Are there any assistance programs offered on a federal or state level that offer funding for assistive technology (AT)?
• A: Abledata has authored Informed Consumer’s Guide to Funding Assistive Technology. The guide offers an in depth discussion of how one goes about finding and applying for funding and also lists Federal and local sources of AT funding. Q: I need special equipment to use the telephone, but I do not have the money to buy the equipment. Do you know where I can get financial assistance to purchase this type of equipment? • A: If you need special equipment such as a • TTY, • Amplified handset or phone • Telebraille/TTY unit • Special modem • Hands-free speaker phone • Puff activator • Phone signaling system or other specialized equipment to use basic telephone services in your home or when traveling because of your disability and if you are a Wisconsin resident, you may be able to receive a voucher (check) for the amount of money to purchase the equipment. To apply for this assistance: Choose the equipment and where you want to buy it. Use the voucher (like a check) to pay the vendor for y
