General Resources
The Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
National Amputee Foundation: http://www.nationalamputation.org/
Disability.gov: https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
Abilities Expo: https://www.abilities.com/expos/
Amputee Transportation Services
Mecklenburg Transportation System
Medicaid Transportation- Adults and children authorized to receive Medicaid transportation are transported to and from a medical destination. CATS bus service is the primary mode of transportation. A Medicaid Transportation Exception Form (5028) is required. Cost: No fare.
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individual’s with Disabilities- Adults aged 65+ or individuals with a disability are transported to and from medical facilities, paid employment and grocery shopping. Cost: $1.50 per one way trip.
Veterans Services Transportation- Qualified veterans are transported to and from Veterans Affairs hospitals in North Carolina and to and from medical clinics in Charlotte. Call the Veterans Services Office at 704-336-2102 for more information. Cost: No fare.
*Visithttps://www.mecknc.gov/dss/admin/Pages/MecklenburgTransportationSystem.aspxfor more information.
Financial Resources
*For more information regarding financial resources visit these websites below to see if you qualify for these support programs.
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/financial-assistance-for-prosthetic-services/
https://www.needymeds.org/copay_diseases.taf?_function=summary&disease_eng=Amputation
Limbs for Life
https://www.limbsforlife.org/about
US Citizen or US legal resident
Steps of Faith
https://www.stepsoffaithfoundation.org
No citizenship requirement
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services
helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence.
Amputee Support Groups
Carolinas Rehabilitation Pineville Amputee Support Group
Location: Atrium Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Pineville 10648 Park Road (Pine Room)Charlotte, NC 28210
When: Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm.
· HealthSouth Amputee Support Group
Location: 1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd. Rock Hill, SC 29732
When: Third Wednesday of each month
Contact: Kristin Porter (803) 326-3532
Home Health Groups
Interim Healthcare of Charlotte
330 Billingsley Rd STE 207, Charlotte, NC 28211
· Personal Home Care of North Carolina- Charlotte
3284, 1515 Mockingbird Ln #520, Charlotte, NC 28209
· Bayada Home Health- Gastonia
825 Majestic Ct Ste E, Gastonia, NC 28054
· Atrium Health at Home- Concord
3395 Cloverleaf Pkwy, Kannapolis, NC 28083
· Atrium Health at Home- Monroe
101 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28112
· Right at Home- Huntersville
107 Kilson Dr #106, Mooresville, NC 28117
Home Modification Companies
Amp Ramp:
(855) 282-0779
https://www.amramp.com/local/charlotte/
· Greenlight Mobility:
(704) 275-2412
htttps://Greenlightmobility.com
· AccessNSM:
800 Central Ave #2026, Charlotte, NC 28204
https://accessnsm.com/locations/accessnsm-charlotte-nc/
· Safe Home Pro Inc
18635 Starcreek Dr suite b, Cornelius, NC 28031
Sunstone Medical
Salisbury NC
(877) 745-3357
sunstonemed.com