ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
see also the "Funding" listing for iPads, communication technology, etc.
UCP Bellows Fund
The UCP Elsie S. Bellows Fund is a national program operated by UCP that provides funds to individuals with disabilities for assistive technology equipment. Individuals can apply through their local UCP affiliate and the affiliate submits an application on behalf of an individual to the UCP national office. Applications are reviewed for funding by the Bellows Committee.
To find a local UCP chapter, see http://ucp.org/findaffiliate/
Association of Blind Citizens
PO Box 246
Holbrook, MA 02343
Telephone: (781) 961-1023
Fax: (781) 961-0004
Email:
The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. which will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. This program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.
The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200 with a maximum retail price of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000. Applicants must be legally blind and a resident of the United States to qualify for this program. Applications must be submitted by June 30th and December 31st for each grant period. Applicants may submit one request per calendar year. All applications must be submitted via e-mail.
Special Angels Foundation
888-835-3919
www.specialangelsfoundation.org
Providing grants to families of children up to age 17 with all types of special needs including Autism. They will give up to $2500 in assistive equipment or essentials that will help the child learn or grow such as wheelchairs, assistive technology, etc. or $1500 in therapy - including therapies such as horse therapy. They sometimes give a grant towards summer camp