Peter, I just wanted to make sure that folks were aware that there was already an Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program for Missouri. It is Missouri Assistive Technology's Show-Me Loans Program. The program provides low-interest loans for equipment such as electronic print enlarging devices and almost any type of assistive technology device, home access modifications, and vehicle access modifications. For more information, contact Eileen Belton at Missouri Assistive Technology at 816-655-6704 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Interested individuals may also go to the Show Me Loans section of the Missouri Assistive Technology website at: http://www.at.mo.gov/loans/smloans.html Thanks, Marty Exline, Director Missouri Assistive Technology 816-655-6707 (direct voice) [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of peter altschul Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 1:24 PM To: Ati Subject: [ATI] Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Notice InvitingApplications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 2012 Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 2012 Purpose of Program: Many individuals with disabilities do not have the private financial resources to purchase the assistive technology (AT) they need.. In addition, programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and vocational rehabilitation cannot meet the growing demand for AT. Financial loan services, such as alternative financing programs (AFPs), offer individuals with disabilities affordable options that can significantly enhance their access to AT. These programs offer alternatives to the traditional payment options of public assistance and out-of-pocket financing and maximize independence and participation in society by individuals with disabilities through the acquisition of AT. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/08/08/2012-19477/ap plications-for-new-awards-assistive-technology-alternative-financ ing-program?utm_content=next&utm_medium=PrevNext&utm_source=Artic le ________________________________ Leave list: [email protected]<mailto:vicug-l-uns [email protected] VICUG-L is archived on the World Wide Web at http://listserv.i cors.or g/archives/vicug-l.html<http://listserv.icors.org/archives/vicug- l.html Send questions on list operation to [email protected]<mailto:vicug-l-request@listser v.icors.org%20 _______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology _______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
