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Wisloan

WisLoan is a statewide alternative loan program that allow Wisconsin residents with disabilities to finance assistive technology or equipment needed to live more independently and productively. 

Low interest loans can be used to purchase:

  • Wheelchairs and motorized scooters

  • Hearing aids

  • Magnifiers and other visual aids

  • Home modifications such as control/switches for lights, doors, and appliances

  • Accessible vehicles or modifications like lifts and adaptive hand controls

  • And more!

How Much Money Can I Borrow?

Loan amounts start at $500 and can go up to $80,000 depending on your purchase and your ability to repay.
Who can apply?

  • Must be a Wisconsin resident

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Any individual with a disability

  • Any individual on behalf of a person with a disability:

    • Parents

    • Children and other relatives

    • Spouse

    • Personal care takers

    • Legal guardians

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You may qualify for down payment assistance! 

​The WisLoan Down Payment Assistance Program works with WisLoan applicants to reduce the overall amount of the loan, which reduces monthly payments and the overall debt to income ratio. To learn about the WisLoan Downpayment Assistance Program, CLICK HERE.

Contact the Independent Living Center that serves your home county for more information.


Access to Independence serves Dane, Dodge, Green, and Columbia counties in Wisconsin.

Contact us at 608-242-8484 or email info@accesstoind.org


Outside of our area? Click the link to find your local ILC: 

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

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Telework

Telework is a statewide program that allows people with disabilities low-interest loans to purchase equipment needed to start a business or to become self-employed. Contact your local Independence Living Center to learn more. 

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3810 Milwaukee Street

Madison, WI 53714

608-242-8484

info@accesstoind.org

Toll Free: 1-800-362-9877

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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Access to Independence is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Access to Independence is currently working with an independent website auditor to ensure we become fully WCAG 2.1 level AA compliant.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Phone: 608-242-8484

  • E-mail: amberb@accesstoind.org

  • Postal Address: 3810 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

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