American Foundation for the Blind
Careers and Technology Center
11 Penn Plaza Ste, 3000
New York, NY 10001
(800) 232-5463
(212) 502-7600
www.afb.org

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
3455 Colesville Rd. Ste. 935
Silver Springs, MD 20910-3319
(800) 346-2742
(301) 588-9284
www.naric.com
Library and information center answers requests and makes referrals in areas of physical disabilities, independent living, rehabilitation, and assistive technology. Database searches are available free or modest fee. Can also make referrals to State Assistive Technology Projects.

RESNA
1700 N. Moore St.�� Ste. 1540
Arlington, VA. 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686
Fax (703) 524-6630
www.resna.org
Interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Contact RESNA for a State-by-State list of assistive technology projects.

[Publications]

Access World
450 Fame Ave.
Hanover, PA. 17331
(888) 522-0220
Fax (717) 633-8920
www.afb.org/accessworld.html
Bi monthly AFB publication that provides information on adaptive technology and visual impairment.� Includes new product information, techniques, new books and videos, practical tips, and product evaluations. Available in large print, Braille, audiocassette, or on line. Subscription cost $29.95

American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL. 60611
(800) 545-2433
Adaptive Technology for Learning and Work Environments
By: Joseph J Lazzaro
Focuses on the personal computer and adaptations available for individuals with vision, hearing, motor, or speech impairments. Includes resources for training and funding. Available in print for a cost of $45.00 Also available in audiocassette from NLS (RC 37741) Free Call your Talking Books Library to request this book.

Alliance for Technology Access
(800) 445-7970
www.ataccess.org
Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities. Chapter discusses developing your funding strategy. Provides information on resources.

Heath Resource Center
1 Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036-1193
(800) 544-3284
(202) 939-9320
Fax (202) 833-4760
www.acent.edu
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities Includes discussion of funding assistive technology.
Available in print audio cassette or computer disk (PC or Mac.) may also be downloaded from the website

Reference Service Press
5000 Windplay Dr. Ste. 4
El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762
(916) 939-9820
Fax (916) 939-9626
Financial Aid for the Disabled and their Families (99-00) Directory of grants, scholarships, loans, fellowships, awards and Internships. Updated bi annually. Includes information on funding assistive technology $39.50 plus $4.50 shipping and handling.

American Foundation for the Blind
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
An interdisciplinary journal of record for practitioners and researchers. Potential sources of funding for assistive technology are reported in this journal, published bi monthly. Subscriptions available in print, Braille, 4 track audio cassette, text only ASCII disk, or on line. Subscription costs $100 to individuals and $140 to institutions. Look for this journal in public, college, and rehabilitation libraries. Order from:
Subscriber Services
The Sheriden Press
450 Fame Ave.
Hanover, PA. 17331
(888) 522-0220
E-mail:[email protected]

Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-3676
www.irs.ustreas.gov
Tax highlights for people with disabilities
IRS publication #907 describes taxable and non-taxable items. Assistive technology may be deductible as Impairment related work expense.

Tax Options and Strategies
Stephen Mendelsohn & Demos Vermande
386 Park Ave. S. Suite 201
New York, NY 10016
(800) 532-8663
(212) 683-0072
Cost: $24.95 plus $4.00 s/h

The Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments of 1994 (P.L. 103-218) was passed in 1994 to extend support of earlier legislation that implemented the delivery of assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Contact your US Senator or Representative to request a copy of this law. Congress authorized alternative financing mechanisms. Such as low interest loans, partnerships with private groups to help with the aquisition of equipment, revolving funds, and other options. All States and US possessions have a Tech Act Grant.

Other resources - Community based service organizations

1. Organizations (ex. Lions Club) may assist you with the purchase of equipment.
2. Employers may fund the purchase of equipment to be used on the job.
3. Health and disability organizations. Private organizations (ex. National Easter Seal Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, MDA, United Cerebal Palsy Association, Spinal Cord Injury Association, and others.) provide information and referral services that may assist you in finding funding for assistive technology.
4. Medicaid and Medicare- devices covered must be considered a medical necessity.
5. Social Security Administration
   PASS program (Plan for Achieved Self Support)
   (800) 234-5772
   Allow participants to set aside income to obtain equipment.
6. State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
   IWRP may require that equipment be provided.
7. VA Medical Centers
   Service connected veterans may get assistance to obtain equipment.
8. Worker's Compensation
   Individuals injured while covered by employer's workers compensation may receive assistance in returning to work, including vocational rehabilitation and assistive technology.

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