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  • Purpose for Loan?

    Examples of loan purposes are: Medical Equipment, vehicle modifications, home modifications, power chairs, environmental controls, ramps, computers, software, hearing aids, and other adaptive equipment that will aid your independence.
  • In short, describe how the loan will be used. Examples: To improve Communication, Transportation, Mobility, Hearing, Seeing, Learning, Participate in School or a Job.
  • Select which credit score range you fall into. Credit scores at any range can still be qualified and considered for loans!
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Independence is priceless

We Make
Assistive
Technology
Affordable

Independence is priceless

We Make
Assistive
Technology
Affordable

Start Your Loan Application Today

Fill out the form below to see if you qualify for an SDF loan
  • Purpose for Loan?

    Examples of loan purposes are: Medical Equipment, vehicle modifications, home modifications, power chairs, environmental controls, ramps, computers, software, hearing aids, and other adaptive equipment that will aid your independence.
  • In short, describe how the loan will be used. Examples: To improve Communication, Transportation, Mobility, Hearing, Seeing, Learning, Participate in School or a Job.
  • Select which credit score range you fall into. Credit scores at any range can still be qualified and considered for loans!
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
The Southern Disability Foundation

The Southern Disability Foundation helps Alabama citizens with physical ,mental, intellectual, or emotional obstacles by offering financial loans to purchase needed Assistive Technology devices, products, or services to maximize the individuals independence at home, on the job, getting to the job, at play, or in school. A parent, a son or daughter, a caregiver, or a guardian can apply for a loan on behalf of the person they are trying to assist.

SDF Loan

  • having low credit scores may not be a disqualifying factor

  • pre-existing conditions do not present a barrier to loan acceptance

  • lower interest rates make loan repayment significantly easier

  • extended term programs provide more time to repay the loan

  • loans assist with the purchase of all types of assistive devices, AT like vehicles, powerchairs, lifts, home modifications, hearing aids

Traditional Loan

  • must meet credit score and underwriting criterion

  • pre-existing conditions may disqualify you from loan acceptance

  • high interest rates for low credit loans

  • short term loans must be repaid quickly before entering default

  • certain devices and programs only available through public programs

SDF in the Community

  The mission of Southern Disability Foundation’s Ability Loan Program is to assist Alabama citizens with disabilities to secure needed “assistive technology” products, devices, equipment and related services to maximize their independence at home, on the job, getting to the job, at play, or in school, by providing low interest extended term financial loans.

More About How We Help

Low Interest, Extended Term Financial Loans

Fitting you with the devices that fit your lifestyle

Program Information

Read through some frequently asked questions to help you better understand how our system works.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Assistive Devices

any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

Home Modifications

physical changes made to one’s home to accommodate for a person’s disability

Vehicle Modifications

physical changes made to one’s vehicle to accommodate for a person’s disability

Employment/ Self-Employment

helping individuals with disabilities who are seeking to start a business or who are self-employed to acquire the products and services they need to gain or maintain employment

The Southern Disability Foundation is dedicated to helping those with a need

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Making it easier to keep your life on track

Assistive Technology includes thousands of simple to complex devices and products that enable people with disabilities to be more productive and independent in major life activities such as communication, self-care, education, employment, mobility, and recreation. Assistive technology may be used at home, in the workplace, in the classroom, and in the community in ways that provide creative solutions to reduce barriers and increase personal capabilities.

The mission of Southern Disability Foundation’s Ability Loan Program is to assist Alabama citizens with disabilities to secure needed “assistive technology” products, devices, equipment and related services to maximize their independence at home, on the job, getting to the job, at play, or in school, by providing low interest extended term financial loans.

Learn More About Assistive Technology