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Overview of Financial Loan Programs

Federal Loan Program Specifications

2005 | 2003 | 2001 | 2000

  • Financial Loan Program Specifications 2005
    US Dept. of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Federal Register June 30, 2005
  • Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003


Loan Program Planning
State Loan Programs

Loan Program Partners
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Operating Loan Programs
Policies and Procedures Loan Program Practices Data Collection
Impact of Financial Loans
  • Evaluation Study of Alternative Financing Program by Geoff Smith and Jennifer Newon, February 2008
    Independent evaluation of the 33 AFPs that focuses on factors that lead to success and sustainability.
    RTF version   Text version

  • Findings from Telework Focus Groups (RTF format)
    by Joy Hammel and Marcia Finlayson, UIC, March 2006

  • Assessing the Alternative Financing Programs: Characteristics of Borrowers and Their Loans, March 2005
    By Sean Zielenbach
    RTF version

  • Financial Loan Programs - RESNA TA Project Resources

Consumer Financial Counseling

Asset Development

Marketing/Outreach

Other Financing Services
Other Funding Sources
  • Consumer Loans
    • American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
      One of the benefits of membership in AAPD, is that its members can join the Digital Credit Union and potentially qualify for low interest loans to purchase assistive technology, vans and other equipment.
    • Bank of America Access Loans
      Bank of America offers loans for vehicles and home modifications.
  • Grants for Specific Populations
    • Assistive Technology Grants for Persons who are Blind
      The Association of Blind Citizens has established an Assistive Technology Fund to cover 50% of the price of adaptive devices or software. Applicants can apply during the three grant periods (June, September, and December) each year. There are limits on the price of the device and family income.
    • Rural Residents
      The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development's Rural Housing Program, offers up to $7,500 to make dwellings accessible for household members, age 62 or older, with a disability in rural areas.
Self Study Courses/Teleconferences/Meetings
Essential Documents

 


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