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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.
How can I get funding to pay for home modifications?
There are a variety of different funding
opportunities for home modifications. Listed below are a
few:
2. How do I get funding to
buy a modified van or to pay for modifications for a van?
There are a variety of different funding
opportunities to pay for modifications. Here are a few
listed below:
3. Where can I get funding
for the purchase for a hearing aid?
There
are a variety of different funding opportunities for hearing
aids. Listed below are a few:
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Hear Now- Hear Now is a national non-profit program
committed to assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing persons
with limited financial resources who permanently reside
within the United States.
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Vocational
Rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities
whose goal is employment
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211- United Way
telephone number to find human service answers
4. My child is having
difficulty in school and I suspect he may have a disability.
What obligation(s) does the school have to help out?
Public school systems have a responsibility to
identify children who qualify for special education and
related services and to provide them with a free appropriate
public education.
5. Are there any programs
available to someone to get their home more energy efficient
in the winter if they are low income?
There are a variety of different funding
opportunities for weatherizing your home. Listed below are a
few:
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Georgia Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
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Georgia Home Weatherization
Assistance Program - The Georgia Environmental
Facilities Authority (GEFA) administers the
Weatherization program in the state. Crews replace
broken windows, caulk, and weather-strip door and window
frames, install storm windows, insulate attics, and
perform other energy saving repairs on the homes of
elderly, disabled, and low-income Georgians. The
result is a more comfortable home and lower energy
bills.
6. I have a disability and
want to travel, are there any suggestions?
Whatever you do, ALWAYS PLAN
AHEAD! Many travel agencies will be more than happy and
willing to assist you. Be sure to be as specific as possible
when stating your needs. For example, instead of saying "I
need a widened doorway.", say "My wheelchair is 28 inches
wide so I need to be sure all doorways are at least 36
inches wide." Give as many details as possible.
Here are a few websites that provide some more information
and resources on accessible travel:
Access-Able Travel Source:
www.access-able.com
Accessible Journeys:
www.disabilitytravel.com
Connie George Travel Associates:
www.cgta.com
Moss Rehab ResourceNet, Accessible Travel:
www.mossresourcenet.org/travel
Disability Travel and Recreation Resources:
www.makoa.org/travel
SATH - Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality:
www.sath.org
7. How do I find funding
to purchase a computer?
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ReBoot -
ReBoot-ATRC also operates the ReBoot project, a computer
recycling program that refurbishes donated computer
equipment and redistributes the rebuilt computers to
people with disabilities. ReBoot staff also can
customize new computers to the individual’s
specifications and repair computers as needed.
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Credit-Able
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Georgia’s Alternative Loan Program for Georgian’s with
disabilities
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Vocational
Rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities
whose goal is employment
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Brain
and Spinal Cord Trust Fund
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Joni
Foundation
8. I am on a tight fixed
income and use a wheelchair. How do I find assistance
to have a ramp made for my home?
9. I am an individual with
a disability currently enrolled or will be enrolled in
school and am looking for scholarships to help with funding;
what is available?
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