Wisloan Loan Program

WisLoan is an alternative loan program for persons with disabilities in Wisconsin who desire to purchase assistive devices or services.

The program is made possible through a grant from Title III of the Assistive Technology Act (AT Act) of 1998. The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Office for Persons with Physical Disabilities (OPPD) received the grant and provides programmatic and fiscal oversight. IndependenceFirst, a community-based and consumer-controlled Independent Living Center (ILC) based in Milwaukee, administers the program in partnership with Marshall & Ilsley Bank and seven other Independent Living Centers.

To provide guaranteed low interest loans with favorable terms through a bank partnership so citizens of Wisconsin who have disabilities and their families may purchase assistive technology and/or services.

Goals
To allow people to purchase assistive technology

Contact Information
Staff Name: Patti Kraemer
WisLoan Coordinator
Phone: 414-226-8306 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Patti Kraemer

Program Availability
WisLoan is available on a statewide basis through a collaborative partnership of the Independent Living Centers statewide.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
Anyone with a disability who wants to purchase assistive technology.

Type of Assistance/Information
Loans at a low interest rate.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for WisLoan, an individual must meet these requirements:

  • Have a disability or be purchasing the AT for a person with a disability. (Disability is self-disclosed. Board reserves the right to ask for additional information if necessary.)
  • Legally be able to enter into a binding contract with a lending institution.
  • Be purchasing an assistive technology device or service.
  • Be a current Wisconsin resident.

Types of classes offered Individual or group
None

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Repay the loan.

Cost
No cost to apply for a loan.