Excerpt from: Disability Blog (click for full article)
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. What’s more, grant opportunities are plentiful; relevant grant-making organizations and foundations will supply partial or complete funding on wheelchair accessible vans for sale or assistive equipment; and you can combine funds from several sources to purchase the freedom and independence an accessible vehicle provides. Obtaining a grant to fund an accessible vehicle requires patience, perseverance and a detailed application process. Though it sounds daunting, these tips will help you navigate the process:
- Be Patient
- Be Prepared with Necessary Information
- Line up Medical Records and References
- Make Your Case
- Research and Identify Appropriate Granting Institutions
- Contact the Grant Providers
- Stay Organized and Aware
For More Information:
For a state by state list of financial aid opportunities to help purchase an accessible vehicle or pay for changes to a current vehicle to make it accessible, please visit http://www.amsvans.com/financing-handicap-vans/grants or http://www.themobilityresource.com/financial-aid/financial-aid-map-portal/.
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