephones to books and DVDs on sign language and improving interpreting skills.

Provides assistive devices to individuals with sight and hearing impairment(s) who meet financial eligibility criteria. Also helps the needy obtain eye examinations.

VPAS' Emergency Services program provides one-time immediate financial assistance and other resources, including referrals to other public and private agencies to older adults who have an emergency need. Emergency Services may include payment assistance for medication refills, assistive devices, and utility and rent payments. Assistance is provided one-time, per year, per older adult age 60+, who must have an emergency need for help which endangers their health and/or well-being.

Provides mobility products for the elderly and disabled. Products include lift chairs, stair lifts, porch lists, wheelchairs, scooters, ramps and wheelchair accessible vans. All products for rent or lease. Provides financial assistance to purchase vans, scooters and new and used vehicles that are handicapped accessible. Offers a wide range of products including Lifts, Scooters and Portable Ramps and has a fully trained service staff specializing in van conversions.

Provides assistive equipment on a loan basis and assists consumers to obtain their own equipment or home modifications. Provides help with the NewWell Fund (Assistive Technology Loan Fund) applications. Offers devices for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities. May provide donated medical equipment to persons lacking personal resources to purchase necessary items. Can assist with orthopedics like diabetic shoes and leg braces, etc, up to $500.

Through the Inclusion Program, any county resident with any type of disability can participate in any of the county's leisure and recreational activities. Please call to discuss available options.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

Provides glasses and hearing aids for those in need. Serves the County of Stafford only.