Find Assistive Technology Funding Programs in Your State
Paying for assistive technology usually starts with a phone call, not a price tag. Every US state and territory has official programs that can help — Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, AT Act financing loans, and ABLE savings accounts. This directory maps those programs for all 56 states and territories: who they are, how to reach them, and what to ask. It's a list of starting points, not coverage advice — each program decides what it covers.
Select your state or territory from the directory below.
National programs and charities
These programs are the same in every state. Medicare and Veterans Affairs (VA) run on federal rules, and the charities listed here accept requests nationwide.
Medicare — Durable Medical Equipment
Medicare's durable medical equipment pages are the place to start if you have Medicare and want to ask whether equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, or speech devices could go through your plan — call 1-800-MEDICARE with questions about your situation.
www.medicare.gov ↗ · 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Questions to ask when you call
- Does the equipment we're looking at count as durable medical equipment under Medicare Part B, and what would it take to find out?
- What does my doctor need to include in the prescription or order for this request to be considered?
- How do I find a supplier that's enrolled in Medicare and accepts assignment in my area?
- If this item isn't considered durable medical equipment, is there another part of Medicare or another program you'd point me to?
- What costs could I still be responsible for, like a deductible or a share of the price, and how do I get that in writing before anything is ordered?
- If the request is denied, how do I appeal, and how long do I have to file?
- I have a Medicare Advantage plan — does this process work differently for me, and who should I call instead?
VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service
If you're enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care, the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service is your starting point for assistive technology, from hearing aids to wheelchairs — ask your VA care team about a referral.
Questions to ask when you call
- I'm a veteran but not enrolled in VA health care yet — what do I need to apply, and how long does enrollment usually take?
- I'm having trouble with hearing, vision, mobility, or communication — who on my care team do I talk to about equipment that could help?
- Can you connect me with the prosthetic and sensory aids service at my VA medical center?
- Do I need an evaluation or a referral from my VA provider before equipment can be considered, and how do I get one scheduled?
- Does it matter whether my need is connected to my military service, and does that change which programs I should ask about?
- I already use a specific device — can the VA help with repairs, replacement, or training on it?
- If the VA can't help with this particular need, can you point me to other programs for veterans in my state that might?
Lions Clubs International
Local Lions Clubs often help people pay for vision-related technology and eye care — use the club locator to find your nearest club and ask what they can do for your situation.
Muscular Dystrophy Association — Equipment Assistance
If you or a family member lives with a neuromuscular disease, the Muscular Dystrophy Association runs an equipment assistance program, including a Durable Medical Equipment Grant Program — their Resource Center is the place to start the conversation.
United Cerebral Palsy — Elsie S. Bellows Fund
United Cerebral Palsy's Elsie S. Bellows Fund exists to put assistive equipment within reach of people with disabilities — applications go through local UCP affiliates, so finding your nearest affiliate is the first step.
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) refurbishes donated wheelchairs and other home medical equipment and works both locally and nationally — their Get Help page is where you request equipment.
Try before anyone buys
Before pursuing funding, you can often borrow the device free from your state's AT Act lending program — a short-term loan that lets you confirm the equipment actually helps before a funding request is written.
Compiled from official state program websites, the AT3 Center directory (at3center.net), and the ABLE National Resource Center (ablenrc.org). Starting points, not coverage advice. Programs change — if a link is wrong, email hello@whatcanhelp.com.