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LOCAL CARE SERVICES

If you're a person with ALS or you care for one, we're here to help. We'll connect you with the local resources you need, including equipment loans, grants to help with ALS-related expenses, and access to ALS clinics and clinical trials.

NEW PATIENT ENROLLMENT

Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant

The Central & Southern Ohio Chapter is fortunate to be able to offer our Chapter Quality of Life
Reimbursement Grant. Our Grant was originally funded through the generosity of those who
participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014. Since 2017, our Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant
has been made possible by the Chapter’s annual fundraising events such as our Walks to Defeat ALS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GRANT FUNDING IS LIMITED.

Eligible patients must reside in the Chapter Service Territory, and be enrolled in our Chapter. Some
exclusions apply; please see Grant Description.

Chapter Territory Map
Grant Description

If you qualify for our Chapter Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant, download the documents that
comprise the Grant Packet and review the Grant Guidelines before submitting expenses for
reimbursement. If you would prefer a hard copy of the Grant Packet mailed to you, please email
chubbell@alsohio.org or ldabaie@alsohio.org.

Grant Guidelines Attachment
Reimbursement Request Form
Itemized Store Receipt Form
Mileage Form
Service Provider Form
 



RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH ALS 

ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
COMMUNICATING WITH BARB

DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR ALS
GETTING NEW WHEELS
GUIDE FOR FAMILIES ON OBTAINING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
MANAGING MOBILITY
PATIENT GUIDE TO DIAPHRAGM PACING
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE
POWER WHEELCHAIR TIPS
RESPIRATORY CARE FOR ALS 
SOCIAL SECURITY RULES-ADDRESSING PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY
THE OHIO BENEFIT BANK
WEB RESOURCES

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

CAREGIVING GUIDELINES
WEBSITES FOR CAREGIVERS

CARE COORDINATOR SUPPORT

 MEET THE CARE COORDINATORS
CHAPTER CARE SERVICES--WHAT WE DO

CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

ALS GLOSSARY
PATIENT RESOURCE GUIDE
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

2023 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MANUAL

EDUCATION & EXCHANGE GROUPS

WHAT IS AN ALS SUPPORT GROUP
CHAPTER SUPPORT GROUPS

VIRTUAL E&E WEBINAR SLIDES

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS & TEENS

WEBSITES FOR KIDS
THE FLAMINGO BACKPACK PROJECT
ALS WORD SEARCH
FUN WAYS TO HELP LET YOUR FEELINGS OUT
BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
GRIEF RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
OUR HELPERS

*FEATURE*

Jamie Brown was blindsided by a diagnosis that turned her world upside down. What she thought was an aggravated shoulder injury was a sign of ALS. Gradually, ALS diminished her ability to enjoy walking, gardening, and water aerobics. In this video, she shares her personal journey with ALS.

Jamie Brown vid

GRIEF AND LOSS RESOURCES

ACTIVITIES FOR GRIEFWORK
AFTER CAREGIVING: PICKING UP THE PIECES
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES
COUNT ON GRIEF
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT
NATURAL GRIEF RESPONSES
SHATTERING 8 MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF
THE GRIEVING PROCESS
THE MOURNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS
WHEN GRIEF DOESN'T GO AWAY 

LOCAL CARE SERVICES

If you're a person with ALS or you care for one, we're here to help. We'll connect you with the local resources you need, including equipment loans, grants to help with ALS-related expenses, and access to ALS clinics and clinical trials.

NEW PATIENT ENROLLMENT

Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant

The Central & Southern Ohio Chapter is fortunate to be able to offer our Chapter Quality of Life
Reimbursement Grant. Our Grant was originally funded through the generosity of those who
participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014. Since 2017, our Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant
has been made possible by the Chapter’s annual fundraising events such as our Walks to Defeat ALS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GRANT FUNDING IS LIMITED.

Eligible patients must reside in the Chapter Service Territory, and be enrolled in our Chapter. Some
exclusions apply; please see Grant Description.

Chapter Territory Map
Grant Description

If you qualify for our Chapter Quality of Life Reimbursement Grant, download the documents that
comprise the Grant Packet and review the Grant Guidelines before submitting expenses for
reimbursement. If you would prefer a hard copy of the Grant Packet mailed to you, please email
chubbell@alsohio.org or ldabaie@alsohio.org.

Grant Guidelines Attachment
Reimbursement Request Form
Itemized Store Receipt Form
Mileage Form
Service Provider Form
 



RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH ALS 

ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
COMMUNICATING WITH BARB

DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR ALS
GETTING NEW WHEELS
GUIDE FOR FAMILIES ON OBTAINING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
MANAGING MOBILITY
PATIENT GUIDE TO DIAPHRAGM PACING
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE
POWER WHEELCHAIR TIPS
RESPIRATORY CARE FOR ALS 
SOCIAL SECURITY RULES-ADDRESSING PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY
THE OHIO BENEFIT BANK
WEB RESOURCES

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

CAREGIVING GUIDELINES
WEBSITES FOR CAREGIVERS

CARE COORDINATOR SUPPORT

 MEET THE CARE COORDINATORS
CHAPTER CARE SERVICES--WHAT WE DO

CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

ALS GLOSSARY
PATIENT RESOURCE GUIDE
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

2023 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MANUAL

EDUCATION & EXCHANGE GROUPS

WHAT IS AN ALS SUPPORT GROUP
CHAPTER SUPPORT GROUPS

VIRTUAL E&E WEBINAR SLIDES

ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS & TEENS

WEBSITES FOR KIDS
THE FLAMINGO BACKPACK PROJECT
ALS WORD SEARCH
FUN WAYS TO HELP LET YOUR FEELINGS OUT
BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
GRIEF RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
OUR HELPERS

*FEATURE*

Jamie Brown was blindsided by a diagnosis that turned her world upside down. What she thought was an aggravated shoulder injury was a sign of ALS. Gradually, ALS diminished her ability to enjoy walking, gardening, and water aerobics. In this video, she shares her personal journey with ALS.

Jamie Brown vid

GRIEF AND LOSS RESOURCES

ACTIVITIES FOR GRIEFWORK
AFTER CAREGIVING: PICKING UP THE PIECES
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES
COUNT ON GRIEF
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT
NATURAL GRIEF RESPONSES
SHATTERING 8 MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF
THE GRIEVING PROCESS
THE MOURNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS
WHEN GRIEF DOESN'T GO AWAY