Funding

ATK staff will work with you to review public and private funding resources, identify the ones most likely to fit your situation, and assist you in completing applications and submitting required funding documentation. ATK has experience working with a variety of public and private funding sources including Kansas Rehabilitation Services, Kansas Medicaid, Infant Toddler Services, public education, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, private health insurance, Rural Housing Grants, Friends of Man, etc.

ATK also works with the Kansas AT Loan Program (K-Loan). K-Loan offers flexible preferred rate financial loans for assistive technology devices and services. A K-Loan may be used to pay for part or all of the cost of the assistive technology you need.

For those who live in live in Jefferson, Douglas, or Franklin County check the Jerry Vogel Fund as a possible funding option.

 

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ATK Funding Manual

This funding manual can help people explore public and private funding options that may support individuals with disabilities or health conditions in getting the assistive technology they need to live independently, achieve their goals, and fully participate in their communities.

Introduction to the Funding Manual

 

Public and Private Funding Options

Section 1: Medicaid

Section 2: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) / KanBe Healthy

Section 3: Medicare

Section 4: Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Section 5: Private Health Insurance

Section 6: Veterans Affairs

Section 7: Workers’ Compensation

Section 8: Considerations When Submitting Medical Justifications

Section 9: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA – Part B)

Section 10: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA – Part C Birth to Three, Infant Toddler Services)

Section 11: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Section 12: Vocational Rehabilitation

Section 13: Social Security Work Incentive Programs

Section 14: Funding for Home Modifications

Section 15: Exploring Private Funding for Assistive Technology

  1. Ability Found
  2. Ambucs / Amtryke
  3. American Council of the Blind
  4. ArCare
  5. Association of Blind Citizens
  6. Autism Care Today (ACT)
  7. Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation – My ASDF
  8. Byron Riesch Paralysis Foundation
  9. Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (CPRF)
  10. Challenged Athletes Foundation
  11. Chive Charities
  12. Friends of Man
  13. Habitat for Humanity – Ellis County
  14. Habitat for Humanity – Lawrence
  15. Habitat for Humanity – Topeka
  16. Hearing Aid Project
  17. The Heather Abbott Foundation
  18. The HIKE Fund, Inc.
  19. Home Improvement Program
  20. HopeBUILDERS Home Repair, Inc.
  21. Jordan Thomas Foundation
  22. Kansas Lions Club – Eyeglass Procurement
  23. Kansas Society for Children with Challenges
  24. K-LOAN
  25. Lawrence Accessible Housing Program (AHP)
  26. Lilly's Voice
  27. Leavenworth CDBG Home Accessibility Program
  28. Magic Mobility Vans (Special Kids Fund)
  29. Miracle Ear Foundation – Gift of Sound
  30. Move for Jenn
  31. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation – MS Focus
  32. National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility (NOVA) – Ralph Braun Grant
  33. Olathe – Accessibility Modification Program
  34. Oracle Health Foundation
  35. RCIL – Build-A-Ramp Program (BARP)
  36. Sedgwick County Department on Aging – Critical Assistance
  37. Small Steps in Speech
  38. Steps of Faith Foundation
  39. Steve Chamberlin’s 50 Legs
  40. Sunshine Foundation
  41. Travelers Protective Association Hearing Trust
  42. Topeka Residential Accessibility Program (Barrier Removal)
  43. Tyler Schrenk Foundation – Demonstrating Independence Grant
  44. United Healthcare Children’s Foundation