Bellow's Fund Guidelines

The federal definition of assistive technology is:

"Any piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."

Some Examples of Allowable Requests for Assistive Technology

• Wheelchairs (manual and electric)
• Augmentative Communication Devices
• Environmental Controls
• Computer Equipment
• Lifts in the nominee's own/parent's van or home
• Hearing Aids

This list is not meant to be inclusive or exclusive of requests eligible for funding under the Elsie S. Bellows Fund.

Some Examples of Ineligible Assistive Technology

• Automobiles
• Evaluations or other Assistive Technology "services"
• Furniture and appliances (that is not adapted)
• Equipment to be placed at the UCP affiliate

This list is not meant to be inclusive or exclusive of requests ineligible for funding under the Elsie S. Bellows Fund.

Ownership

Equipment funded through a Bellows Grant is the property of the nominee, not the affiliate.

Assurances and Financial Need Requirement

By signing/certifying the Bellows Fund application, the UCP affiliate executive director assures that the UCP affiliate "deems" the Bellows Fund recipient is "in financial need," that the nominee will own the equipment and all elements fo the application are accurate. Electronic submissions need to come from the e-mail address of the executive director with a brief narrative supporting the application.