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Low-interest loans for items that keep you independent

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Photo of a woman using a wheelchair going up a ramp into a van

WisLoan and Telework are loan programs that help people with disabilities pay for items that support independence at home, at work, and in the community.

What is WisLoan?

WisLoan is a statewide loan program that helps Wisconsin residents with disabilities pay for assistive technology and equipment. These items can help you live and work more independently.

You can use a low-interest WisLoan to buy things like:

  • Wheelchairs and motorized scooters
  • Hearing aids
  • Home modifications, such as switches or controls for lights, doors, and appliances
  • Accessible vehicles or vehicle modifications, like lifts and adaptive hand controls
  • And more

photos of assistive technology including a wheelchair, a hearing aid and a stairlift
Photos of assistive technology; a powered wheelchair, a hearing aid, and a stairlift

 

How much money can I borrow?

You can borrow from $500 up to $80,000. The amount depends on what you are buying and your ability to repay the loan.

Who can apply?

  • You must live in Wisconsin
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • Any individual with a disability can apply
  • Other people can apply on behalf of a person with a disability, such as:
    • Parents
    • Children or other relatives
    • Spouse or partner
    • Personal care workers
    • Legal guardians

Contact your local Independent Living Center

Independence First serves people in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties.

Call us at 414-291-7520 to learn more or to start an application.

If you live outside our area, you can find your local Independent Living Center on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/ilcs-contact.htm

What is Telework?

Telework is a statewide loan program that offers low-interest loans to people with disabilities. These loans can help you buy equipment you need to start a business, work from home, or become self-employed.

Contact your local Independent Living Center to learn more about Telework and how to apply.

 

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