After you decide on which assistive technology devices and services you need, funding can sometimes be difficult. The following services and resources can help you get funding for assistive technology devices and services:
Funding Strategies
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 help in finding funding for a specific piece of equipment, Iowa COMPASS will ask a series of questions to determine which public programs and private organizations might be able to help. It provides information about local and state agencies that loan out AT devices. For more information contact:
Iowa COMPASS
800-779-2001
877-686-0031 (TTY)
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The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology is funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. IPAT, the statewide assistive technology program for Iowans, is a program of Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities.
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