Easter Seals Disability Services

Alternative Financing Programs

Easter Seals Nebraska, as part of a cooperative agreement with the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership and First National Bank Omaha, is able to offer alternative financing to qualifying Nebraskans with disabilities. These funds are available at a low interest rate, and specifically set for the purpose of purchasing approved equipment, assistive technology devices, and services.

The Alternative Financing Loan Programs address two initiatives:

Nebraska Alternative Financing Program* provides low or reduced interest loans to qualified Nebraskans with disabilities for the purchase of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.  This includes, but is not limited to:  wheelchairs, motorized scooters, Braille equipment, scanners, hearing aids, augmentative communication systems, environmental control units, adaptive computer peripherals, building modifications for accessibility, motor vehicle modifications for accessibility, and motor vehicles requiring modifications for accessibility (where the value of the vehicle is greater than the cost of the modifications).

Nebraska Telework Loan Program* provides low or reduced interest loans to qualified Nebraskans with disabilities for the purchase of equipment and services necessary for securing Telework opportunities from home or other permanent remote sites.  This includes but is not limited to: computers, printers, software, fax machines, scanners, office machines, telecommunication devices, telecommunication system installation charges, office furniture, home modifications for accessibility and/or to create home offices, and other technology.

* Both loans have a reduced interest rate, and negotiable terms (subject to change without notice).

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