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There are numerous civic organizations and service clubs that may provide financial assistance or help with the purchase of assistive technology. A personal contact within the group is most helpful. However, if you don't personally know someone in the organization, can contact them by telephone or send a letter of inquiry and explain what you are seeking.
This is not an all inclusive list of organizations that might provide financial assistance. If you know other organization that should be added to the list, please contact ATLA with the information.
Programs include: Scholarships, Veterans Services, Drug Education and Youth activities. There are many Elks Lodges located in communities around Alaska.
3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-875-8755 Fax: 317-879-0204
1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 Phone: 203-752-4000
The Lions Clubs provides assistance to people with disabilities including the donations of eyeglasses, guide dogs and white canes for the blind, wheelchair lifts for vans, hearing aids, and recycled AT equipment such as wheelchairs. Not every chapter provides all of these services. Contact your local chapter with any requests. Alaska Chapters are located throughout the state.
There are more than thirty-five Rotary Clubs throughout Alaska. Contact the Club nearest you.
One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201, USA Phone: 847-866-3000 Fax: 847-328-8554 or 847-328-8281
This is a volunteer civic service organization emphasizing freedom, youth causes, and community needs.
11912 E. Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64132 816-333-8300 800-593-5646 816-333-4320 FAX Email:
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The Alaska Chapter supports children in Alaska with disabilities who need specialized medical through Shriner's Hospitals for Children in the Pacific Northwest.
NOTE: You can also find these organization's phone number and address in the yellow pages in your local community.
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