Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center

WECU Assistive Technology Outreach Project 2008-09

AT Grants to Families

Purpose:

The intended purpose of the AT Grants to Families is to support family members of individuals with disabilities in acquiring technology tools that may benefit their child at home.

Process:

Following participation in a collaborative AT consideration process for their child, a family may determine that the purchase of a certain tool would benefit their child at home. The family may request an AT grant for the purchase of a device or item up to a total amount of $200.

Apply for an AT Grant to Families:

The letter of application should include the following:

• Introduction and overview of the child
• Name and description of the device desired
• An explanation of how the tool would benefit the child
• A brief statement of financial need
• Your contact information including phone and email

Send the letter to Linda Schleef, E-ATRC coordinator, as you choose:

• As an attachment to an email Linda.Schleef@wwu.edu
• Send via the mail service to:

Linda Schleef

E-ATRC / WWU

516 High Street, MH212

Bellingham, WA  98225

 

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