Our History

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Our Board and Staff

Our Programs:

Low-Cost Eyeglasses Program:

BAIN, Inc. offers a low-cost eyeglass program where individuals can purchase quality glasses for only $39. To be able to participate in the low-cost eyeglass program, the individual needing glasses needs to present an eyeglass prescription from an optometrist. Once the BAIN staff has received the prescription, the proper measurements can be done to process the order for the glasses. It takes approximately seven to ten business days to receive the glasses. Overall, this program has assisted many individuals in purchasing eyeglasses that otherwise could not afford them.

Resource Room:

BAIN, Inc. has a resource room filled with a vast array of pamphlets, brochures, magazines, and videos that assists individuals in gaining knowledge of existing resources and differing types of disabilities. A computer with internet access is available for the public to use to learn more information about the world-wide web. BAIN, Inc. staff encourages all individuals who will to take advantage of the opportunity to come and learn more about different types of disabilities, existing resources, and the community.

Here are some Pictures of the Resource Room

Home Modification Program:

BAIN, Inc. offers a home modification program for individuals needing additions such as a ramp or hand rails to be able to live more independently. This program has been of assistance to many individuals who use wheelchairs that had no way of getting in and out of their home and visually impaired individuals who needed hand rails to help in guiding them up and down doorsteps. BAIN, Inc. collaborates with contractors who have the necessary ADA compliant knowledge to build the ramps and hand rails according to code. Individuals seeking assistance from the home modification program are also informed that there is a waiting list. Peer supporters stay in contact with each consumer to keep them informed of the progression being made toward completing their requests.

Although there is no charge for this program, donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Overall, consumers find themselves well-pleased with the freedom and quality of life that this program provides for every day living.

Assistive Device/Equipment:

BAIN, Inc. offers assistance with providing assistive devices and equipment necessary to help individuals in living a more productive, independent life. To be able to participate in this program, individuals must have a prescription from a medical doctor stating that devices and equipment are needed for this individual to perform tasks independently without assistance. Once the prescription is obtained, personnel from an equipment company are contacted to perform an assessment and measurements. After proper measurements are completed, the equipment is ordered and delivered to the consumer. Although there is no charge for this program, donations are encouraged and

greatly appreciated. Overall, consumers are satisfied and excited to receive assistive devices that allow them to perform every day living tasks more independently.

Transportation Voucher Program:

In this consumer-controlled program, Traveler’s Cheques are available to people with disabilities that need transportation to school, training, employment, and other community activities. Riders are responsible for deciding where they want to go and when, and for organizing and scheduling the rides they need. The goals of the Traveler’s Cheque Program are as follows: provide freedom to creatively access transportation, help build inclusive communities and develop community pride, help rural communities develop and demonstrate strategies to provide transportation options for all, and evaluate effectiveness of using Traveler’s Cheques to expand transportation options. Riders can use their Traveler’s Cheques for rides obtained from a public, private, or non-profit provider.

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