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Overview of Financial Loan Programs
Federal Loan Program Specifications
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- Financial Loan Program Specifications 2005
US Dept. of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Federal
Register June 30, 2005
- Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003
- US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003
- Application Package
- Transcript for Teleconference Call on NIA for Telework and AFP,
August 19, 2003.
Presenters from NIDRR and RSA.
Text version
- Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001
- Financial Loan Program Specifications 2000
Loan Program Planning
State Loan Programs
Loan Program Partners
Loan Program Boards
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
- Library of Teleconference Training Sessions
Transcripts and audio files of NATTAP hosted teleconferences on various
topics of loan program operations.
- South East Regional Workshop for AT Reuse Programs and Alternative Financing Programs - November 19-20, 2008 Atlanta, Georgia
- Handouts and Materials from the May 2008 RSA Specialized Workshop for Financial Loan Programs, May 5-7, 2008, Radisson Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Handouts and Materials from the AFP Institute, Orlando, Florida
January 24, 2007 at the ATIA Conference
- AFP Follow-up Conference Call - March 20, 2007
- AFP Follow-up Conference Call - April 24, 2007
- Handouts and Materials from the December 2004 Annual Meeting for Loan
Programs
December 13-14, 2004, Radisson Barcelo Hotel, Washington, DC
- Self Study Courses
Modules on topics of interest to loan program staff to increase their
knowledge of various topics related to establishing and maintaining a loan
program.
- Handouts and Materials for Title III Sessions
From the Yearly Meeting of AT Act Grantees, July 28-29, 2003,
DC Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC
Essential Documents
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