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Who do you serve? |
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Our services are
generally available to people of all
ages with physical disabilities who have
independent living needs. As a general
rule, we do not offer services related
to medical, educational, or employment
needs. |
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What services do you
offer? |
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Home and vehicle
modifications; in-home care;
rehabilitation for people with Traumatic
Brain Injury; financial loans to people
needing to purchase assistive devices;
recycled medical equipment; telephone
devices and advocacy support for people
with communication disabilities;
assistive technology training and
assessments; training for in-home
caregivers; and an online registry of
accessible housing, among other
services. |
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Do you make
disability determinations? |
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No, that is done by
doctors and other agencies. |
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If I have a temporary
disability, does Nevada have a
disability income program? |
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Unlike some states,
Nevada does not have such a program. A
person must purchase disability
insurance to have this protection. |
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How can I get
information on services available from
other agencies? |
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Nevada 2-1-1 is a great
resource for information about any
social service. Simply dial 2-1-1 on
your telephone, or go to their website
at
https://uwayreno_portal1.communityos.org/ |
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