[rehab] Offering a resource and asking a question

[Nancy Coffman]

I know in Nebraska that Easter Seals operates a couple of loan programs.
Some of them are for work only.  Otherss aren't.  The Assistive Technology
Partnership in Nebraska coordinates funding that the Commission for the
Blind & Visually Impaired can't provide.  I believe there are similar
programs in other states.  The agency covered by the Assistive Technology
act in each state should know about these programs.  It will be nice to have
something compiled in one place.

Nancy Coffman


-----Original Message-----
From: rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Steve Cook
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 8:56 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
Subject: Re: [rehab] Offering a resource and asking a question

The NFB offers a 3% loan for purchasing assistive technology.

Steve Cook
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov


-----Original Message-----
From: rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Sammons, Elizabeth
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:39 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List (rehab at nfbnet.org)
Subject: [rehab] Offering a resource and asking a question

Colleagues,

I thought you might appreciate the resource below, then read on for my
request.

For a 50% scholarship in purchasing assistive technology:
http://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm

I am looking for resources similar  to this one on purchasing assistive
technology for those who for whatever reason do not qualify for vocational
rehabilitation funding. Any suggestions/websites are deeply appreciated.


Sincerely,
Elizabeth Sammons


Elizabeth L. Sammons
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Assistant, Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
614.466.9844 x. 3644
elizabeth.sammons at rsc.ohio.gov




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