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ALS - Les Turner Foundation

Contact Information

Les Turner ALS Foundation
8142 North Lawndale Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076-3322
847-679-3311
888-ALS-1107 toll-free
847-679-9109 fax

Services

Augmentative Communication Equipment Loan
The Foundation maintains an inventory of several different types of augmentative communication devices that it lends to Lois Insolia ALS Center patients for a low monthly fee. To qualify for speech equipment, people must have an assessment by the Center's speech pathologist who can determine which type of equipment is most appropriate.

Durable Medical Equipment Loan
The Foundation maintains a limited inventory of durable medical equipment for loan to people with ALS. To qualify for this program, a person must be a Lois Insolia ALS Center patient and be assessed by the staff. The equipment, all of which has been donated, is intended to assist those who might not have insurance to help them pay for the items, for those who are awaiting insurance approval for the items, or to assist families with equipment needs that are not covered by insurance.

Equipment Purchase Grants
As some durable medical equipment, including those that assist with bathing and toileting, are not covered by Medicare and coverage for other items is usually 80%, the "out-of-pocket" expense is often more than families can afford. The Equipment Grant program is designed to help alleviate these expenses by providing stipends of up to $2,000 for the purchase of durable medical and augmentative communication equipment. A limited amount of grants are available to Lois Insolia ALS Center patients to help families in need with the cost of wheelchairs, commodes, bath benches, communication devices or other items that assist with activities of daily living. This program helps families secure items that will help make care of the ALS patient a little easier.

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