ABLEDATA Informed Consumer’s Guide to Funding Assistive Technology October 2007 Sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education. A tremendous variety of assistive technology (AT) is now available to enable people with disabilities to live independently, to achieve higher levels of education, to participate in activities of the workplace, and to engage in hobbies and recreational activities. When people with disabilities and their families seek to purchase these products, they often find that AT products can be expensive and that locating and obtaining financial assistance to purchase them can be a frustrating experience. Funding is often difficult to find and may seem to be unavailable. Even when people with disabilities and their families locate a source of funding, they are often confronted with a maze of eligibility requirements, restrictions, paperwork, rules, regulations, and denials and refusals. This Informed Consumer Guide discusses a broad range of potential sources of funding and funding information for assistive technology and provides lists of specific organizations and programs from which funding and funding information are available. The guide also discusses other sources of information on funding issues and organizations that assist people to find the funds that they need. Sources of Funding Information and Assistance A range of public, private and non-profit organizations assists people seeking funding to purchase AT. While most of these organizations do not offer financial assistance themselves, they can provide information on available funding sources as well as strategies for applying to receive funding. Some of these organizations are national in scope, while others serve a specific state or region. State Assistive Technology Projects Each U.S. state and territory has a federally-funded assistive technology project with up-to-date information on assistive technology resources in that state. The state AT project should be the first source of information consulted by state residents seeking financial assistance to purchase assistive products. In addition to information about financial assistance within their respective states, some state assistive technology projects offer funding programs such as low-interest loans for the purchase of assistive products. Some state AT projects also offer other types of assistance, including direct provision of assistive products; equipment loans, with which equipment owned by the project may be borrowed for short- or long-term use; and equipment exchanges, with which used products can be obtained at a discount or free of charge. The ABLEDATA Web site offers a State Assistive Technology Projects Resource Center with updated contact information on each state’s AT project. In Appendix A of this guide, there is a complete list of the state assistive technology projects with contact information that is current as of October 2007. Centers for Independent Living Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are local or regional organizations managed and staffed by individuals with disabilities that provide information and support to help individuals with disabilities live independently in the local community. CILs do not provide direct funding, but they are excellent sources of information about funding resources available locally. There are too many local Centers for Independent Living to include a complete list in this Guide; however, the following sources provide contact information for most CILs: * The Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Directory of Centers for Independent Living: http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/. * Centers for Independent Living Management Center Directory: http://www.wnyilp.org/database/directory.php. * University of Montana Rural Institute CIL List: http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/CIL/centersShowAll.asp. This directory can be searched by state, county, or zip code. * ABLEDATA Centers for Independent Living Resource Center: http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=113573&top=16035&ksectionid=19326. This Resource Center lists many local centers for independent living, with related resources. ABLEDATA Funding Resource Center The ABLEDATA Web site offers a Funding Resource Center in the “Resources” area of the site. The Funding Resource Center lists organizations at the national, state, and local levels that actually provide funding for the purchase of assistive products or are sources of funding-related information. Full contact information is provided for each organization or program. Note: ABLEDATA is an information resource only. ABLEDATA does not provide any funding of any kind. Sources of Funding Funding for assistive technology can be found from both public and private sources. Some funding programs are specifically designed to support the purchase of needed assistive products. Others may provide for the acquisition of one or more products as part of a larger purpose, such as enabling a child with disabilities to participate in school or an adult with disabilities to perform a job. Still more provide funding to adapt commercial products for use by people with disabilities. The sources of funding for assistive technology described below cover a broad range of options available to anyone seeking to purchase assistive products or to adapt a product for use by a person with a disability. Alternative Financing Programs Since 2000, the U.S. government has supported the establishment of state-based Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) to provide funding to offset the cost of assistive technology that can enhance the ability of people with disabilities to participate in activities in the home, at work, at school, and in the community. AFPs include Assistive Technology Loan Programs funded under Title III of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, and Access to Telework Loan Programs funded under the under section 303(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Federal AFP grants to the states are administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration. Assistive Technology Loan Programs Assistive Technology Loan Programs may offer several types of loans for AT services, equipment, or training, including home or vehicle modifications. Each state’s program decides which types of loans to offer as part of its program. The types of loans offered include: * Direct Loans that are provided by the AT loan program itself * Guaranteed Loans that are provided by banks to people with disabilities who would not qualify for loans without the program providing the bank with a guarantee that the loan will be repaid * Interest Rate Buy-down Loans for which the program pays a fee to the commercial lender to reduce the interest rate on the loan * Principal buy-down Loans for which the AT loan program pays part of the loan’s principal. Each state’s AT loan program is funded in part by a Federal grant. Access to Telework Loan Programs Individuals with disabilities experience many barriers to employment, including inadequate transportation, fatigue, inaccessible work environments, and the need for personal assistance. For many individuals with disabilities, one way that these barriers can be reduced or eliminated is through telework. Access to Telework Loan programs provide loans to people with disabilities to allow them to purchase computers and other equipment so that they either become self-employed or are able to work from home or other remote sites as employees or contractors. The loans can be made to support full-time or part-time employment. Access to Telework Loans are provided through alternative financing mechanisms, such as low-interest loan funds; interest buy-down programs; revolving loan funds; loan guarantee or insurance programs; and programs operated by a partnership among private entities for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of computers and other equipment, including adaptive equipment. As with other loans, the borrower must demonstrate an ability to repay before the loan will be made. Access to Telework Loan programs are funded in part by federal grants to states and Indian tribes. For more information on the Alternative Financing Programs, visit the Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project’s (AFTAP’s) Web site at http://www.resna.org/AFTAP/. AFTAP provides detailed descriptions of each state’s AFP, information and statistics on each AFP’s lending practices as well as success stories describing how individuals with disabilities used AFP loans to enhance their lives. ABLEDATA’s Alternative Financing Programs Resource Center provides current contact information on each state’s AFP. A list of Alternative Financing Programs for each state and territory, with complete contact information updated as of October 2007, can be found below in Appendix B. Insurance Medicare, Medicaid, private health or disability insurance, and Worker’s Compensation may pay for some assistive technology. In most cases, a demonstration of the medical necessity for the product or equipment and a prescription from a doctor or other professional will be required. Applying for funding from any private or public insurance program may be difficult as the applicant usually must be very familiar with the application process and the program’s regulations. Below, this guide provides a section entitled, ‘The Application Process,’ that can provide some guidance and other tips that may be especially helpful when applying for funding from insurance programs. Schools and Educational Systems For a child with disabilities, local school districts may pay for devices and auxiliary aids used by the child if the products are necessary for that child to function in the classroom. Parents must be prepared to demonstrate how the device will enhance their child’s ability to obtain an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment possible, which is the legal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Under IDEA, each public school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that describes the goals set for the child for each school year, as well as any special supports that are needed to help achieve those goals. The IEP is developed jointly by teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and students (when appropriate). Including a detailed justification for the purchase of one or more assistive products in a child’s IEP is one of the most frequently used methods to obtain funding for the product(s) from a school system. The “Publications” list at the conclusion of this Guide includes publications on AT funding in schools. Vocational Rehabilitation and Other Sources to Fund AT for Employment State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies will often pay for assistive technology if the technology will enhance the worker’s ability to prepare for, get, or keep a job. Many VR agencies are more likely to pay for AT to help a worker keep a job than to help a worker prepare for a possible job. In some states, the agency may also pay for AT even if employment is not an expected outcome, as long the device will improve the individual’s ability to function independently. In most cases, the person seeking assistance is required to meet eligibility requirements and be a client of the agency. The ABLEDATA Vocational Rehabilitation Resource Center on the ABLEDATA Web site provides contact information for state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Some private and public employers may also provide funding to purchase assistive products for use by their employees with disabilities in the workplace. In fact, purchase of AT may be required as a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Job Accommodation Network (http://www.jan.wvu.edu/), funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, provides a free consulting service to aid employers and employees to create individualized worksite accommodations solutions and develop strategies to fund the acquisition of any necessary AT. State Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs Many states have established programs to provide adaptive telecommunications equipment for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and others who need adaptive equipment for telecommunications. While the equipment offered varies by program, the products available generally include the following: * text telephones (TTs) * visual or tactile signalers * voice carry over (VCO) telephones * amplified telephones * in-line amplifiers * large visual display text telephones * voice activated telephones * braille telecommunication devices * ringers * speech aids. A list of the state telecommunications equipment distribution programs is available in Appendix D. Contact the program for a specific state to determine the eligibility requirements and application procedures as well as the types of equipment available. Other State or Local Agencies Other state or local agencies that may provide funding for assistive technology include agencies for the aging, for persons who are blind or visually impaired, for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and for persons with developmental disabilities. Program details and organizational structure vary widely by state and locality. The State Assistive Technology Programs are reliable sources of information about the resources that are available through state and local government programs. To see a list of state agencies that offer disability-related information, funding or other resources, go to the ABLEDATA State Government Resource Center on the ABLEDATA Web site. Motor Vehicle Adaptive Equipment Reimbursement Programs Most major auto manufacturers offer partial reimbursement for adaptive equipment such as hand controls, ramps or lifts installed on new or late-model vehicles purchased from the company through an authorized dealer. Leased vehicles may also qualify, depending on the specific program. Usually, the reimbursement limit is $1,000. Many reimbursement programs are part of larger programs that help vehicle owners locate and select adaptive equipment that is best suited to their cars or trucks. A list of the mobility equipment/reimbursement programs offered by the major auto companies is available in Appendix E. Veterans Benefits Veterans may be entitled to assistive technology equipment or devices as part of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits if the equipment or device is determined to be medically necessary. In addition, the VA’s Blind Rehabilitation Service may pay for devices for veterans who are blind or visually impaired, and the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service may provide employment-related AT as part of its Independent Living Program. Contact information for each of these VA programs is provided in the list of National Funding Sources in Appendix F. The Application Process As a general rule, it is rarely possible to simply walk into an organization that provides funding for assistive technology and walk out with the needed product(s), without going through some kind of application or eligibility process. Laying the Groundwork To lay the groundwork for an AT funding application, two basic steps are required - (1) determining what assistive technology is needed and (2) assembling and organizing all documentation needed to complete the application process. Individuals with long-term disability may already be familiar with the types of devices they need, and may only wish to replace old or outdated technology with newer technology of the same general type. But if the user does not already know what sort of device is needed, there are several possible sources of information and advice: * Therapist, physician, or rehabilitation professional Many public and private funding sources require a prescription from a doctor, a therapist or another professional in the healthcare or rehabilitation field. Individuals who have not previously selected or purchased AT or whose disabilities have changed should have an appropriate, thorough evaluation to determine what specific products are best suited to their needs. * AT consulting service Assistive technology consulting services are offered by public, nonprofit, and private organizations and companies. Some State Assistive Technology Projects, Centers for Independent Living, and state and local government agencies offer consulting services staffed by professionals and/or consumers. If these organizations do not provide the service, their staff members may be able to provide referrals to local private consultants or occupational or other therapists who specialize in this area. * Consumer or caregiver support group Many support groups offer consultations and advice, either formally or informally. They also may maintain resource lists that include information on local private consultants or occupational or other therapists. The second step in the process is to gather and organize the information and documentation necessary to support the application for funding. Whether assistance is sought from an insurance company, a community organization, a government agency, or another resource, having the supporting information organized and available is critical and will help alleviate frustration and unnecessary delays. The following information is commonly required for an application for AT funding: * Primary Disability * Time of Onset * Cause of Disability * Secondary Disability * Time of Onset of Secondary Disability * Cause of Secondary Disability * Employment History * Family Gross Income * Monthly Expenses (such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, outstanding loans and bills, medical expenses) * Health Insurance Information * Names, Ages, and Relationship of Dependents. An organization may require that an applicant have documentation (such as pay stubs, tax returns, identification cards or recent bills) to verify some or all of this information. Documentation requirements usually are included in an application’s instructions. Preparing a Justification Statement Whatever the funding source, it is likely that a statement of justification will be required. This is particularly true for government programs. The nature of the required justification varies, and individuals seeking assistance should inquire about the requirements of the organization from which they seek funding prior to making the application. The following are some basic guidelines to keep in mind when preparing a justification statement: * When the funding source is a public or private insurance policy, the statement is usually required to indicate the medical necessity of the purchase, and it should come from a physician or therapist. * State vocational rehabilitation agencies need a statement of justification focusing on how the technology will enhance the individual’s ability to prepare for, get, or keep a job, or how it will improve the individual’s ability to function independently. * Schools need a statement showing how the assistive technology will enhance the child’s ability to obtain an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment possible. Other funding sources have their own specific requirements. Success in securing funding frequently depends on the applicant’s ability to address each agency’s unique requirements in a funding request. What to Do if the Application is Rejected When an application for funding is denied, two federally funded programs may be able to provide advice and assistance in case the applicant wants to appeal or otherwise seek to overturn the denial. Congressionally mandated Client Assistance Programs and Protection and Advocacy Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education in each U.S. state and territory. Client Assistance Programs Each state has a Client Assistance Program (CAP) that provides information and assistance to individuals with disabilities who are seeking or receiving services from certain government-funded programs, including vocational rehabilitation, CILs, agencies for the blind, and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Some of the programs covered by the CAP, notably vocational rehabilitation, often provide funding for AT, and the CAP may be able to help a client who is having trouble getting needed AT funding. A CAP also may provide valuable advice and assistance to a person who is unsure about the funding program(s) to which he or she should apply. Protection and Advocacy Programs In addition to a CAP, each state has a Protection and Advocacy (P&A) program whose job is to advocate for the legal rights of persons with disabilities, such as full access to inclusive educational programs, financial entitlements, health care, accessible housing, and employment. The scope of a P&A program is broader than the scope of a CAP, and P&A programs have the authority to provide legal representation as part of their advocacy services. However, P&A programs are entitled to set priorities and make judgments regarding which cases to pursue legally. A complete list of state CAPs and P&A programs can be found in Appendix C. Additional Sources of Funding-Related Information and Assistance This list of resources was derived from the ABLEDATA Web site’s Funding Resource Center. The Funding Resource Center provides a full list of organizations at the national, state, and local levels that actually provide funding for the purchase of assistive products or are sources of funding-related information. 1-88-88-DISABLED United States Telephone: 888-834-7225 toll free. Email: disabled@1-88-88-disabled.com. This national system of lawyers aids people with disabilities to become SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Social Security Income) recipients. Let Them Hear Foundation Insurance Advocacy Program 149 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 1014 Menlo Park, California 94025 Telephone: 877-432-7435 toll free. Web site: http://advocacy.letthemhear.org. The Foundation offers a nationwide program to assist individuals appealing insurance denials for cochlear implants. Medicaid Reference Desk Web site: http://www.thedesk.info. This site offers information on Medicaid for people with cognitive disabilities. It also has links to regional, State and local organizations that may be of assistance to all people with disabilities. National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. 237 Main Street, 4th Floor Buffalo, New York 14203 Telephone: 716-847-0650. TT: 716-847-1322. Fax: 716-847-0227. Email: mgustas@nls.org. Web site: http://www.nls.org/booklets.htm. The Neighborhood Legal Services web site features the Funding of AT booklet series. Booklets are available for download, or a hard copy may be requested through email. Funding sources discussed include public school special education, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, and SSDI and SSI work incentive programs. National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 600 Landover, Maryland 20785 Telephone: 800-346-2742 toll free or 301-459-5900. TT: 301-459-5984. Email: naricinfo@heitechservices.com. Web site: http://www.naric.com. NARIC’s library of rehabilitation and disability literature includes several items in the Publications list below. Copies can be ordered from NARIC using the NARIC accession number. Social Security Administration Windsor Park Building 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21235 Telephone: 800-772-1213 toll free. TT: 800-325-0778 toll free. Web site: http://www.ssa.gov. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the U.S. Government’s major income support programs for the elderly, people with disabilities, and their dependents. The SSA Web site offers comprehensive information on these programs. Publications Addressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Individuals with Disabilities Through Financial Loans, Report on the Fourth and Fifth Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with Disabilities. Arlington, Virginia: RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), 2006. Link to text: http://www.resna.org/AFTAP/library/afp/report1006.pdf. This report provides a detailed description and extensive statistics that illustrate the lending practices, funding levels, and successes of the state AT loan programs in 2004 and 2005. “AT Funding: An Expert Forecasts a Mixed Future,” Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) Newsletter, Vol. 38 (May 2005), pp. 1-15. Link to text: http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/displayNewsletter.php?newsletterID=10021. In this interview with Edward L. Myers III, an attorney who represents families seeking AT funding for their children with disabilities, Mr. Myers provides tips relating to IEPs, trial periods, alternative financing, and universal design requirements in IDEA 2004. Brooke, Valerie, Jennifer McDonough, and Sandy Hardy, “Benefit Specialists: Key Resources for Supporting the Use of Social Security Work Incentives to Fund Assistive Technology,” Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, Vol. 24, No. 2 (2006), pp. 121-126. NARIC Accession Number: J50605. This article discusses securing AT funding through Social Security work incentive programs. Discovering Hidden Resources: Assistive Technology Recycling, Refurbishing, and Redistribution. Arlington, Virginia: RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), 2000. NARIC Accession Number: O13578. Link to text: http://www.resna.org/taproject/library/pubs/recycling/RMtoc.htm. This book presents a concise but thorough overview of assistive technology recycling, refurbishment, and redistribution programs around the world. Dubbels, Kursten, “Assistive Technology in the Individual Education Plan Outline,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, no date. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/atiep.htm. Based on a presentation made at Closing the Gap in 1998, this booklet discusses the inclusion of AT when developing an Individual Education Plan. Hager, Ronald M., “Funding of Assistive Technology: State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies and Their Obligation to Maximize Employment,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, 1999. NARIC Accession Number: O13195. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/vrbooklt.htm. This booklet contains information on funding assistive technology through the vocational rehabilitation system, including AT for students making the transition from school to work and for college students. Hager, Ronald M., and Diane Smith, “The Public School's Special Education System as an Assistive Technology Funding Source: The Cutting Edge,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., 2003 (second edition). Link to text: http://www.nls.org/specedat.htm or http://www.nls.org/pdf/special-ed-booklet-03.pdf. This 71-page booklet is a comprehensive treatise on the rights of students with disabilities to assistive technology under IDEA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Kemp, Crystal E., Howard P. Parette, and Jack J. Hourcade, “Funding Assistive Technology and Related Health Services in Service Settings,” Early Childhood Education Journal, Vol. 28, No. 3 (Spring 2001), pp. 189-192. The authors discuss funding options for assistive technology devices in client service settings, including Medicaid, the School Health and Related Services Program, and the Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT). A sample letter of justification to Medicaid is included. “Medicaid and Assistive Technology: A Fresh Look at Medicaid as an AT Funding Source,” AT Advocate, Volume 9, Issue 2 (Winter 2005), pp. 302-312. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/av/spring05.htm or http://www.nls.org/av/spring05.pdf. This article provides a general overview of funding for assistive technology under Medicaid for both children and adults. “Medicaid, Assistive Technology, and the Courts: An Updated Summary of AT-Related Federal and State Court Decisions,” AT Advocate, Volume 11, Issue 1 (Winter 2006-2007), pp. 370-380. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/av/winter06-07.htm or http://www.nls.org/av/winter06-07.pdf. The article summarizes important court decisions related to Medicaid funding of AT since the mid-1980s. Topics include state Medicaid agencies’ use of “exclusive lists” of DME products; denial of funding on the basis of age; EPSDT and children under age 21; and specific AT products (augmentative communication devices, standing frames and wheelchairs, stair lifts, power tilt-in-space wheelchairs, back-up manual wheelchairs, CCTVs, body braces, swimming pool lifts, and binaural hearing aids). Quintero, Alyssa, “A.T. Funding Challenge,” Quest, Vol. 14, No. 1 (January/February 2007), pp. 46-53. Link to text: http://www.mdaquest-digital.com/mdaquest/20070102/. The author provides a broad overview of the resources available to fund assistive technology. Pynoos, Jon, and Christy M. Nishita, “The Cost and Financing of Home Modifications in the United States,” Journal of Disability Policy Studies, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Fall 2003), pp. 68-73. NARIC Accession Number: J46116. This article recounts the history and projects the future of loan programs for financing home modifications and the acquisition of assistive technology. Rosenthal, Paula, “Resources for People Who Can't Afford Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants,” Hearing Exchange, 2004. Link to text: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/paulas-110601.htm. This article provides tips and a resource list for people with hearing loss who cannot afford hearing aids or cochlear implants. Sheldon, James R., Jr., “Work Incentives for Persons with Disabilities Under the Social Security and SSI Programs,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., 2002 (Second Edition) Link to text: http://www.nls.org/work_incentives.htm or http://www.nls.org/pdf/work_incentives.pdf. Aimed at attorneys, this 35-page booklet emphasizes the role of SSI and SSDI work incentives in ensuring that AT is available to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries as they are preparing for and going to work. Sheldon, James R., and Ronald M. Hager, “Funding of Assistive Technology to Make Work a Reality: Funding for Work-Related Assistive Technology Through Special Education Programs, State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, Medicaid, Medicare and SSI’s Plan for Achieving Self Support,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., 2004. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/Work%20&%20AT.htm or http://www.nls.org/pdf/Work%20&%20AT.pdf. This 38-page booklet is built around the scenario of a 16-year-old with a severe physical disability who will face multiple needs for AT as she completes her special education program, attends college, and eventually moves on to her employment goal. Sheldon, James R., and Diana M. Straube, “Supplemental Security Income and the Family Law Attorney: Using Creative Alimony, Child Support and Property Settlements to Maximize SSI, Medicaid and Create Funding for Assistive Technology,” Buffalo, New York: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc., 1999. NARIC Accession Number: O13361. Link to text: http://www.nls.org/ssifmaty.htm. This booklet is intended for attorneys and discusses how to maximize AT funding for spouses or children with disabilities during divorce settlements. Telework Program: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, A Report on the First Two Years of Program Operations of the Telework Program FY 2004 - FY 2005. Arlington, Virginia: RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), 2006. Link to text: http://www.resna.org/AFTAP/telework/report1006.pdf. This report provides a detailed description and extensive statistics that illustrate the lending practices, funding levels, achievements, challenges and successes of the 20 state AT loan programs that existed in 2004 and 2005. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public Affairs, "Fact Sheet: VA’s Prosthetics and Sensory Aids," February 2006. Link to text: http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/pros-sensory.asp. The VA pamphlet discusses devices available to veterans through the VA’s Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). Waterland, Laura J., “Home Modifications: Essential but Difficult to Fund,” AT Messenger, Vol. 12, No. 1 (Winter 2004), pp. 4-6. Link to text: http://www.dati.org/newsletter/issues/2004n1/Winter_AT_messenger_2004.pdf. This article discusses barriers to obtaining funds for home modifications for persons who need accessible housing. A resource list is included. Appendix A: State Assistive Technology Projects For further information on any state assistive technology project, call the project at the number given or visit the project’s Web site. For the most up-to-date list of state assistive technology projects, visit the ABLEDATA State Assistive Technology Project Resource Center on the ABLEDATA Web site. Alabama Alabama STAR (Statewide Technology Access and Response System) 2125 East South Boulevard Montgomery, Alabama 36120-0752 Telephone: 800-782-7656 toll free or 334-613-3481. TT: 334-613-3519. Fax: 334-613-3485. Web site: http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/star/. Alaska Alaska Assistive Technology Program Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 801 West 10th Street, Suite A Juneau, Alaska 99801 Telephone: 800-478-2815 toll free or 907-465-6969. Email: sean_obrien@labor.state.ak.us. Web site: http://www.labor.state.ak.us/at. American Samoa American Samoa Assistive Technology Services Project Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Human Resources Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Telephone: 011-684-699-1529 or 011-684-699-1373. TT: 011-684-233-7874. Fax: 011-684-699-1376. Email: apisap26@yahoo.com. Web site: http://americansamoa.gov/departments/depts/human_resources.htm. Arizona Arizona Technology Access Program Northern Arizona University Institute for Human Development 2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Telephone: 800-477-9921 toll free or 602-728-9534. TT: 602-728-9536. Fax: 602-728-9535. Email: Jill.Pleasant@nau.edu. Web site: http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap. Arkansas Arkansas ICAN (Increasing Capabilities Access Network) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 26 Corporate Hill Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Telephone: 800-828-2799 toll free (voice or TT) or 501-666-8868. Fax: 501-666-5319. Email: ljmorgan@ars.state.ar.us. Web site: http://www.arkansas-ican.org. California AT Network Alliance for Technology Access 1304 Southpoint Boulevard, Suite 240 Petaluma, California 94954 Telephone: 800-390-2699 toll free or 707-778-3011. TT: 800-900-0706 toll free. Fax: 707-765-2080. Email: info@atnet.org. Web site: http://www.atnet.org. Note: The AT Network is coordinated by the Alliance for Technology Access under a contract with the California Assistive Technology System (CATS). California Assistive Technology System (CATS) California Department of Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Unit 2000 Evergreen Street Sacramento, California 95815 Telephone: 916-274-6325. TT: 916-263-8685. Fax: 916-263-7472. Email: atinfo@dor.ca.gov. Web site: http://www.atnet.org/index.php?page=california-at-system-cats. Colorado Assistive Technology Partners 601 E. 18th Avenue, Suite 130 Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone: 800-255-3477 toll free (Colorado only) or 303-315-1280. TT: 303-837-8964. Fax: 303-837-1208. Email: cathy.bodine@uchsc.edu. Web site: http://www.uchsc.edu/atp. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands CNMI System of Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities P.O. Box 502565 Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands 96950-2565 Telephone: 011-670-664-7000 (voice or TT). Fax: 011-670-664-7030. Email: straid@cnmiddcouncil.org. Connecticut Connecticut Tech Act Project Bureau of Rehabilitation Services 25 Sigourney Street, 11th floor Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Telephone: 800-537-2549 toll free (Connecticut only) or 860-424-4881. TT: 860-424-4839. Fax: 860-424-4850. Web site: http://www.cttechact.com. Delaware Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children P.O. Box 269, 1600 Rockland Rd Wilmington, Delaware 19899-0269 Telephone: 800-870-3284 toll free (Delaware only) or 302-651-6790. TT: 302-651-6794. Fax: 302-651-6793. Web site: http://www.dati.org. District of Columbia Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia 220 I Street, NE, Suite 130 Washington, D.C. 20002 Telephone: 202-547-0198. TT: 202-546-2657. Fax: 202-645-2662. Email: ajohns@uls-dc.org. Web site: http://www.atpdc.org. Florida Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology 325 John Knox Road Building 400, Suite 402 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Telephone: 888-788-9216 toll free or 850-487-3278. Fax: 850-487-2805. Email: faast@faast.org. Web site: http://www.faast.org. Georgia Georgia Tools for Life Program Georgia Dept. of Labor - Vocational Rehabilitation 1700 Century Circle B-4, Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 Telephone: 800-497-8665 toll free. TT: 866-373-7778 toll free or 404-486-6333. Web site: http://www.gatfl.org. Guam Guam System for Assistive Technology Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services University of Guam UOG Station Dean Circle, House 29 Manigilao, Guam 96923 Telephone: 671-735-2481. TT: 671-735-6531. Fax: 671-734-5709. Email: heidisan@ite.net. Web site: http://www.uog.edu/cedders/gsat.htm. Hawaii Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii 414 Kuwili Street, Suite 104 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Telephone: 800-645-3007 toll free (Hawaii only) or 808-532-7110 (voice or TT). Fax: 808-532-7120. Email: atrc-info@atrc.org. Web site: http://www.atrc.org. Idaho Idaho Assistive Technology Project Center on Disabilities and Human Development 129 West Third Street Moscow, Idaho 83843 Telephone: 800-432-8324 toll free or 208-885-3557. Fax: 208-885-3628. Email: rseiler@uidaho.edu. Web site: http://www.idahoat.org. Illinois Illinois Assistive Technology Program 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100 Springfield, Illinois 62701 Telephone: 800-852-5110 toll free (Illinois only) (voice or TT) or 217-522-7985. TT: 217-522-9966. Fax: 217-522-8067. Email: wgunther@iltech.org. Web site: http://www.iltech.org. Indiana Attain, Inc. 5333 Commerce Square Drive, Suite G Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 Telephone: 800-528-8246 toll free. TT: 800-743-3333 toll free. Email: attaininfo@attaininc.org. Web site: http://www.attaininc.org. Iowa Iowa Program for Assistive Technology Center for Disabilities and Development 100 Hawkins Drive, Room S295 Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1011 Telephone: 800-331-3027 toll free or 319-356-0550. TT: 877-686-0032 toll free. Email: jane-gay@uiowa.edu. Web site: http://www.iowaat.org. Kansas Assistive Technology for Kansans Project 2601 Gabriel Parsons, Kansas 67357 Telephone: 800-526-3648 toll free or 620-421-8367 (voice or TT). Fax: 620-421-0954. Email: ssack@ku.edu. Web site: http://www.atk.ku.edu. Kentucky Kentucky Assistive Technology Services Network Charles McDowell Center 8412 Westport Road Louisville, Kentucky 40242 Telephone: 800-327-5287 toll free or 502-429-4484. Fax: 502-429-7114. Email: Chase.Forrester@ky.gov. Web site: http://www.katsnet.org. Louisiana Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network 3042 Old Forge Drive, Suite D Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898 Telephone: 800-270-6185 toll free or 225-925-9500. TT: 800-270-6185 toll free. Fax: 225-925-9560. Email: cpourciau@latan.org. Web site: http://www.latan.org. Maine Maine CITE (Consumer Information and Technology Training Exchange) University of Maine System University College 46 University Drive Augusta, Maine 04330 Telephone: 207-621-3195. TT: 207-621-3482. Fax: 207-621-3193. Web site: http://www.mainecite.org. Maryland Maryland Technology Assistance Program 2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Telephone: 800-832-4827 toll free. TT: 866-881-7488 toll free. Fax: 410-554-9237. Email: mdtap@mdtap.org. Web site: http://www.mdtap.org. Massachusetts Assistive Technology Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 600 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111 Telephone: 617-204-3851. TT: 617-204-3815. Fax: 617-727-1354. Email: Karen.Langley@mrc.state.ma.us. Web site: http://www.mass.gov/mrc. Michigan Michigan’s Assistive Technology Program Michigan Disability Rights Coalition 780 West Lake Lansing Road, Suite 200 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 Telephone: 800-760-4600 toll free (Michigan only) or 517-333-2477 (voice or TT). Fax: 517-333-2677. Email: ndelisle@prosynergy.org. Web site: http://www.copower.org/AT/index.htm. Minnesota Minnesota STAR Program 50 Sherburne Avenue, Room 309 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Telephone: 888-234-1267 toll free or 651-201-2640. TT: 800-627-3529 toll free. Fax: 651-282-6671. Email: star.program@state.mn.us. Web site: http://www.starprogram.state.mn.us. Mississippi Mississippi START P.O. Box 1698 Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1698 Telephone: 800-852-8328 toll free (Mississippi only) or 601-987-4872. TT: 800-852-8328 toll free (Mississippi only). Fax: 601-364-2349. Email: contactus@msprojectstart.org. Web site: http://www.msprojectstart.org. Missouri Missouri Assistive Technology Project 4731 South Cochise, Suite 114 Independence, Missouri 64055-6975 Telephone: 800-647-8557 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-5193. TT: 800-647-8558 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-9315. Fax: 816-373-9314. Email: matpmo@swbell.net. Web site: http://www.at.mo.gov. Montana MonTECH Rural Institute, University of Montana 634 Eddy Avenue Missoula, Montana 59812 Telephone: 800-732-0323 toll free or 406-243-5676. TT: 800-732-0323 toll free. Fax: 406-243-4730. Email: montech@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Web site: http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Nebraska Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership 5143 South 48th Street, Suite C Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 Telephone: 888-806-6287 toll free or 402-471-0734. Fax: 402-471-6052. Email: atp@atp.ne.gov. Web site: http://www.atp.ne.gov. Nevada Nevada Assistive Technology Act Program Office of Disability Services 3656 Research Way, Suite 32 Carson City, Nevada 89706 Telephone: 775-687-4452. Fax: 775-687-7560. Email: drandall@dhhs.nv.gov. Web site: http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS_Programs.htm#State%20Assistive%20Technology%20Act%20Program. New Hampshire Assistive Technology in New Hampshire 10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101 Durham, New Hampshire 03824 Telephone: 603-862-4320 (voice or TT). Fax: 603-862-0555. Email: assistive.technology@unh.edu. Web site: http://www.iod.unh.edu/atinnh.html. New Jersey New Jersey Assistive Technology Advocacy Center New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc. 210 South Broad Street, Third Floor Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Telephone: 800-342-5832 (NJ only) or 609-777-0945. TT: 609-633-7106. Fax: 609-777-0187. Email: advocate@njpanda.org. Web site: http://www.njpanda.org/atacprogram.htm. New Mexico New Mexico Technology Assistance Program 435 St. Michaels Drive, Building D Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Telephone: 800-866-2253 toll free or 505-954-8521. Fax: 505-954-8608. Email: andy.winnegar@state.nm.us. Web site: http://www.nmtap.com. New York TRAID Project New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities 401 State Street Schenectady, New York 12305 Telephone: 800-522-4369 toll free (New York only) (voice or TT) or 518-388-2892. TT: 518-473-4231. Fax: 518-388-2890. Email: webmaster@cqc.ny.gov. Web site: http://cqc.ny.gov/advocacy/assistive-technology. North Carolina North Carolina Assistive Technology Program 805 Ruggles St, Haywood Building Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 Telephone: 919-855-3500 or 919-855-3548. Fax: 919-733-1628 or 919-715-0616. Email: tkoger@ncatp.org. Web site: http://www.ncatp.org. North Dakota North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology Fargo Technology Access Center 3509 Interstate Boulevard Fargo, North Dakota 58103 Telephone: 800-895-4728 toll free or 701-365-4728. Fax: 701-365-6246. Email: jlee@polarcomm.com. Web site: http://www.ndipat.org. Ohio Assistive Technology of Ohio Ohio State University 445 E. Dublin-Granville Road Building L Worthington, Ohio 43085 Telephone: 800-784-3425 toll free or 614-293-9134. TT: 614-293-0767. Email: atohio03@osu.edu. Web site: http://www.atohio.org. Oklahoma Oklahoma ABLE Tech Oklahoma State University Seretean Wellness Center 1514 West Hall of Fame Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Telephone: 800-257-1705 toll free (voice or TT) or 405-744-9748 (voice or TT). Fax: 405-744-2487. Email: mljwell@okstate.edu. Web site: http://www.ok.gov/abletech. Oregon Access Technologies, Inc. 3070 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, Oregon 97305-1396 Telephone: 800-677-7512 toll free (Oregon only) (voice or TT) or 503-361-1201 (voice or TT). Fax: 503-370-4530. Email: info@accesstechnologiesinc.org. Web site: http://www.accesstechnologiesinc.org. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology Institute on Disabilities/University Services Building 1601 N. Broad Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122 Telephone: 800-204-7428 toll free. TT: 866-268-0579 toll free. Email: atinfo@temple.edu. Web site: http://www.disabilities.temple.edu. Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program Universidad de Puerto Rico Administracion Centrale/Instituto FILIUS P.O. Box 364984 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-4984 Telephone: 888-981-6033 toll free (Puerto Rico only), 888-633-6035 toll free (United States only) or 787-764-6035. TT: 787-767-8642. Fax: 787-754-8034. Email: pratp@pratp.upr.edu. Web site: http://www.pratp.upr.edu. Rhode Island Rhode Island's Assistive Technology Partnership Office of Rehabilitation Services 40 Fountain Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Telephone: 800-916-8324 toll free or 401-421-7005. TT: 401-421-7016. Fax: 401-222-3574. Email: kburrell@ors.ri.gov. Web site: http://www.atap.state.ri.us. South Carolina South Carolina Assistive Technology Program USC School of Medicine/Center for Disability Resources Midlands Center, 8301 Farrow Road Columbia, South Carolina 29203 Telephone: 800-915-4522 toll free or 803-935-5263. Fax: 803-935-5342. Email: evelyne@cdd.sc.edu. Web site: http://www.sc.edu/scatp. South Dakota DakotaLink 1161 Deadwood Ave., Suite #5 Rapid City, South Dakota 57702 Telephone: 800-645-0673 toll free (voice or TT) or 605-394-6742 (voice or TT). Email: info@dakotalink.net. Web site: http://dakotalink.tie.net. Tennessee Tennessee Technology Access Project Citizens Plaza State Office Building 400 Deadrick Street, 14th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37248 Telephone: 800-732-5059 toll free or 615-313-5183. TT: 615-313-5695. Email: tn.ttap@state.tn.us. Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/rehab/ttap.htm. Texas Texas Technology Access Project Texas Center for Disability Studies University of Texas at Austin 10100 Burnet Road, Commons Center, Building 137, Room 1.154 Austin, Texas 78758-4445 Telephone: 800-828-7839 toll free, 512-232-0740, or 1-8-SPEAK-UP-TX (for people with speech disabilities). TT: 800-RELAY-TX toll free or 512-232-0762. Fax: 512-232-0761. Email: txcds@uttcds.org. Web site: http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu. Utah Utah Assistive Technology Program Center for Persons with Disabilities Utah State University Old Main Hill Logan, Utah 84322-6855 Telephone: 800-524-5152 toll free or 435-797-3824. Fax: 435-797-2355. Email: uatpat@cc.usu.edu. Web site: http://www.uatpat.org. Utah Center for Assistive Technology 1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84104-5236 Telephone: 888-866-5550 toll free (Utah only) (voice or TT) or 801-887-9500 (voice or TT). Web site: http://www.usor.utah.gov/ucat. Vermont Vermont Assistive Technology Program Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living 103 South Main Street, Weeks Building Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2305 Telephone: 800-750-6355 toll free or 802-241-2620. TT: 802-241-1464. Fax: 802-241-2174. Email: atinfo@dail.state.vt.us. Web site: http://www.dad.state.vt.us/atp/. Virgin Islands Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities University of the Virgin Islands #2 John Brewer Bay St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Telephone: 340-693-1323 (St. Thomas) or 340-692-1919 (St. Croix). Fax: 340-692-5599. Email: frock@uvi.edu. Web site: http://www.uvi.edu/pub-relations/viuapindx.htm. Virginia Virginia Assistive Technology System 8004 Franklin Farms Drive Richmond, Virginia 23229 Telephone: 800-552-5019 toll free (central office), 800-435-8490 toll free (information and referral), or 804-662-9990. Fax: 804-622-9478. Email: Robert.Krollman@drs.virginia.gov. Web site: http://www.vats.org. Washington Washington Assistive Technology Act Program University of Washington Box 357920 Seattle, Washington 98195-7920 Telephone: 800-214-8731 toll free or 206-685-4181. TT: 866-866-0162 toll free or 206-616-1396. Fax: 206-543-4779. Email: uwat@u.washington.edu. Web site: http://watap.org. West Virginia West Virginia Assistive Technology System Center for Excellence in Disabilities 955 Hartman Run Road Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 Telephone: 800-841-8436 toll free or 304-293-4692. TT: 800-518-1448 toll free. Fax: 304-293-7294. Email: contact@cedwvu.org. Web site: http://www.cedwvu.org/programs/wvats/. Wisconsin WisTech Office of Independence and Employment 1 W. Wilson Street, Room 951 P.O. Box 7851 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851 Telephone: 608-266-8905. TT: 608-267-9880. Fax: 608-266-3386. Email: lauxhm@dhfs.state.wi.us. Web site: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/. Wyoming WIND Assistive Technology Resources University of Wyoming Department 4298 1000 E. University Avenue Laramie, Wyoming 82071 Telephone: 307-766-2051. TT: 307-766-2720. Fax: 307-766-2763. Email: watr@uwyo.edu. Web site: http://www.wind.uwyo.edu/watr/. Appendix B: Alternative Financing Programs The following list provides contact information for the Assistive Technology Loan and Access to Telework Loan programs in each state. The types of loan programs administered by an organization are listed under the contact information. For an up-to-date list of Alternative Financing Programs, go to the ABLEDATA Alternative Financing Program Resource Center. Alabama Alabama Alternative Financing Loan Program Department of Rehabilitation Services 2125 East South Boulevard P.O. Box 20752 Montgomery, Alabama 36120-0752 Telephone: 334-613-2217. TT: 334-613-3480. Email: jhelm@rehab.state.al.us. Web site: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?url=/Home/Services/VRS/STAR+System/Alternative+Finance+Program. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Arizona Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology Program Northern Arizona University Institute for Human Development 4105 North 20th Street, Suite 260 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Telephone: 800-477-9921 toll free or 602-728-9532. TT: 602-728-9536. Fax: 602-728-9535. Email: jill.sherman@nau.edu. Web site: http://www.azlat.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Arkansas Arkansas Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 4601 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Telephone: 501-683-3008. Fax: 501-666-5319. Email: jdmoreland@ars.state.ar.us. Web site: http://www.arkansas-ican.org/Alternate%20Financing.htm. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Delaware Delaware Loan Program Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative University of Delaware 1600 Rockland Road P.O. Box 269 Wilmington, Delaware 19899-0269 Telephone: 302-651-6869. TT: 302-651-6794. Fax: 302-651-6793. Email: mineo@asel.udel.edu. Web site: http://www.dati.org/funding/LowInterestLoan.html. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Florida Florida Alternative Financing Program Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology 325 John Knox Road, Building 400, Suite 402 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Telephone: 888-788-9216 toll free (Florida only) or 850-487-3278. Fax: 850-487-2805. Email: faast@faast.org. Web site: http://www.faast.org/AlternativeFinancing.cfm. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Georgia Credit-Able, the Georgia Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee Program 1114 Brett Drive, Suite 100 Conyers, Georgia 30094 Telephone: 866-922-6790 toll free or 770-922-6790. Fax: 770-922-6769. Email: info@credit-able.org. Web site: http://www.credit-able.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Guam Guam Options for Alternative Loans for Assistive Technology University of Guam CEDDERS - UOG Station 303 University Drive, House #19 Dean Circle Mangilao, Guam 96923 Telephone: 671-735-2490. TT: 671-735-2491. Fax: 671-734-8378. Email: gsat@ite.net. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Illinois TechConnect Low Interest Loan Program Illinois Assistive Technology Project 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1200 Telephone: 800-852-5110 toll free or 217-522-7985. TT: 217-522-9966. Fax: 217-522-8067. Email: techconnect@iltech.org. Web site: http://www.techconnect.iltech.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Iowa Iowa Loan Program Abilities Fund 410 North 18th Street Centerville, Iowa 52544 Telephone: 888-222-8943 toll free or 641-856-2173. Fax: 641-856-3101. Email: info@abilitiesfund.org. Web site: http://www.abilitiesfund.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Kansas Kansas Assistive Technology Cooperative 625 Merchant, Suite 205 Emporia, Kansas 66801 Telephone: 866-465-2826 toll free (voice or TT) or 620-341-9002 (voice or TT). Fax: 620-342-6400. Email: katcomail@sbcglobal.net. Web site: http://www.katco.net. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Kentucky Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation 209 St. Clair Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Telephone: 877-675-0195 toll free or 502-564-4440. Fax: 502-564-1268. Email: edu.katlc@ky.gov. Web site: http://www.katlc.ky.gov. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Louisiana Louisiana Alternative Financing Program Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network 3042 Old Forge Road, Suite D Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 Telephone: 800-270-6185 toll free (voice or TT) or 225-925-9500 (voice or TT). Fax: 225-925-9560. Email: info@latan.org. Web site: http://www.latan.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Maine mPower - Maine’s Adaptive Equipment Loan Fund Alpha One 127 Main Street South Portland, Maine 04106 Telephone: 800-640-7200 toll free (voice or TT). Email: info@mpowerloans.org. Web site: http://www.mpowerloans.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Maryland Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan Program and Telework Loan Program Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) 2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Telephone: 800-832-4827 toll free (voice or TT). Fax: 410-554-9237. Email: mdtap@mdtap.org. Web site: http://www.mdtap.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Massachusetts Massachusetts AT Loan Program Easter Seals Massachusetts 484 Main Street Worchester, Massachusetts 01608 Telephone: 800-244-2756, ext. 428 or 431, toll free. TT: 800-564-9700 toll free. Email: massatloan@eastersealsma.net. Web site: http://www.massatloan.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Michigan Michigan Assistive Technology and Telework Loan Funds c/o United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 216 Lansing, Michigan 48912 Telephone: 800-828-2714 toll free or 517-203-1200. Fax: 517-203-1203. Email: march@ucpmichigan.org. Web site: http://michiganloanfunds.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Minnesota Assistive Technology of Minnesota 1800 Pioneer Creek Center, Box 310 Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359-0310 Telephone: 866-535-8239 toll free or 763-479-8239. TT: 800-627-3529 toll free. Fax: 763-479-8243. Email: info@atmn.org. Web site: http://www.atmn.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Missouri Show Me Loans Missouri Assistive Technology 4731 South Cochise, Suite 114 Independence, Missouri 64055-6975 Telephone: 800-647-8557 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-5193. TT: 800-647-8558 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-9315. Fax: 816-373-9314. Email: mexline@swbell.net. Web site: http://www.at.mo.gov/loans.shtm. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Montana MonTECH University Of Montana Rural Institute 634 Eddy, 009 CHC Missoula, Montana 59812 Telephone: 877-243-5511 toll free (Montana only) or 406-243-5751. Email: montech@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Web site: http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/financial.asp. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Nebraska Nebraska Loan Programs Easter Seals Nebraska 638 North 109th Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-1722 Telephone: 800-650-9880 toll free or 402-345-2200. Fax: 402-345-2500. Email: rfitzke@ne.easterseals.com. Web site: http://ne.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NEDR_loan. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Nevada Nevada Assistive Technology Loan Fund CareChest 7910 N. Virginia Street Reno, Nevada 89506 Telephone: 775-829-2273. Fax: 775-829-8745. Email: loans@carechest.com. Web site: http://www.carechest.com/HELP/HELP.html#Assistive_Technology_Loans. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. New Mexico Access Loan New Mexico San Juan Center for Independence 3535 E. 30th, Suite 101 Farmington, New Mexico 87402 Telephone: 505-566-5831. Fax: 505-566-5842. Email: lmccabe@sjci.org. Web site: http://www.sjci.org/afp.html. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. New Mexico Tele-Work Loan Program New Mexico Technology Assistance Program 435 St. Michael's Drive, Building D Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Telephone: 800-866-2253 toll free or 505-954-8533. TT: 800-659-4915 toll free. Fax: 505-954-8608. Email: andy.winnegar@state.nm.us. Web site: http://www.nmtap.com/NMTeleWorkLoan.html. Program: Access to Telework Loan Program. New York TRAID Project - Equipment Loan Fund New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities 401 State Street Schenectady, New York 12305 Telephone: 800-522-4369 toll free (New York only) (voice or TT) or 518-388-2892. TT: 518-473-4231. Fax: 518-388-2890. Email: webmaster@cqcapd.state.ny.us. Web site: http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/Asst-Tech-TRAID.htm. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. North Dakota North Dakota Alternative Financial Loan Program North Dakota Association for the Disabled, Inc. 1913 South Washington Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Telephone: 800-532-6323 toll free or 701-795-6609. TT: 800-265-4728 toll free. Fax: 701-239-7229. Email: tladouceur@ndad.org. Web site: http://www.ndipat.org/services/default.asp?ID=321. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Northern Mariana Islands Trankilu Loan Program Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Council on Developmental Disabilities P.O. Box 502565 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950-2565 Telephone: 670-664-7000. TT: 670-664-7000. Fax: 670-664-7010. Email: tchong@cnmiddcouncil.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Oklahoma Oklahoma Alternative Financing Program Oklahoma ABLE Tech 1514 West Hall of Fame Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-2026 Telephone: 888-885-5588 toll free or 405-744-9748. TT: 800-257-1705 toll free. Fax: 405-744-2487. Email: gmiliss@okstate.edu. Web site: http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Financing_Activities/. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation 1004 West Ninth Avenue, First Floor King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Telephone: 888-744-1938 toll free or 484-674-0506. TT: 877-693-7271 toll free. Fax: 484-674-0510. Email: patf@patf.us. Web site: http://www.patf.us. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. South Carolina South Carolina Assistive Technology Loan Program Vocational Rehabilitation Department 1410 Boston Avenue West Columbia, South Carolina 29171 Telephone: 866-247-8354 toll free or 803-896-6374. Fax: 803-896-6510. Email: dkoon@scvrd.state.sc.us. Web site: http://www.scvrd.net/i_assist_tech.html. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Utah Alternative Financing Program Utah Assistive Technology Foundation Center for Persons with Disabilities 6835 Old Main Hill Logan, Utah 84322 Telephone: 800-524-5152 toll free or 435-797-2025. TT: 435-797-7089. Fax: 435-797-2355. Email: uatf@cpd2.usu.edu. Web site: http://www.uatf.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Vermont Independence Fund Opportunities Credit Union 18 Pearl Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 Telephone: 800-865-8328 toll free or 802-865-3404. Fax: 802-860-6123. Email: ecarvey@oppsvt.org. Web site: http://www.oppsvt.org. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Alternate Financing Program Virgin Islands Assistive Technology Foundation Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities #2 John Brewer’s Bay St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Telephone: 340-776-9200, ext. 2334 (St. Thomas) or 340-692-1919 (St. Croix). Fax: 340-692-5599 (St. Croix). Email: yyohann@uvi.edu (St. Thomas) or wevans@uvi.edu (St. Croix). Web site: http://www.uvi.edu/pub-relations/VIUCEDD/community_outreach/viatf.htm. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Virginia Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority 1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 107 Richmond, Virginia 23229 Telephone: 866-835-5976 toll free or 804-662-9000 (voice or TT). Fax: 804-662-9533. Email: atlfa@atlfa.org. Web site: http://www.atlfa.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Washington Washington Access Fund Washington Assistive Technology Foundation 100 South King Street, Ste. 280 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone: 800-214-8731 toll free or 206-328-5116. TT: 888-808-8942 toll free. Fax: 206-328-5126. Email: info@watf.org. Web site: http://www.watf.org. Programs: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Wisconsin WisLoan and Wisconsin Telework Loan Programs IndependenceFirst 600 West Virginia St., Suite 401 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204-1516 Telephone: 877-463-3778 toll free or 414-226-8306. TT: 414-291-7520. Fax: 414-291-7525. WisLoan Email: pkraemer@independencefirst.org. Telework Loan Email: kaltman@independencefirst.org. WisLoan Web site: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/wisloan.htm. Wisconsin Telework Loan Web site: http://www.independencefirst.org/services/other/telework.asp. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program; Access to Telework Loan Program. Wyoming Wyoming Technology Access Program Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation, Inc. 305 West First Street Casper, Wyoming 82601 Telephone: 800-735-8322 toll free or 307-226-6956 (voice or TT). Fax: 307-266-6957. Email: webmaster@wilr.org. Web site: http://www.wilr.org/wytap.html. Program: Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Loan Program. Appendix C: State Client Assistance and Protection and Advocacy Programs In many states, the same organization provides CAP and P&A services. In other states, CAP and P&A services are provided by separate agencies. For states in which the CAP and P&A functions are provided by the same agency, a single organization is stated. In states where separate organizations fulfill these functions, the contact information for each project is listed separately. For an up-to-date list, go to the ABLEDATA Client Assistance Program Resource Center and the ABLEDATA Protection and Advocacy Program Resource Center. Alabama Client Assistance Program State of Alabama Client Assistance Program 2125 East South Boulevard Montgomery, Alabama 36116-2454 Telephone: 800-441-7607 toll free or 334-613-2208. TT: 334-288-1104. Fax: 334-288-1104. Email: jnorsworthy@sacap.org. Web site: http://www.sacap.org. Protection and Advocacy Program Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program P.O. Box 870395 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0395 Telephone: 800-826-1675 toll free (Alabama only) (voice or TT) or 205-348-4928 (voice or TT). Fax: 205-348-3909. Email: adap@adap.ua.edu. Web site: http://www.adap.net. Alaska Client Assistance Program Alaska Client Assistance Program ASIST, Inc. 2900 Boniface Parkway, #100 Anchorage, Alaska 99504-3195 Telephone: 800-478-0047 toll free (voice or TT) or 907-333-2211 (voice or TT). Fax: 907-333-1186. Email: akcap@alaska.com. Web site: http://home.gci.net/~alaskacap/. Protection and Advocacy Program Disability Law Center of Alaska 3330 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 103 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Telephone: 800-478-1234 toll free (Alaska only) (voice or TT) or 907-565-1002 (voice or TT). Fax: 907-565-1000. Email: akpa@dlcak.org. Web site: http://www.dlcak.org. American Samoa American Samoa Office of Protection and Advocacy for the Disabled P.O. Box 3937 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Telephone: 011-684-633-2440. Fax: 011-684-633-7286. Email: pt_tauanuu@yahoo.com. Web site: http://americansamoa.gov/departments/depts/protection.htm. Arizona Arizona Center for Disability Law 100 North Stone Avenue, Suite 305 Tucson, Arizona 85701 Telephone: 800-922-1447 toll free (voice or TT) or 520-327-9547 (voice or TT). Fax: 520-884-0992. Email: center@azdisabilitylaw.org. Web site: http://www.acdl.com. Arkansas Arkansas Disability Rights Center, Inc. 1100 North University, Suite 201 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Telephone: 800-482-1174 toll free (Arkansas only) (voice or TT) or 501-296-1775 (voice or TT). Fax: 501-296-1779. Email: panda@arkdisabilityrights.org. Web site: http://www.arkdisabilityrights.org. California Client Assistance Program California Client Assistance Program California Department of Rehabilitation 2000 Evergreen Street Sacramento, California 95815 Telephone: 800-952-5544 toll free or 916-263-7367. TT: 866-712-1085 toll free. Email: capinfo@dor.ca.gov. Web site: http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/cap/. Protection and Advocacy Program Protection and Advocacy, Inc. 100 Howe Ave., Suite 185-N Sacramento, California 95825 Telephone: 800-776-5746 toll free or 916-488-9955. TT: 800-719-5798 toll free. Email: infor@pai-ca.org. Web site: http://www.pai-ca.org. Colorado Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People 455 Sherman Street, Suite 130 Denver, Colorado 80203-4403 Telephone: 800-288-1376 toll free or 303-722-0300. TT: 303-722-3619. Fax: 303-722-0720. Email: tlcmail@thelegalcenter.org. Web site: http://www.thelegalcenter.org. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy System, Inc. P.O. Box 503529 Saipan, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands 96950 Telephone: 670-235-7273. TT: 670-235-9506. Fax: 670-235-7274. Web site: http://www.nmpasi.com. Connecticut Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities 60 B Weston Street Hartford, Connecticut 06120-1551 Telephone: 800-842-7303 toll free (voice or TT) (Connecticut only) or 860-297-4300. TT: 860-297-4380. Fax: 860-566-8714. Email: james.mcgaughey@po.state.ct.us. Web site: http://www.state.ct.us/opapd. District of Columbia University Legal Services 220 I Street, NE, Suite 130 Washington, D.C. 20002 Telephone: 202-547-0198. TT: 202-547-2657. Fax: 202-547-2083. Email: jbrown@uls-dc.org. Web site: http://www.uls-dc.org. Delaware Client Assistance Program Delaware Client Assistance Program United Cerebral Palsy, Inc. 700 A River Road Wilmington, Delaware 19809-2746 Telephone: 800-640-9336 toll free or 302-764-2400. Fax: 302-764-8713. Email: capdir@magpage.com. Web site: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_localsrv.cfm/52/7501/11439/492. Protection and Advocacy Program Delaware Disabilities Law Program Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. Community Services Building 100 West 10th Street, Suite 801 Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Telephone: 800-773-0606 toll free (Delaware only) or 302-575-0690. TT: 302-575-0696. Fax: 302-575-0840. Email: clasincc@declasi.org. Web site: http://www.declasi.org/dis.html. Florida Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc. 2728 Centerview Drive, Suite 102 Tallahassee, Florida 32301-5024 Telephone: 800-342-0823 toll free (Florida only) or 850-488-9071. TT: 800-346-4127 toll free. Fax: 850-488-8640. Email: info@advacacycenter.org. Web site: http://www.advocacycenter.org. Georgia Client Assistance Program Georgia Client Assistance Program 123 North McDonough Street Decatur, Georgia 30030 Telephone: 800-822-9727 toll free (voice or TT) or 404-373-3116 (voice or TT). Fax: 404-373-4110. Email: rehab@dol.state.ga.us. Web site: http://www.vocrehabga.org/lev3j.html. Protection and Advocacy Program Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. 150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 430 Decatur, Georgia 30030 Telephone: 800-537-2329 toll free or 404-885-1234. Fax: 404-378-0031. Email: info@thegao.org. Web site: http://www.thegao.org. Guam Client Assistance Program Guam Client Assistance Program Parent-Agencies Network P.O. Box 23474 2238 Route 16, Suite 1-B J. Madarang Dental Building Harmon, Guam 96921 Telephone: 671-637-4227 (voice or TT). Fax: 671-637-4211. Email: capguam@ite.net. Protection and Advocacy Program Guam Legal Services Corporation 113 Bradley Place Hagatna, Guam 96910 Telephone: 671-477-9811. Email: fvin@netpci.com. Web site: http://www.lawhelp.org/GU/. Hawaii Hawaii Disability Rights Center 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1040 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Telephone: 800-882-1057 toll free (voice or TT) or 808-949-2922 (voice or TT). Fax: 808-949-2928. Email: info@hawaiidisabilityrights.org. Web site: http://www.hawaiidisabilityrights.org. Idaho Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. 4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100 Boise, Idaho 83706 Telephone: 866-262-3462 toll free or 208-336-5353 (voice or TT). Fax: 208-336-5396. Email: coadinc@cableone.net. Web site: http://users.moscow.com/co-ad/. Illinois Client Assistance Program Illinois Client Assistance Program 100 North First Street 1st Floor West Springfield, Illinois 62702 Telephone: 800-641-3929 toll free (voice or TT). Email: dhscap@dhs.state.il.us. Web site: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/cap. Protection and Advocacy Program Equip for Equality 20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Telephone: 800-537-2632 toll free or 312-341-0022. TT: 800-610-2779 toll free. Fax: 312-341-0295. Email: contactus@equipforequality.org. Web site: http://www.equipforequality.org. Indiana Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services 4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Suite 222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 Telephone: 800-622-4845 toll free. TT: 800-838-1131 toll free. Email: kpedevilla@ipas.in.gov. Web site: http://www.state.in.us/ipas. Iowa Client Assistance Program Iowa Client Assistance Program Division of Persons with Disabilities Iowa Dept. of Human Rights Lucas State Office Building 321 E. 12th Street, 22nd Floor Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Telephone: 888-219-0471 toll free (voice or TT). Fax: 515-242-6119. Email: dhr.disabilities@iowa.gov. Web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/pd/client_assis_program/. Protection and Advocacy Program Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. 950 Office Park Road, Suite 221 West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Telephone: 800-779-2502 toll free or 515-278-2502. TT: 515-278-0571. Fax: 515-278-0539. Email: info@ipna.org. Web site: http://www.ipna.org. Kansas Disability Rights Center of Kansas 635 S.W. Harrison Street, Suite 100 Topeka, Kansas 66603-3726 Telephone: 877-776-1541 toll free and 785-273-9661. TT: 877-335-3725 toll free. Fax: 785-273-9414. Web site: http://www.drckansas.org. Kentucky Client Assistance Program Kentucky Client Assistance Program Education Cabinet 209 St. Clair Street, 5th floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Telephone: 800-633-6283 toll free or 502-564-8035. Fax: 502-564-1566. Email: VickiL.Staggs@ky.gov. Web site: http://kycap.ky.gov. Protection and Advocacy Program Kentucky Protection and Advocacy 100 Fair Oaks Lane, Third Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Telephone: 800-372-2988 toll free (voice or TT) or 502-564-2967 (voice or TT). Fax: 502-564-0848. Web site: http://www.kypa.net. Louisiana Advocacy Center 1010 Common Street, Suite 2600 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Telephone: 800-960-7705 toll free (voice or TT) or 504-522-2337. Fax: 504-522-5507. Email: advocacycenter@advocacyla.org. Web site: http://www.advocacyla.org. Maine Client Assistance Program C.A.R.E.S, Inc. 47 Water Street, Suite 104 Hallowell, Maine 04347 Telephone: 800-773-7055 toll free (voice or TT) or 207-622-7055 (voice or TT). Fax: 207-621-1869. Email: steve.beam@caresinc.org. Web site: http://www.caresinc.org. Protection and Advocacy Program Disability Rights Center P.O. Box 2007 Augusta, Maine 04338-2007 Telephone: 800-452-1948 toll free (voice or TT) or 207-626-2774 (voice or TT). Fax: 207-621-1419. Email: advocate@drcme.org. Web site: http://www.drcme.org. Maryland Client Assistance Program Maryland Client Assistance Program Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Telephone: 800-638-6243 toll free or 410-554-9361. TT: 410-554-9360. Fax: 410-554-9362. Email: cap@dors.state.md.us. Web site: http://www.dors.state.md.us/DORS/ProgramServices/cap. Protection and Advocacy Program Maryland Disability Law Center Walbert Building 1800 N. Charles Street, 4th floor Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Telephone: 800-233-7201 toll free (Maryland only) or 410-727-6352. TT: 410-727-6387. Fax: 410-727-6389. Web site: http://www.mdlcbalto.org. Massachusetts Client Assistance Program Massachusetts Office on Disability Client Assistance Program One Ashburton Place, Room 1305 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Telephone: 800-322-2020 toll free (voice or TT) or 617-727-7440. Fax: 617-727-0965. Email: Barbara.Lybarger@modi.state.ma.us. Web site: http://www.mass.gov/mod/ClientAssistance.html. Protection and Advocacy Program Disability Law Center, Inc. 11 Beacon Street, Suite 925 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Telephone: 800-222-5619 toll free or 413-584-6337. TT: 413-582-6919. Fax: 413-584-2976. Email: mail@dlc-ma.org. Web site: http://www.dlc-ma.org. Michigan Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. 4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500 Lansing, Michigan 48911-4263 Telephone: 800-288-5923 toll free (Michigan only) (voice or TT) or 517-487-1755 (voice or TT). Fax: 517-487-0827. Email: molson@mpas.org. Web site: http://www.mpas.org. Minnesota Minnesota Disability Law Center 430 1st Avenue N., Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1780 Telephone: 800-292-4150 toll free (Minnesota only) or 668-612-332-1441. TT: 612-332-4668. Fax: 612-334-5755. Email: mndlc@midmnlegal.org. Web site: http://www.mndlc.org. Mississippi Client Assistance Program Mississippi Client Assistance Program Mississippi Society for Disabilities 500 G Woodrow Wilson Drive, P.O. Box 4958 Jackson, Mississippi 39296-4958 Telephone: 800-962-2400 toll free (voice or TT) or 601-362-2585 (voice or TT). Fax: 601-982-1951. Web site: http://www.mississippicap.com. Protection and Advocacy Program Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System, Inc. 5305 Executive Place, Suite A Jackson, Mississippi 39206 Telephone: 800-772-4057 toll free or 601-981-8207 (voice or TT). Fax: 601-981-8313. Email: info@mspas.com-ms. Web site: http://www.mspas.com. Missouri Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services 925 South Country Club Drive, Unit B-1 Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 Telephone: 800-392-8667 toll free or 573-893-3333. TT: 800-735-2966 toll free. Fax: 573-893-4231. Email: mopasjc@earthlink.net. Web site: http://www.moadvocacy.org. Montana Montana Advocacy Program P.O. Box 1681 400 North Park, 2nd Floor Helena, Montana 59624 Telephone: 800-245-4743 toll free (voice or TT) or 406-449-2344 (voice or TT). Fax: 406-449-2418. Email: advocate@mtadv.org. Web site: http://www.mtadv.org. Nebraska Client Assistance Program Nebraska Client Assistance Program 301 Centennial Mall South Box 94987 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 Telephone: 800-742-7594 toll free (voice or TT) or 402-471-3656. Email: victoria.rasmussen@cap.ne.gov. Web site: http://www.cap.state.ne.us. Protection and Advocacy Program Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy 134 South 13th Street, Suite 600 Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 Telephone: 800-422-6691 toll free or 402-474-3183 (voice or TT). Fax: 402-474-3274. Email: info@nebraskaadvocacyservices.org. Web site: http://www.nebraskaadvocacyservices.org. Nevada Client Assistance Program Nevada Client Assistance Program Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation 2800 East St. Louis Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 Telephone: 800-633-9879 toll free or 702-486-6688. Email: detrcap@nvdetr.org. Web site: http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_cap.htm. Protection and Advocacy Program Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center 6039 Eldora Avenue, Suite C, Box 3 Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 Telephone: 888-349-3843 toll free or 702-257-8150. TT: 702-257-8160. Fax: 702-257-8170. Email: ndalc@ndalclv.org. Web site: http://www.ndalc.org. New Hampshire Client Assistance Program New Hampshire Client Assistance Program Governor’s Commission on Disability 57 Regional Drive Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Telephone: 800-852-3405 toll free or 603-271-4175. TT: 603-271-2774. Fax: 603-271-2837. Email: bill.hagy@nh.gov. Web site: http://www.state.nh.us/disability. Protection and Advocacy Program Disabilities Rights Center, Inc. 18 Low Avenue Concord, New Hampshire 03301-4971 Telephone: 800-834-1721 toll free (voice or TT) or 603-228-0432. Fax: 603-225-2077. Email: advocacy@drcnh.org. Web site: http://www.drcnh.org. New Jersey New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc. 210 South Broad Street, Floor 3 Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Telephone: 609-292-9742. TT: 609-633-7106. Fax: 609-777-0187. Email: advocate@njpanda.org. Web site: http://www.njpanda.org. New Mexico New Mexico Protection and Advocacy 1720 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite 204 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Telephone: 800-432-4682 toll free (New Mexico only) or 505-256-3100 (voice or TT). Email: info@nmpanda.org. Web site: http://www.nmpanda.org. New York New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities 401 State Street Schenectady, New York 12305-2397 Telephone: 800-522-4369 toll free (voice or TT) or 518-388-1281. Fax: 518-388-1276. Email: webmaster@cqcapd.state.ny.us. Web site: http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us. North Carolina Client Assistance Program North Carolina Client Assistance Program 2806 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2806 Telephone: 800-215-7227 toll free or 919-855-3600 (voice or TT). Fax: 919-715-2456. Email: nccap@ncmail.net. Web site: http://cap.state.nc.us. Protection and Advocacy Program Carolina Legal Assistance 2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550 Raleigh, North Carolina 27608 Telephone: 877-235-4210 toll free or 919-856-2195. Fax: 919-856-2244. Email: clamdlp@mindspring.com. Web site: http://www.cladisabilitylaw.org. North Dakota Client Assistance Program North Dakota Client Assistance Program 1237 West Divide Avenue, Suite 3 Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-1208 Telephone: 800-207-6122 toll free (North Dakota only) or 701-328-8947. TT: 701-328-8968. Email: cap@state.nd.us. Web site: http://www.state.nd.us/cap. Protection and Advocacy Program North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project Wells Fargo Bank Building 400 East Broadway, Suite 409 Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-4073 Telephone: 800-472-2670 toll free. TT: 800-366-6888 toll free. Email: panda@state.nd.us. Web site: http://www.ndpanda.org. Ohio Ohio Legal Rights Service 50 West Broad Street, Suite 1400 Columbus, Ohio 43215-5923 Telephone: 800-282-9181 toll free (Ohio only) or 614-466-7264. TT: 800-858-3542 toll free (Ohio only) or 614-728-2553. Fax: 614-644-1888. Email: webmaster@olrs.state.oh.us. Web site: http://www.state.oh.us/olrs. Oklahoma Client Assistance Program Client Assistance Program Oklahoma Office of Handicapped Concerns 2401 NW 23rd, Suite 90 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107 Telephone: 800-522-8224 toll free or 405-521-3756. TT: 405-522-6706. Fax: 405-522-6695. Email: cap@ohc.state.ok.us. Web site: http://www.ohc.ok.gov/cap.htm. Protection and Advocacy Program Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. 2915 Classen Boulevard 300 Cameron Building Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 Telephone: 800-880-7755 toll free (voice or TT) or 405-525-7755 (voice or TT). Fax: 405-525-7759. Email: kayla@okdlc.org. Web site: http://www.oklahomadisabilitylaw.org. Oregon Oregon Advocacy Center 620 S.W. 5th Avenue, 5th Floor Portland, Oregon 97204-1428 Telephone: 800-452-1694 toll free or 503-243-2081. TT: 800-556-5351 toll free or 503-323-9161. Fax: 503-243-1738. Email: welcome@oradvocacy.org. Web site: http://www.oradvocacy.org. Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program Center for Disability Law and Policy 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Telephone: 888-745-2357 toll free or 215-557-7112 (voice or TT). Fax: 215-557-7602. Email: info@equalemployment.org. Web site: http://www.equalemployment.org. Protection and Advocacy Program Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania 1414 N. Cameron Street, Suite C Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103 Telephone: 800-692-7443 toll free or 717-236-8110. TT: 877-375-7139 toll free or 717-346-0293. Fax: 717-236-0192. Email: drnpa-hbg@drnpa.org. Web site: http://www.drnpa.org. Puerto Rico Oficina del Procurador de las Personas con Impedimentos Oficina Central, Caribbean Office Plaza Ave. Ponce de Leon 670 Miramar, Puerto Rico 00907-3207 Telephone: 800-981-4125 toll free or 787-725-2333. Email: oppi@oppi.gobierno.pr. Web site: http://www.oppi.gobierno.pr. Rhode Island Rhode Island Disability Law Center, Inc. 349 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Telephone: 800-733-5332 toll free (Rhode Island only) or 401-831-3150. TT: 401-831-5335. Fax: 401-274-5568. Email: info@ridlc.org. Web site: http://www.ridlc.org. South Carolina Client Assistance Program South Carolina Client Assistance Program Office of the Governor 1205 Pendleton Street Columbia, South Carolina 29205 Telephone: 800-868-0040 toll free (South Carolina only) or 803-734-0285. TT: 803-734-1147. Fax: 803-734-0546. Email: mbutler@gooepp.state.sc.us. Web site: http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/cap. Protection and Advocacy Program Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. 3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208 Columbia, South Carolina 29204 Telephone: 866-275-7273 toll free or 803-782-0639. TT: 866-232-4525 toll free (South Carolina only). Email: info@protectionandadvocacy-sc.org. Web site: http://www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org. South Dakota South Dakota Advocacy Services 221 South Central Avenue Pierre, South Dakota 57501 Telephone: 800-658-4782 toll free (voice or TT) or 605-224-8294 (voice or TT). Fax: 605-224-5125. Email: sdas@sdadvocacy.com. Web site: http://www.sdadvocacy.com. Tennessee Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee 2416 21st Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Telephone: 800-342-1660 toll free or 615-298-1080. TT: 888-852-2852 toll free. Fax: 615-298-2046. Email: gethelp@dlactn.org. Web site: http://www.dlactn.org. Texas Advocacy, Inc. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite #171-E Austin, Texas 78757-1024 Telephone: 800-252-9108 toll free (voice or TT) or 512-454-4816 (voice or TT). Fax: 512-323-0902. Email: infoai@advocacyinc.org. Web site: http://www.advocacyinc.org. Utah Disability Law Center The Community Legal Center 205 North 400 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Telephone: 800-662-9080 toll free. TT: 800-550-4182 toll free. Email: info@disabilitylawcenter.org. Web site: http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org. Vermont Client Assistance Program Vermont Client Assistance Program Disability Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. 57 North Main Street Rutland, Vermont 05701 Telephone: 800-769-7459 toll free or 802-775-0021. Email: nbreiden@vtlegalaid.org. Web site: http://www.dad.state.vt.us/DVR/cap.htm. Protection and Advocacy Program Vermont Protection and Advocacy 141 Main Street, Suite 7 Montpelier, Vermont 05602 Telephone: 800-834-7890 toll free or 802-229-1355. Email: info@vtpa.org. Web site: http://www.vtpa.org. Virgin Islands Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands 63 Cane Carlton Fredriksted, Virgin Islands 00840 Telephone: 340-772-1200. TT: 340-772-4641. Fax: 340-772-0609. Email: info@drcvi.org. Web site: http://www.drcvi.org. Virginia Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5 Richmond, Virginia 23230 Telephone: 800-552-3962 toll free (Virginia only) (voice or TT) or 804-225-2042 (voice or TT). Fax: 804-662-7057. Email: general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov. Web site: http://www.vopa.state.va.us. Washington Client Assistance Program Washington State Client Assistance Program 2531 Rainier Avenue, South Seattle, Washington 98144 Telephone: 800-544-2121 toll free or 206-721-5999. TT: 888-721-6072 toll free or 206-721-6072. Email: caprogram@qwest.net. Web site: http://www.washingtoncap.org. Protection and Advocacy Program Washington Protection and Advocacy System 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 850 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone: 800-562-2702 toll free or 206-324-1521. TT: 800-905-0209 toll free or 206-957-0728. Fax: 206-957-0729. Email: wpas@wpas-rights.org. Web site: http://www.wpas-rights.org. West Virginia West Virginia Advocates, Inc. Litton Building, Suite 400 1207 Quarrier Street Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Telephone: 800-950-5250 toll free (voice or TT) or 304-346-0847. Fax: 304-346-0867. Email: WVAinfo@wvadvocates.org. Web site: http://www.wvadvocates.org. Wisconsin Client Assistance Program Wisconsin Client Assistance Program Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911 Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911 Telephone: 800-362-1290 toll free or 608-224-5070 (voice or TT). Fax: 608-224-5069. Web site: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dvr/cap.htm. Protection and Advocacy Program Disability Rights Wisconsin 131 W. Wilson Street, Suite 700 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Telephone: 800-928-8778 toll free or 608-267-0214. TT: 888-758-6049 toll free. Fax: 608-267-0368. Web site: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org. Wyoming Protection and Advocacy System, Inc. 320 West 25th Street, 2nd Floor Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 Telephone: 307-632-3496. Fax: 307-638-0815. Email: wypanda@vcn.com. Web site: http://www.wypanda.vcn.com. Appendix D: State Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs For further information on any state telecommunications equipment distribution program, call the program at the number provided or visit the program’s Web site. Alaska Alaska Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Alaska Relay 3820 Lake Otis Parkway, Suite 105 Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Telephone: 907-562-2520. TT: 866-338-0035 toll free or 907-338-0035. Fax: 907-563-8453. Email: dcampbell@c-s-d.org. Web site: http://www.alaskarelay.com/tedp.aspx. Arizona Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing 1400 West Washington, Room 126 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Telephone: 800-352-8161 toll free (voice or TT) or 602-542-3323. TT: 602-364-0990. Fax: 602-542-3380. Email: info@acdhh.az.gov. Web site: http://www.acdhh.org/teleprogram. Arkansas Arkansas Telecommunications Access Program 26 Corporate Hill Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Telephone: 800-981-4463 toll free or 501-686-9694. TT: 501-686-9693. Email: glvigneault@ars.state.ar.us. Web site: http://www.arkansas-ican.org/TAP.htm. California California Telephone Access Program CTAP Call Center P.O. Box 30310 Stockton, California 95213 Telephone: 800-806-1191 toll free. TT: 800-806-4474 toll free. Fax: 800-889-3974 toll free. Email: consumeraffairs@ddtp.org. Web site: http://www.ddtp.org/CTAP. Colorado Colorado Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program Marion Downs Hearing Center 1793-2 Quentin Street Aurora, Colorado 80045 Telephone: 720-848-2970. TT: 720-848-2979. Fax: 720-848-2976. Email: mdhc@uch.edu. Web site: http://www.uch.edu/mariondowns/content/index.asp. Connecticut Connecticut TRS Distribution Program c/o Converse Communications 34 Jerome Avenue Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002 Telephone: 800-743-1219 toll free. Fax: 860-243-1320. Email: info@conversecommunications.com. Web site: http://www.conversecommunications.com. Florida Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 East Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Telephone: 800-222-3448 toll free. TT: 888-447-5620 toll free. Email: jforstall@ftri.org. Web site: http://www.ftri.org. Georgia Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-A Decatur, Georgia 30032 Telephone: 888-297-9461 toll free (voice or TT) or 404-297-9461 (voice or TT). Fax: 404-297-9465. Email: morr@gachi.org. Web site: http://www.gachi.org/gatedp/index.htm. Illinois Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. 3001 Montvale Drive, Suite D Springfield, Illinois 62704 Telephone: 800-841-6167 toll free (voice or TT) or 217-698-4170 (voice or TT). Fax: 217-698-0942. Web site: http://www.itactty.org. Indiana Indiana Equipment Distribution Program Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation 7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 250 Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Telephone: 800-743-3333 toll free (voice or TT) or 317-334-1413 (voice or TT). Email: greg.gantt@relayindiana.com. Web site: http://www.relayindiana.com. Iowa Telecommunications Access Iowa 6925 Hickman Road Des Moines, Iowa 50322 Telephone: 800-606-5099 toll free or 515-282-5099. TT: 515-282-5130. Fax: 515-282-5130. Email: teleiowa@aol.com. Web site: http://www.relayiowa.com/tai/about_tai.htm. Kansas Telecommunications Access Program of Kansas c/o Pioneer Communications P.O. Box 707, 120 West Kansas Avenue Ulysses, Kansas 67880 Telephone: 785-234-0200 or 620-356-3211. Fax: 620-356-3242. Web site: http://www.pioncomm.net/telephone/tap.htm. Kentucky Kentucky Telecommunication Access Program Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 632 Versailles Road Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Telephone: 800-372-2907 toll free (voice or TT) or 502-573-2604 (voice or TT). Fax: 502-573-3594. Web site: http://www.kcdhh.ky.gov. Maine Maine Center on Deafness Equipment Program 68 Bishop Street, Suite 3 Portland, Maine 04103 Telephone: 800-639-3884 toll free (voice or TT) or 207-797-7656 (voice or TT). Fax: 207-797-9791. Email: emoran@mcdmaine.org. Web site: http://www.mainecenterondeafness.org/tep.htm. Maryland Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Program State of Maryland, Department of Budget and Management 301 W. Preston Street, Suite 1008A Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Telephone: 800-552-7724 toll free (voice or TT). Fax: 410-767-4276. Email: moreinfo@mdrelay.org. Web site: http://www.mdrelay.org/equipment.html. Massachusetts Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program c/o Boston Center for Independent Living 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Downtown Crossing Boston, Massachusetts 02111 Telephone: 800-300-5658 toll free (voice or TT). Email: phones@bostoncil.org. Web site: http://www.massedp.com. Michigan Michigan Statewide TTY Distribution Program Michigan Association for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2929 Covington Court, Suite 200 Lansing, Michigan 48912-4939 Telephone: 800-YOUR-EAR toll free or 517-487-0066. TT: 517-487-0066. Email: yourear@madhh.org. Web site: http://www.michdhh.org/assistive_devices/text_telephone.html#madhstty. Minnesota Minnesota Telephone Equipment Distribution Program Minnesota Department of Human Services 444 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-3814 Telephone: 800-657-3663 toll free. TT: 888-206-6555 toll free. Email: ted.program@state.mn.us. Web site: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_002714. Missouri Missouri Telecommunications Access Program Missouri Assistive Technology 4731 South Cochise, Suite 114 Independence, Missouri 64055-6975 Telephone: 800-647-8557 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-5193. TT: 800-647-8558 toll free (Missouri only) or 816-373-9315. Fax: 816-373-9314. Email: matpmo@swbell.net. Web site: http://www.at.mo.gov/tap.shtm. Montana Montana Telecommunications Access Program Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2B Helena, Montana 59604 Telephone: 800-833-8503 toll free or 866-735-2968 toll free (voice or TT). Email: relay@mt.gov. Web site: http://www.montanarelay.org. Nebraska Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 4600 Valley Road, Suite 420 Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-4844 Telephone: 800-545-6244 toll free (voice or TT) or 402-471-3593 (voice or TT). Fax: 402-471-3067. Email: lincoln.office@ncdhh.ne.gov. Web site: http://www.ncdhh.ne.gov/nedp.htm. Nevada Nevada Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center 2881 South Valley View Boulevard, Suite 12 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 Telephone: 702-363-3323 (voice or TT). Fax: 702-363-3323. Email: dhharcor@dhharc.org. Web site: http://www.dhharc.org. New Hampshire New Hampshire Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 125 Airport Road Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Telephone: 603-224-1850. TT: 603-224-0691. Email: programspec@ndhhs.org. Web site: http://www.ndhhs.org/services/nhtedp.html. New Mexico New Mexico Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Accessible Technology Unit 2500 Louisiana NE, Suite 400 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Telephone: 505-881-8824 (voice or TT). Email: suzanne.ruble@state.nm.us. Web site: http://www.cdhh.state.nm.us/Technology.html. North Carolina North Carolina Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program North Caroline Department of Health and Human Services Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2301 Telephone: 800-999-5737 toll free (voice or TT). Email: thomas.kuszaj@ncmail.net. Web site: http://www.dsdhh.dhhs.state.nc.us/division/tanc/tedp.html. North Dakota North Dakota Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Service North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology 3509 Interstate Boulevard Fargo, North Dakota 58103 Telephone: 800-265-4728 toll free or 701-365-4728. TT: 701-365-6242. Email: crawls@ndipat.org. Web site: http://www.ndipat.org/services Oregon Oregon Telecommunication Devices Access Program Public Utility Commission of Oregon RSPF, P.O. Box 2148 Salem, Oregon 97308-2148 Telephone: 800-848-4442 toll free or 503-373-7171. TT: 800-648-3458 toll free. Email: puc.consumer@state.or.us. Web site: http://www.oregon.gov/PUC/rspf/summary.shtml. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution Program Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology University Services Building 1601 N. Broad Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122 Telephone: 800-204-7428 toll free. TT: 866-268-0579 toll free. Fax: 215-204-9371. Email: tddp@temple.edu. Web site: http://www.disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/tddp. Rhode Island Rhode Island Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program c/o Vocational Resources, Inc. 100 Houghton Street Providence, Rhode Island 02904 Telephone: 401-276-0875. TT: 401-861-6677. Web site: http://www.riatelprogram.org. South Carolina South Carolina Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind 101 Executive Center Drive Suite 120, Saluda Building Columbia, South Carolina 29210 Telephone: 877-225-8337 toll free or 803-896-8337. TT: 877-889-8337 toll free or 803-896-8334. Fax: 803-896-8345. Email: sctedp@scsdb.org. Web site: http://www.scsdb.org/outreach/SCTEDP_2007.htm. South Dakota South Dakota Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services Hillsview Plaza, 500 East Capitol Pierre, South Dakota 57501 Telephone: 800-265-9684 toll free or 605-773-5990. Email: infors@state.sd.us. Web site: http://dhs.sd.gov/drs/deafserv/tedp.aspx. Texas Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Public Utility Commission of Texas P.O. Box 13326 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78711-3326 Telephone: 512-407-3250. TT: 512-407-3251. Email: stap@dars.state.tx.us. Web site: http://www.puc.state.tx.us/relay/stapc/what.cfm. Utah Relay Utah Public Service Commission 160 E. 300 South, 4th Floor Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0585 Telephone: 801-530-6638. TT: 801-530-6638. Email: mbgreen@utah.gov. Web site: http://www.relayutah.gov/equipment.html. Vermont Vermont Equipment Distribution Program Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 130 Austine Drive Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Telephone: 888-254-3323 toll free. Fax: 802-258-9574. Email: vtedp@austine.pvt.k12.vt.us. Web site: http://www.vermontrelay.com/edp1.php. Virginia Virginia Technology Assistance Program Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203 Richmond, Virginia 23229-5012 Telephone: 800-552-7917 toll free (voice or TT) or 804-662-9502 (voice or TT). Email: frontdsk@vddhh.virginia.gov. Web site: http://www.vddhh.org/techintro.htm. Washington Washington Telecommunication Equipment Distribution DSHS Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing P.O. Box 45301 Olympia, Washington 98504-5301 Telephone: 800-422-7930 toll free or 360-902-8000 (voice or TT). Email: odhh@dshs.wa.gov. Web site: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/hrsa/odhh/ted.shtml. Wisconsin Wisconsin Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program Public Service Commission P.O. Box 7854 Madison, Wisconsin 73707-3957 Telephone: 608-231-3305. TT: 800-251-8345 toll free (Wisconsin only) or 608-267-1479. Fax: 608-266-3957. Email: pscrecs@psc.state.wi.us. Web site: http://www.psc.wi.gov/consumerinfo/assistancePgms/tepp/tepp-ind.htm. Wyoming Wyoming Relay/Deaf Services Program Department of Workforce Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 851 Werner Court, Suite 120 Casper, Wyoming 82601 Telephone: 800-452-1408 toll free (voice or TT) or 307-577-0539. Email: lcieli@state.wy.us. Web site: http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/how/vr_wyrdstele.aspx. Appendix E: Motor Vehicle Adaptive Equipment Reimbursement Programs Acura Mobility Assistance Program U.S. Acura Client Services 1919 Torrance Boulevard, P.O. Box 2964 Torrance, California 90509-2964 Telephone: 800-382-2238 toll free. Fax: 310-783-3535. Web site: http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?initPath=AboutAcura_AcuraMobility_AcuraMobility. Chrysler Automobility Program P.O. Box 5080 Troy, Michigan 48007-5080 Telephone: 800-255-9877 toll free. Web site: http://www.automobility.daimlerchrysler.com. Ford Mobility Motoring Program Customer Care Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48126 Telephone: 800-952-2248 toll free. TT: 800-833-0312 toll free. Email: mobilitymotoring@fordprogramhq.com. Web site: http://www.mobilitymotoringprogram.com/programassistance.mob. General Motors Mobility Reimbursement Program P.O. Box 5053 Troy, Michigan 48007 Telephone: 800-323-9935 toll free. TT: 800-833-9935 toll free. Web site: http://www.gm.com/shop/services/gm_mobility/reimbursement/. Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program American Honda Motor Co., Inc. P.O. Box 2964 Torrance, California 90509-2964 Telephone: 800-999-1009 toll free. Web site: http://automobiles.honda.com/information/mobility-assistance.aspx. Lexus Mobility Assistance Program Lexus Customer Satisfaction 19001 South Western Avenue Mail Drop L201 Torrance, California 90501 Telephone: 800-255-3987 toll free. TT: 800-443-4999 toll free. Web site: http://www.lexus.com/mobility. Toyota Mobility Program Toyota Customer Experience Center, Mail Drop WC10 19001 South Western Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2714 Telephone: 800-331-4331 toll free. TT: 800-443-4999 toll free. Web site: http://www.toyota.com/mobility/. Volvo Mobility Program Volvo Cars of North America, LLC 1 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 Telephone: 800-458-1552 toll free. Email: customercare@volvocars.com. Web site: http://www.volvocars.us/salesandservices/MobilityProgram/. Appendix F: National Funding Sources American Association of People with Disabilities 1629 K Street NW, Suite 503 Washington, D.C. 20006 Telephone: 800-840-8844 toll free (voice or TT) or 202-457-0046 (voice or TT). Fax: 202-457-0473. Email: aapd@aol.com. Web site: http://www.aapd.com. Members of AAPD are eligible to join the Digital Federal Credit Union, which offers Mobility Vehicle Loans and Access Loans for adaptive equipment and modifications. Association of Blind Citizens (ABC) - Assistive Technology Fund P.O. Box 246 Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343 Telephone: 781-654-2000. Fax: 781-961-0004. Email: atf@blindcitizens.org. Web site: http://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm. The ABC’s Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) makes grants to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. Legally blind residents of the United States are eligible. AUDIENT Program Northwest Hearing Care 901 Boren Avenue, Suite 810 Seattle, Washington 98104-3534 Telephone: 877-283-4368 toll free or 206-838-7194. Fax: 206-838-7195. Email: info@audientalliance.org. Web site: http://www.audientalliance.org. This nationwide program helps seniors, children, and families obtain discounted hearing aids. Cochlear Implant Assistance Program Colorado Neurological Institute 701 East Hampden Avenue, Suite 330 Englewood, Colorado 80113 Telephone: 303-788-4010. Email: npyle@thecni.org. Web site: http://www.thecni.org/hearing/assistance.htm. This program provides cochlear implants at no charge to qualified candidates. However, only the device is free. Patients are responsible for physician, hospital, anesthesiology, and audiological fees. Digital Federal Credit Union 220 Donald Lynch Boulevard P.O. Box 9130 Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-9130 Telephone: 800-328-8797 toll free or 508-263-6700. Web site: http://www.dcu.org. The Digital Federal Credit Union offers Mobility Vehicle Loans and Access Loans for adaptive equipment and home or vehicle modifications. Members of the American Association of People with Disabilities are eligible to join the credit union. GiveTech 4630 Geary Boulevard, Suite 101 San Francisco, California 94118 Telephone: 415-750-2576. Fax: 415-387-1516. Email: info@givetech.org. Web site: http://www.givetech.org. GiveTech provides computer input technology for individuals with severe physical disabilities who lack the financial ability to purchase it. Lions Clubs International 300 W. 22nd Street Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842 Web site: http://www.lionsclubs.org. Lions Clubs International is a volunteer organization with a focus on service to the blind and visually impaired. Local clubs provide free eye care, eyeglasses, braille writers, large print texts, white canes, and guide dogs. The Lions Clubs International Web site includes a locator for finding local clubs. Muscular Dystrophy Association National Headquarters 3300 E. Sunrise Drive Tucson, Arizona 85718 Telephone: 800-344-4863 toll free. Email: mda@mdausa.org. Web site: http://www.mdausa.org. The Muscular Dystrophy Association assists with the purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. The AT must be medically prescribed by the local MDA clinic physician. The maximum allowable assistance is established by MDA annually. National Organization Caring for Kids P.O. Box 1822 Tacoma, Washington 98401 Telephone: 253-851-6625. Web site: http://www.nockonline.org. The National Organization Caring for Kids (NOCK) helps parents of children with disabilities to fund assistive technology products after traditional funding sources have been exhausted. Its focus is on mobility and communication devices. Participants must be referred by one of NOCK’s partners, which include Dynavox Systems, United Seating and Mobility, Care Medical, Olympic Pharmacy, and Sunrise Medical. SHARE Foundation University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 Telephone: 508-999-8482. Email: share@umassd.edu. Web site: http://www.share.umassd.edu. The SHARE Foundation helps individuals with disabilities to obtain customized computer input systems, and often donates needed systems free of charge to those who cannot afford them and who are unable to find other financial support. Travis Roy Foundation 111 Huntington Avenue Prudential Center, 19th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02199-7613 Telephone: 617-239-0556. Fax: 617-227-4420. Email: administrator@travisroyfoundation.org. Web site: http://www.travisroyfoundation.org. The Foundation makes grants to individuals with spinal cord injury for specific adaptive modifications or equipment. Grants typically range from $4,000 to $7,500. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20420 Telephone: 800-827-1000 toll free or 202-273-5400. Web site: http://www.va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides funding for assistive technology through the following three programs: * Veterans Health Administration: http://www1.va.gov/health/ * Blind Rehabilitation Service: http://www1.va.gov/blindrehab/ * Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program / Independent Living Program: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/ilp.htm. This Informed Consumer’s Guide was written by David G. Johnson and Stephen W. Lowe and produced by ABLEDATA. ABLEDATA is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under contract number ED-02-CO-0038 and is operated by Macro International Inc. ABLEDATA 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Telephone: 800-227-0216 toll free in the U.S.; 301-608-8998 local call in the Washington, D.C. area. TT: 301-608-8912. Fax: 301-608-8958. All ABLEDATA publications, the ABLEDATA database of assistive technology, and other ABLEDATA resources are available on the ABLEDATA Web site, http://www.abledata.com. Copyright 2007, Macro International Inc.