Disability Services in Brown County, Nebraska
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Brown County, Nebraska. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Brown County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Brown County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Brown County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Nebraska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Heartland Counseling Services — Ainsworth Satellite (402-336-2800, Ainsworth)
- Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. (402-336-2800, AINSWORTH). Behavioral health agency
- Northland Hearing Centers, Inc. (308-532-5114, AINSWORTH). Hearing & speech services
- Home Health Medical Equipment Inc (402-387-0446, AINSWORTH). Medical equipment & supplies
- Shopko Stores Operating Co Llc (402-387-1533, AINSWORTH). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Brown County
These serve every county in Nebraska, including Brown County.
- Munroe-Meyer Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Nebraska (800-422-6691). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities ((402) 471-2330). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership ((402) 853-1582). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- PTI Nebraska ((402) 403-3914). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Nebraska
- Buffalo County
- Boyd County
- Burt County
- Box Butte County
- Colfax County
- Dundy County
- Greeley County
- Johnson County
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