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Access Assistive Technology Grant
26 March 2010
Qualifying families with school children have Special
Educational Needs and/or severe disabilities in years 3 to 9 (aged
7-14) can now apply for a free bespoke computer and Internet
connection under the Government’s Home Access Assistive Technology
scheme.
A home access package includes:
- a computer
- service and support for one year
- computer-based assistive technology
software and equipment
- one year’s internet access
To be eligible to apply for a Home Access
package with Assistive Technology you need to be the
parent, guardian or carer responsible for and living with a
child who:
- is in school years 3 to 9 (which normally
means age 7 – 14)?
- is eligible for Free School Meals?
- has a Statement of Special Educational Needs
or is receiving Disability Living Allowance?
- who has not already had a computer from a
Home Access package or any other similar programmes, such as
Computers for Pupils?
- or whose school/local authority
representative can certify they have Assistive Technology
needs?
When applying you need to provide an original
copy of one of the following documents:
- the Statement of Special Educational Needs for the
child
- proof that you receive a Disability Living Allowance for
the child
- certification from the child’s school or local authority of
their need for specialist computer equipment
To obtain a Home Access package with Assistive
Technology application form you must contact the:
Home Access Helpline:
0333 200 1004 (Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm,
Saturday 9am - 1pm)
This is a fantastic opportunity and hope you
will be successful with your application.
For more information please visit http://homeaccess.org.uk/ or
contact Jo-Anne Simon-Redman on 0151 443 5792.
