General Resources
The Amputee Coalition: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
National Amputee Foundation: https://amputationfoundation.org/
Disability.gov: https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
Abilities Expo: https://www.abilities.com/expos/
Amputee Transportation Services
Burke 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.
*Visit http://mygreenway.org for more information.
Financial Resources
*For more information regarding financial resources visit these websites below to see if you qualify for these support programs.
https://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
Amputee Support Group of the Carolinas, Statesville Division
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When:
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Home Health Groups
CarePartners
68 Sweeten Creek Rdd, Ashevillle, NC 28803
(828) 277-4800
· SunCrest Home Health Charlotte
9115 Harris Corners Pkwy, Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 921-2051
· Bayada Home Health- Gastonia
825 Majestic Ct Ste E, Gastonia, NC 28054
· Advent Health Home Health
895 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 687-5261
· Carolina Home Care
500 West Street, Suite A1, Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 245-3575
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
Care Solutions Mobility Center
110 Edney St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 513-2746
https://www.caresolutions.us/home-modification