Medical Equipment

Assistive Technology of Ohio
This is a state program designed to increase access to assistive technology for Ohio residents with disabilities. AT Ohio provides low-interest loans for the purchase of assistive technology. They also provide refurbished computers to qualified Ohio residents. Their website includes a list of technology vendors and a “trading post” where users can post used devices for sale.*note – the website contains a list of links in a sidebar on the left side of the page and a list when you scroll down the homepage. The links at the bottom of the page do not work, but those on the left side do.
Contact: 800-784-3425 or 614-293-9134 or Computer redistribution program: 1-866-801-7306.
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Cuyahoga County Public Library
The Cuyahoga county public library has a toy library at their Brooklyn Branch that includes adaptive toys for children with special needs. Toys can be checked out by anyone with a library card. Call the Brooklyn branch library for more information.
Contact: 216-398-4600

County Board of MR/DD
County boards maintain lending libraries of medical and therapeutic equipment. They also contract with outside agencies who maintain lending libraries. Lending policies vary among counties, with some allowing families to borrow equipment directly and some requiring families to work through their therapists. Contact your local board of MR/DD for more information.

Matthew’s Lending Library
This library is a not-for-profit, publicly funded corporation that provides adaptive therapy equipment and adapted toys to children and young adults with special needs. In addition, they help link families for social interaction and support, and act as an advocate for inclusion in community playground settings. Membership is by application with a nominal annual fee.
15528 Madison Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44107
Contact: 216-226-3669

Dental Care
When a child has special healthcare needs that take a lot of time and energy to care for, it’s easy to forget that they also have dental needs just like any child. Oral heath is important for all children because damage to baby teeth can also cause damage to permanent teeth that children will need their entire lives. Children with impaired immune systems or certain cardiac conditions are at a greater risk of infection caused by poor oral health. Special diets and self-stimulatory behaviors such as teeth grinding can also cause accelerated tooth wear and decay and increase the need for oral health services.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The AAPD website has a “find a dentist” tool to help you locate a pediatric dentist in your area. Pediatric dentists have an extra 2 or 3 years of training after dental school. This specialized program of study and hands-on experience prepares pediatric dentists to meet the unique needs of your infants, children and adolescents, including persons with special health care needs.
Contact: (312) 337-2169
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National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
This website has brochures and information on many important issues in oral health
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