POLIO CONNECTION OF AMERICA
ROOMS AND OTHER ITEMS

  • A. TRY GETTING THE EQUIPMENT NEW and FOR FREE FIRST:
    1. Check your insurance policy
    - wheelchairs, scooters, etc.
    2. Check with your Vocational Rehabilitation State Agency
    - Items required so disabled can work eg: scooters, van alterations, etc.
    3. Check with your Neighborhood Redevelopment Div., Community Service Dept.
    - House alterations for disabled so you can stay in your home. Includes inside and outside of house alterations & equipment eg: stairglides, bathroom modifications, etc.

    KITCHEN & LAUNDRY LAYOUTS

    DESIGNS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING and TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING are booklets which suggest ways to modify your kitchen and laundry for maximum use and how to better use your current appliances with your increasing limitations. The booklets have many overlays, special knobs, hooks and tapes available for people who are physically challenged.

    : Whirlpool Corp., Appliance Information Service
    PO Box 405, St. Joseph, MI 49085 1-800-253-1301

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