For aging and disabled residents of Nebraska, grants are available from a variety of sources to finance — in part or in its entirety — a wheelchair van. Maybe you’re looking to lease or purchase a new or used handicap van; or, maybe you want to install modifications like a wheelchair ramp, a scooter lift or adaptive driving hand controls to make a van more accommodating to your limited mobility.
Whatever the situation, many Nebraska agencies, organizations and foundations are standing by to offer monetary aid or to help you find disability grants for which you might be eligible. Here at The Mobility Resource, we’ve done the preliminary research for you. Browse the resources below and contact the ones that are applicable to you.
We’d also like to remind you that disability-specific groups are an excellent source of grants and other services and support. Find local Nebraska chapters and inquire within.
Mobility Consultations: If you are unsure about what type of conversion would be best for you — or would like assistance with finding financial resources, you can request a Free Needs Analysis and Mobility Consultation at any of The Mobility Resource dealer locations.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist you in your purchase or financing of a wheelchair van, and is in no way an offer or advertisement for a free wheelchair van.
SOURCES FOR NEBRASKA DISABILITY GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE
Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP)
ATP doesn’t directly help you pay for assistive technology, but it eagerly helps in other ways. It is an important resource for uncovering the many disability grant possibilities in Nebraska. Check in with the Program early in your search for financial aid.
(877) 713-4002
Great Plains Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
For persons with disabilities living in Nebraska, the Great Plains ADA Center endeavors to ensure fair and equal treatment. Additionally, it assists with securing the support and services for which they’re eligible. Contact your chapter of the National Network of ADA Centers for guidance on locating and applying for disability grants applicable toward a wheelchair van or handicapped-friendly modifications and equipment.
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600
Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
For elderly and disabled citizens around the nation, ADRCs provide comprehensive information about available resources and assistance. All states have these Centers, which serve residents by county. Find an interactive map of Nebraska through the link above that will show you contact information for your local office.
(844) 843-6364
http://nebraska.networkofcare.org/aging/
Nebraska Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
This link takes you to a list of AAA offices around Nebraska. Local Agencies are an essential resource for the state’s aging residents. Ask about where to turn for funding help if you need a handicap van because of an age-related physical impairment.
Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA)
The VA for Nebraska state residents proudly serves the veterans who served their country in times of war and peace. It facilitates access to the many benefits earned through military service. If your enlistment in any way resulted in limited mobility, you probably qualify for a disability grant to put towards a wheelchair van, adaptive equipment and vehicle conversions.
301 Centennial Mall S, 6th Flr
P.O. Box 95083
Lincoln, NE 68509-5083
(402) 471-2458
https://veterans.nebraska.gov/
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council (NESILC)
NESILC strives every day to promote independence and self-determination for disabled people residing in Nebraska, and to fight discrimination against them. The Council would like to direct you toward all the opportunities available to you. Ask for help locating state-based disability grants for your handicap van.
215 Centennial Mall South
Suite 210
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 438-7979
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
If you want to work, but your limited mobility is preventing it, the VR division of the Nebraska Department of Education is poised to help. It offers job training, assistance seeking and applying for employment and other services and support. It also provides Nebraska disability grants to some individuals, including those who would be able to find and maintain a job if they had appropriate handicapped-accessible transportation.
Nebraska VR Department of Education
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68500
(402) 471-3644
(877) 637-3422 (toll free)
These are only some of the resources available for Nebrasks disability grants and assistance.
If you know of or work with another Nebraska foundation, organization or agency that belongs on this list, please forward its information to [email protected].
