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BIALA Resource Guide for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

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National Center for College Students with Disabilities

 Nationwide
Nation Wide
844-730-8048

The only federally-funded national center in the U.S.for college and graduate students with any type of disability,chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness.

Email addresses for more information:

nccsd@ahead.org

wendy@ahead.org

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association

 Nationwide
3327 West Bearss Avenue
Florida
813-264-2697

Purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, contact your QAP-accredited NMEDA dealer who can guide you to special funding and financing programs that may benefit you. (QAP=Quality Assurance Program)

2 locations in Louisiana:

Superior Van & Mobility - Baton Rouge 12329 Industriplex Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Superior Van & Mobility - New Orleans 1901 Westbank Expressway, Suite 500, Harvey, Louisiana

NeedyMeds

 Nationwide
Nation Wide
800-503-6897

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

Mission Statement

: NeedyMeds educates and empowers those seeking affordable healthcare.

Vision Statement

: Our vision is affordable healthcare for all.

How we do it

: NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs.

Email info@needymeds.org for more information.

Phone # 800-503-6897

Permobil Cares

 Nationwide
300 Duke Drive
Lebanon
Texas
800-736-0925

"The Permobil Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by empowering strength and independence through community support, employee engagement and grant funding. We work in partnership with non-profit organizations and agencies to provide support and services so individuals can live a life without limitations.
Also provides scholarships to individuals with mobility difficulties and equipment."

Registered Nursing Org

 Nationwide
Nation Wide

This website contains a multitude of Traumatic Brain Injury College Resources and Support for Adolescents and Caregivers.

Salvation Army

 Nationwide
Statewide
Louisiana
601-969-7560

The Salvation Army provides a wide range of traditional social services and emergency assistance programs.

There are many locations throughout the state of Louisiana.

Services offered:

Food, Shelter & Clothing

Medication Payment Assistance

Senior Citizen Services

Christmas Assistance

Rent & Utility Payment Assistance

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Emergency Disaster Response

More listed on website

The Arc's Center for Future Planning

 Nationwide
Nation Wide
(800)433-5255

Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can help you save money.

The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation

 Nationwide
N14 W23900 Stone Ridge Dr.
Waukesha
WI
(262) 547-2083

Charitable grants are reviewed quarterly in January, March, June, and September. Funds are limited and we generally can not support charitable grants over $7,500. Request should be for a specific item. Requests from Wisconsin residents are given priority but are not limited to the state.

Applicants must suffer from a spinal cord injury or spinal cord related disorder.

See website for additional eligibility requirements.

Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund

 Nationwide
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
888-891-9441

Trust fund for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries offered by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Adult Services

Trinity Community Health Centers

 Nationwide
Louisiana
(318) 648-0375

Trinity CHC provides affordable access to quality healthcare for people in and around Central Louisiana.

Trinity CHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Services offered: Medical, Dental, Transportation Services, Behavioral Health Services, Pharmacy, and more.

A Sliding Fee Discount Program is available if eligible.