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Increased Access to Hearing Aid and Hearing Assistive Technology Financing

Award Number: 90ATTF0032
ORGANIZATION: Center for Integrated Programs
OPDIV: ACL
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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Increased Access to Hearing Aid and Hearing Assistive Technology Financing - Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Loan Program (ATLP) is a financial loan-guarantee program for Marylanders with disabilities and their families, established in 1999. The goal of this proposal is to expand access to consumer choice and control by increasing awareness of and access to hearing aid and hearing assistive technology (HAT) loans, leading to greater independence and improved quality of life for Marylanders with hearing loss. The ATLP is partnering with the Centers for Independent Living, and several other organizations and state agencies that serve Marylanders with hearing loss, to conduct outreach, marketing and cross-referrals. Project objectives include: expanding lending parameters for unsecured loans for hearing aids and HATs; offering HAT consultations and short-term device loans to consumers prior to purchase; making referrals to low-cost audiology services/programs for those who don’t have audiology covered through insurance; and developing informational materials and trainings targeted to consumers and service providers to strengthen education and awareness of available hearing aid and HAT financing options. Products to be developed include: a Hearing Assistive Technologies Funding and Financial Resource Guide, a consumer training on HAT funding resources, an audiologist training on related hearing assistive technologies and funding resources, and a HAT Funding Fact Sheet for audiology offices and project partners across the state. Anticipated outcomes include: a measured increase in quality of life for Marylanders with hearing loss; 30% increase in the number of closed hearing aid and HAT loans issued by the ATLP; increased access to hearing aids and HATs to demonstrate, borrow, and try out prior to committing funds for purchase, allowing for greater access and choice in the process; the audiologist community will increase education about the ATLP and will refer a projected 30% more clients to the program; the ATLP will become more efficient and responsive to applicants, providing a more competitive viable solution to individuals seeking AT funding; and to maintain a low default rate of 4%.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $700,000 )
2024	2024	MARYLAND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM	2301 Argonne Drive Rm T17	Baltimore	MD	21218	BALTIMORE CITY	USA	Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program	00	1	9/19/2024	NEW	$700,000
														Subtotal = $700,000

Grand Total All Awards = $700,000

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Increased Access to Hearing Aid and Hearing Assistive Technology Financing

Award Number: 90ATTF0032

ORGANIZATION: Center for Integrated Programs

OPDIV: ACL

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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