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Information & Referral - Henrico, Virginia Assistive Technology Systems (VATS), Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Offers in-depth information on AT devices, services and funding to consumers, family members, professionals, employers, case managers and other service providers. The information specialist collaborates with service professionals, vendors and manufacturers to develop a statewide network assistive technology vendors and to obtain information on new and emerging technologies. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

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General Medical Care
Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services
Assistive Technology Information
Talklines/Warmlines
Orientation and Mobility Training
Emergency Alert
Assistive Technology Training

Emergency Alerts - Norfolk, Alzheimer's Association - Southeastern Virginia Chapter

Provides identification bracelets and a national toll-free contact center to identify, locate, and return lost memory-impaired individuals. Families can register for Safe Return at each office. Scholarships are available.

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Emergency Alert

Emergency Alerts - Fries, Lifeguard Home Medical Response System

Provides seniors living independently and persons at risk with a personal emergency response system which allows live voice to voice contact with a professionally trained emergency operator at the touch of a single button. Operators assess emergency and non-emergency needs and establish connection to help through a response list or area emergency rescue. Continuous 24 hour monitoring service. Service is to the home directly. No physical address for the program.

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Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - North Chesterfield, Chesterfield County Police Department

Project Lifesaver helps provide rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, dementia and other related disorders.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Emergency Alerts - Norfolk, Norfolk Sheriff's Office

Partnership involving the Sheriff, the Police Chief, and AARP or older/retired leadership in the area who work to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this population. Provides the opportunity for an exchange of information between law enforcement and senior citizens. Focuses on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and improving the quality of life for seniors.

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Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Department

Project Lifesaver is a program established to assist with locating wandering persons with Alzheimer's and other Related Mental Dysfunction Disorders (ARMD), including Down's syndrome and Autism.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Missing Persons Locator - Charlottesville, Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia

Provides a Safe Return Program that assists in the safe return of persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who wander and become lost.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Assistive Technology - Lynchburg, Medical Alert System

24-hour-a-day link to a professionally staffed command center. Upon receiving call, operators trained in emergency procedures place a call to paramedics or police or take other appropriate action. Depending on information in the central station computer that your or your doctor provide, the operators can review your complete medical history and supply the ambulance or emergency personnel with vital data like medication dosages and any special conditions and instructions.

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Emergency Alert

Medical Equipment/Supplies - Wise, In Home Care

Specializes home delivery and set up of medical equipment and supplies including respiratory products, pediatric equipment, incontinence supplies, bathroom supplies, diabetic supplies and additional items like wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc. Carries oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen tanks, CPAP machines, BIPAP machines, and nebulizers for your respiratory needs. Offers pediatric medical equipment, and our products in this category include apnea monitors, neulizers and bilirubin lights. Provides diabetic testing supplies such as testing strips and lancets.

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Emergency Alert
Medical Equipment/Supplies

Medical Alert - CA, MedicAlert Foundation

Provides a non-profit membership organization offering emergency medical information and personal identification service via an alerting emblem (bracelet or necklace) worn by the member. One toll free call gives emergency personnel your computerized information, including any condition, medications, allergies, physician and family contacts via their 24/7 Emergency Response Center. Please call (209)668-3333 from outside the U.S. For Technical Support, please call: (888)ALERT90 or (888)253-7890

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Emergency Signaling Devices
Emergency Alert

Emergency Alert - Hampton, Project Lifesaver, Hampton Sheriff's Office

Personalized bracelets with tracking signal transmitters to locate wandering and lost adults and children; aids individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Down's Syndrome, and Autism.

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Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - Danville, Danville Sheriff's Office

Tracking of Alzheimer's patients through electronic means.

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Emergency Alert

Medical Alert - Winchester, Winchester Medical Center

Provides a 24-hour personal emergency response system which is installed in the subscriber's home where a button is pushed when emergency help is needed.

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Emergency Signaling Devices
Emergency Alert

Personal Emergency Response Program - Arlington, VHC Health

Provides Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System. Subscribers wear a lightweight, waterproof, help buttons. Pushing the button alerts a Lifeline operator who will call a designated friend or family member or will dispatch an emergency crew if necessary. Auto Alert fall detection button, wireless service for those without a landline and OnTheGo Mobile system with GPS and fall detection technology. Senior health staff from the hospital personally install and manage service calls for all VHC subscribers.

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Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office

Project Lifesaver is a rapid response program aiding victims and families suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related disorders such as Downs syndrome and Autism.

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Emergency Alert
Missing Persons Location Assistance

Medical Alert - Stafford, Project Lifesaver, Stafford County Sheriff's Office

Project Lifesaver provides a timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, autism, and other related conditions or disorders.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Personal Emergency Response System - Alexandria, Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services

Supplies a personal emergency response system that allows elderly and disabled people to call for help in an emergency.

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Emergency Alert

Advocacy - Richmond, Assistive Technology, disAbility Law Center of Virginia

The Assistive Technology Program assists individuals with disabilities seeking access to assistive technology devices and services, with emphasis on obtaining funding from vocational rehabilitation and special education providers, and Medicaid or Medicare. Assistive technology is any device, adaptive equipment, or service which enables people with disabilities to accomplish a task that would otherwise not be possible. dLCV can help people learn about the great potential of assistive technology and help them find funding assistance. dLCV provides advocacy and legal representation services to persons who have been denied funding for assistive technology services or devices.

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Emergency Alert
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Assistive Technology Training

Project Lifesaver - Boydton, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office

Project Lifesaver is an active response to the problem of locating wandering persons before they become victims. Project Lifesaver relies on pulse-carrier wave radio-frequency technology, complemented by a search and rescue team that has received specialized training. People who use the program wear a personalized wristband that emits a tracking signal. When caregivers notify the local Project Lifesaver agency that the person is missing and a search and rescue team responds to the wanderer's area to begin the search.

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Emergency Alert
Missing Persons Location Assistance

Project Lifesaver - Rustburg, Campbell County Sheriffs Department

Provides bracelets for Alzheimer's and dementia patients in the event they wander.

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Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - Lynchburg, Lynchburg Sheriffs Office

Program for people with Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome. Sheriff's office will place a wrist band/transmitter on program participants. Caregiver will check transmitter daily and once a month sheriff's office will change transmitter battery. If client wanders, caregiver needs to call 911 and reference Project Lifesaver client. 911 will dispatch Project Lifesaver Team with receiver to search for client with wrist band. Project is meant to bring peace of mind to family members. Personnel on call after office hours.

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Emergency Alert
Law Enforcement Community Engagement/Outreach

Project Lifesaver - Ashland, Ashland Police Department

Project Lifesaver provides a timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, autism, and other related conditions or disorders.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Project Lifesaver - Fairfax, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

Project Lifesaver assists families and caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease and related conditions and disabilities. Project Lifesaver clients wear a wrist or ankle band that emits a silent tracking signal. When caregivers notify the Sheriff's Office that a loved one is missing, a search and rescue team comprised of specifically trained sheriff's deputies responds to the area with tracking equipment.

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Missing Persons Location Assistance
Emergency Alert

Emergency Alert - Roanoke, Project Lifesaver, Roanoke City Police Department

Project Lifesaver uses technology to assist caregivers of people who suffer with Alzheimer's, Downs Syndrome, Autism and other related mental dysfunction disorders. Those utilizing the program wear personalized radio transmitters. The Crime Prevention Unit can track individual transmitters, allowing officers to quickly locate someone who is lost or has wandered away. The program is free of charge. The Roanoke Police Department also allows citizens in near-by jurisdictions to obtain transmitters.

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Emergency Alert

Medical Alert - Roanoke, Carilion Clinic

Health Watch is a home emergency warning device that works through the home telephone. In case of an accident, fall, or other minor medical emergency; help is only minutes away.

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Emergency Alert