| Description |
We serve low-income persons with disabilities (temporary or permanent), including the very young, the very old, the unemployed, the underemployed, and the uninsured individuals and families of South Texas.<br/>While there are hundreds of agencies serving the lack of financial stability, housing, and emotional needs of this population, there are even more limiting resources for desperately needed medical equipment and specialized fitted devices, such as, prostheses, orthotics and diabetic shoes, that play key roles in the rehabilitation and recovery of individuals of all ages and from all income brackets.<br/>Durable Medical Equipment - Through our Durable Medical Equipment services, we accept previously owned medical equipment from individuals, nursing homes, medical equipment companies, etc. and refurbish, repair, and sanitize these items. Once the equipment has been processed, we distribute it to qualified, low-income persons with disabilities. In addition, a case manager will assist clients who are in need of additional services with referrals and information to other resources.<br/>Fitted Mobility - Project MEND will help clients pay for specialized or fitted devices, such as: prostheses, orthotics and diabetic shoes. Project MEND assists with a maximum of $500 per client for the purchase of these items. We have established agreements with various medical equipment companies, prosthetic and orthotic agencies and labs that enables the client to purchase these items at a reduced rate. Some examples of these items include prosthesis for legs or arms; ankle/foot orthotics (AFO); knee braces with range of motion needed; custom molded inserts & arch supports; and toe fillers.<br/>Funding will be used to suppor operating costs associated with the sanitizing and refubishing of donated medical equipment and the processing of medical equipment and fitted mobility services for clients. |
