Assistive Technology (AT)

WVA Resources

• Durable Medical Equipment (D.M.E.) or Medical Supplies from Medicaid - Tips
• Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT)

Links

• Assistive Technology and Durable Medical Equipment Providers, Vendors and Repair Services in West Virginia
  The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities compiled this list to assist individuals in finding assistive technology and durable medical equipment providers, vendors and repair services in West Virginia.
• Assistive Technology Loans
  Digital Federal Credit Union offering Mobility Vehicle and Access Loans.
• AT in Schools: Students' Rights to Assistive Technology under IDEA and Section 504
  A 2002 article from the AT Messenger that explains school's duties and students' rights related to assistive technology.
• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
  For information on CAP and accommodation solutions for civilian employees with disabilities.
• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) Wounded Service Member Initiative
  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.
• Disabled Children's Relief Fund (apply April - September)
  Disabled Children's Relief Fund (DCRF) assists children with disabilities, particularly those who do not have insurance, get assistive technology.
• Financial Assistance for the purchase of hearing aids
  Resources for financial assistance in purchasing hearing aids.
• 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.
• Letter of Medical Necessity for Car Seats
  Sample insurance reimbursement letter from Ohio Kids are Riding Safe and Easter Seals.
• Letters of Medical Necessity - Build your letters with this free tool (LMN Bulider)
  LMNBuilder.com is a free web tool that helps you create letters of medical necessity (LMNs) in your own words. As you use the tool it remembers how you justify each item when you are writing LMNs. The more letters you write, the more the tool is able to tailor itself to you and learn the words you use to justify each item.
• Pathways to Funding for Adults & Seniors (WVATS handbook)
  West Virginia Assistive Technology System Funding Guide.
• Pathways to Funding for Children & Youth (WVATS handbook)
  West Virginia Assistive Technology System Funding Guide.
• Preparing Letters of Medical Justification (Medical Necessity)
  A publication from the National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project, a project of Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. that details key components that will support the need for durable medical equipment through Medicaid and other third party insurers.
• Sound Beginnings Children's Hearing Aid Program
  Offers Quota International service clubs in the United States the opportunity to distribute up to 100 vouchers for free hearing aids supplied by Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. Serves ages birth to 23.
• Starkey Hearing Foundation Hear Now Program
  Hear Now is a national non-profit program that helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing get hearing aids if they have no other resources. Hear Now also collects hearing aids for recycling purposes.
• The Family Center on Technology and Disability
  Family Center on Technology and Disability provides a wide range of resources on assistive and instructional technologies, from introductory fact sheets through CEU's for practitioners and educators.
• Vehicles and AT Devices
  Disabled Dealer magazine - regional publications where individuals and businesses sell their used (and new) adaptive equipment, accessible vans, scooters, homes, and much more.
• 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 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.
• Wheelchair Net
  WheelchairNet is a virtual community for people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology and its improvement and successful application.