Our goal for Community Living and Education is to see an increase in the number of persons with disabilities who have access to assistive technology (AT), which will improve their inclusion and participation in community life, including recreation. To do this there must be an increase in the number of consumers living independently in their communities.
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FUNDING FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Iowa COMPASS provides information to Iowa consumers and family members about potential sources of funding for the purchase of assistive technology. When a consumer requests assistance in finding funding for a specific piece of equipment, the Funding Specialist will ask a series of questions to determine which public programs and private organizations might be able to help. They will then send the caller a packet of information, which include fact sheets on funding sources, funding strategies brochure, loan closets, and alternative funding resources. Here are a couple of our brochures that might be helpful:
For more information on potential funding resources, you can Contact Us or you can e-mail our Funding Specialist, Jennifer Britton at jennifer-britton@uiowa.edu.
Here are a few resources specific to Community Living and Recreation. Please be sure to check our Links page for additional resources that might be helpful to you, including a variety of assistive technology links.
Iowa Residents--To find out more about home modifications, assistive technology to help you live more independently, and adapted sporting equipment, contact:
Iowa COMPASS
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive, Room S295
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
800-779-2001 (voice toll-free)
877-686-0032 (TTY toll-free)
319-353-8777 (local-voice)
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