4MyChild: Help and Hope for Life

March 29, 2007

Money For Adaptive Equipment: Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund

Families with people or children with disabilities who want to buy special needs equipment are eligible for United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan’s Assistive Technology Loan Fund.

The Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund allows people with disabilities and seniors (or their family members) to buy assistive technology devices or services, including modification of vehicles and homes. The loan may also cover cost of training to use the purchased equipment, warranties,and service agreements.
What is considered assistive technology? Any item, piece of equipment or device that enables an individual with a disability to improve individual independence and quality of life. This can cover a wide range of items- from wheelchairs, strollers, clothing, communications aids- anything that will enhance quality of life and independence.

The loan is a low interest, fixed-rate loan available to Michigan residents.
If you would like to apply for a loan to purchase any item or piece of equipment that will help you, your child or family member contact Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund at 1.800.828.2714.