Assistive Technology — Low Interest Cash Loans Available For Qualified Applicants

TechConnect, a program of the Illinois Assistive Technology Project (IATP), is helping Illinois residents with disabilities to buy assistive technology through low-interest cash loans to qualified applicants. These loans can be used to buy the technology needed including

• Computers and disability-related software
• Low vision devices (CCTVs and Braille equipment)
• Other assistive devices.

The program will also consider requests for technology services, such as evaluations for a device and the training on a new device.

For more information and qualifications on procuring a cash loan contact Sue at IATP — 1-800-852-5110 V/TTY (Springfield).

Another program of the IATP is the TechConnect Device Loan Program that lets technology users in Illinois borrow assistive devices before purchasing the item, have a backup system when their equipment needs repairs or have a device while waiting for the new equipment to arrive.

Borrowers can pick up the devices or TechConnect will ship them via UPS; the return of the device(s) is the responsibility of the borrower.

For more information on the on-loan program or to tour the demonstration center, contact Shelly at the IATP (Source: Tech Talk, Illinois Assistive Technology Project, July-August-September 2002).

The Visionary, published as a service of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness,
is available upon request. The information contained in this issue,
taken from sources considered to be accurate,
does not replace the need for professional eye care consultations and treatments.

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