West Virginia Assistive Technology System Funding Guides

Pathways To Funding For Children and Youth:
A Handbook for Parents & Caregivers

PATHS:   Partnerships in Assistive TecHnologieS


PATHS Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that shares information, resources and expertise about assistive technology. PATHS Inc. provides education and training activities statewide to create awareness about and access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers.

Questions regarding funders, resources, or accuracy of information: Please call Sarah Jacobin at 800-841-8436.

Table of Contents

What is Assistive technology
Section 1 - Major Assistive Technology Funding Sources
Section 2 - Other Funding Sources and Services
Section 3 - Common AT Funding Source Questions
Section 4 - How to Organize your Funding Request
Appendix A - What a Justification Letter Should Include
Appendix B - Effective Terminology
Appendix C - Rehabilitation Services Office
Appendix D - WV Division of Veterans Affairs
Appendix E - WV Behavioral Health Centers
Appendix F - Centers for Independent Living
Appendix G - Deaf Organizations
Appendix H - WV Local Health Departments
Appendix I - WV Government Agencies
Appendix J - WV Department of Health and Human Services
Appendix K - WV Summer Activities for Children with Disabilities
Appendix L - WV Parent Educator Resource Centers
Appendix M - Family Resource Networks
Appendix N - 800 Numbers
Appendix O - Catholic Community Services, Inc.
Appendix P - Low Cost Dental Care
Appendix Q - Social Security Administration Offices
Appendix R - WV Head Start and Even Start

June 2008     8th Edition
Layout & Design:Center for Excellence in Disabilities


Contact Information:
Paths, Inc.
P.O. Box 372
Dellslow, WV 26531
E-mail: pathsinc@gmail.com
Website: www.atpaths.org