Pathways To Funding: A Comprehensive Guide
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Pathways To Funding: A Comprehensive Guide
PATHS: Partnerships in Assistive TecHnologieS
PATHS is a coalition of West Virginia agencies, organizations and consumers interested in increasing availability of and access to assistive technology.
What Is Assistive Technology?
An assistive technology device is any item or piece of equipment used to increase, keep, or improve a person's functional capabilities. These devices may be as simple as reading glasses or as complex as a speaking personal computer.
An assistive technology service is any service that helps an individual select, get or learn to use an assistive technology device. These services include customizing, fitting, maintaining, and repairing devices, assistive technology evaluations, funding, and technical assistance training on how to use assistive technology devices.
Assistive technology can help individuals maintain or become more independent at home, work, school and their communities.
Assistive technology covers a wide range of products and services (see appendix A for list of categories).
Table of Contents
Introduction: Assistive Technology
Pathways To Funding Coalition Members
Categories of Assistive Technology
Examples of Assistive Technology
Section 1: Major Assistive Technology Funding Sources
Major Assistive Technology Funding Sources
Specifically for Children
Education and Assistive Technology
Specifically for Older Adults
Section 2: Other Funding Sources
Other Funding Sources and Services
Additional Funding Sources for Assistive Technology
Fundraising for Assistive Technology
Section 3: Common AT Funding Source Questions
SECTION 3 - Common AT Funding Source Questions
Augmentative Communication Devices
Funding Information for Computers
Prescription Assistance
Ramps and Home Modifications
Funding Information for Vans/Lifts
Automative Companies Assistance
Appendix A - What a Justification Letter Should Include
Appendix B - Effective Terminology and Definitions
Appendix C - Local Health Departments
Appendix D - Rehabilitation Services - State Offices
Appendix E - West Virginia Division of Veterans Affairs
Appendix F - West Virginia Government Agencies
Appendix G - Centers for Independent Living
Appendix H - West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Appendix I - Area Agencies on Aging
Appendix J - West Virginia County Senior Centers
Appendix K - Senior Health Insurance Information Programs
Appendix L - Provider Agencies - Community/Personal
Appendix M - West Virginia Behavior Health Centers
Appendix N - West Virginia Summer Activities for Children with Disabilities
Appendix O - West Virginia Parent Educator Resource Centers
Appendix P - Family Resource Networks
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