Abstract
Ten years have passed since the establishment of the first assistive technology loan financing programs. Since that time, over 30 such programs have become operational and represent some of the most innovative funding alternatives for persons with disabilities of low income in need of assistive technology. The partnerships that have formed to create these programs are diverse and demonstrate how public/private investment can create real change and success for all parties. This article provides a current status of these programs, case studies of creative program partnerships, and a review of a satisfaction survey of loan program participants from three states.
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