Funding/Legal Services

There are two funding/legal resources that we feel are particularly helpful in obtaining funding for assistive technology like standing frames.  The resources are the PAAT attorneys and the AT Projects.  They have offices across the United States, so you can talk to someone locally who can help you.

PAAT (Protection Advocacy for Assistive Technology) Attorneys
PAAT (Protection Advocacy for Assistive Technology) attorneys and advocates are a free resource available to assist people with disabilities and their families as they seek funding for standing frames or Assistive Technology (AT). PAAT locations throughout the US offer support, resources and guidance through the appeals process. A list of PAAT locations by state is available on the National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project’s website

AT Projects
Each state in the U.S. has a Technology Assistance Project that has information on the assistive technology resources for that state.  AT Projects work to increase access of assistive technology to people of all ages and disabilities. Some of the services that may be provided include:

• Awareness activities about Assistive Technology and its uses
• Advocacy for individuals & their families on their rights to AT services
• Funding resource information based on the person’s needs
• Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate AT devices
• Short term loan of AT equipment to try out at work, home, school, etc.
• AT resource information & referral to other programs