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Free Heating and Cooling Services

The Community Services Foundation is a nonprofit corporation. They supply FREE heating and cooling services for people who are elderly or disabled and low-income homeowners living in the following counties: Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant.

For all applicants the income limit is 200% of the federal poverty level. Visit the foundation's website at www.communityservicesfoundation.com or call (817) 496-6595 for more information.

Services offered include:

• Repair services to existing heating and air conditioning equipment
• Furnishing and installing new heating/cooling systems and window air conditioning units
• Offering safety information on equipment operation.

Air Conditioners     BEAT THE HEAT

With the temperatures scorching us here in Texas, we have to be cognizant of our elderly in homes without air conditioners. If you know of anyone over the age of 60 who does not have air conditioning in their home, please give them this number to call or call it for them.

Call Dallas County at (214-819-6001) and they will delivery and install air conditioner units for free. THE PERSON MUST LIVE IN DALLAS COUNTY.

If you need a smoke alarm and live in Dallas County call 211, they will install for free.

DFR installing smoke detectors for the Hearing Impaired

Dallas Fire-Rescue has begun installing smoke detectors for Dallas residents who are hearing impaired. The special smoke detectors are free to Dallas homeowners, but residents must complete an application and provide proof of hearing disability from a medical professional.

Applications are available at the DEAF Action Center, 3115 Crestview Drive; Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road; or at Dallas Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Education & Inspection Division, 1551 Baylor St., Suite 400. Completed applications and doctor evaluations can be faxed to (214) 670-4324, or mailed to:

Dallas-Fire Rescue Department
Fire Prevention Education & Inspection Division
1551 Baylor Street, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75226
Attention: Capt. William Moore

"These innovative monitors come with alarms and a bed-shaker specially designed to alert persons with a hearing impairment that there is a fire," said Dallas Fire-Rescue Captain William Moore. The devices were purchased through a $25,000 grant from Colemont Insurance Brokers and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. For more information about the program call (214) 670-5529.

Free Counseling Services

The University of North Texas at Dallas is now offering FREE confidential counseling for children, adolescents, adults, or couples who are students, staff, or even just members of the community. Counseling services to students and members of the community are free of charge. Anyone seeking counseling for depression and anxiety, marital and family counseling, and assistance with managing grief or loss are welcome at the Counseling Clinic, located on UNT Dallas at 7300 Houston School Road.

Contact the UNT Dallas Counseling department for more information.

The clinic is open Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those who wish to take advantage of services at no cost should contact 972-780-3646 for an appointment.

Free Housecleaning for Women

Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher - and that's where the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation steps in. This nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.

If you know of any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code arrange for the service.
www.cleaningforareason.org

News about Mobile Arm Supports

ZoncoArm designs and manufactures top quality innovative Mobile Arm Supports to assist people with disabilities in managing tasks such as feeding, brushing teeth, using a computer, and controlling the joystick of their power wheelchair. The Zonco Mobile Arm Valet has recently been improved to make it easier to adjust, more functional, and more comfortable to use. It is covered by Medicare (HCPCS code number L3968), and most major insurance companies. You can see a short demonstration video, and get more information at: www.zoncoarm.com You can also find out how to arrange for a free 2-week trial of any of our products.

Higher Education

The Higher Education Act, as reauthorized by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), includes information on the eligibility of students with intellectual disabilities to participate in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) programs.

Institutions that offer a CTP program can apply to have that program approved so that eligible students may receive Federal Pell Grant, FWS, and FSEOG funds. To be eligible, an institution must already participate in the Federal student aid programs and offer an approved CTP program.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/education/laws_%26_regulations