Guide: Financial Assistance for Care & Technology

 
 

Unfortunately, assistive technology – such as magnifiers, CCTVs or adaptive products – is not covered under most insurances. Some products can be expensive. There are a few financial assistance services available that can help make some products more affordable.

 

Association of Blind Citizens, Assistive Technology Fund (ATF)
Phone: 781-961-1023 Website: blindcitizens.org/assistive-technology-fund/

Financial assistance for adaptive devices and software for legally blind individuals.

EyeCare America
Phone: 800-222-3937 Website: www.eyecareamerica.org

Find an ophthalmologist that can provide free and low-cost eye exams for qualified U.S. citizens ages 65 and older.

 

Howard University Hospital Eye Clinic
Phone: 202-865-1257 Website: huhealthcare.com/healthcare/hospital/departments/ophthalmology

Offers a limited number of eye exams annually for people with no health insurance.

 

Washington Hospital Center
Phone: 202-877-3937 Website: www.medstarwashington.org/

Offers a limited number of eye exams annually for people with no health insurance.

 

Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP)
Phone: 800-832-4827 Website: mdod.maryland.gov/mdtap/Pages/MDTAP-Home.aspx

Assistive Technology Loan Program.

 

Lions Clinic, INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Phone: 703-876-2700

Offers a limited number of eye exams annually for people with no health insurance.

Virginia Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority
Phone: 866-835-5976 Website: atlfa.org

Help residents with disabilities obtain assistive technology with low interest loans.