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Pathways to Funding For Adults & Seniors
A Handbook for West Virginia Residents

PATHS, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that shares information, resources and expertise about assistive technology. PATHS, Inc. provides education and training activities statewide to create awareness about and access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers.

Questions regarding funders, resources or accuracy of information: Please call 800-841-8436.

February 2011

9th Edition

Layout & Design: West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Table of Contents

• What is Assistive Technology?
  • Examples of Assistive Technology
  • Categories of Assistive Technology
• Section 1 - Major Assistive Technology Funding Sources
  • Family Support Program
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Private Insurance
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Rehabilitation Technology Department Services
  • Centers for Independent Living
  • The Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program
  • Visually Impared Seniors In-Home Outreach and Networking Services
  • West Virginia's Assistive Technology Revolving Loan Fund
  • Social Security Programs
  • U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Help-Line
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Tricare
  • Veterans Adapted Housing Program
  • Veterans Hearing Aid Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Combat Related Special Compensation
• Section 2 - Other Funding Sources, Resources and Services
• Section 3 - Common AT Funding Source Questions
  • Augmentative Communication Devices
  • Funding Information for Computers
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Ramps and Home Modification
  • Vans/Lifts
• Section 4 - How to Organize Your Funding Request
  • Step 1: Get an Evaluation
  • Step 2: Find Out What Funding is Available
  • Step 3: Funding Approval
  • Step 4: Seek Funds to Make Up the Difference
  • Step 5: Attacking the Appeals Process
  • Fundraising for Assistive Technology
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: What a Justification Letter Should Include
  • Appendix B: Effective Terminology
  • Appendix C: WV Department of Rehabilitation Districts and Offices
  • Appendix D: WV Division of Veterans Affairs & Medical Centers
  • Appendix E: WV Behavioral Health Centers
  • Appendix F: Centers for Independent Living
  • Appendix G: Advocacy Organizations
  • Appendix H: Local Health Departments
  • Appendix I: WV Government Agencies and Officials
  • Appendix J: WV Department of Health & Human Resources
  • Appendix K: WV Senior Corps Programs
  • Appendix L: Community Action Groups
  • Appendix M: Catholic Community Services
  • Appendix N: Low Cost Dental Care
  • Appendix O: Social Security Administration Offices
  • Appendix P: 800 Numbers
  • Appendix Q: Area Agencies on Aging
  • Appendix R: WV County Senior Centers
  • Appendix S: Senior Health Insurance Information Programs (SHIP)