Access-Ability

Access-Ability A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people gain greater independence by offering the loan of
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Awesome
05/29/2023

Awesome

It's one of the favorite traditions of the Indianapolis 500. The 2023 Indianapolis 500 pre-race flyover featured F-16 Vipers.

📷: AP/AJ Mast

05/25/2023

INCREDIBLE…

Thanks to Cindi Myers for sharing this photo with me! 🦅 📸

ND Girls!
05/14/2023

ND Girls!

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04/09/2023

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Happy Saturday! Expect lots of sunshine and blue sky today with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s across the area. The wind won't be too obnoxious today, so we have that going for us as well. :) Have a great Easter weekend!

04/04/2023

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Awesome
03/14/2023

Awesome

A force on the court.

Mackenzie Holmes is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year! 👏👏👏

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
03/13/2023

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

01/26/2023
Reduce and prevent falls. Take the Falls Free Checkup!
01/12/2023
Find Out If You're At Risk For Falling

Reduce and prevent falls. Take the Falls Free Checkup!

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider.

09/22/2021

Fall Prevention Awareness Activities have been postponed until Wednesday, September 29 because of inclement weather.

🎯 Need help connecting to resources in Bartholomew County? Check out www.searchuwbc.org. CATEGORIES Include:  COVID-19, ...
08/06/2021

🎯 Need help connecting to resources in Bartholomew County? Check out www.searchuwbc.org.

CATEGORIES Include: COVID-19, Arts & Culture, Clothing, Disaster Services, Donations, Education, Employment, Family, Food, Government, Health Care, Housing, Information Services, Legal Aid, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Transportation, Volunteering

Need help with food, clothing, shelter, or any other basic needs?

Our search site has you covered by bringing you all the information you need for support.

Click here: https://untdwy.org/3ipi3PO.

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06/07/2021

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04/08/2021

Spring cleaning and find medical equipment that needs a new home? Please Donate it to Access-Ability, located at the back of the United Way Building. 812-314-2899.

🤲Premium Link Bartholomew County (PLBC) may be able to help you pay for your Marketplace Silver Plan monthly premium or ...
03/29/2021

🤲Premium Link Bartholomew County (PLBC) may be able to help you pay for your Marketplace Silver Plan monthly premium or HIP Plus POWER Account Contribution! 🏥

Do you need assistance getting or paying for health coverage? We can help.

Healthcare Marketplace enrollment has been extended to Aug. 15.

To apply for a Marketplace Silver Plan: https://www.healthcare.gov/ or 1-800-318-2596.

To apply for HIP Plus: https://www.fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/ #/ or 1-800-403-0864.

Bartholomew County residents who need assistance paying for their premiums for these plans may qualify for help through the Premium Link Bartholomew County Program.

You may qualify if your household income is less than 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines and if you have health coverage through Marketplace Silver Plan OR HIP Plus.

To sign up or to get more information, call (812) 314-2960 or email [email protected].

When you are looking for the information you need to get help in Bartholomew County, you expect it right away. Through U...
03/24/2021
Home | United Way of Bartholomew County

When you are looking for the information you need to get help in Bartholomew County, you expect it right away. Through United Way of Bartholomew County, you will quickly find the information you need, when you need it, just a click away in over 100 languages! www.searchuwbc.org

Our community looks to United Way of Bartholomew County for information and support – whether domestic, health, financial or disaster-related. We have information to connect people of all ages to the crucial health and human services you need. We’re looking forward to putting this information directly into your hands.

Help Starts Here EASY. FAST. EFFECTIVE. When you are looking for the information you need to get help in Bartholomew County, you expect it right away. Through United Way of Bartholomew County, you will quickly find the information you need… when you need it. Our community looks to United Way of Ba...

💥Food Distribution this Saturday, March 27th, at Northwest Corner of FairOaks Mall parking lot!!! 💥
03/23/2021

💥Food Distribution this Saturday, March 27th, at Northwest Corner of FairOaks Mall parking lot!!! 💥

03/12/2020
If you are experiencing symptoms please call the CRH hotline for an over the phone screening. ✅CRH COVID-19 HOTLINE (812...
03/12/2020
COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know

If you are experiencing symptoms please call the CRH hotline for an over the phone screening.

✅CRH COVID-19 HOTLINE (812) 379-4449

*Copied from CRH page*

Although there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus, COVID-19, in our area, it's important for the community to continue to prepare. Some groups of the population are more at risk than others, including the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

This video has great information for those at higher risk ⬇️

https://youtu.be/TjcoN9Aek24

For more information from CRH ➡️ www.crh.org/news

Jay Butler, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at CDC, describes preventative measures to help protect older adults from COVID-19. Comments on this vide...

If you are looking for information on the Caronavirus or any other disease, the CDC is an excellent resource to keep you...
03/03/2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

If you are looking for information on the Caronavirus or any other disease, the CDC is an excellent resource to keep you and your family updated. How to protect your family, and what steps to take if you feel you may have been in contact with someone who's been ill are right here. Click the link below to find out more information.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

Did you know Access-Ability has CPAP/VPAP/BIPAP machines, nebulizers, motorized wheelchairs, alert systems, blood glucos...
01/31/2020

Did you know Access-Ability has CPAP/VPAP/BIPAP machines, nebulizers, motorized wheelchairs, alert systems, blood glucose monitors, and baby monitors? 😱😳

✔️CPAP/VPAP Machines = $40-$75 *dependingon model and hours*
✔️BIPAP Machines = $75
✔️Nebulizers = $25
✔️ Motorized Wheelchairs= starting at $300
✔️Alert Systems = $25
✔️ Glucose Monitors = $10
✔️Baby Monitors = $10

Stop by the office at 1531 13th Street (*inside United Way building*) Or call (812)-314-2899 m-f 10a.m. - 4 p.m.

* All proceeds from the sale of our motorized/plug-in items are used to purchase durable medical equipment for our clients*

Look what we got in today!! 😳9 cases of Pedialyte= $10/caseMouth swabs,  bag of approximately 50= $2010oz syringe, bag o...
01/24/2020

Look what we got in today!! 😳

9 cases of Pedialyte= $10/case
Mouth swabs, bag of approximately 50= $20
10oz syringe, bag of approximately 25= $5
Cover sponges 10-15= $1

Call 812-314-2899

*Proceeds of all sale items are used to purchase much needed medical equipment for our clients*

Did you know Access-Ability has hospital beds for sale at a fraction of the cost from buying one brand new? Call: (812) ...
01/22/2020

Did you know Access-Ability has hospital beds for sale at a fraction of the cost from buying one brand new?

Call: (812) 314-2899
1531 13th St. Columbus IN

*proceeds from the sale of these beds help us purchase much needed medical equipment for our clients*

Do you or someone you know have any of these items that you don't need anymore? Why not donate them and help others that...
01/17/2020

Do you or someone you know have any of these items that you don't need anymore? Why not donate them and help others that may need them? 🤔

Call 812-314-2899 or stop by the office at 1531 13th St. Columbus IN. Ask us how you can donate your gently used medical equipment today!

These Information cards have most of the food assistance and resources for the following counties.. Bartholomew, Brown, ...
01/17/2020

These Information cards have most of the food assistance and resources for the following counties.. Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings. You can save these to print or save them to your cell phone as a handy on the go guide.

* Note not all of these cards are up to date, new cards will be uploaded when they are*

THE CRUMP THEATRE
01/14/2020

THE CRUMP THEATRE

Do you have empty pill bottles? Don't throw them away, donate them!! 💥💥Bottles MUST be empty💥💥1531 13th St. Columbus IN....
01/10/2020

Do you have empty pill bottles? Don't throw them away, donate them!!

💥💥Bottles MUST be empty💥💥

1531 13th St. Columbus IN.
812-314-2899

If you or someone you know are in need of durable medical equipment, stop by the office at 1531 13th Street (Inside the ...
01/02/2020

If you or someone you know are in need of durable medical equipment, stop by the office at 1531 13th Street (Inside the United Way building) Or call us at 812-314-2899.

We have a wide selection of equipment we can loan for as long as you need it for a modest donation. Stop by or call us today.

We still have 4 more ornaments that are waiting for their owners!WINNERS:  Annie Engleking, Caleb Jones, Shannon Malanos...
12/27/2019

We still have 4 more ornaments that are waiting for their owners!
WINNERS: Annie Engleking, Caleb Jones, Shannon Malanoski, Daniel Wiehe

We will be here until 4p.m. today, we are located in the United Way building, 1531 13th Street, Columbus IN.

PH: 812-314-2899

See you soon, and once again, congratulations!

12/23/2019

Drawing for the WINNERS of the 2019 Crump Theatre fundraiser ornaments!!!

12/19/2019

A closer look at the Crump ornament and it's packaging. 🥰

Keep tagging your friends, the contest is over Sunday December 22nd at midnight.

Good luck and keep watching our page for updates. 👍

Just in time for Christmas!Access-Ability will be giving away 5 Crump Ornaments on Monday December 23rd. To enter the co...
12/18/2019

Just in time for Christmas!

Access-Ability will be giving away 5 Crump Ornaments on Monday December 23rd. To enter the contest you must do all of the following..

1- like our page
2- Tag 3 friends in the comments below.
3- Share this post

These beautiful ornaments are handcrafted, 3-D and 24k gold plated, each ornament comes with a certificate of authenticity from ChemArt.

Watch our page on December 23rd to find out who the lucky winners are.

Good luck!!

EDIT: You must tag your 3 people in this post for it to count. Some people are tagging their 3 in the post they share. We have no way of keeping track of that if your page is set to private. Thank you.

Our NEW 2019 "Crump Theatre" fundraiser ornament is officially available!!!You may purchase your ornament(s) for $20 eac...
07/26/2019

Our NEW 2019 "Crump Theatre" fundraiser ornament is officially available!!!

You may purchase your ornament(s) for $20 each at these COLUMBUS, IN locations --- Access-Ability: 1531 13th St. (United Way Center), Columbus Visitors Center: 506 5th St., Viewpoint Books: 548 Washington St.

Proceeds go to Access-Ability, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, dedicated to helping people gain greater independence by offering the loan of durable medical equipment and obtaining the medical supplies they need.

"At any age, falling can lead to injury, sometimes severe. We all know environmental risks for falls—ice in the winter, ...
07/21/2019
5 Commonly Overlooked Fall Risks

"At any age, falling can lead to injury, sometimes severe. We all know environmental risks for falls—ice in the winter, slippery rain surfaces and strong winds. But there are risks in your own home you may be overlooking.

For example, did you know more than 80,000 people a year are sent to the hospital for falls caused by pets? The following tips can help you stay upright and avoid costly and painful trips to the hospital."

-Kindred Healthcare

At any age, falling can lead to injury, sometimes severe. We all know environmental risks for falls—ice in the winter, slippery rain surfaces and strong wind...

Did you know there are over 2,500 federal, state, and private benefit programs available nationwide to help older adults...
06/16/2019
The Value of BenefitsCheckUp®

Did you know there are over 2,500 federal, state, and private benefit programs available nationwide to help older adults pay for food, medicine, rent, and other daily expenses that you or your loved one may qualify for?

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a respected national leader and trusted partner helping older adults meet the challenges of aging through services like BenefitsCheckUp®. BenefitsCheckUp® is a comprehensive, FREE online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.

Just click on this link, https://www.benefitscheckup.org, and discover your benefits today!

BenefitsCheckUp.org is the most comprehensive and completely free online resource to discover what benefits might be waiting for you.

Are you or someone you know in need of medical equipment and/or medical supplies???  Contact us at 812-314-2899 or stop ...
05/23/2019

Are you or someone you know in need of medical equipment and/or medical supplies??? Contact us at 812-314-2899 or stop by our office/storage facility located in the United Way Center at 1531 13th Street in Columbus.

Access-Ability is dedicated to helping local residents who have varying levels of disability with little income, few financial resources, and/or no health insurance or whose insurance has been denied, gain greater independence. We also locate and refer residents to appropriate agencies for additional specialized medical equipment and services. Our goal is to help as many people as possible!

Hoosiers on Medicare may qualify for help with Medicare costs through the Medicare Savings Program (MSP).  You may save ...
04/20/2019
IDOI: Help Paying for your Medicare Costs

Hoosiers on Medicare may qualify for help with Medicare costs through the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). You may save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year!

Info Agency Main Banner Content Article Breadcrumbs IDOIMedicare and SHIP Current: Help Paying for your Medicare Costs Help Paying for your Medicare Costs Extra Help MSP Application Information Local Agency Contacts Prescription Drug Plan Options Finding Help with Prescriptions Guide    Extra Help...

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1531 13th Street
Columbus, IN
47201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(812) 314-2899

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The Bartholomew County Society for the Disabled Inc., currently doing business as Access-Ability, is an organization that has changed with the needs of the community. In 1962, Paul Stacker, the first director of the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, asked Maynard Noll if he could provide cars to help transport the disabled children back and forth to Donner Center Pool. This was the birth of the swimming program and a longtime friendship between Maynard Noll and the disabled children he helped. Camp Koch was the next program to be introduced. The society members would transport children with special needs to and from the week-long camp in Tell City which no longer exists. In the late 1960's, durable medical equipment was collected and distributed by volunteer members. Carrico and Brad's Furniture provided warehouse space for the donated equipment to be stored. The Carpenters Union donated their hall to be used for the telethon headquarters. Easter Seals also held root beer float sales with Target stores, as well as chili cook-off’s at FairOaks Mall. In 1995, to help offset rising needs and costs, the agency created a series of collectible ornaments of famous landmarks and architectural buildings in our community. In 1999, our name changed to Easter Seals of Bartholomew County. These changes were made by the National Easter Seals organization and affected all Easter Seals chapters. In 2011, Bartholomew County Society for the Disabled, Inc. changed our doing business name to Access-Ability, which currently serves over 1,000 adults and children in Bartholomew and the surrounding counties.

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We would love to invite all of you to our first Annual Ms.Wheelchair Indiana Royal Ball 2020!

We have chosen our new Ms.Wheelchair Indiana 2020 and will have dinner, dancing and celebrate her with the crowning at this event.

We will be announcing some plans we have to help build our disabilities community up with support and resources as well.

You dont want to miss this opportunity to be a part of our growing community!

Help us choose our next Ms Wheelchair Indiana 2021!!

Ms Wheelchair Indiana 2019
Shauna Wilson

Please Help and Donate to: access-ability-nonprofit.com, running out of wheel chairs.
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