Orange County Disability Services and Products - Assistive
Devices, Equipment, Clothing
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - ORANGE COUNTY
(714) 694-0627
Description: The Hearing Loss Association of American is the nation's largest
organization for people with hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Association of America
exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through
information, education, advocacy and support.
Fees: Members fee $25 annually
Services: Congenital Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Mutual Support Groups
BRAILLE INSTITUTE
Orange County Center 527 North Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 821-5000
Area served: Orange County
Description: Braille Institute is a private, non-profit organization providing free services
to people with all types of vision lost. Assistance is available in any of their five Regional
Centers which include Anaheim, Rancho Mirage, San Diego, Santa Barbara and their
Sight Center in Los Angeles. Braille Institute also has nearly 200 community outreach
programs.
Payment method: Free Services
Documents: Statement from doctor listing cause of blindness/visual impairment and
visual acuity.
Service hours: 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. M-F
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - M – F
C.H.A. HEARING AID CENTER
1425 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite C
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-4366
Area served: Orange County
Description: C.H.A. Hearing Aid Center services include hearing exam, hearing aid sales
and dispensing, service repairs, and battery replacement. The center provides hearing
evaluations for the purpose of selecting and fitting of hearing aids, video otoscopic exam
of ears, and computer programming of digital hearing aids. C.H.A. Hearing Aid Center
also helps with modification of ear molds and hearing aids for improved comfort. They
have a complete line of ear molds, and assistive listening devices. House calls are
available.
Fees: Set fees; Medi-Cal
Payment method: Medi-Cal, Private insurance
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
675 Euclid Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 991-9255 Administrative
Area served: Orange County
Description: St. Vincent de Paul Society receives donated wheelchairs and fills requests
from individuals who need a wheelchair but do not have insurance.
Fees: No fee
Services: Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS
100 W.Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-8275 Administrative
(714) 533-2533 FAX
Area served: Counties of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside,
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Imperial, Mono and Inyo
Description: Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) is a non-profit charitable
organization whose mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their
maximum potential by providing them, their families and the professionals who serve
them with training, support, information, resources and referrals, and by providng
community awareness programs. Initially, the primary focus was on children three to 21
years of age, but services evolved to include all ages, especially in the TASK Technology
Center.
Fees: Some Free Services or $30.00 per year membership
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Service hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - M - F
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - M - F
Services: Advocacy, Assistive Technology Equipment, Health Supportive Services,
Information and Referral
BREA SENIOR CENTER
500 South Sievers Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7750
(714) 990-7788 FAX
Area served: Brea
Description: Durable medical equipment such as walkers, canes, portable commodes,
and bathing benches may be borrowed at no charge from the Brea Senior center by
seniors or disabled persons. Must be a Brea resident.
Eligibility: 60 or older, disabled and a Brea resident.
Service hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-F
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Medical Equipment/Supplies
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MOBILITY SPECIALISTS
490 Capricorn St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 674-0480
(714) 674-0483 FAX
Area served: Orange County
Description: The Mobility Specialists is an adaptive equipment dealer for van
conversions, lifts, scooters, power chairs, canes, walkers and wheelchairs.
Payment method: Private Pay, Private insurance
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Service hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M – F
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sat.
(No repairs on Saturday)
Services: Automobile/Van Adaptations
DAVID W. JANN ASSOCIATES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEARING AID
580 Anton Blvd., #209
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 662-0167
Area served: Orange County
Description: David Jann Associates provides services that include: Hearing exams, free
consultation and hearing aid demonstration, hearing aid fittings, service and cleaning,
repairs, and sale of hearing aid batteries and hearing accessories
Fees: Set fees
Payment method: Cash, Credit, Insurance
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M – F Closed 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for Lunch
HEARING ENHANCEMENT CENTER
124 Broadway
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-0886
Description: Hearing Enhancement Center services include: Hearing exam, hearing aid
sales and dispensing, service repairs, and battery replacement.
Fees: Set fees
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Hearing Aid Evaluations, Hearing Aids
WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START
11614 Martens River Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 210-2460
(714) 434-2870 FAX
Description: Working Wardrobes is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men,
women and at risk teens enter the workforce, with a major boost to their confidence and
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self-esteem. Working Wardrobes for a New Start is dedicated to providing a path for
men, women and teens in need of an opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency through: job
readiness and life skills workshops, wardrobing and personal grooming services and job
network. Working Wardrobes serve adults in life crisis who are residents or participants
in over 60 Orange County Shelters, community colleges, CalWorks recipients and social
service agencies.
Services: Work Clothing
PRACTICAL HEARING
122 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 208
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 525-6991 FAX
(714) 525-6990
Area served: Orange County
Description: Services Provided:
Hearing Testing
Hearing Aid Evaluation
Hearing aid Sales and Repairs
Lipreading classes for hearing impaired and their families.
TV Listening Devices and other assistive listening devices.
Fees: Fee for Service
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Congenital Deafness, Hearing Impairments
A & R DRIVING SCHOOL
12525 Knott Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841-3934
(714) 799-9317 Administrative
(714) 799-9314 FAX
(866) 499-9317 800-Line
Area served: Orange County
Description: A & R Driving School offers private, behind-the-wheel instruction with
special hand control equipped vehicles for the disabled. Training is not available for vans
and may be referred to St. Jude for evaluation.
Fees: Private Pay; Fixed Fee $110.00 per 2 hour minimum session. Free pick-up and drop
off.
Documents: Professional evaluation (e.g. doctor); special instruction permit or driver's
license
Languages spoken: English
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. M – F 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. F
Transportation to site: If needed
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Driver Training
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A.T. KRATTER & CO., INC.
12062 Valley View Street, Suite 109
Garden Grove, CA 92845-1739
(714) 799-3100 FAX
(714) 799-3000
Area served: Orange County, Los Angeles County
Description: A.T. Kratter & Company, Inc. is dedicated to providing the best technology
available for people with the full range of visual impairment, and for those with a variety
of learning disabilities. They also provide their clients with all the necessary training and
any continuing support they might need, and believe in creating opportunities for people
with disabilities.
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - M - F
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Low Vision Aids
ADVANCED DIABETIC SOLUTIONS - DIABETIC CARE CONSULTANTS
12331 Lamplighter Street
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-0012 FAX
(949) 231-2525
Description: Advanced Diabetic Solutions is one of the fastest growing healthcare
companies in the US with thousands of patients currently benefiting from their quality
products and services. They employ a team of dedicated, trained, experienced and
qualified professionals including RN's, Nurse Practitioners and Diabetic Care Consultants
that provide personalized service for patients and providers in demonstrating their
passion for excellence in improving the care for patients with diabetes.
Payment method: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private insurance
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Disability Related Counseling,
Disease/Disability Information, Health Education, Health Screening/Diagnostic Services,
Psychiatric Medication Monitoring.
AIRCARE HOME MEDICAL
13311 Garden Grove Blvd., #d
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(800) 478-6551 FAX
(714) 740-1100
Area served: Southern California
Description: Aircare Home Medical provides a full line of durable medical equipment
for the home. Some of the services include oxygen services, nebulizers, wheelchairs,
walkers, canes, beds, power chairs, shower chairs, grab bars, raised toilet seats,
commodes and more.
Payment method: Medi-Cal; Medicare; SSI
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Medical Equipment/Supplies,
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
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DAYLE MCINTOSH CENTER
13272 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 621-3300
(714) 663-2087 Voice/TDD
Description: This service directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Dayle McIntosh System Equipment Loan Program. This is a new program and their warehouse on site will lend
light equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs and benches to their clients
who are in need of this equipment. They will not accept donations of hospital beds.
Fees: No charge
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment
AR MOBILITY
16601 Gothard Street, Unit M
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 840-8900 FAX
(714) 841-6360
Description: AR Mobility provides medical equipment, supplies and services
specializing in the needs of the physically challenged and senior citizens throughout the
United States. They provide services and products at discounted prices to make needed
items and assistance available to everyone. AR Mobility works around the clock in
researching discounted products and contracted services to pass on to their clients.
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - M – F 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Saturday
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment
DIVERSIFIED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
15472 Chemical Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 657-7615 FAX
(800) 515-5757
Area served: Orange County
Description: Diversified Medical Equipment & Supplies, a Medi-Cal and Medicare
contracted home medical supply distributor, offers free home delivery and has a retail
store located in Anaheim. Some of their products include incontinence supplies,
diagnostic and diabetic supplies, wound care, ostomy/colostomy/urostomy supplies, bath
and safety devices and equipment. They also provide walkers, 4 wheel walkers, lift
chairs, electric and manual wheelchairs, scooters and more.
Payment method: Medicare, Medi-Cal, Private Pay
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Romanian, Persian, Assyrian
Service hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Incontinence Supplies, Medical
Equipment/Supplies, Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
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AT HOME LIVING SOLUTIONS
26072 Merit Circle, #122
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 348-0183 FAX
(949) 348-0188
Area served: Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside
Description: At Home Living Solutions provides home and vehicle modifications. Home
modifications include stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling track lifts, residential elevators,
bathroom modifications, roll-in showers, grab bars, bathroom safety and mobility
equipment.
Fees: Fee for Service
Payment method: Medi-Cal; Medicare; Private insurance; Private Pay
Languages spoken: English, Italian
Service hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - M - F
Services: Automobile/Van Adaptations, Home Rehabilitation Services,
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
ADAPT 2 IT
24102 El Toro Road #E
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 457-1600 Administrative
(949) 457-1614 FAX
Area served: South Orange County (Irvine to San Clemente)
Description: This is a durable medical equipment business offering a wide variety of
equipment for sale. Some equipment such as hospital beds & lifts may be rented on a
month-to-month basis.
Fees: Medicare, Private pay
Languages spoken: Spanish
Transportation to site: Offer Free Delivery
Services: Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids
BATH DOCTORS
3958 Cerritos Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 594-9070 FAX
(562) 594-0700
Area served: Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County
Description: Bath Doctors specialize in the sales of walk-in bathtubs and walk-in/roll-in
showers.
Fees: Fee for Service
Service hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - M - F Weekends and evenings - By Appointment
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Home Rehabilitation Programs
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WE CARE OF LOS ALAMITOS
10941 Reagan Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 598-9790
Area served: Northwest Orange County
Description: We Care provides emergency food, clothing, personal care products, gas
and bus vouchers, rent and utility assistance when available, referrals, and case
management.
Eligibility: Some form of I.D.
Fees: No fee
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Service hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M – F 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun
Application process: Walk-in - short intake process
Services: Clothing, Emergency Food, Food, Homeless Motel Vouchers, Rent Payment
Assistance, Utility Assistance, Utility Bill Payment Assistance
NEWPORT BEACH DEVELOPMENTAL OPTOMETRY GROUP
901 Dover Drive, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 642-0298 FAX
(949) 642-0292
Area served: All Counties
Description: Newport Beach Developmental Optometry Group provides evaluation,
assessment and prescription of visual aids that will maximize patients' current visual
potential and perform daily activities.
Fees: Fee for Service
Payment method: Medicare; Private Pay
Languages spoken: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Application process: Walk-ins accepted
Services: Eye Care, Glasses/Contact Lenses, Low Vision Aids
COMFORT KEEPERS
1748 W. Katella Avenue, Suite 103
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 744-3800
(714) 744-3833 FAX
Area served: Orange County
Description: The MD.2 Personal Medication System is the only product available that
automatically dispenses proper medications at pre-programmed times. The MD.2 holds
up to 60 pre-loaded doses of medication and automatically dispenses them in individual
cups at pre-programmed times in accordance with a subscriber's medication schedule.
The unit announces in a clear, loud voice that it is time for the subscriber's medication
and to push the large, easy to see and feel button to dispense the pre-filled cups of
medications.
Payment method: Private Pay
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Service hours: 24/7
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On call evenings and weekends
Services: Psychiatric Medication Monitoring
FAMILY ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES
929 Calle Negocio, Suite G
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-8477
Area served: Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest,
Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano
Description: Family Assistance Ministries provides groceries, clothing, rent assistance,
utility assistance, gas vouchers, and motel vouchers for needy residents of South County
cities. Assistance is dependent upon funding available.
Fees: No fee
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M – Th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. F
Services: Clothing, Food, Homeless Motel Vouchers, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility
Assistance, Utility Bill Payment Assistance
AERO MOBILITY-MOBILITY SUPER STORE
2345 N. Grand Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-8600 Administrative
(714) 973-8200 FAX
Area served: Orange County.
Description: Aero Mobility offers a large selection of new and pre-owned wheelchair
accessible vehicles including converted minivans and converted full size vans. Will
custom build vehicle to specific needs.
Fees: Fixed fee, help with financing.
Documents: California driver license.
Languages spoken: Spanish.
Service hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-5PM.
Transportation to site: NO.
Services: Mobility Aids
VITAL MEDICAL
20351 Irvine Ave., Suite C6
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(800) 576-1991
(800) 576-8891 FAX
Area served: California and Nevada
Description: We are a full service durable medical equipment company. We service all
patients 24/7. The company specializes in motorized wheelchairs for all ages and
diagnosis.
Payment method: Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private insurance
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese
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Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Medical Equipment/Supplies
TUSTIN HEARING CENTER
12791 Newport Avenue, Suite 101
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-6549
Area served: Orange County
Description: Tustin Hearing Center services include: Hearing exam, hearing aid sales
and dispensing, service repairs, and battery replacement. The Tustin Hearing Center also
evaluates balance and dizziness testing.
Fees: Set fees, Medi-Cal
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Sign Language
Service hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F
Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Hearing Aid Evaluations, Hearing Aids
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