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Topic Snapshot: Essential Documents for AFP and Telework Programs (2011) -- Available formats: html
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AFP Director Meeting Agenda (2013) -- Available formats: rtf
Agenda for the AFP Director meeting 2013Closing Keynote: Presentation on the policy status of employment for persons with disabilities from a progressive company’s perspective. (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 ConferenceEducation Panel I – Accessible Instructional Materials - What's New With AIM? (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presenation from the RESNA 2013 conferenceAFP & Telework Quality Indicators (2012) -- Available formats: word
Quality Indicator document for Althernative Financing and Telework Loan programs.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 2010Overcoming Medicaid’s Most Common Reasons for Saying No to Durable Medical Equipment Requests: Turning a No Into a Yes (2012) -- Available formats: word mp3
Diana Straube and Jim Sheldon of the National AT Advocacy Project present on Medicaid funding, and how to avoid common causes for denial.Quality Indicators for Financial Loan Programs (2012) -- Available formats: mp3
The RESNA Catalyst Project discusses the recently-developed Quality Indicator statements for financial loan programs.Second AFP Grant Competition Information Call (2012) -- Available formats: mp3
Brian Bard and Rob Groenendaal of RSA speak in a second conference call about the AFP Grant competition for 2012. They discuss grant application requirements and answer questions from participants.AFP Definitions (2011) -- Available formats: word
Definition of AFP termsReports
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.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 2010RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.Application Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterApplication Package- Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Toolkits
Application Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterApplication Package- Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Training Materials
Quality Indicators for Financial Loan Programs (2012) -- Available formats: mp3
The RESNA Catalyst Project discusses the recently-developed Quality Indicator statements for financial loan programs.Legislation
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
These are the regulations that all Department of Education grantees follow.RSA Dear Colleague Letter- March 8, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Regarding grant writing by AFP and Telework granteesRSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.Application Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterNotice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY05- AFP (2005) -- Available formats: pdf txt
From the Federal Register June 30, 2005OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Non-Profit Organizations follow: A-122 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230 (362k) A-110 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html external
This Circular establishes principles for determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other agreements with educational institutions. The principles deal with the subject of cost determination, and make no attempt to identify the circumstances or dictate the extent of agency and institutional participation in the financing of a particular project. Educational Institutions (even if part of a State or local government) follow: A-21 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (384k) A-110 for administrative requirements, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215 (280k) A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
States, local governments, and Indian Tribes follow: A-87 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225 (362k) A-102 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsApplication Package- Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Questions and Answers regarding the 2001 RFP for alternative loan program (2001) -- Available formats: html
Questions and Answers related to the June 13, 2001 RFPFinancial Loan Program Specifications 2000 (2000) -- Available formats: pdf other
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 5, 2000Assistive Tecnology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statuteEssential 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.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.Quality Indicators for Financial Loan Programs (2012) -- Available formats: mp3
The RESNA Catalyst Project discusses the recently-developed Quality Indicator statements for financial loan programs.Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
These are the regulations that all Department of Education grantees follow.RSA Dear Colleague Letter- March 8, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Regarding grant writing by AFP and Telework granteesRSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY05- AFP (2005) -- Available formats: pdf txt
From the Federal Register June 30, 2005Teleconference Call on NIA for FY 2005 AFP Awards (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
Presented July 11, 2005OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Non-Profit Organizations follow: A-122 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230 (362k) A-110 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html external
This Circular establishes principles for determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other agreements with educational institutions. The principles deal with the subject of cost determination, and make no attempt to identify the circumstances or dictate the extent of agency and institutional participation in the financing of a particular project. Educational Institutions (even if part of a State or local government) follow: A-21 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (384k) A-110 for administrative requirements, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215 (280k) A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
States, local governments, and Indian Tribes follow: A-87 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225 (362k) A-102 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsApplication Package- Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Questions and Answers regarding the 2001 RFP for alternative loan program (2001) -- Available formats: html
Questions and Answers related to the June 13, 2001 RFPFinancial Loan Program Specifications 2000 (2000) -- Available formats: pdf other
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 5, 2000Assistive Tecnology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statuteTeleconferences
Overcoming Medicaid’s Most Common Reasons for Saying No to Durable Medical Equipment Requests: Turning a No Into a Yes (2012) -- Available formats: word mp3
Diana Straube and Jim Sheldon of the National AT Advocacy Project present on Medicaid funding, and how to avoid common causes for denial.Second AFP Grant Competition Information Call (2012) -- Available formats: mp3
Brian Bard and Rob Groenendaal of RSA speak in a second conference call about the AFP Grant competition for 2012. They discuss grant application requirements and answer questions from participants.Telework New Directors Series: The Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) - March 14, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
During this installment of the Telework New Director Series, Rob Groenedaal from RSA and Kathy Gilman from the Washington Access Fund discuss the RSA Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) for Telework Programs. Questions and answers from the invited audience are included.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.Teleconference Call on NIA for FY 2005 AFP Awards (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
Presented July 11, 2005Meetings
RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.
