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Programs and Services | Dysphagia Outreach Project, The

300 W. Carolina Avenue, Suite 9, Ruston, LA 71270

Eligibility

For individuals diagnosed with dysphagia and their caregivers.

Hours

Online database monitored daily
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Voice - Text DYSPHAGIAOUTREACH To Donate Food and Medical Equipment items

Interpretation services

Resources available in Spanish

Application process

Online application process

Service area

United States

Description

Collects and distributes dysphagia supplies to individuals in need, establish a dysphagia awareness advocacy program, provide education services relating to appropriate prescription and use of dysphagia supplies, and conducting research to improve the equitable distribution of dysphagia supplies to people in need and improve the autonomy of people with feeding and swallowing disorders. ​The Dysphagia Food Bank provides tangible assistance to low income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies, and adaptive equipment. The food bank is available to all 50 states. Income qualifications apply.

Providing organization

Dysphagia Outreach Project, The

Provides assistance to individuals affected by dysphagia.