Title:

The ABC's of Funding.

Author:

AT Funding and Systems Change Project.

Publication Date:

1997.

Publisher:

UCP.

Type of Material:

Fact Sheet.

Document Source:

.

Audience:

Parents/Families, People with Disabilities.

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Funding.

Abstract:

This fact sheet gives a brief summary of the agencies involved in providing assistive technology information and assistance on funding issues..

Keyword(s):

Funding, agencies.

Alternate Formats:

Upon Request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost UCPA 1660 L. St. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036

(800) 872-5827.

Title:

Assistive Technology Funding by Private Health Care Reimbursement Sources.

Author:

Lewis Golinker, Esq..

Publication Date:

1995.

Publisher:

UCP.

Type of Material:

Article.

Document Source:

Tech Express, Winter,1995.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities, Service Providers.

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Insurance.

Abstract:

Although this article was written in 1995 the information continues to be relevant. This article provides an excellent overview of funding issues related to assistive technology and private health care reimbursement. It provides an excellent explanation of the terms used in insurance policies and how they relate to AT..

Keyword(s):

Insurance.

Alternate Formats:

Upon Request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost. UCPA 1660 L. St. NW , Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 872-5827.

Title:

STAR Resource and Funding Guide.

Author:

Statewide Technology Access and Response System.

Publication Date:

1997.

Publisher:

Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation Services.

Type of Material:

Resource guide, Funding guide.

Document Source:

.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Educators, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Professionals, Service Providers..

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Funding.

Abstract:

Comprehensive funding guide for Assistive Technology for people with disabilities. Covers all agencies (governmental and non-profit) in the state of Alabama and a listing of services they provide. Introduction defines assistive technology and gives tips on finding appropriate funding..

Keyword(s):

Alabama, funding,.

Alternate Formats:

Available upon Request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost STAR, P.O. Box 20752, 2125 E. South Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36120 334-613-3480 (voice) 334-6133485 (T

Title:

Private Insurance Contracts and Assistive Technology; Parts I and II.

Author:

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS).

Publication Date:

1998.

Publisher:

NLS.

Type of Material:

Article.

Document Source:

.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities,.

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

insurance.

Abstract:

A comprehensive guide to understanding private insurance policies and how they can be used to fund AT. The article deals with traditional insurance policies as well as HMO policies..

Keyword(s):

Insurance,.

Alternate Formats:

Upon Request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, 295 Main St., Suite 495. Buffalo, NY 14203, 716-847-0650 (voice) 716-847-1322 (TDD) web site: www.nls.org.

Title:

Funding of Assistive Tech, State Voc. Rehab. Agencies and Their Obligation to Maximize Employment.

Author:

Ronald m. Hager, Esq..

Publication Date:

1999.

Publisher:

UCPA.

Type of Material:

Paper.

Document Source:

.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Attorneys, Advocates..

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment.

Abstract:

A comprehensive guide to the vocational rehabilitation process and services and how to access those servies, including : Purchase of AT for Special Education Students in Transition: Who Pays? AT for College Students: Who Pays? As well as Hearing and Appeal Rights under the Vocational Rehabilitation Amendments of 1998..

Keyword(s):

Vocational Rehabilitation, college, transition..

Alternate Formats:

Upon Request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost. UCPA 1660 L. St. NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, 800-872-5827 . Also abailable on web site: www.ucpa.org/atfsc.

Title:

Persistence Pays ...Getting a " Yes" From Your Insurance Company..

Author:

Illinois Assistive Technology Project.

Publication Date:

.

Publisher:

.

Type of Material:

Brochure.

Document Source:

.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Professionals, Service Providers..

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Advocacy, Insurance, Funding.

Abstract:

A brochure describing strategies and planning for obtaining funding for assistive technology device and service needs through family health insurance plans..

Keyword(s):

Insurance, Funding.

Alternate Formats:

All available upon request.

Other Target Disability:

.

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered):

No Cost; Illinois Assistive Technology Project, 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza,. Suite 100, Springfield, IL 62701, 217-522-7985 (Voice, TTY). In Illinois, 800-852-5110 (voice, tty) web site: www.iltech.org.

Title:

Funding of Assistive Technology: The Public Schools Special Education System: The Cutting Edge.

Author:

Ronald M. Hager, Esq. Neighborhood Legal Services.

Publication Date:

1999.

Publisher:

UCPA.

Type of Material:

Funding Guide.

Document Source:

Audience:

AT Professionals, Educators, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Professionals, Service Providers, Attorneys.

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Categories:

Advocacy, Funding, Special Education, Policy,.

Abstract:

This booklet focuses on funding sources or tools to ensure that children with disabilities get AT. The reader will get a working knowledge of laws, regulations, and interpretations of laws as they pertain to school's obligation..

Keyword(s):

school, laws, special education, rights.

Alternate Formats:

Available upon request..

Ordering & Cost Information

(as of date entered): No Cost. National Advocacy Project , Neighborhood Legal Services 295 Main St. Room 495 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 847-0650 , web site: www.nls.org.

Title:

Fact Sheet # 2: Funding Strategies.

Author:

Assistive Technology Through Action in Indiana.

Type of Material:

Fact Sheet.

Audience:

AT Professionals, Parents/Families, People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Professionals, Service Providers..

Target Disability:

All Disabilities.

Language:

English.

Abstract:

This is a 3 page list of questions to consider when funding a piece of technology. The questions are very generic, but consider all types of perspectives when putting together a funding packet. It is designed for parents, consumers, or advocates to assist the professionals with their input into funding; however, it asks some very general questions that may need some additional assistance to research..

Ordering & Cost Information

ATTAIN, 8185 N. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 921-8766 Fax: (317) 921-8774.