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Funding for Assistive Technology

One of the biggest challenges in the realm of disability and assistive technology is finding appropriate funding sources to cover the cost of equipment. There is often a gap between what funding sources will cover and the equipment that is actually the best fit for an individual’s needs. Several options are out there that could help provide the proper equipment for these individuals. Some resources are listed below.

ABLEDATA

Informed consumer’s guide to funding assistive technology.
ABLEDATA Website

Family Guide to AT

Funding for assistive technology.

Family Guide to AT Website 

Financing AT: Handbook for Funding

A very comprehensive handbook. Some information is dated, but the principles still apply.

Financing AT Website

Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project

AFTAP is designed to enhance the efforts of the state alternative financing program (AFP) grantees and to assist applying for AFP grants through a variety of mechanisms

Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project Website

$how-Me Loans

Low interest loan program for assistive technology
 
$how-Me Loans Website

Swap ‘N Shop

Person-to-person exchange program for recycling assistive technology

Swap ‘N Shop Website

$how-Me Loans, Swap ‘N Shop, and Small Business Disabled Access Tax Credit

Small Business Disabled Access Tax Credit: A new Missouri tax credit is available to make your business more accessible to people with disabilities

Missouri Assistive Technology
4713 S. Cochise, Suite 114
Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816/373-5193
TTY: 816/373-9315 or 800/647-8558
Fax: 816/373-9314
Email: matpmo@swbell.net

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