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Disability.gov - Welcome to Disability.gov, the federal government website that provides quick access to national and local resources for people with disabilities, their families, friends and organizations that serve them.

Disability.gov - Welcome to Disability.gov, the federal government website that provides quick access to national and local resources for people with disabilities, their families, friends and organizations that serve them.

Funding Your Accessible Van with a Grant By Guest Blogger Susan Hawkins, Content Manager for AMS Vans, Inc. Mobility beyond the wheelchair is out there, but so often, it’s out of reach financially for individuals with disabilities who have spent thousands on medical care. There are several avenues that lead to funds for a wheelchair accessible vehicle or adaptive equipment for driving, like loans, government assistance, mobility rebates and grants. So what’s great about grants? Grant money doesn’t need to be repaid, which makes it especially attractive. Be Patient Grant providers don’t work in your time frame. Be Prepared with Necessary Information With the likelihood you’ll want to apply to several granting institutions, it simply makes sense to have your basic information gathered and quickly accessible, so you can begin filling out an application as soon as you’ve identified another potential grant opportunity. Line up Medical Records and References Granting institutions will want to see your medical records. Make Your Case

Programs CforAT provides a broad range of services, related to how people with disabilities use technology to live independently. Our services can be divided into three categories: Direct Service, where we work with individuals, family members, employers, and school districts to determine appropriate service for individuals with disabilities. Consulting Services, where we work with businesses, libraries, government entities and other non-profit organizations to provide customized solutions for accessibility issues. Advocacy Services, where we work to ensure that the issues and concerns of people with disabilities are considered when policy decisions are being made. Direct Service Our direct services are designed to meet the complex needs of a wide range of individuals, and to provide school districts, employers and businesses with the expertise they need to serve clients with disabilities. For children with disabilities, we provide full AT Assessments as part of an individual student's IEP. Top

EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information About PACER Center - Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities and works in coalition with 18 disability organizations. With assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation.

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