Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. A range of public, private and non-profit organizations assists people seeking funding to purchase AT.
The following is a partial listing of websites that may provide helpful information related to obtaining funding for AT products and services. This listing is provided as a courtesy and is not all-inclusive, but hopefully it can provide a good starting place to begin and/or expand your research.
ALS Association National Office
American Foundation for the Blind
Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Closing The Gap - Changing Lives with Assistive Technology
DisabledTravelers.com - Disability Basics
disABILITY Information and Resources
Family Center on Technology and Disability
Great Schools: Information for Students with Learing Disabilities (LD)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Social Security Administration
US Department of Veterans Affairs
WETA: Brainline – All About Brain injury and PTSD
