NDI helps individuals with disabilities receive loans to afford assistive technology. These loans can be used to modify homes or cars, or to purchase hearing aids, communication devices, wheelchairs. These types of assistive technology can be expensive to purchase. Our Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program provides affordable loans of $500 to $30,000 to residents of New Jersey and New York. Loans are available with as low as 4-6% Fixed Interest.
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NDI received funding for the program, which is one of 48 nationally, from the U.S. Department of Education. The loans range from $500 to $30,000 and are available to residents of New Jersey and New York. NDI buys down the interest rate, making it possible for approved loan applicants to obtain loans at four percent interest, a significant cost savings for borrowers. NDI also guarantees the loans, allowing for more favorable lending terms.
National Disability Institute takes calls regarding requests for the assistive technology loans. Referrals for the blending and braiding of funds are also provided which, in many cases, further reduces costs for those who need AT.
Individuals who apply for a loan are required to submit documentation, including recent bills and sources of income, to National Disability Institute. We prequalify applicants and send the information to New Community Federal Credit Union (NCFCU), Bryn Mawr Trust (BMT) or Spring Bank for final approval and loan service.
Contact your Alternative Financing Program for referrals for grants and affordable loans to refinance or purchase assistive technology, and accessibility features, devices and equipment. If you live in New Jersey or New York, call 202.449.9521.
Any person of any age or income status who needs an accessibility feature, device, equipment, to live more independently.
Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans may fund up to 80% of the cost for medically necessary durable medical equipment such as a manual or power wheelchair, oxygen equipment, hospital bed or a walker. Medicare Advantage Plans may pay for hearing aids. You can explore the AT Resource Guides for NJ and NY here.
Vision or hearing devices, a roll-in-shower, an accessible vehicle with a lift, a computer, smart phone and smart home technology. Spotlight recordings for accessible room additions, electronic muscle stimulators, recreational equipment, wheelchairs, and vision devices are available.
Assistive technology may be free such as software available on computers, laptops and smart phones. A new wheelchair accessible vehicle may be more than $100,000. Used equipment is also available, helping to reduce the purchase price. Participating in a recorded spending plan session can help you prepare for saving and making your purchase.
