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Independence Care Systemoffers individualized long-term managed care services
to people with physical disabili-ties and chronic conditions whoneed help to live independentlyin their communities.
Founded and led by disabil-ity rights advocates, ICS offersspecialized services from staffwith distinct knowledge in spi-nal cord injury, multiple scle-rosis, dementia, pressure ulcercare and prevention, and repro-ductive health services forwomen with limited mobility,among other areas. Our com-munity-based wheelchair evalu-ation, maintenance and repairprogram, staffed by rehabilita-tion and occupational thera-pists and trained wheelchairtechnicians, is unmatched inNew York City. Our Medicaidand Pooled Trust specialistshelp members and their fami-lies navigate these complex sys-tems. And ICS has a 14-yearhistory of providing consumer-
directed care services, allowingmembers to hire, train and su-pervise their own personal careaides if they wish.
We also believe that offeringour members a community isjust as important as everythingelse we do. For many peoplewith disabilities, isolation is afact of life. Inaccessible trans-portation, financial constraints,chronic pain, communicationbarriers, and fear of being os-tracized or stigmatized all playa role. We know that social iso-lation is a temporary conditionthat can be changed with a littlebit of effort, and that this has abig payoff in terms of greaterhappiness and improved health.ICS offices are meeting andgathering places where mem-bers enjoy a wide range of cre-ative arts, social programs andspecial events. As one memberput it, “With ICS my life wentfrom lonely and depressing tointeresting and fun-filled.”
INDEPENDENT CARE SYSTEMICS - We Focus On Your Independence
1 877 427-2525 • www.icsny.org
Independence, your way.
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn,Queens and the Bronx.
The care you need,in the home you love.
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101 Mobility is a NationalFranchise providing accessibil-ity solutions to families acrossthe United States and PuertoRico.
Here at 101 Mobility LongIsland, our ultimate goal is toassist residents with their spe-cific mobility and physical ac-cess needs. Our skilled special-ists are available to addressany questions or concerns youmay have to make your deci-sion. With a wide variety ofproducts including stairlifts,auto lifts, wheelchair ramps,vertical lifts, ceiling lifts, pa-tient lifts, and more, 101 Mo-bility is delighted to provide ex-pertise for your mobility essen-tials, through outright pur-chases or short term rentals onmany products.
101 Mobility Long Islandtakes pride in the company’s
516 874-6774 • LongIsland.101Mobility.com
101 MOBILITYAccessibility Solutions For The Family
belief of providing top notchmobility advice and products.We understand that every cli-ent is different with their ownunique needs. For this reason,our trained experts offer in-person consults and evalua-tions to find the product thatbest suits your own individualcomfort. 101 Mobility Long Is-land understands the impor-tance of independence and willconsistently strive to make sureyour aging-in-place experienceis a pleasant one.
101 Mobility dedicated to as-sisting you with finding a mo-bility answer that conforms toyour specific needs. Let us helpyou continue to remain indepen-dent in the comfort of yourhome.
Mobility is about options andchoices, and our team is readyto serve Long Island families.
BUSSANI MOBILITY TEAM
People who use wheel-chairs can now choose apractical vehicle that’s
not a minivan. Built on the FordExplorer chassis, theBraunAbility MXV™ (MobilityCrossover Vehicle) is the firstwheelchair accessible SUV be-ing offered to the mass market.
The MXV personifies action andindependence while allowing foreasy access and safe driving bypeople living with physical dis-abilities as well as caregivers. Ithas been described as offering thefreedom of an accessible van withthe style and swag of an SUV.
Brought to market by trustedmobility conversion manufac-turer BraunAbility, the MXV isgetting rave reviews across thecountry. The vehicle has recentlybecome available for purchase inNew York State and is availableat local mobility dealer BussaniMobility’s four locations.
“The MXV represents a newera in mobility,” said DanielBussani, Vice President atBussani Mobility Team. “This is
nothing short of a breakthroughin mobility transportation op-tions for people living with physi-cal disabilities. It offers greatnew options for people to expresstheir personality and live an ac-tive lifestyle.”
There are six patent pendingfeatures that maximize interiorspace without sacrificing style orsafety, including a glide-out dooroperation and a space-saving slid-ing shifter.
The in-floor technology maxi-mizes interior space, and remov-able driver and passenger seat-ing offers flexibility for power andmanual wheelchairs. The SUVcan be configured to meet theowner’s specific needs.
The MXV is on display at all ofBussani Mobility’s www.bussanimobility.com four locations:Bethpage, NY (Nassau County),Smithtown (Suffolk County),Mamaroneck (WestchesterCounty) and Long Island City(Queens). Mobility specialists on-site can answer any questionsabout the vehicle.
New MXV™ Wheelchair Accessible SUV
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855 982-8924 • www.BussaniMobility.com.
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800 724-5305 • www.surehands.com
SURE HANDS® LIFT AND CARE SYSTEMSSureHands® Offers New Product Innovations
UNITED WAY
ALPHA CARE SUPPLY
United Way FeaturesDisability Resourceson its 2-1-1 Website.
United Way of Long Island’sinformation and referral service,2-1-1 Long Island, now features“Long Island DD Info” a specialtydatabase for developmental andintellectual disability resourcesavailable in Nassau and SuffolkCounties. Through funding fromthe NYS Developmental Dis-abilities Planning Council, 2-1-1 Long Island consolidated de-tailed information about localservices available specifically forthe developmental and intellec-tual disabilities community -consumers, families and serviceproviders - in a dedicated search-able online databasewww.211longisland.org.
Long Island DD Info featuresguided searches for topics includ-ing counselling, daily living, edu-cation, employment, health, in-home services, life planning, rec-reation, residential, respite andmore. Program listings includecomprehensive information on
services provided, eligibilityguidelines, location, contacts,plus a link to the program’swebsite.
“2-1-1 Long Island is pleasedto partner with the Developmen-tal Disabilities Planning Councilon this specialty online resourcedatabase,” said TheresaRegnante, President & CEO ofUnited Way of Long Island,“which makes information on lo-cal health and human services forpeople with developmental andintellectual disabilities easilyavailable 24/7.”
United Way’s 2-1-1 Long Is-land service also includes a CallCenter staffed by trained call spe-cialists who provide referrals tolocal Health & Human services.The 2-1-1 Call Center is openMon-Sat 10 am-5 pm and Sun12-4 pm by simply dialing 2-1-1or 888 774.7633 and is multi-lin-gual in over 150 languages.
To connect with other 2-1-1regional programs throughoutNew York State, visit http://211nys.org.
2-2-1 Is A Specialty Database For PWD
SureHands® Lift & CareSystems has been assist-ing people for over 25
years with customized lift andtransfer solutions. Committedto helping customer’s maximizetheir abilities SureHands an-nounces a new version of theSureHands® Body Support,ceiling motors and slings.
The Body Support innova-tions are ergonomically de-signed to provide better posi-tioning for more comfort andsmoother transfers. These ex-citing changes allow a greaternumber of people with limitedmobility to benefit from the“two hands that hug” for trans-ferring.
It is even possible for somepeople to use a SureHands BodySupport, combined with a ceil-ing track and infra-red motor,to be self-lifting and move in-dependently at home.
New ceiling motors havebeen updated both inside andout to provide a faster, sleeker
option while maintaining the re-liable quality for whichSureHands is known. Overheadceiling systems with multi-di-rectional track options, wall liftsand floor-based mobile units of-fer consumers alternatives tocompletely overcome physicaland architectural barriers to ac-complish normal activities ofdaily living.
Problem solving is the key tosuccess for SureHands provid-ing each customer expert advicewhile designing a lift system toprecisely meet the users andcaregivers needs. Recognizingthat people with disabilitieshave diverse requirementsSureHands is also introducingnew specialty Handi-Slings,providing a wider variety of so-lutions. The Body Support andHandi-Slings are adaptable toall their lifts so the systems areversatile and always providinga safe and secure solution.
Call today for a catalog or tohave a free demonstration.
Alpha Care is a family-owned business estab-lished over 20 years ago
as a regional durable medicalequipment provider. Today, Al-pha is a provider of accessibilitysolutions in the entire metro-NYC region including the 5 bor-oughs, Nassau, Suffolk, West-chester, Rockland, Yonkers andN.J. to clients in need.
They specialize in varioustypes of access applications:modular ramps, portableramps, ramp systems, stairlifts, patient lifts, wheelchairlifts, home elevators and evenprovide fully ADA compliantbathroom modifications.
Clients include residentialusers, institutions, houses ofworship, event planners,schools, universities, real es-tate management companies,etc. Equipment is often rentedto educational facilities that re-
quire access products for short-term needs such as commence-ment exercises, concerts,fundraising/benefit events, orfor any temporary applications.
In-depth residential and fa-cility evaluations are offeredfree of charge with no obliga-tions. Primary emphasis isplaced on safety and ease-of-use by end users and/or care-givers. As a well-stocked brickand mortar supplier of accessramp systems and lifts, emer-gency needs can be resolvedquickly. Generally, the accessequipment can be either pur-chased or rented.
Used equipment is alsoavailable and is offered at re-duced prices based on availabil-ity. Properly licensed and in-sured, Alpha Care is an ap-proved vendor for federal, stateand local government agencies.
ADA Accessibility Solutions Specialists
866 291-7039 • www.AlphaCareSupply.com
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866 774-7633 • www.211nys.org
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PUSH TO WALK
Push to Walk, a non-profitorganization that pro-vides individualized work-
outs and resources to peoplewith spinal cord injuries andother forms of paralysis inRiverdale, New Jersey, will holdits 5th Annual Summer BootCamp from Sunday, July 17th-Saturday, July 23rd. Hosting this week long eventallows our clients (current, pastand prospective) and the generalpublic to meet, make connec-tions, and learn from one an-other. If you’d like to see whatan intense exercise program cando for you, please join us! If youlive too far to come on a regularbasis, come for the week andexperience all we have to offer!The week will focus on provid-ing as many quality specializedworkouts to our “campers” aspossible at a special half price
rate. Days will be reserved forpersonalized workout sessions,along with vendors and an openhouse. As with any camp therewill be an opportunity to winddown at night with various so-cial activities, including an icecream social with guest speaker,adaptive yoga, and a trivianight. Camp will be held thesame week as Dr. Wise Young’sOpen House at Rutgers, whichthe group as a whole will be trav-eling to on the evening of Thurs-day, July 21st. Specifics of thecamp will be available on Pushto Walk’s website. To learn more about Push toWalk please visit us atwww.pushtowalknj.org. Forcamp details including applica-tion requirements and schedul-ing information, please call 862-200-5848 or email [email protected]. CALL TODAY!
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We are one of the most com-pletely accessible contractorson Long Island. Quality crafts-manship at affordable prices.We offer automatic door open-ers, SureHand Lift and CareSystems, Portable and Perma-nent ramps. We also install Roll-in showers, widen doorways,Stair glides, Vertical platformlifts.
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We assure quality workmanship and affordableprices in all areas of home improvement.
Design and installation of all types of
custom barrier free modifications including
Call to schedule a freeconsultation and estimate
• Chair Lifts
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Push to Walk is an organization that provides individualized
workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries
and other forms of paralysis to optimize current quality of life
and to prepare for future medical advancements.
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ABILITIES UNLIMITED OF N.Y. INC.
631 254-4031 • www.abilitiesny.com
You buy a car from a cardealership. Abilities Un-limited is not a car deal-
ership, we design and modify ve-hicles to meet our clients spe-cific needs and desires. It maybe a lowered floor minivan, or afull sized van with a seat nextto the wheelchair for a caregiver
that is necessary. Sometimes ascooter lift, a tranfer seat in aSUV will work perfectly. Some-times you have to think “outsidethe box” to give a person theirindependence.
That is how this industrycame to be. That is what Abili-ties Unlimited is all about.
Providing Mobility For Your Independence Providing Mobility for Independence
Accessible Minivans
Accessible Full Size Vans
Abilities Unlimited of NY, Inc.90 East Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729
[email protected] www.abilitiesny.com
Serving The NY Metro Area Since 1984
Wheelchair Lifts Scooter Lifts Hand Controls Driving Aids Transfer Seats W/C Securements Specialty Vehicles Pre-owned Vans Financing Available
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REGINA E. BRANDOW, P.C.
Brandow Law is a full ser-vice, Stony Brook-basedlaw practice concentrating
on matters involving Trusts &Estates, Supplemental NeedsTrust for persons with disabili-ties and extends to Elder Law,Real Estate and CorporateLaw.
The firm was founded byRegina Brandow, known as azealous advocate for the commu-nity. She has been serving thepeople of Long Island and NewYork City since 1998.
Estate planning attempts toease probate administration andmaximize the value of an estateby reducing taxes and other ex-penses. For many individualsthis process is very simple.
For others who have a physi-cal, sensory or mental disabilityand receive governmental ben-efits, it can be extraordinarilycomplex. Brandow Law’s mis-sion is to lead families throughthe estate planning process andto protect them regardless of fu-ture circumstances. BrandowLaw, along with its network ofcounselors and agencies, pro-vides a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach.
Each Brandow Law client ismentored through a checklist of“must-haves” regarding the ba-sics of estate planning, trustsand guardianships.
From there, they work withindividual clients to develop cus-tom plans best suited to theirspecific needs.
Regina Brandow knows thatwhile all families have specialcircumstances, each has uniqueneeds.
The firm takes pride in offer-ing its clients the best profes-sional service and something ev-ery bit as valuable — peace ofmind.
Call us if you have a questionabout a legal matter. We’re hereto help.
631 675-2540 • [email protected]
A Full-Service Law Practice Specializing in PWD
If you wish to invite Regina Brandow to speak at your group,please contact the office at 631 675-2540.
Picture by Mike Baldasare Artistand Inspirational Speaker
REGINA E. BRANDOW, P.C.
Attorney At Law
• Individuals With Disabilities and
Their Families
Guardianships • Elderlaw Planning,
Wills • Trusts • Probate
1352 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Telephone: 631-675-2540
Facsimile: 631-675-2541
www.brandowlaw.com
