Funding Resources

WV Family Support Program

The Program provides help with planning for needs and finding resources; help with identifying and applying for appropriate government and community programs; funding for goods, services or home modifications that will help families stay together; and networking and support services.Technology-related loans

Families fill out a simple application requesting support. The Regional Coordinator meets with each family to develop a long range plan. Together they decide how the Family Support Program can best serve the family.

The Regional Council meets regularly and reviews all applications. They determine how the funds will be distributed to benefit the most families. Often, a Council member can recommend a local resource to reduce the overall cost of a request (volunteer labor, discounts at local businesses, etc.). In this way, the limited funds can be stretched to reach those families most in need.

WV Family Support Program Application

WV Family Support Program Brochure

WV Family Support Program Coordinators

WV Family Support Chart

WV revolving loan fund

The West Virginia Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund For Individuals With Disabilities, commonly referred to as the Revolving Loan Fund, is a statewide loan program that can help qualified West Virginia residents to purchase assistive technology devices or services. The West Virginia Legislature set aside $100,000 for loans ranging from $500 to $5000 to cover 90% of the cost of the technology-related device or service. The interest rate on these loans varies with the prevailing prime interest rate. Loans can be approved with repayment terms as long as five years.

Qualifying expenses may include ramps, lifts, roll-in showers, some communications devices, computers with adaptive software, computers when used as communication devices, scooters, wheelchairs, closed-circuit televisions and vehicle modifications for accessibility. Vehicles and computers, unless noted above, are not considered assistive technology for loan purposes.

The fund is managed by a Revolving Loan Fund Board whose seven members are appointed by the Governor. At least three board members must be individuals with disabilities.

A Revolving Loan Fund applicant must be an individual with a disability, or his or her representative, who demonstrates that the loan will assist one or more persons with disabilities to improve independence, productivity or participation in the community. Loan applicants are not required to be clients of the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. Applicants submit a written application and $20 nonrefundable fee to the Board. The fee is used to conduct a credit check to assess the applicant’s ability to repay the loan.

Additional information regarding the Revolving Loan Fund is available from Beverly Binford, Supervisor of Assistive Technology and Driver Rehabilitation Services, WV Division of Rehabilitation Services. She may be reached by e-mail, by telephone at 304-642-8207, or by postal mail at P.O. Box 1004, Institute, WV 25112.

A Revolving Loan Fund Application may be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat format. Applications must be reviewed and completed, then printed and mailed with the $20 application fee to Bev Binford at the above postal address.

WV Assitive Technology Systems -   Pathway to Funding Guides

The Pathways to Funding Guides are designed to be a handbook for individuals seeking monetary support and services in West Virginia in regards to purchasing Assistive Technology. This guide:

u Gives descriptions of major funding sources

u Gives descriptions of other sources and services

u Answers some common AT funding questions

u Explains how to organize a funding request

The guide is available in two (2) forms.

Pathways To Funding For Adults and Seniors: A Handbook for West Virginia's Residents

Pathways To Funding For Children and Youth:  A Handbook for Parents & Caregivers