Assistive Technology

West Virginia Resources

• Pathways to Funding for Adults (WVATS handbook)
  West Virginia Assistive Technology System Funding Guide.
• West Virginia Assistive Technology System
  WVATS helps to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) in the areas of: education; community living; employment; and telecommunication.
• West Virginia Department of Education’s "Assistive Technology Services: Guidance for West Virginia Schools and Districts"
• West Virginia Technology Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund application
  Links you directly to the application form to apply for a loan to purchase assistive technology through the West Virginia Technology Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund.
• West Virginia's Assistive Technology Loan Library and Exchange System
  The WVATS AT4ALL system is a free online service to list and find assistive technology devices and durable medical equipment in West Virginia.

National Resources

• AbleNet Assistive Technology Products
  Assistive Technology products
• Assistive Technology Auto Loans
  Digital Federal Credit Union offering Mobility Vehicle and Access Loans.
• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
  For information on CAP and accommodation solutions for civilian employees with disabilities. CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive appropriate assistive technology for their needs, including vision or hearing loss, dexterity impairments, and cognitive difficulties.
• How To Get an iPad (or other AT/AC device) Funded
  There are a number of ways to get an iPad or other device funded for children with disabilities. This link will provide you with resources that may be helpful for you to do so.
• iCanConnect
  If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends.
• Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology
  Guiding the provision of quality AT services.
• The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals
  The organization's mission is to serve as a global resource for wheelchair service standards and provision through advocacy, education, standards, evidence-based practice, innovation and a platform for information exchange. ISWP's vision is that all people who need wheeled mobility devices receive the appropriate products and services with dignity.