Kim D. Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program (AELP), M Power
Finance Authority of Maine

Serving All Ages

Devices and/or Services Considered

AT Devices:

Aids For Daily Living:

• Alarm/Emergency Call System
• Personal Care Aids
• Bathroom Equipment
• Eating/Food Preparation Aids
• Adaptive Furniture
• Transfer Equipment
• Adapted Clothing

Environmental Access:

• Home Modification
• Worksite Modification
• Public Accommodation

Control & Manipulation:

• Seating and Positioning
• Prosthetics/Orthotics
• Functional Electronic Stimulation
• Personal Robotics
• Environmental Control Devices/Systems

Mobility:

• Van Modification
• Driving and Transportation Aids
• Standing/Walking Aids
• Manual Wheeled Mobility
• Power Wheeled Mobility
• Car or Van Purchase
• Aids for Visual Impairment

Computer Access & Use:

• Computer Hardware
• Computer Software
• Computer Input Access Aids
• Computer Output Access

Hearing:

• Alerting Devices
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Hearing Aids
• TTY Equipment

Visual & Reading:

• Braille and Tactile Aids
• Low Vision Aids
• Voice/Audio Output Aids

Speech:

• Augmentative/Alternative Communication Device/System
• Oral Speech Aids & Artificial Larynx
• Speech Generating Devices

Recreation:

• Adapted Toys
• Adapted Sports and Leisure Equipment
• Adapted Exercise Aids

AT Services:

• Training of Device Users
• Customization

Other Services:

• Referral for Assessments
• AT Research, Products & Supplies

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Assistive Technology must improve the independence and/or quality of life of 1 or more persons with a disability.
2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to repay the terms of the loan.
3. Individuals, nonprofit and for profit businesses may apply for the loans through the Adapted Equipment Loan Program (AELP).
4. Businesses may apply for 100% of the cost of the renovation, equipment, etc.

How To Apply:

Contact one of the regional offices of Alpha One (addresses on the next page) for an application. Alpha One manages the application process for the Adapted Equipment Loan Program (AELP). Completed applications should be submitted to the Alpha One office nearest you. Alpha One will review the application and will send the application to the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) for financial analysis. Once this is completed, the application will be sent to the AELP Board for consideration.

Alpha One
127 Main St.
South Portland, ME 04106
Phone/TTY: 207-767-2189
Toll free phone/TTY: 800 640-7200

Alpha One
P. O. Box 560
Mapleton, ME 04769
Phone/TTY: 207 764-6466
Toll free voice/TTY: 800 974-6466

Alpha One
Acme Office Park
41 Acme Road
Brewer, ME 04412
Phone/TTY: 207 989-6016

Helpful Hints:

This is a 6.5 million dollar revolving loan fund that makes loans at affordable rates and terms. Qualifying individuals, local school units and businesses may borrow up to $100,000.

Interest rates of loans can range from 0% to current Boston prime rate. Terms may be extended to cover the useful life of the product.

Mini-loans (up to $2500) which do not always require Board action are available. Parents, siblings, and adult children may apply for a loan for assistive technology that will benefit a family member with a disability.

Contact:

Brad Strause
Alpha One
127 Main St.
So. Portland, ME 04106
Phone/TTY: 207 767-2189
Fax: 207 799-8346 
Toll free phone: 800 640-7200
Internet: www.alphaonenow.com

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