Brag and Steal: Ideas You Can Use - VA (2013) -- Available formats: word
Presenation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Education Panel I – Accessible Instructional Materials - Wyoming (2013) -- Available formats: ppt
Presentation from the RESNA 2013 conference
Education Panel II – Supporting AT Use in Schools - Arizona (2013) -- Available formats: pdf ppt
Handout from the RESNA 2013 conference
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.
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.
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.
Florida's New Horizon Fund email blast text (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Text for E-blast from Florida Loan Program
Illinois General Brochure for AFP andTelework Programs (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a general promotional brochure for Illinois that advertises both the AFP and telework loan program
Michigan Employment Loan Fund Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Michigan brochure advertising the Employment Loan Fund - two PDFs - one the inside the other the outside
Minnesota's EquipALife General Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure promotes general awareness of all of EquipALife programs.
Minnesota's EquipALife Telework Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
Marketing brocuhre for Minnesota
Success Story: Illinois: Angel's Place of Cicero (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Successful entrepreneur from Illinois.
Washington's WATF Telework Handout (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Brochure from Washington - Do you want to start a business.
WATF General Handout (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Flyer promoting all of Washington's programs
Borderline Example for Loan Decision (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a summary of a loan application that was difficult to decide whether to approval or not.
IDA Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
This is a template for an IDA brochure (English and Spanish)
Iowa IDA Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
Sample of state brochure for IDA marketing in English and Spanish
Iowa IDA Poster (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
This is a poster advertising IDAs - in English and Spanish
Loan Committee - Criteria Page (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document describes the consumer underwriting guidelines used by the Virginia AFP
Michigan AT Loan Fund Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
March 2009
Michigan Telework Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
March 2009
MPower Strategic Planning Questionnaire (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document includes the questions that Board members considered during their strategic planning Retreat.
MPower Worksheet for Strategic Planning (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This worksheet was used by the mPower board to consider program goals and concerns of stakeholders.
Strategic Plan Draft Document for Virginia's New Well Fund (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This draft document shows the goals and objectives that the board determined for its strategic plan. it also provides a list of specific activitiesm timelines, person's involved, and indicators of the outcome of the activities. The goals include increasing loan volume, increasing marketing efforts, changing lender relationships, and expediting loan processing
Strategic Planning - Maine mPower Plan (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
Kathy Adams from the mPower loan program in Maine describes the retreat the mPower board had to begin to develope a strategic plan. An over view of the loan program is included, as well as the plan for the retreat, who was invited, the survey sent prior to the retreat and what activities the board will pursue.
The Application Review Process - Identifying Red Flags (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This lists some common items on an application form that raise issues and caution.
Unacceptable Example for Loan Decision (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a summary of a loan application that was not approved by the Virginia Loan program.
Utah IDA Legislation (2009) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Utah's proposed IDA amdendment
Washington State IDA Flyer (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This describes the IDA program in Washington. It is directed to consumers.
Board Self Assessment (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document helps a board evaluate itself overall in terms of its responsibilities.
Connecticut AFP Policies and Procedures (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
December 2008
Pennsylvania AT Foundation Loan Policy Manual (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
March 2008
Pennsylvania Mini-Loan Guidelines (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
August 2008
Virginia Loan Fund Governance Manual (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document provides guidance to the board of the loan program. It delineates the structures in place, the roles and responsibilities of the various entities, the mission, and the relationship of the various components of the loan program.
Virginia Telework Policy Manual (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
January 2008
Virginia Telework Policy Manual (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample policies and procedures from Virginia
Board Development Tools (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This document provides worksheets for a loan program to use to help it with recruitment of board members, for board development activities, and for board fundraising planning.
Board Member Profile Checklist (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist provides a list of desireable characteristics for board members.
Board Member Profile Worksheet (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Thsi worksheet allows indnvidual board dmebers to indciate their expertise and personal data that they contribute to the board.
Executive Director Position Description (2007) -- Available formats: html word
Sample postion description
Kansas Telework Policies and Procedures (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
September 2007
Kansas Telework Policies and Procedures (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Policies and procedures from the Kansas Telework program
Marketing Outreach Strategies: Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (2007) -- Available formats: rtf html
This outline proivdes guidance to loan programs on approaching marketing - through developing a plan, collaborating with partners, ensuring statewide marketing, providing good customer service and outreaching to special populations.
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.
Maryland Telework Policies and Procedures (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
July 2007
Maryland Telework Policies and Procedures (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Sample policies and procedures from the Maryland Telework Loan Program
Presentation of Sustainability - Loan Fund Projections (2007) -- Available formats: xls
These are the projections that the Washington Access Fund made as it looked at sustainability for its loan program
Presentation of Sustainability - Washington Plan (2007) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Washington Access Fund sustainability plan that was drafted as a result of the sustainability work group.
Presentation of Sustainability - Wisconsin Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the sustainability plan that was developed through the Sustainability work group by the Wisconsin AFP loan program.
Presentation of Sustainability - WITelwork Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the sustainability plan that was developed through the Sustainability work group by the Wisconsin Telework loan program.
Presentation of Sustainability Plans - Kansas Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the sustainability plan that was developed through the work group by the Kansas AFP.
Prospective Board Member Information Sheet (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist provides a place for prospective new board members to list their skills and interests and expertise.
Putting the Marketing Plan Together - July 18, 2007 - Pennsylvania Marketing Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a marketing plan that Pennsylvania' AFP developed.
Session 3 Technical Assistance on Module 2 - Sample Logic Model (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is an example of a logic model for sustainability.
The AFP Programs - January 2007, Powerpoint Presentation (2007) -- Available formats: pdf
This is the Panel presentation about the AFP program nationwide that was presented at the ATIA conference.
Wisconsin Telework Policies and Procedures Manual (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
August 2007
Application for Hosting Build Your Financial Future Training (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This packet provides information to potential host programs for offering Build Your Financial Future training - for youth and for adults.
Curriculm Outliune for Making Smart Choices (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This outline provides the topics included in the Alpha One “Making Smart Choices,” a curriculum developed through a grant from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Independence Fund Brochure (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Vermont loan program brochure
Michigan Financial Literacy Curriculum - November 14, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Michigan AFP pcurriculum “Building Your Financial Future.”
Utah Access to Telework PSA (2006) -- Available formats: word
This is a script for a radio PSA from the Utah Telework loan program.
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation PSA (2006) -- Available formats: word
This is a script for a radio PSA from the Utah AFP
Utah General Audience Brochure (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Utah's brochure for the AFP
Utah Special Education Story (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a sample story that Utah developed to promote its AFP loan fund
Utah Telework and AFP Poster (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample poster for the Utah loan programs
Vermont Brochure insert for consumer distribution (2006) -- Available formats: word
How will you cover the cost of the assistive technology you need? Insert for brochure for Vermont Independence Fund
Vermont Brochure insert for vendor distribution (2006) -- Available formats: word
Planning to use a credit card to finance your purchase today? Insert for the Vermont Indepedence Fund brochure
Vermont Flyer for all disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample flyer from the Vermont AFP
Vermont Flyer for children (2006) -- Available formats: word
Samaple flyer for the Vermont AFP
Vermont Independence Fund Poster for seniors (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample poster aimed at seniors
Vermont Independence Fund Poster with consumer (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample poster for Vermont Independence Fund
Washington Hearing Aid Loans Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington AFP on purchasing hearing aids
Washington Loan for Home and Vehicle Modifications Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washignton AFP regarding purchasing home and vehicle modifications.
Washington Loans for Adaptive Rec Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washignton AFP regarding purchasing adaptive recreational devices.
Washington Medical Equipment Loans Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington regarding purchasing medical devices
Washingtonn AT Loans for Seniors Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample flyer for Washington AFP aimed at senior citizens
Wyoming Poster for Children (2006) -- Available formats: other
Sample poster aimed at purchasing devices for children fromt he Wyoming AFP
Wyoming Poster for Seniors (2006) -- Available formats: other
Sample poster aimed at seniors from the Wyoming AFP
Oklahoma AT Foundation Loan Policy Manual (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
March 2005
Washington Computer Loans Flyer (2005) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington for computer loans
Washington State IDA Account Regulations (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
This document details the assets that may be purchase and who is eligible.
Helping Virginians with Disabilities- A Marketing Plan for the ATLFA (2004) -- Available formats: rtf
Virginia's plan to plan for, implement, and evaluate a marketing effort at the inception of their AFP
Marketing for AFP and Telework Loan Programs (2004) -- Available formats: ppt
A presentation reporting on steps taken to market the Utah AFP and Telework programs including mass media outreach, as well as targeted marketing efforts to disability and small business entities.
Estimating Monthly Expenses (2000) -- Available formats: html word
A tool to help potential borrowers understand their monthly expenses.
Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Survey (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Survey was produced by the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment. This tool helps would-be entrepreneurs gauge how well self-employment may work for them.
Step-By Step Procedures for Processing LATAN Loan Program Applications (Louisiana) (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
This is an example of a loan program operating manual from Louisiana.
The Life Cycle of a WATF Loan (Washington) (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
This is an example of a loan program operating manual from Washington..
WATF Application and FAQs for Matched Savings Accounts (unknown) -- Available formats: external
This describes Washington State's matched savings accounts
Wisconsin Telework Loan Program Procedures (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
This is an example of a loan program operating manual from Wisconsin.
Loan Committee - Criteria Page (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document describes the consumer underwriting guidelines used by the Virginia AFP
MPower Worksheet for Strategic Planning (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This worksheet was used by the mPower board to consider program goals and concerns of stakeholders.
The Application Review Process - Identifying Red Flags (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This lists some common items on an application form that raise issues and caution.
Board Self Assessment (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document helps a board evaluate itself overall in terms of its responsibilities.
Board Development Tools (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This document provides worksheets for a loan program to use to help it with recruitment of board members, for board development activities, and for board fundraising planning.
Board Member Profile Checklist (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist provides a list of desireable characteristics for board members.
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.
Estimating Monthly Expenses (2000) -- Available formats: html word
A tool to help potential borrowers understand their monthly expenses.
Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Survey (unknown) -- Available formats: rtf
Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Survey was produced by the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment. This tool helps would-be entrepreneurs gauge how well self-employment may work for them.
Florida's New Horizon Fund email blast text (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Text for E-blast from Florida Loan Program
Illinois General Brochure for AFP andTelework Programs (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a general promotional brochure for Illinois that advertises both the AFP and telework loan program
Michigan Employment Loan Fund Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Michigan brochure advertising the Employment Loan Fund - two PDFs - one the inside the other the outside
Minnesota's EquipALife General Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure promotes general awareness of all of EquipALife programs.
Minnesota's EquipALife Telework Brochure (2010) -- Available formats: pdf
Marketing brocuhre for Minnesota
Success Story: Illinois: Angel's Place of Cicero (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Successful entrepreneur from Illinois.
Washington's WATF Telework Handout (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Brochure from Washington - Do you want to start a business.
WATF General Handout (2010) -- Available formats: pdf other
Flyer promoting all of Washington's programs
IDA Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
This is a template for an IDA brochure (English and Spanish)
Iowa IDA Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
Sample of state brochure for IDA marketing in English and Spanish
Iowa IDA Poster (2009) -- Available formats: pdf other
This is a poster advertising IDAs - in English and Spanish
Washington State IDA Flyer (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This describes the IDA program in Washington. It is directed to consumers.
Marketing Outreach Strategies: Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (2007) -- Available formats: rtf html
This outline proivdes guidance to loan programs on approaching marketing - through developing a plan, collaborating with partners, ensuring statewide marketing, providing good customer service and outreaching to special populations.
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.
Putting the Marketing Plan Together - July 18, 2007 - Pennsylvania Marketing Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a marketing plan that Pennsylvania' AFP developed.
The AFP Programs - January 2007, Powerpoint Presentation (2007) -- Available formats: pdf
This is the Panel presentation about the AFP program nationwide that was presented at the ATIA conference.
Independence Fund Brochure (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Vermont loan program brochure
Utah Access to Telework PSA (2006) -- Available formats: word
This is a script for a radio PSA from the Utah Telework loan program.
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation PSA (2006) -- Available formats: word
This is a script for a radio PSA from the Utah AFP
Utah General Audience Brochure (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Utah's brochure for the AFP
Utah Special Education Story (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a sample story that Utah developed to promote its AFP loan fund
Utah Telework and AFP Poster (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample poster for the Utah loan programs
Vermont Brochure insert for consumer distribution (2006) -- Available formats: word
How will you cover the cost of the assistive technology you need? Insert for brochure for Vermont Independence Fund
Vermont Brochure insert for vendor distribution (2006) -- Available formats: word
Planning to use a credit card to finance your purchase today? Insert for the Vermont Indepedence Fund brochure
Vermont Flyer for all disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample flyer from the Vermont AFP
Vermont Flyer for children (2006) -- Available formats: word
Samaple flyer for the Vermont AFP
Vermont Independence Fund Poster for seniors (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample poster aimed at seniors
Vermont Independence Fund Poster with consumer (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample poster for Vermont Independence Fund
Washington Hearing Aid Loans Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington AFP on purchasing hearing aids
Washington Loan for Home and Vehicle Modifications Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washignton AFP regarding purchasing home and vehicle modifications.
Washington Loans for Adaptive Rec Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washignton AFP regarding purchasing adaptive recreational devices.
Washington Medical Equipment Loans Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington regarding purchasing medical devices
Washingtonn AT Loans for Seniors Flyer (2006) -- Available formats: word
Sample flyer for Washington AFP aimed at senior citizens
Wyoming Poster for Children (2006) -- Available formats: other
Sample poster aimed at purchasing devices for children fromt he Wyoming AFP
Wyoming Poster for Seniors (2006) -- Available formats: other
Sample poster aimed at seniors from the Wyoming AFP
Washington Computer Loans Flyer (2005) -- Available formats: pdf
Sample flyer from Washington for computer loans
Helping Virginians with Disabilities- A Marketing Plan for the ATLFA (2004) -- Available formats: rtf
Virginia's plan to plan for, implement, and evaluate a marketing effort at the inception of their AFP
Marketing for AFP and Telework Loan Programs (2004) -- Available formats: ppt
A presentation reporting on steps taken to market the Utah AFP and Telework programs including mass media outreach, as well as targeted marketing efforts to disability and small business entities.
WATF Application and FAQs for Matched Savings Accounts (unknown) -- Available formats: external
This describes Washington State's matched savings accounts
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.
Board Development Tools (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This document provides worksheets for a loan program to use to help it with recruitment of board members, for board development activities, and for board fundraising planning.
Application for Hosting Build Your Financial Future Training (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This packet provides information to potential host programs for offering Build Your Financial Future training - for youth and for adults.
Curriculm Outliune for Making Smart Choices (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This outline provides the topics included in the Alpha One “Making Smart Choices,” a curriculum developed through a grant from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Michigan Financial Literacy Curriculum - November 14, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Michigan AFP pcurriculum “Building Your Financial Future.”
Success Story: Illinois: Angel's Place of Cicero (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Successful entrepreneur from Illinois.
Success Story: Illinois: Angel's Place of Cicero (2010) -- Available formats: rtf
Successful entrepreneur from Illinois.
Utah IDA Legislation (2009) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Utah's proposed IDA amdendment
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.
Borderline Example for Loan Decision (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a summary of a loan application that was difficult to decide whether to approval or not.
Loan Committee - Criteria Page (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document describes the consumer underwriting guidelines used by the Virginia AFP
MPower Strategic Planning Questionnaire (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document includes the questions that Board members considered during their strategic planning Retreat.
MPower Worksheet for Strategic Planning (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This worksheet was used by the mPower board to consider program goals and concerns of stakeholders.
Strategic Plan Draft Document for Virginia's New Well Fund (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This draft document shows the goals and objectives that the board determined for its strategic plan. it also provides a list of specific activitiesm timelines, person's involved, and indicators of the outcome of the activities. The goals include increasing loan volume, increasing marketing efforts, changing lender relationships, and expediting loan processing
Strategic Planning - Maine mPower Plan (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
Kathy Adams from the mPower loan program in Maine describes the retreat the mPower board had to begin to develope a strategic plan. An over view of the loan program is included, as well as the plan for the retreat, who was invited, the survey sent prior to the retreat and what activities the board will pursue.
The Application Review Process - Identifying Red Flags (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This lists some common items on an application form that raise issues and caution.
Unacceptable Example for Loan Decision (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This is a summary of a loan application that was not approved by the Virginia Loan program.
Board Self Assessment (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document helps a board evaluate itself overall in terms of its responsibilities.
Virginia Loan Fund Governance Manual (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
This document provides guidance to the board of the loan program. It delineates the structures in place, the roles and responsibilities of the various entities, the mission, and the relationship of the various components of the loan program.
Board Member Profile Checklist (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist provides a list of desireable characteristics for board members.
Board Member Profile Worksheet (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Thsi worksheet allows indnvidual board dmebers to indciate their expertise and personal data that they contribute to the board.
Kansas Telework Policies and Procedures (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
September 2007
Prospective Board Member Information Sheet (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This checklist provides a place for prospective new board members to list their skills and interests and expertise.
Putting the Marketing Plan Together - July 18, 2007 - Pennsylvania Marketing Plan (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a marketing plan that Pennsylvania' AFP developed.
Session 3 Technical Assistance on Module 2 - Sample Logic Model (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
This is an example of a logic model for sustainability.
Wisconsin Telework Policies and Procedures Manual (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
August 2007
Application for Hosting Build Your Financial Future Training (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This packet provides information to potential host programs for offering Build Your Financial Future training - for youth and for adults.
Curriculm Outliune for Making Smart Choices (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
This outline provides the topics included in the Alpha One “Making Smart Choices,” a curriculum developed through a grant from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
Michigan Financial Literacy Curriculum - November 14, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the Michigan AFP pcurriculum “Building Your Financial Future.”