AT Funding Resources
Assistive Technology Loan Programs in Other States
Assistive Technology Financial Loan Funds established in 31 states that help people with disabilities access affordable credit in order to purchase the AT needed to improve quality of life and outcomes with respect to education, employment and independent living
Paying For The Assistive Technology You Need: A consumer guide to funding sources in Washington State
Provides integrated research, education and training, technical assistance and consultation, policy analysis, and legal advocacy related to disability and technology issues
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
DVR is a statewide resource that assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. DVR is a state and federally-sponsored program that works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
American Association of People with Disabilities & Digital Federal Credit Union
Membership in AAPD is $15.00 per year.
Phone: 202-457-0046 (V/TTY)
Toll Free: 800-840-8844 (Toll Free V/TTY).
For an additional $5.00 deposit, you can join the Digital Federal Credit Union which offers Access & Mobility Loans up to $100,000 with up to 72 months to repay. This is a particularly appropriate option for families with excellent credit records since the rate depends upon credit rating. Click here for an application to join both organizations at the Credit Union’s website.
The Washington Access Fund complied the following list of resources. Please email info@washingtonaccessfund.org if you would like to submit any changes or provide additional information.
Additional Resources
The Lions Club
Creates and fosters a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation
Audient: An Alliance for Accessible Hearing Care
Designed to improve hearing care nationwide and worldwide by bringing together manufacturers, hearing health care professionals, patients and other related groups to address hearing health care disparities and improve the lives of millions in this country who don’t have access to hearing care
The Starkey Hearing Foundation
Provides over 20,000 hearing aids each year to people in the U.S. and all over the world
National Organization Caring for Kids (NOCK)
If you qualify and need help purchasing either a mobility or communication device, NOCK is here to serve you. NOCK accepts qualified referrals from its RESNA-certified partners when all other traditional funding sources have been exhausted. The mission of the National Organization Caring for Kids is to improve the quality of life for special needs children through the use of assistive technology.
