Alachua

Christians Concerned for the Community - Daily Needs

This agency helps local communities. They help the needy and elderly with home repairs, wheelchair ramps and more. They can offer transportation and appointments. They help with yard work and pick up donations of furniture and appliances. They work together with other churches and organizations in the area.

Services include:

  • Building wheelchair ramps
  • Household goods
  • Minor home repairs
  • Transportation to appointments, grocery store
  • Yard work

Please call for more information.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) - FAAST, Inc.

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

    Services:
    • Device Demonstrations
    • Device Reuse & Reutilization
    • Financial Loans
    • Information & Assistance
    • Public Awareness & Training
    • Short-term Device Loans

Center for Independent Living - Gainesville

This resource center is operated by people with disabilities. Their services improve the quality of life for their clients. Their goal is to increase everyone's level of personal independence. Services are provided at no cost. Please see the website for more info.

Services include:

  • ADA Paratransit Screenings - Alachua, Marion & Hernando
  • Employment Services & Solutions
  • Equipment Loan Closet
  • High School/High Tech Program
  • Nursing Home Transition Program
  • Sign Language Interpreting
  • Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
  • Travel Training
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center

This Center provides therapy services to residents in four counties. They can get long or short-term rehab care. They can get inpatient or outpatient services. They can also get skilled nursing care. Many short term patients continue their therapy on an outpatient basis. Licensed therapists work with you to improve your level of function. Please call for more information.

Services include:

  • Aromatherapy
  • Beauty Salon
  • Dining
  • Inpatient Therapy
  • Long or Short-Term Rehabilitation Care
  • Long or Short-Term Skilled Nursing Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Pet Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Social Activities
  • Speech Therapy
  • Wii Therapy
  • Wound Care
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