Hearing Loss Association of America provides information for individuals who may need assistive devices and resources for their hearing loss. Resources include information on where to find free specialized telephones and sign language classes.
Early Explorers is a self-taught learning program which introduces blind and low-vision children and their families to the long white cane. Families receive resources to teach children ages 0-8 cane travel skills, including a dvd and child-sized cane.
DME Loan Closet has basic medical equipment such as wheelchairs, power mobility equipment, walkers, crutches, canes, beds and bathroom safety items for seniors to borrow.
JDRF’s T1D Care Kit is a free resource providing information and tools to educate, support, and inspire newly diagnosed adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Diabetes Durable medical equipment
Eligibility Requirements
Adults with type 1 diabetes who live in the United States.
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program provides services to visually impaired individuals, age 55 and older, to assist them to live independently in California. The OIB program seeks to stimulate independent living, empowerment and full inclusion of older individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as providing training and skill building for professionals serving the older blind population.
ElderLink offers assistance finding an appropriate senior living facility. Licensed by Department of Public Health, ElderLink provides independent and free personalized senior care placement services.
Assisted living Senior home care Permanent supportive housing
Esperanza's Healthy Breathing program offers asthma remediation services to communities in South Los Angeles. It provides materials such as spacers for inhalers, green cleaning products, and air purifiers to help people effectively manage their asthma.