This is a site where parents can connect, read reviews on products, learn about new therapies, find resources for themselves and their special needs child and more.
I am a mom who is going through many emotional and spiritual journeys and transformations right now. This is where I want to share them with the world and hopefully help others like me on journeys too.
The purpose of this Blog site will be to help parents of special needs children connect with each other and also to find resources for themselves and their children. I plan to provide real life experiences and reviews out here and encourage you to check in frequently for new posts.
I would like this site to be an open forum where parents can feel free to post comments about things I write about or products that I have listed out here. I am a mother of two beautiful girls: Emily age four and Isabelle age 19 months. Our daughter Emily is challenged with intractable multi-focal complex partial seizures, cerebral palsy with hypotonia, cortical visual impairment, global delays, gastronomy tube, and reflux. We have taken Emily to many traditional Western medicine doctors and specialist as well as many Eastern and non-traditional specialist. I plan to provide those stories and their results out here. We have also tried and own many medical equipment pieces and I plan to Blog on them as well.
Thank you for finding us and I hope that you find this site helpful!
The goal of STARTE hosted by the Minnesota STAR Program is to put AT equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. STARTE is primarily for Minnesotans, although we do accept entries from neighboring states. The program is designed to facilitate equipment exchange between individuals and is not for the use of vendors or distributors. You may browse our listings anonymously (without having an account or being logged in), however to view contact information and/or post your own items you must be a registered user and be logged in.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at 651-201-2640 or 888-234-1267 (Toll-Free).
Categories of devices listed on STARTE are:
* Computers and related
* Daily Living
* Environmental Adaptations
* Hearing
* Learning, Cognitive, & Developmental
* Mobility, Seating & Positioning
* Recreation, Sports, and Leisure
* Speech Communication
* Vehicle Modification and Transportation
* Vision
* Other
Need a wheelchair, crutches or other medical equipment?
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota lends assistive living medical equipment to anyone in need. We offer wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches and more free of charge in this temporary loan program. Short-term loans of equipment should be returned in about three to four months.
ABOUT BORROWING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
1. Anyone with a temporary need may borrow equipment.
* You are recovering from an injury or surgery.
* You want to try the equipment before buying it.
* You are waiting for insurance coverage approval.
* You are helping a friend or relative accept the idea of using equipment.
* You are ill and uncertain about the period of need.
* You are a visitor to the area who may not be able to transport your own equipment.
* Determine what you need, including size, special features, etc..
* Talk to your doctor or therapist if you have questions on specific needs.
* Call the number below to inquire about equipment availability and to arrange a time to pick up the equipment.
3. Where to pick up the equipment: St. Paul 553 Fairview Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 379-5922 4. Please, always return the equipment on schedule. Metro area customers may return equipment to any metro area Goodwill store for your convenience.Non-metro area customers, please return equipment to the place you picked it up. Donate medical equipment to our loan program We need and accept donations of the following assistive living and medical equipment:
* Walkers
* Commodes
* Bathtub rails and tub seats
* Wheelchairs (not powered)
* Transfer benches
* Children's wheelchairs and other equipment
* Other assistive living equipment
Donations are accepted at the following location in the Goodwill store drop off lanes. Ask for a receipt to document your donation for tax purposes. St. Paul 553 Fairview Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 379-5922
In addition to the Loan Program there is a monthly list called the Specialized Equipment List that is emailed out to those who request it. This list contains equipment that has been donated to Good Will Easter Seals 'as is' for ownership transfer. If you wish to be on the email list to receive updates on avaiable equipement please contact:
Ryc Lyden Medical Equipment Loan Program and Work Force Development Supervisor Goodwill Easter Seals, MN. 553 Fairview Ave No. St. Paul, MN. 55104 Direct phone number: (651)-379-5926
The information in this web site is based on personal experiences and is only to share information. I am not a medical doctor or expert in any area other than knowing my child and how she has responded to therapies and products. I do not endorse any one person or product in this web site for money. I am simply a parent on a mission to provide the best quality of life I can for my child and my family. I encourage you to do your own research before trying anything listed on this site. Remember that it is very important to always have a medical doctor involved in anything that is considered complimentary or alternative therapy. None of these products or therapies are meant to cure or replace your current program. In the event of an emergency please call 911.
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