Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund
The Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund allows people with disabilities or their family members to purchase assistive technology devices or services, including modification of vehicles and homes.
If you would like to apply for a loan to purchase any item or piece of equipment visit www.michiganloanfunds.org for more information or contact Alex Gossage at (734) 971-0277 ext. 25 or alex@aacil.org.
Michigan Telework Loan Fund
Michigan residents with disabilities can apply for loans for equipment and home modifications to work from home! Individuals can either start a home-based business or work for an employer from home.
Loans can be used to purchase any mechanical or electronic devices or apparatus, software or telecommunications systems necessary to work from home (telework). Loan proceeds can also be used to cover the cost of training needed to use the equipment properly, maintenance agreements and extended warranties for the equipment, and maintenance and repair expenses for the equipment.
Examples of items you can purchase with a telework loan include: computers, printers, software and related peripherals, fax machines, scanners, office machines, tools, telecommunication devices, office furniture, appliances, home modifications for accessibility and/or to create an accessible home office, and assistive technology (if it is needed to work from home).
If you or someone you know requires low-interest credit financing for computers and other equipment, including adaptive equipment and/or home office modifications, visit www.michiganloanfunds.org for more information or contact Alex Gossage at (734) 971 0277 ext. 25 or alex@aacil.org
Technology Exchange – “ATXchange”
New and Used Items for Sale
If you need assistive technology or medical equipment, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition’s free website www.atxchange.org lists new and used assistive technology items for sale.
The ATXchange allows people all over the state of Michigan to post new or used AT items for sale or donation. People can also post items needed and link up with people who have the needed equipment.
Categories of devices listed on The AT Xchange are: computers and related; daily living; environmental adaptations; hearing; learning, cognitive, and developmental; mobility, seating, and positioning; recreation, sports and leisure; speech communication; vehicle modification and transportation; vision; and other.