Request information from the federally funded technology assistance program in your state. Your church, synagogue, or other religious organization may help with funding, or its members may be willing to assist you in fundraiser projects such as bake sales, yard sales, or a car wash by the youth group. Some hospitals, rehabilitation units, prosthetic providers, physical therapists, or local medical societies may be interested in helping clients acquire insight. Veterans groups, VA hospitals, or auxiliary units can be approached, again with the purpose of the attendee providing future peer support and shared knowledge. Talk to the local branch of the American Diabetes Association and Cancer Society.
Some universities have programs to advance training for students or disability groups.
If you qualify for vocational rehabilitation, inquire about funding for training with your case manager. Check to see if there is a local disabilities center. They may know of funding sources unique to your area. ACA members receive a discount on the registration fee. Remember to register early to receive an additional discount.