Every state and participating territory has an Assistive Technology Act program that helps people identify, try, borrow, reuse, finance, or acquire disability-related devices.
Person with a disability or older adult seeking assistive technologyFamily member, caregiver, or professional supporting that person
Entitlement facts
Benefit type
Eligibility directory. A searchable directory or referral system for finding programs whose actual eligibility and terms are determined by separate providers. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks
Device demonstrations, short-term loans, reuse programs, information and referral, training, and financing or acquisition support through a local program.
Who qualifies
Person with a disability or older adult seeking assistive technology; Family member, caregiver, or professional supporting that person
Requirements
Programs serve people with disabilities of all ages and their families, but specific device inventory, loan periods, reuse availability, financing, and eligibility rules vary by jurisdiction.
How to activate
Use the national directory to contact the state or territory program and ask for the relevant demonstration, loan, reuse, or financing service.
Cost basis
Variable by provider or eligibility. The user's out-of-pocket cost cannot be represented by one fixed amount because it depends on provider policy, income, household, geography, selected service, coverage group, subsidy amount, or the underlying program. It may be free, reduced, sliding-scale, or partly paid.
Cost and fees
Information, demonstrations, and short-term loans are commonly no-cost; reused devices, financing, or permanent equipment can have costs that vary by program.
Geography
US, All states, DC, Puerto Rico, and participating outlying areas
Personalization
Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.
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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.
Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.
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