Lex Frieden, ILRU Director, found himself trapped in his home, sitting in his power chair, chest high in water during Tropical Storm Allison. This experience provided the impetus for ILRU, a program of TIRR Memorial Hermann, to become actively involved in recovery assistance and disaster planning for people with disabilities.

ILRU assists people with disabilities in the Texas Gulf Coast Region. The toll-free call center allows clients to work with case workers to meet their disability-related needs. To access our services, please call 877-884-2008.

Who We Serve

We serve people with disabilities or special needs affected directly or whose situation was exacerbated by Hurricane Ike. In order to access our services, clients must have a qualifying disability and a qualifying Ike-related incident. Most, but not all, of the clients we serve are on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

What We Provide

We provide clients with:

• An assessment of disability-related needs
• Peer counseling
• Durable medical equipment
• Materials for accessibility modifications
• Research and referral to organizations providing community social service assistance

To utilize our service, please contact:
Marc Mansueto
Outreach Coordinator
marc.mansueto@uth.tmc.edu
877.884.2008 – Ike Recovery Call Center