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Sources for Assistive Technology Grants for Parents

According to Disability Funders Network, 20 percent of the U.S. population has a disability. Assistive technology (AT) devices, such as adaptive computer keyboards (large keys) and voice recognition software, can help children and adults with disabilities engage in tasks which might be difficult due to mental or physical impairments. A variety of grants and alternative funding sources are available to help a parent access AT to improve a child's mobility and educational opportunities.

  1. United Cerebral Palsy

    • United Cerebral Palsy lists information on a variety of organizations in local communities that donate refurbished computers and assistive devices to disabled children (i.e. Easter Seals and Lions Club International). Parents can learn about obtaining funding for assistive technology through the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) used in special education programs of local school districts. The Disabled Children's Relief Fund, a source listed on UCP, offers grants for assistive technology and other services for children with disabilities.

      United Cerebral Palsy
      1660 L. Street, NW, Suite 700
      Washington, DC 20036
      1-800-872-5827
      ucp.org

    Alliance for Technology Access

    • Formed in Berkeley, California after partnering with Apple Computers in 1987, the Alliance for Technology Access (ATP) links an international community of families, educators and technology developers by providing opportunities for people with disabilities to have more access to assistive technology devices. ATP offers advocacy, referrals and information about how parents can secure grants and loans for assistive technology services. In addition, ATP lists questions and answers about assistive technology online and has free publications in PDF form to download.

      Alliance for Technology access
      1304 Southpoint Blvd, Suite 240
      Petaluma, CA 94454
      800-914-3017
      ataccess.org

    Disability.gov

    • Disability.gov provides information to help people with disabilities access more opportunities in education, technology, employment and grants. The website lists an array of sources for grants, loans and alternative financing for assistive technology. The site has direct links to sources like Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities and Dreamms for Kids, which offers education on assistive technology and funding sources. Other sources available on the site include links to state assistive technology programs where parents can gain additional knowledge about qualifying for grants, loans and additional funding.

      Disability.gov
      U.S. General Services Administration
      1800 F. Street, NW
      Washington, D.C. 2045
      800-333-4636
      disability.gov/education/assistive_technology

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