The fifty states have federally funded or non-profit programs to help disabled residents obtain Assistive Technology (AT) devices. Assistive technology is simply any device that a disabled person can use to assist them in learning, making their environment more accessible, performing a job in the work environment, increasing their independence or otherwise improving their quality of life. Included in this are motorized wheelchairs and scooters, mobile bases for custom chairs.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirements vary by state and coalition organizations.
Application Process
State assistive technology coalitions are generally information and referral sources that do not provide funding for assistive devices. They are best used as a resource for information, providing assistive technology demonstrations, and conducting product research, as well as a source for education about AT and advocacy.
Disabilities Coalition in Your State
Alabama STAR – Statewide Technology Access and Response System for Alabamians with Disabilities
Assistive Technologies of Alaska
Arizona Technology Access Program
Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN)
Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI)
University Legal Services – Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ULS/ATP)
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology
Georgia Tools for Life Options – Using Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii
State Disabilities Coalition
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Indiana Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Iowa Program for Assistive Technology – Infotech
Kentucky Assistive Technology Service (KATS) Network
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Mississippi Comprehensive Assistive Technology Center
Nevada State Assistive Technology Act Program
State Disabilities Coalition
Assistive Technology
Attn: Todd Butterworth or Paul Gowinn
Rehabilitation Division
Office of Community Based Services
711 S. Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 775-687-4452; 775-687-3388 (TT)
New Hampshire – The Institute on Disability / University Affiliated Program (UAP)
New Mexico Technology Assistance Program
North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology of Ohio
Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Assisitive Technology Project of Oklahoma
TechACCESS of Rhode Island
Tennessee Technology Access Project
Texas Assistive Technology Partnership
Utah Assistive Technology Program
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
Virginia Assistive Technology System
VATS – Virginia Assistive Technology System