Assistive Technology, Aids & Medical Equipment

Assistive Technology (AT) is used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. AT can be any item or piece of equipment used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of aging individuals in all aspects of life. Some examples of assistive technology are simple reaching equipment, wheel chairs or scooters, hearing aids, computerized aids including text-to-speech and word prediction, close captioning, screen reader and mobile devices. Assistive aids also include non-motorized and non-tech tools like walkers, canes, grab bars, pencil grips, or wheelchair ramps. 

Culpeper County library

271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA
540-825-8691

The Disability resource center

www.cildrc.org
540-373-2559
The  Equipment Connection of the disAbility Resource Center supplies assistive equipment through their Fredericksburg location’s adaptive medical equipment reuse program. Check with the resource center about referral requirements.

Hot wheels program

Offered by American Legion Post 157 in Madison, VA
540-547-6160
info@vaalpost157.com
VAAL Post 157 collects and distributes used wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, and shower seats after they have sanitized them. To donate or request an item people can call at the number above (please leave a message) or send an email.

lake of the woods lions club

​Lake of the Woods Lion’s Club
 ​www.lowlions.org 
540-388-0110
Free loans of medical equipment for Orange County residents. For help with vision exams & eyeglasses or hearing aids contact Ron Moffa at 540-406-9258. 

Mid-day lions club (The lions club of culpeper county)

​540-727-1055, extension 409 (leave voice mail)
P.O. Box 777, Culpeper VA 22701
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Provides financial assistance to qualified residents of Culpeper County for sight and hearing tests, and for help acquiring eyeglasses and hearing aides. 

Adults should apply to The Department of Human Services located at SAM’S place, 219 East Davis Street, Suite 100, Culpeper.

Rappahannock Convalescent loan closet

www.rapploan.org
11929 Lee Hwy, Sperryville
540-937-HOME (4663)
Loans free medical equipment for those county residents in need. Rapp at Home and the Rappahannock Lions Club have partnered with the Loan Closet to continue the service and make it more accessible to the community. Call in advance to inquire. 

Virginia Assistive technology system

​www.vats.org
800-552-5019
Through VATS Information and Assistance Program, callers can access information on assistive technology products, funding options, and resources that range from therapists to service providers to vendors of assistive technology devices and services. The toll free number will help you find resources in your community.

All Blessings Flow

All Blessings Flow
www.allblessingsflow.org
434-422-8888

Mobile unit supplying used medical equipment and supplies to those in need. Also accepts gently used medical equipment. Comes to Dogwood Village on Fridays from 10am-12pm.
120 Dogwood Lane, Orange. 
Call in advance to confirm.

Domestic Violence
​​Dial 911 if you or someone you encounter is under threat of any harm.

SAFE (Services to abused families, inc.)

www.safejourneys.org
P.O. Box 402, Culpeper, VA 22701
(800) 825-8876  (24 hour hotline)

All services are free and confidential with a 24-Hour Hotline answered by an advocate ready to help. 

The National domestic violence hotline

​www.thehotline.org
(800) 799-SAFE / (800) 799-7233
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year -
highly-trained, expert advocates offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention Information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

Driving Safety

aarp on driving

www.tinyurl.com/aarpdrive
It’s hard to know when you or a loved one should stop driving, and even harder to tell a loved one it’s time. Read this article from AARP to help and see links to other relevant driving topics. 

Granddriver

​www.granddriver.net
800-552-3402 (Richmond)
Virginia GrandDriver helps older drivers and families navigate age-related changes to keep everyone independent and safe on the road.

Elder Abuse / Neglect

adult protective services

​(888) 832-3858 
Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults to APS at your local department of Social Services or to the 24 hour hotline above.

national center on elder abuse

ncea.acl.gov
855-500-3537
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Provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.  

Long term care ombudsman

http://www.rrcsb.org/
Regional Office
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services
15361 Bradford Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
(540) 825-3100
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Serves all 5 counties. Advocates for older persons receiving long term care services, whether the care is provided in a nursing home or assisted living facility, or through community-based services to assist persons still living at home. They provide older adults, their families and the public with information, advocacy, and assistance to help resolve care problems.

Find more detailed information about the Long Term Care Ombudsman program on Aging Together's website HERE.

For more detailed information visit Aging Together's page on Elder Abuse HERE.

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