This list is provided to you by the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. A brief summary of services available through the agency/office listed is given along with a phone number.
If you have any questions about this list, please call Marcia Bredar at 493-5763, Kathy Miklas at 431-0397, or Valerie Conzett at 551-9003.
AGENCY/ CONTACT |
PHONE |
SERVICES PROVIDED |
Archdiocesan Worship Office |
558-3100 |
Support for Liturgical Ministers with Disabilities |
| Margaret Benak | 393-4973 | Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
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| City of Omaha Planning Division | 444-6884 | Permits for building and building modifications |
| Archdiocesan Committee for Persons With Disabilities | 551-2255 | Resource for disability issues in areas of education, support, accessibility |
| Julie Delkamiller | 572-6546 v/t | Sign language interpreter; Deaf educator |
| Kathleen Dempsey | 346-0537 | Support for Eucharistic Ministry as a blind person |
| Disabled American Veterans Tom Marchese |
731-4088 | Assistance/referrals for military service oriented disabled |
| Molly Smith | (h) 571-7583 (w) 468-5659 |
Resource for persons with Epilepsy Presentations on seizure disorders to families, schools, churches, etc. |
| Family Friends Respite Program Andrea Witt |
342-5566 | Coordinates volunteers for families of children with special needs through the Visiting Nurse Association, involved with respite concerns and support for the caregiver |
| Great Plains PVA Center | 398-1422 | Educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities for all persons with disabilities. |
| Immanuel Rehabilitation Center | 572-2276 | Sports & Leisure therapeutic recreation programs |
| Joni & Friends Radio Show |
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Talk show by paraplegic DJ for persons with disabilities KGBI Radio 100.7 9:30pm every night M-F |
| League of Human Dignity/Mobility Options | 595-1256 | One-on-one advisors, advocacy, housing issues, vehicle modification, equipment loans, rental & repair, awareness education, independent living skills, other resources |
| Omaha Lights of Faith: Collette Stem Dorothy Tuma Rita Hoefer |
334-0181 334-0975 334-2708 |
An ecumenical group of 25-30 young adults with disabilities that meet for spiritual, social and service activities, Ages 14-36. |
| Madonna School Deirdre Milobar, Principal |
556-1883 | Academic and vocational training for students with learning problems |
| Mayor's Commission for Citizens with Disabilities Beth Ellsworth |
595-3991 |
Provides referral services and advocacy. Also provides sign language interpretation, telephone loan program for the deaf. |
| Kathy Miklas | 431-0397 | Speech device training & education; academic & learning disability assistance; communication disorders; Consultation for religious education program needs |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 572-3190 | Educational literature, seminars, wellness course and statewide support network, Family Days and newsletter |
| National Catholic Office for the Deaf | (301) 577-1684V/TTY | Support to ministries that serve deaf and hard of hearing youth including religious education |
| National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities | (202) 529-2933 | Supports services to persons with disabilities through diocesan agencies; published resources available |
| Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 595-3991 | Equipment for individuals and businesses, sign language interpreter referral, mental health coordinator for deaf and hard of hearing, refurbished hearing aids, miscellaneous referrals/resources |
| PTI - Parent Training and Information | 346-0525 | Statewide resource for families of children w/disabilities; workshops for families & professionals working with children w/disabilities; parent support |
| Office of Religious Formation | 554-8493 | Offering curriculum and videos for the Religious Education of children and adults with special needs. |
| Ollie Webb Center | 346-5220 | Training resource & referrals for persons with disabilities |
| Presbyterian Outreach Equipment Loan Program |
341-6559 | Equipment loan program for borrowing durable medical equipment. Also has durable medical equipment loan program |
| Diane Proulx | 572-7499 | Support and training for lectors on crutches |
| Pilot Parents Ollie Webb Center |
346- 5220 | Parent-to-Parent support for families whose children have disabilities |
| Radio Talk Book | 572-3003 | Reading newspapers, etc., on radio, provides textbook "Listening Link" for students and audio description of local events. |
| Region 5 Developmental Disabilities Office (Lincoln, NE) | (402) 471-6400 | Housing, employment & life skills training, provides extended family homes and general advocacy |
| United Cerebral Palsy of NE | ||
| Paul Miller | 572-3686 | "Tech Tot" toy lending library, referral service, client grant assistance, advocacy efforts, offices in Omaha, Columbus and Norfolk |
| Rosemary Wais | 553-7500 554-0711 |
Former special education teacher, current pastoral minister at Holy Cross parish, specialist in religious education of special needs children |
| Presbyterian Outreach Respite Connection |
341-6559 |
Provides Respite Services to families in need |
| Marlene Rowe | 493-7220 | Sign language interpretation |
| Diane Ostdiek | 573-3760 | Occupational therapist with a speciality in adaptive equipment |
