Wheelchair Van Grants and Funds in New York
Are there disability vehicle grants in New York?
New York has programs and services to help aid residents in acquiring the mobility equipment they need. Some of these grants are condition-based, while others are community-based.
New York provides several state grants and related funding that covers assistive technology devices, such as e-reader technology, wheelchair vans, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, hand controls, and more. Each listing comes with a specific set of criteria that must be met in order to qualify for funds. Make sure you read through carefully as some listings are condition or age specific.
Medicaid and Medicare are often the first resources people turn to when looking for funding for a wheelchair accessible vehicle or grants for vehicle mobility equipment. Read this post from the BraunAbility Article Library to learn more about what Medicare covers.
Don’t forget: BraunAbility is the first and only manufacturer to offer a dedicated team to help you secure financing for your vehicle. Whether working with grant money from one or more of the following sources or self-funding, BraunAbility Finance will help you find rates and terms that work for you.
You can begin your search for wheelchair van grants in New York below. Remember to also check with your BraunAbility dealer for financial resources in your local area.
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Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development.
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Equipment Loan Fund for the Disabled
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services provides assistance and loans to help in the purchase of wheelchair vans.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) - Long Island
The Long Island Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS and their families and raise funds for critical MS research.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) - New York City-Southern New York
The New York City-Southern New York Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS and their families and raise funds for critical MS research.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) - Upstate New York
The Upper New York Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS and their families and raise funds for critical MS research.
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New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs (VA)
The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) advocates on behalf of New York's veterans and their families, as individuals and as a group, to ensure they receive benefits granted by law for service in the US Armed Forces. The DVA provides free benefits advising. Experienced advisors work in a network of field offices across the state and offer veterans and their families professional help to resolve social, medical, and economic matters.
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Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
The OPWDD Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver operated by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is a program of supports and services that enables adults and children with developmental disabilities to live in the community as an alternative to Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs).
Disclaimer: Please note that the information contained in this listing is intended as an additional resource to your shopping experience and not a compilation of every resource in New York. BraunAbility is not affiliated with any organization listed and does not profit from the use of any business listed herein.
