Many of the incentives can increase net income to help cover special expenses necessary to work, such as AT services and devices. Other offers a mechanism to maintain health benefits over extended periods of time. Any taxpayer with a disability, or taxpayer with a dependent with a disability is eligible to consider use of one or more credits or deductions through the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service supports numerous and varied tax credits and deductions which are available to individuals purchasing AT devices and services. With goods and services alike, their source, nature and purposes form the continuum along which deductibility is determined.
Perseverance is the operational word.
The role of the advocate is critical to the success of the funding process. It is very helpful if someone from a professional community will agree to work in tandem with the volunteer. Research assistive technology devices, and become very familiar with what is available to meet the individual s needs. Obtain professional assistance with the evaluation and device selection process. Help the user and the assistive technology team select the specific devices for which funding will be sought.