- Borrow equipment on a trial basis before purchasing the device
- Check with your local ISD, they are likely to have several devices available to see
- Check with the vendor to see if they will loan the device
- Check with your state's technology services
- Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance may cover your AT device
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This is Michigan's website for the disability rights coalition. They offer a ton of great information, as well as funding strategies. By clicking on this image, you will be directed to their funding page.
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AbleData.com has their own funding resource center. Click on the image to be directed to the funding page. They list several resources and organizations all dedicated to helping people fund and obtain assistive technology devices.
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Here is the link to the local Ann Arbor center for independent living (CIL). By visiting your local CIL, the employees their typically can offer you will great insight funding and obtaining devices. Most of the employees at the CIL have disabilities themselves, and know a lot about assistive technology.
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Family information guide to assistive technology funding
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Here is a website that covers the basic of AT funding. It answers the frequently asked funding questions. This is definitely a site worth checking out.
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This page is for Michigan's assistive technology loan funds. You will be able to find a similar website for any state that you live in. This site answers frequently asked questions about loaning AT devices in Michigan. On the side tab, you can also find vendors, contact information, credit/debt info, and more.
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This page gives families and professionals advice on who to reach out to when you need funding. Overall, this website gives really good advice for first time AT buyers.
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On the website of Toshiba America Foundation, they offer advice and a great way to get your grant writing started! The foundation offers grants, you can find their application on the site.
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On this page, you will be directed to a state-by-state list of contact information. This contact information will put you in touch with your local Assistive Technology program. You will be able to find information such as funding for loans.
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ATXchange.org is an incredible website that is like a craigslist for AT devices! Some things are still pricey, but most are heavily discounted, and some items are even free!
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On this page, parents and educators can find funding for IPads. There are several websites listed to assist in the search of funding.