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Education Panel I – Accessible Instructional Materials - Wyoming (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Education Panel I – Accessible Instructional Materials - What's New With AIM? (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presenation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Education Panel II – Supporting AT Use in Schools - Illinois (2013) -- Available formats: ppt external
Presenation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Education Panel II – Supporting AT Use in Schools - Wyoming (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conference
Encouraging Self-Employment through Assistive Technology (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Lucky 13: Financial Independence for People with Disabilities: Report on Thirteen Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Programs for Individuals with Disabilities (2013) -- Available formats: pdf
This data report presents cumulative data for all Alternative Financing Programs, and has a specific emphasis on Federal Fiscal years 2011-2013. If you would like additional paper copies, please contact Jason Lucian at jluciano@resna.org.
Moving from Good to Great: Financial Loan Program Evolutions - Indiana (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation at the RESNA Catalyst 2013 Conference
Moving from Good to Great: Financial Loan Program Evolutions - Indiana (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Moving from Good to Great: Financial Loan Program Evolutions - Maine (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA Catalyst 2013 conference
Panel – AT Act Entities Collaborations with Employers - CT (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Panel – AT Act Entities Collaborations with Employers - NE (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conference
RSA FY 07 & 08 Annual Report to Congress (2013) -- Available formats:
This is the RSA annual report to Congress on the activities and outcomes for the AT Act Entities. This document can also be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/rsa/atsg/2007-08/index.html
Small Investments, Big Returns (2013) -- Available formats: pdf word
This document demonstrates the collaborations that are possible between state VR agencies and Alternative Financing Programs. The programs from Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Arkansas are highlighted.
State AT Programs share Medicaid iPad coverage initiative – OK, VT, CO (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
State AT Programs share Medicaid reuse initiatives – KS, OK, VT (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conference
AFP Data report 2009 & 2010 Word Version (2012) -- Available formats: word
This is the MSWord version of the AFP Data document for fiscal years 2009 and 2010
AFP Data Report FY 2009 & 2010 (2012) -- Available formats: pdf
Report on the annual data for Alternative Financing Programs from Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010.
Alabama Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Alabama Statewide AT Program
Alaska Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Alaska Statewide AT Program
American Samoa Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for American Samoa Statewide AT Program
Arizona Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Arizona Statewide AT Program
Arkansas Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Arkansas Statewide AT Program
California Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Californa Statewide AT Program
Colorado Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Colorado Statewide AT Program
Connecticut Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Connecticut Statewide AT Program
Delaware Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Delaware Statewide AT Program
District of Columbia Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for District of Columbia Statewide AT Program
Florida Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Florida Statewide AT Program
Georgia Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Georgia Statewide AT Program
Guam Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Guam Statewide AT Program
Hawaii Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Hawaii Statewide AT Program
Idaho Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Idaho Statewide AT Program
Illinois Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Illinois Statewide AT Program
Indiana Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Indiana Statewide AT Program
Iowa Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Iowa Statewide AT Program
Kansas Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Kansas Statewide AT Program
Kentucky Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Kentucky Statewide AT Program
Louisiana Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Louisiana Statewide AT Program
Maine Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Maine Statewide AT Program
Maryland Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Maryland Statewide AT Program
Massachusetts Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Massachusetts Statewide AT Program
Michigan Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Michigan Statewide AT Program
Minnesota Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Minnesota Statewide AT Program
Mississippi Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Mississippi Statewide AT Program
Missouri Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Missouri Statewide AT Program
Montana Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Montana Statewide AT Program
Nebraska Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Nebraska Statewide AT Program
Nevada Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Nevada Statewide AT Program
New Hampshire Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for New Hampshire Statewide AT Program
New Jersey Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for New Jersey Statewide AT Program
New Mexico Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for New Mexico Statewide AT Program
New York Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for New York Statewide AT Program
North Carolina Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for North Carolina Statewide AT Program
North Dakota Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for North Dakota Statewide AT Program
Northern Marianas Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Northerin Marianas Statewide AT Program
Ohio Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Ohio Statewide AT Program
Oklahoma Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Oklahoma Statewide AT Program
Oregon Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Oregon Statewide AT Program
Pennsylvania Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Pennsylvania Statewide AT Program
Puerto Rico Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Puerto Rico Statewide AT Program
Rhode Island Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Rhode Island Statewide AT Program
South Dakota Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for South Dakota Statewide AT Program
Sputh Carolina Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for South Carolin Statewide AT Program
Tennessee Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Tennessee Statewide AT Program
Texas Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Texas Statewide AT Program
U.S. Virgin Islands Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for U.S. Virgin Islands Statewide AT Program
Utah Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Utah Statewide AT Program
Vermont Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Vermont Statewide AT Program
Virginia Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Virginia Statewide AT Program
Washington Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Washington Statewide AT Program
West Virginia Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for West Virginia Statewide AT Program
Wisconsin Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Wisconsin Statewide AT Program
Wyoming Statewide AT Program Profile (2012) -- Available formats:
Profile for Wyoming Statewide AT Program
AFP Data FY 2009 (2011) -- Available formats: xls
Excel of FY 2009 AFP data
Investing in America: The Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program––Employing the Talents of Qualified Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace During Challenging Economic Times (2011) -- Available formats:
This CSAVR report includes reccomendations for employment for people with disabilities, questions and answers about CSAVR, and employment success stories.
Publication: Findings from the Top Performers Workgroup (2011) -- Available formats: word
This document summarizes and presents the results of the Top Performers in Telework Loan Programs workgroup, as part of the Telework Loan Programs initiative of 2010. Five identified Keys to Success are detailed, and specific action steps and worksheets are provided for all program's use.
Ready and Able: Addressing Labor Market Needs and Building Productive Careers for People with Disabilities through Collaborative Approaches (2011) -- Available formats:
This report provides research on employer and market driveninitiatives to recruit, hire, train, and retain people with disabilities.
07-08 AT Act Report to Congress (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
The FY 2007-2008 report to congress on the AT Act programs
Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap I ) (2008) -- Available formats:
The first Roadmap report designed to enhance the hiring, retention, and advancement of persons with disabilities and others through accessible
Expanding the Reach of People with Disabilities (2005) -- Available formats: other txt rtf
Report on the Third Year of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with Disabilities
Reports
FY 07 & 08 Annual Report to Congress (2013) -- Available formats: pdf word
This is the RSA annual report to Congress on the activities and outcomes for the AT Act Entities. This document can also be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/rsa/atsg/2007-08/index.html
A policy analysis of the assistive technology alternative financing program in the United States. (2012) -- Available formats: word
This article highlights the need for and impact of loan financing programs for the acquisition of assistive technology. It provides a historical presentation of the origins of credit financing for people with disabilities, with particular attention to assistive technology.
AIM Report on Disparities in Postsecondary Learning Materials for Students with Disabilities (2011) -- Available formats:
This new report from the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials(AIM) provides recommendations for improving the ability of postsecondary students with disabilities to obtain accessible instructional materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Annual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 (2011) -- Available formats:
This report provides an overview of the AT Act and describes activities of the Statewide AT Programs and the Alternative Financing Programs during FY 2007 and 2008.
PROGRAM REVIEW: Lessons Learned from the First Round of Statewide AT, AFP and Telework Programs Reviews (2011) -- Available formats: word
This document provides an overview of the program review process and provides tips on how to prepare for a review.
RESNA Catalyst Project External Evaluation Report October 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats:
This report summarizes data collected from phone interviews and online survey of AT Act Entities regarding the technical assistance activities of the first year of the Catalyst Project.
Segregated and Exploited (2011) -- Available formats:
NDRN's report that underscores the plight of those working in sheltered workshops.
Financing Business Equipment to Increase Employment of People with Disabilities (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a report on the six years of operation of the Telework Loan Programs From FY 2004 to FY 2009. Includes data about funding levels, program structure, number of loans made, types of borrowers, and types of equipment purchased. Also includes outcome data on increases in wages and maintanence of employment.
Pennsylvania PAAT Publications - Assistive Technology and Nursing Facilities (2010) -- Available formats:
This is a list of publications that address AT and use of AT in Nursing facilities
Prevention of falls in the elderly trial (PROFET): a randomised controlled trial (2010) -- Available formats:
Jacqueline Close, Margaret Ellis, Richard Hooper, Edward Glucksman, Stephen Jackson, Cameron Swift. The Lancet. Jan 9, 1999 v353 i9147 p93(1).
Resource Guide for Individuals with Disabilities in Nursing Homes and Other Health Care (2010) -- Available formats:
This is a self-help guide that provides families with information they need to transition into the community from nursing facilities and other healthcare facilities.
Services to Preschool Children with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education (2010) -- Available formats:
This is the Volume 13 number 3 Winter 2009-2010 issue of the AT Advocate which details what services and funding are available for young children under IDEA.
Telework Report: Six Years (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This publication reports on the the Access to Telework Loan Programs for six years, from 2004-2009. It is a comprehensive look at the activity of the Telework Loan Programs, and offers profiles of success.
The Great Efficacy of Personal and Equipment Assistance in Reducing Disability (2010) -- Available formats:
Lois M. Verbrugge, PhD, MPH, Catherine Rennert, MD, MPH, and Jennifer H. Madans, PhD. American Journal of Public Health. March 1997, v87 no3 p384-392.
AFP Chartbook 2000-2008: Data from the Alternative Financing Program (2009) -- Available formats: html xls
March 2009
Annual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act, as Amended for Fiscal Year 2006 (2009) -- Available formats: pdf word
This report contains information about the history of the AT Act, Section 4 on the Statewide AT programs, and Title 3 on the Alternative Financing Programs.
Annual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act, as Amended for Fiscal Year 2006 (2009) -- Available formats:
This report contains information about the history of the AT Act, Section 4 on the Statewide At programs, and Title 3 on the Alternative Financing Programs.
Capitalizing Ability (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
Published in the World Institute on Disability's Equity newsletter, December 2008, this looks at the promise of the microenterprise field for people with disabilities. It compares the micro approach with that of vocational rehabilitation.
Opening Opportunities, Building Ownership: Fulfilling the Promise of Microenterprise in the United States (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
A report from the FIELD program of the Aspen Institute, this is a 20 year look at the accomplishments of Microenterprise programs. It identifies challenges and makes recommendations to grow the filed.
Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap II ) (2009) -- Available formats:
This report is a continuation from Roadmap I, and presents the work of the Assistive Technology (AT) Collaborative, a group of national organizations that were funded by the U.S. Department of Labor(DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to address AT issues and provide policy recommendations related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Section 1 -- General Information - State Level Activities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Budget Allocations - Amount Budgeted for State Level Activities. Statewide Chartbook 2009
Section 2 -- State Financing - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - Capital, Source
Section 3 -- Device Reutilization Programs - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State AT Reuse Programs - Reassignment
Section 4 -- Device Loan Programs - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Device Loan Programs - Support from Other Entities
Section 5 -- Device Demonstration Programs - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Demonstration Programs - Other Entity Supports
Statewide AT Programs Chartbook: State Level Data from the 2009- 2011 State Plans (2009) -- Available formats:
This Chartbook contains several spreadsheets with information about State Level Activities from the 2009-2011 State Plans.
Strategies for Rural Outreach (2009) -- Available formats:
This publication describes how some states are reaching remote and frontier areas with traveling demonstrations, mobile vans, and distance technology.
Strategies for Rural Outreach (2009) -- Available formats:
This publication describes how some states are reaching remote and frontier areas with traveling demonstrations, mobile vans, and distance technology.
Table 1. Budget Allocations - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Budget Allocations - Amount Budgeted for State Level Activities
Table 10. Reuse Program Locations and Fees - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State AT Reuse Programs - Location, Fees
Table 11. Reuse Assignment - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State AT Reuse Programs - Reassignment
Table 12. Reuse Program State, Private Support - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State AT Reuse Programs - State and Private Support, Collaboration
Table 13. Reuse Program Support from Other Entities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Reuse programs - Support from Other Entities
Table 14. Device Loan Program Descriptors - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Device Loan Programs - Descriptors
Table 15. Device Loan Program Locations and Fees - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Device Loan Programs - Locations, Fees
Table 16. Device Loan Program State, Private Support - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Device Loan Programs - State and Private Support, Collaboration
Table 17. Device Loan Program Support from Other Entities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Device Loan Programs - Support from Other Entities
Table 18. Device Demonstration Program Descriptors - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Demonstration Programs - Descriptors
Table 19. Device Demonstration Program Locations and Fees - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Device Demonstration Programs - Location, Fees
Table 2. Number of Activities -Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Number of State Level Activities.
Table 20. Device Demonstration Program State, Private Support - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Demonstration Program - State and Private Support, Coordination
Table 21. Device Demonstration Program Support from Other Entities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Demonstration Programs - Other Entity Supports
Table 3. State Financing Activities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - Activities
Table 4. State Financing Program Locations - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - Locations
Table 5. State Financing Models - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Program - Models
Table 6. State Financing Capital, Sources -Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - Capital, Source
Table 7. State Financing State, Private Support - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - State, Private Support, Collaboration
Table 8. State Financing Support from Other Entities - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Financing Programs - Other Entities Supports
Table 9. Reuse Program Descriptors - Statewide Chartbook 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
State Reuse Programs - Program Descriptors
Use and non-use of assistive technology provided by a reutilization program (2009) -- Available formats:
This paper summarizes the research results of a study of consumers who had their AT reused equipment for at least a year.
AFP Evaluation Study by Woodstock Institute - March 19, 2008 (2008) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
Geoff Smith of the Woodstock Institute summarizes the independent evaluation report of the AFPs and discusses some of the findings in the study
Asset Agenda: Policy Options to Promote Savings and Asset Development by Low- and Moderate-Income Americans (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
The purpose of this report is to outline a federal public policy agenda to broaden savings and asset ownership opportunities for lower-income Americans who have limited resources at their disposal.
Breaking through Barriers: Work of Four State Projects on AT and Employment (2008) -- Available formats:
This report details four grants that the AT Collaborative provided to assist, work with, or collaborate with one or more targeted groups to address and overcome barriers to the use of AT in employment in order to increase the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Evaluation Study of Alternative Financing Program (2008) -- Available formats: txt rtf
Independent evaluation of the 33 AFPs that focuses on factors that lead to success and sustainability.
Credit Scoring for Microlenders (2007) -- Available formats:
This report looks at the role that credit scoring plays in microlending. It includes a review of the literature, interviews with experts, and findings from research. This report provides key findings from these efforts.
Establishing an Assistive Technology Awareness Week/Month (2007) -- Available formats:
This guide provides information about planning and implementing AT awareness events. It includes steps to take, suggested timeline and examples from two statewide AT programs.
Executive Summary: Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment through Accessible Technology (2007) -- Available formats:
The Roadmap (Roadmap 1) affirms current successful business policies and practices and identifies new strategic policies and practices, identifies actionable steps that can be taken by business and government.
Findings from Telework Research Projects - March 21, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
This teleconference provides an overview of the three research projects on telework and telecommuting sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Researchers from each of the projects discuss their studies and findings to date. They also describe resources that they have produced that might be of interest to Telework loan programs.
Investing AFP Grant Awards (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Describes several low-risk investment options compliant with the requirements of the AFP grants.
Kurina returns home, Discover Technology, Issue 1, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats:
Ths case study tells about how the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership service assist one person to receive home modifications so tha tshe could return to her hoe.
Marketing Toolkit for AT Loan Programs (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Offers a comprehensive guide to creating a marketing plan for a loan program. Steps covered include the identification of the features and benefits offered by a program, the creation of a brand, description of a target market, and steps to reach that market.
Marketing Toolkit for AT Loan Programs - August 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This toolkit summarizes information from the marketing series. It includes relevant worksheets and sample marketing plan.
Media Plan (2007) -- Available formats:
This is an example of a media plan. It was developed by the Utah PAAT for advocacy activities.
Medicaid, Assistive Technology, and the Courts, (2007) -- Available formats:
This Winter 2006-2007 AT Advocate is an updated summary of AT-related federal and state court decisions. It includes key funding concepts, information about interpretive guidance used by the courts, and illustrates with some key AT-related case law - the Exclusive List Cases, Denial of Funding on the Basis of Age, EPSDT and Children Under Age 21, Specific Categories of AT or DME including Augmentative Communication Devices (ACDs)
National Study of People with Disabilities Who are Self-Employed (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This study looks at demographic, economic factors associated with those individuals who have disabilites and are self employed.
Nuts and Bolts of Operating Device Demonstration and Loan Programs (2007) -- Available formats:
A two and a half day specialized workshop was hosted by NATTAP in Raleigh, North Carolina and was designed for participants who were starting new device demonstration and loan programs as well as those participants looking to enhance/improve their device demonstration and loan programs. The agenda for this workshop, which was developed by a planning group of state AT directors and device demonstration and loan center personnel, was structured to address the essentials for building, maintaining, and sustaining a device demonstration and device loan program. Presentations provided information so that participants could compare and contrast their programs.Moderated discussions on Day 1 allowed for sharing of operational details and decision-making about program structure. The North Carolina AT Center in Raleigh hosted an Open House for participants to take a tour of their facility with staff on hand to answer questions.Day 2 sessions were built around maintaining device demonstration and loan programs. Concurrent roundtable discussions on the second day allowed people to move through smaller informal discussions on specific topics.Day 3 sessions focused on sustainability of device demonstration and loan programs.
Preparing Letters of Medical Justification (2007) -- Available formats:
This Winter 2006 AT Advocate focuses on the key components that will support the need for durable medical equipment through Medicaid and other third party insurers. The issue includes Who Will Review the Letter or Report, Establishing the Professional Appearance of the Report, Getting Started: Five Key Principles forWriting Letters of Medical Justification, Consider the Funding Source and the Criteria It Will Follow, Using Medicaid Coverage Categories Other Than DME to Fund Specialized Equipment, and Drafting the Report.
Statewide AT Programs and AgrAbility: Providing AT-Related Services to Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities (2007) -- Available formats:
This report describes the AgrAbility Program and how AT Act programs are working with these state programs for farmers with disabilities.
Addressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Individuals with Disabilities Through Financial Loans (2006) -- Available formats: pdf rtf txt
Report on the Fourth and Fifth Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with Disabilities
AFP Investment Policies (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
A guide to establishing an investment policy for AFP funds. Legal constraints, structural considerations, and questions of liquidity and cash flow are addressed. The publication aims to help the AFP program manager gain a working understanding of investment options available, and how to evaluate each option.
Alternative Finance Programs Loan Agreements (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Based on a survey of AFP programs, this is a guide to key elements of a lender agreement covering the division of responsibilities, the structure of guarantees, and other key details.
Analyzing and Reporting on Needs Assessment Data for Feasibility Studies (2006) -- Available formats:
This call helped the states to continue to discuss the activities they were doing as part of their feasibility studies, such as conducting online surveys, distributing mail in surveys, and hosting focus groups. The discussion also touched on the selection of audiences to survey. Patti Lind then provided information on deriving recommendations from the data. Particular emphasis was placed on determining loan products to fit the needs, such as direct loan for unbankable consumers. The discussion touched on the various audiences for the study findings, such as potential funders to justify the market.
AT Demonstrations Using Mobile Units - Considerations for Effective Implementation of a Mobile Device Demonstration Program (2006) -- Available formats:
A report on how states are using Mobile Device Demonstration Program to improve statewideness.
Considerations for Effective Implementation of State Financing Activities (2006) -- Available formats:
A NATTAP publication that provides information on the features of effective financing activities.
Considerations for Effective Implementation Setting Up Device Loan and Demonstration Programs (2006) -- Available formats:
This brief contains basic questions that need to be asked when planning a demonstration or device loan program
Elements of Policy and Procedures Manuals (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This paper is a review of policies and procedures for Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs), particularly direct loan or loan guarantee programs.
Feasibility Studies for Alternative Financing (2006) -- Available formats:
This document provides information on how to design a feasibility study for alternative financing.
Flow Chart - Technical Assistance Determination Process (2006) -- Available formats:
This flow chart graphically shows how technical assistance is provided by NATTAP.
Moving an Advisory Council from Good to Great (2006) -- Available formats:
This report describes ways to recruit, maintain and engage your advisory council.
NATTAP: Accomplishments and Plans for the Coming Months - Teleconference MP3 (2006) -- Available formats:
NATTAP: Accomplishments and Plans for the Coming Months - Teleconference held August 24, 2006. MP3 file
Non-AFIA IDAs - memo from Steve Fear, SSI, June 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This memo clarifies deducting from countable earned income any earnings the individual deposits to the IDA
Planning and Conducting a Needs Assessment (2006) -- Available formats:
This document provides information on how to design a feasibility study for alternative financing.
Process for General Technical Assistance (2006) -- Available formats:
This document describes how general technical assistance will be provided.
Process for Individualized Technical Assistance (2006) -- Available formats:
This document details the process that NATTAP will use to provide individualized technical assistance.
Sample Needs Assessment Survey Instruments (2006) -- Available formats:
South Dakota Survey Instrument used as part of its Feasibility study for a state financing program
The Feasibility Study Process (2006) -- Available formats:
This document provides information on how to design a feasibility study for alternative financing.
Wyoming Survey Instrument (2006) -- Available formats:
Wyoming Survey Instrument used for its state feasibility study for state financing activities.
Assessing the Alternative Financing Programs: Characteristics of Borrowers and Their Loans (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
This report uses case studies to look at the characteristics of borrowers from a sample of AFPs.
RSA/RESNA Cooperative Agreement for the National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (2005) -- Available formats:
This is the agreement that spells out the activities that NATTAP and RSA will conduct.
Survey of State AT Act Programs (2005) -- Available formats:
This report provides a summary of State AT Act Programs' involvement in the various state level activities.
Survey of State AT Act Programs (2005) -- Available formats:
This report provides a summary of state AT Act Programs' involvement in the various state level activities.
Washington State IDA Account Regulations (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
This document details the assets that may be purchase and who is eligible.
Introduction to Starting and Sustaining a Microenterprise Development Program (2003) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a training module developed by AEO that gives the history of the microdevelopment movement.
Progress and Outcomes: A Report on the State Assistive Technology Act Projects 2000-2001 (2003) -- Available formats:
Progress and Outcomes: A Report on the State Assistive Technology Act Projects 2000-2001
2002 Federal IDA Briefing Book: How IDAs Affect Eligibility for Federal Programs, 2002 (2002) -- Available formats: pdf
This briefing book, which was developed in conjunction with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), aims to explain the t reatment of Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) in federal programs affecting low-income people.
Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title III, Assistive Technology Act of 1998 First Annual Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Education (2002) -- Available formats: pdf txt
First Annual Report to Congress on the Title III Alternative Loan Programs.
Analysis of the First Year of Operation of the Federal Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with Disabilities - Providing Low Cost Loans for the Purchase of Assistive Technology - November 2002 (2002) -- Available formats: pdf rtf txt
This is a report on the alternative financing programs showing the loan activity of the first year. Includes success stories.
Highlights from the NIDRR/RESNA/University of Michigan Survey of Assistive Technology and Information Technology Use and Need by Persons with Disabilities in the United States (2002) -- Available formats:
This summarizes a nationally representative survey of the use and need of assistive technology and information technology (AT/IT) by individuals with disabilities. The overall objectives of the study were to produce a national estimate of persons with disabilities who currently use or need AT/IT devices and services in all phases of their lives at home, at work, at school and in the community and document how they select and acquire AT/IT devices and how these devices are paid for.
Accomplishments of State Assistive Technology Projects, 1999-2001: Providing Assistive Technology for Employment, Community Living, Telecommunications, Education, and Health Care (2001) -- Available formats:
Showcases activities of the state assistive technology projects.
Report on CPT Codes and Assistive Technology (2001) -- Available formats:
Medical and related service personnel to determine reimbursement use Current Procedural Technology (CPT) codes. It is important that assistive technology (AT) professionals understand CPT (Common Procedural Terminology) Codes and how they impact reimbursement for AT in both the public and private insurance systems. This document provides an overview of CPT codes to AT professionals, including AT service providers and those involved in policy related to AT.
Steps to Prudent Investing of Program Funds (2001) -- Available formats: html
This paper summarizes a checklist of steps to successful investment management of program funds, highlights certain steps in some detail, provides explanations of several investment instruments Alternative Finance Program (AFP) administrators may choose to use, and provides examples of program cash flows.
Discovering Hidden Resources (2000) -- Available formats:
Monograph describing several assistive technology reuse programs
Matrix of State Assistive Technology Loan Programs: TABLE 1. Models and Entities Involved (2000) -- Available formats: html word txt
List of loan programs and their funding levels and partners. 2000
Matrix of State Assistive Technology Loan Programs: TABLE 2. Loan Fund Capacity and Loan Specifics (2000) -- Available formats: html word txt
Lists of loan programs and characteristics. 2000
Matrix of State Assistive Technology Loan Programs: TABLE 3. Loan Activity for Year (2000) -- Available formats: html word txt
List of loan programs and loan volume. 2000
Matrix of State Assistive Technology Loan Programs: TABLE 4. Loan Criteria (2000) -- Available formats: html word txt
List of loan programs and their criteria. 2000
Negotiating with Lenders (2000) -- Available formats: html word
A guide to negotiating with a lending partner as part of the structuring of an AFP program. Discusses the various financing mechanisms available, with a description of advantages and disadvantages, as well as other services a lending partner can be contracted to perform, including loan servicing.
Partners and Volunteers—Assistive Technology Reuse Programs (2000) -- Available formats:
Proceedings of the May 2000 Meeting on ReUse Programs. Focuses on partnering and volunteer connections.
Assistive Technology Loan Financing: A Funding Alternative of Increasing Importance (1999) -- Available formats: html word
Published in Tech Express, August 1998. Describes how loan programs were developed and operated.
Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) (Unknown) -- Available formats:
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. the hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.
Blueprint for the Millennium: An Analysis of Regional Hearings on Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (Fall 1998) - Text (unknown) -- Available formats:
The Blueprint was developed from testimony presented at public hearings in 1998. The hearing, held by NIDRR, solicited testimony on issues affecting appropriate and timely access to AT, universal design, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer products.
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Federal Financial Report SF 425 (2011) -- Available formats:
This PDF is a copy of the Federal Financial Report SF 425. Note: This form should be completed in MIS.
Essential Documents
2013 Technical Assistance Plan for Loan Programs (2012) -- Available formats: word
The RESNA Catalyst project has developed this technical assistance plan for AT Act funded loan program. This is subject to change as needed to meet the evolving needs of all AT Act funded entities.
2013 Technical Assistance Plan for Statewide AT Act Programs (2012) -- Available formats: word
The RESNA Catalyst project has developed this technical assistance plan for Statewide AT Act funded programs. This is subject to change as needed to meet the evolving needs of all AT Act funded entities.

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