Stroke Support Self-Help Clubs of Western New York: informal, weekly coffee
programs at several different MacDonald locations. Contact Ted King: 924-0626
Community Stroke Group: twice-monthly meeting for education, recreation. contact
Regional Center for Independent Living: 442-6470
Stroke Connection "Warmline": speak with a stroke survivor about support
information, resources, referrals. 1-800-553-6321
To drive or not to drive?
Driver Rehabilitation (a program of Rochester Rehabilitation Center): provides
Driver Evaluation and Training. Please phone 271-2520 extension 715 for brochure
and additional information.
Information: National Websites and local print materials
American Stroke Association - A Division of American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
1-888-4STROKE
National Stroke Association: www.stroke.org 1-800-STROKES
National Aphasia Association: www.aphasia.org 1-800-922-4622
American Heart Association, Genesee Valley Region. 426-4050 extensive collection
of current literature on stroke
Strokes: What Families Should Know: by Elaine Fantle Shimberg, Ballantine Books
(Random House), 1990. available in most libraries
Community Resources:
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID):
238-2900 can provide funding for employment retraining, equipment, home modifications
Regional Center for Independent Living: 442-6470 help with financial benefits,
architectural renovations, referrals and advocacy
Home Health Services, Senior Citizens' Service Organizations, Transportation
Service: See Yellow Pages under these headings for emergency response systems,
home modifications, non-medical services for seniors, financial management,
legal services, wheelchair and other transit services
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