The Hannibal Regional Center

In an attempt to assist families and individuals who need adaptive equipment or home modifications the Hannibal Regional Center has compiled a list of resources entitled "Ready, Set, Go". This resource is available for checkout from the Regional Center's library.

"Ready, Set, Go" is designed to assist a reader in locating information on assistive devices, home modifications and accessibility surveys. It is intended to be used as a "starting point" not as a comprehensive guide. The information included is not a testimonial or recommendation.

With the advent of our web site, the Regional Center is pleased to offer a link to internet resources used in the development of "Ready, Set, Go!" Following is a list of agencies and web sites with information or services regarding assistive technology and home modifications.

1. Adapt-Ability, Inc., 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63132, Phone 314/432-1101, Fax 314/432-0780. Provides services to individuals within 100 mile radium of St. Louis, Missouri for accessibility survey, home adaptations, home evaluations and ramps. Fee of hourly rate plus travel.

2. Advent Enterprises, Inc., 2116 Nelwood Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65202, Phone 573/474-8560 extension 3013, Fax 573/474-8575. Provides services to all individuals age 15 and older for all counties for accessibility surveys and home evaluations.

3. Delta Center for Independent Living, 5933 Highway 94 South, Suite 107, St. Charles, Missouri 63304, Phone 636/926-8761, Fax 636/447-0341. Provides accessibility surveys. Fee of hourly rate plus travel.

4. Missouri Assistive Technology Project, 4731 South Cochise, Suite 114, Independence, Missouri 64055-6975, Voice 1-800-647-8557, TTY 800-647-8558, Fax 816/373-9314. Provides the services of assistive technology devices.

5. Northeast Independent Living Services (Neils), 109 Virginia Street, Hannibal, Missouri, 63401, Phone 573/221-8282, Fax 573/221-9445. Provides core services to persons with disabilities and their families. http://www.neilscenter.org

6. http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud - Universal Designs--refers to specific features that are usable by everyone. Will link you to other web sites for publications, environment, etc. http://www.independentliving.org/

7. http://www.needymeds.com - assistance given to help individuals obtain medications they cannot afford. If users visit the web site and e-mail the administrators they can obtain a hard copy of the manual.

8. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/adaptive/adapting.pdf - check this website for information about adapting motor vehicles for people with disabilities. An on-line borchure is available for viewing and printing.