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North Dakota Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program
Version Date:3/7/2007
Description and Instructions:
The North Dakota Association for the Disabled, Inc. (NDAD), Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), and Protection and Advocacy (P& A) have teamed up to provide an Alternative Financial Loan Program (AFLP). The North Dakota Alternative Financial Loan Program is a program to help North Dakotans with disabilities obtain assistive technology to improve their independence and quality of life.
Any North Dakota resident with a disability who needs assistive technology is eligible for this program. Family members may apply on behalf of children or other family members, as long as the device or service is for the use of the person with the disability. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to repay the loan. A loan may be considered between the amount of $500 -$50,000. Your ability to repay the amount requested will affect the approval of the loan.
Loans may be used to purchase assistive technology (AT) devices and services, including but not limited to:
* Modified vehicles
* Home Modifications (must own home)
* Computers and adaptive hardware/software
* Mobility items such as wheelchairs and walkers
* Environmental control devices such as voice activated appliance controls
* Augmentative communication devices
* Recreational/leisure items such as adaptive fishing equipment
* Used AT equipment (Loans will be granted only if accompanied by a written evaluation from an AT professional as to the value and condition of the device.)
* AT assessments
* Training on AT assessments & AT devices
* Device repair and warranties
To be considered for this loan program you must complete an application. Applications may be obtained by calling any of the telephone numbers or websites listed below:
NDAD: 1-800-532-NDAD www.ndad.org
Protection and Advocacy: 1-800-472-2670 www.ndpanda.org
IPAT: 1-800-265-4728 www.ndipat.org
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