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Education Panel I – Accessible Instructional Materials - Wyoming (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 conferenceEducation Panel II – Supporting AT Use in Schools - Illinois (2013) -- Available formats: ppt external
Presenation from the RESNA 2013 conferenceEducation Panel II – Supporting AT Use in Schools - Wyoming (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conferenceEncouraging Self-Employment through Assistive Technology (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conferenceLucky 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 ConferenceMoving from Good to Great: Financial Loan Program Evolutions - Indiana (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conferenceMoving from Good to Great: Financial Loan Program Evolutions - Maine (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA Catalyst 2013 conferencePanel – AT Act Entities Collaborations with Employers - CT (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conferencePanel – AT Act Entities Collaborations with Employers - NE (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conferenceSmall 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 conferenceState AT Programs share Medicaid reuse initiatives – KS, OK, VT (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the 2013 RESNA conferenceAFP 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 2010AFP Data Report FY 2009 & 2010 (2012) -- Available formats: pdf
Report on the annual data for Alternative Financing Programs from Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010.Telework Loan Program Data Report 2009 & 2010 (2012) -- Available formats: pdf word
A report on the annual program data for Access to Telework Loan Programs from fiscal years 2009 & 2010.AFP Data FY 2009 (2011) -- Available formats: xls
Excel of FY 2009 AFP dataPublication: 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.07-08 AT Act Report to Congress (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
The FY 2007-2008 report to congress on the AT Act programsExpanding 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 DisabilitiesReports
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.htmlLucky 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.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 2010AFP Data Report FY 2009 & 2010 (2012) -- Available formats: pdf
Report on the annual data for Alternative Financing Programs from Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010.Telework Loan Program Data Report 2009 & 2010 (2012) -- Available formats: pdf word
A report on the annual program data for Access to Telework Loan Programs from fiscal years 2009 & 2010.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.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.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.AFP Chartbook 2000-2008: Data from the Alternative Financing Program (2009) -- Available formats: html xls
March 2009Annual 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.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.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 studyAsset 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.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.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.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.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.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 DisabilitiesAFP 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.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.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 IDAAssessing 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.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 DisabilitiesWashington 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.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.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.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. 2000Matrix 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. 2000Matrix 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. 2000Matrix of State Assistive Technology Loan Programs: TABLE 4. Loan Criteria (2000) -- Available formats: html word txt
List of loan programs and their criteria. 2000Negotiating 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.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.Sample Documents
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.Washington State IDA Account Regulations (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
This document details the assets that may be purchase and who is eligible.Toolkits
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.Marketing Materials
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.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.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.Training Materials
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.Success Stories
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.Profile
Alabama AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Alabama AFP Financial Loan ProgramArizona AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Arizona AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsArkansas AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Arkansas AFP Financial Loan ProgramDelaware AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Delaware AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsFlorida AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Florida AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsGeorgia AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Georgia AFP Financial Loan ProgramGuam AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Guam AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsIllinois AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Illinois AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsIowa AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Iowa AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsKansas AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Kansas AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsKentucky AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Kentucky AFP Financial Loan ProgramLouisiana AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Louisiana AFP Financial Loan ProgramMaine AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Maine AFP Financial Loan ProgramMaryland AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Maryland AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsMassachusetts AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Massachusetts AFP Financial Loan ProgramMichigan AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Michigan AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsMinnesota AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Minnesota AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsMissouri AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Missouri AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsNebraska AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Nebraska AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsNevada AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Nevada AFP Financial Loan ProgramNew Mexico AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for New Mexico AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsNorth Dakota AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for North Dakota AFP Financial Loan ProgramNorthern Marianas AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Northern Marianas AFP Financial Loan ProgramOklahoma AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Oklahoma AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsPennsylvania AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Pennsylvania AFP Financial Loan ProgramSouth Carolina AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for South Carolina AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsUtah AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Utah AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsVermont AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Vermont AFP Financial Loan ProgramVirgin Islands AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Virgin Islands AFP Financial Loan ProgramVirginia AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Virginia AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsWashington AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Washington AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsWisconsin AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Wisconsin AFP and Telework Financial Loan ProgramsWyoming AFPTele Profile (2012) -- Available formats: rtf
Profile for Wyoming AFP Financial Loan ProgramLegislation
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.htmlAnnual 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.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.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 DisabilitiesExpanding 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 DisabilitiesAlternative 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.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.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.Teleconferences
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 studyFindings 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.Meetings
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.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.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.
