Assistive Technology Funding
Integrating Technology Into the Classroom Curricula
Currently there are no known assistive or adaptive technology funding programs available that will pay for al types of disabilities. Medicare can pay up to 80% if a person can justify that the equipment is being used for "durable medical equipment". Under this definition, a person must use the utility primarily as a piece of medical equipment and would not be useful to a person that does not have the illness or disability.
If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed forces then it would be wise to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has several programs in place to help veterans also invests some monies into .
People that have various health care plans should consult their plans or health insurance companies to see if they qualify for assistive or adaptive technology funding. There are also some subsidy programs that are in place from various organizations, and careful investigation into some of these options would be well advised.
Medicare Information
An easy way to find out whether a person is eligible under Medicare to get a piece of equipment for assistive technology purposes should contact the Medicare offices or go to the Medicare web site.
Telephone: 1-800-486-2084
Veterans Administration Information
VA should be contacted if you are are eligible to receive veterans benefits due to injuries incurred during military service. To find out more use the contact information below:
Telephone: 1-877-222-VETS