Doctors can prescribe adaptive technology, which eligible parents may obtain with medical coupons. Doctors can prescribe specialized equipment for students receiving Social Security disability benefits. Local clubs like the Lions are more disposed to help families with specific needs than they are to contribute to the non-specified needs of schools. Schools can act as a liaison to these groups. In addition to helping parents, school districts can boost resources through gifts and grants.
Larger businesses upgrade equipment more often than schools, and they often have donation programs.
Frequently, they phase out computers with sufficient memory to run adaptive programs for disabled learners. Because software companies are interested in the effectiveness of their programs, they often donate software for use by children with disabilities, if asked. Sometimes, they want feedback. Some private foundations make grants available specifically to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Private resources can be identified in special catalogs through the public library.