The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) is a city-wide program which enables Washingtonians with disabilities, their family members, service providers and others to learn about, access, and acquire assistive technology (AT) needed for education, employment, and community living.

AT Device Loan Program
Provides an opportunity for persons with disabilities, family members and service providers to borrow assistive technology devices (generally for periods up to 4 weeks) to assist in decision making before the purchase of AT equipment. Short-term device loans can also be used to accommodate an interim need during device repair or funding delay and are invaluable for self-education and trial runs during clinical assessment.

This trial use in a natural environment (home, school or work) is critical for individuals with disabilities to make informed choices regarding the long-term utility of assistive devices thus reducing the likelihood of equipment abandonment and waste of financial resources. The AT Device Loan program is the only statewide device loan program that serves all ages and disabilities.

District of Columbia Disability Equipment Recycling Program (DC Shares)
Provides new and used durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, walkers, and shower chairs, and assistive technology devices. The equipment is available at no cost to low income ($20,000 or less) District of Columbia residents with disabilities or those who have a dependent with a disability, regardless of the type of disability or age. Equipment is available on a first come-first serve basis.

Assistive Technology Financing Loan Program (DC FUND$)
Provides Washingtonians with disabilities, family members, guardians or advocates acting on their behalf, another financial resource to purchase assistive technology devices and services, necessary to live, work and be educated in the community. AT devices such as wheelchair ramps, hearing aids, voice recognition software and speech communication devices, computers and more may be purchased through this program. Individual loans amounts can range between $500 to $10,000 with terms of 6 months to 5 years and a low 4% interest rate. This financing program is designed to supplement not supplant existing Federal, State and private funding sources.