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Providing Alternative Financing for Assistive Technology

Outcomes Over Twenty Months

University of Illinois at Chicago, marciaf{at}uic.edu

Joy Hammel

University of Illinois at Chicago

This article presents the findings from data collected between October 1, 2000, and June 12, 2002, through a Web-based outcome data collection and management system designed for use by alternative financing programs (AFPs) for assistive technology that are supported by a grant from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research. The findings suggest that funding for mobility equipment (including adapted transportation) is the most sought by applicants to AFPs. Although the majority of the applicants were receiving funding, women, people living in urban areas, and individuals in the lowest income quartile (less than $966/month) were less likely to be approved for a loan. Overall, the findings suggest that the AFPs are providing an avenue for people with disabilities to acquire assistive technology they have been unable to access through other funding sources. Areas for future development of the AFPs are identified, including outreach to minority and non—English-speaking groups.

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