Funding

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and California Assistive Technology Exchange (CATE) administer guaranteed loans for transportation and assistive technology through the Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Guarantee Fund.

The Guaranteed Loan Program provides funds to guarantee loans made by eligible lenders to eligible Californians for the purchase of vans, automobiles, and other special equipment to facilitate transportation of persons with physical disabilities. Loans are also available to assist Californians with disabilities, regardless of age, and private employers to purchase durable equipment, adaptive aids, and assistive devices for persons with disabilities to live more independently or to engage in employment. Loan guarantees shall be no less than $1,000.00 and shall not exceed $50,000.00 to any eligible person or employer.

Eligibility is based on either of the following criteria being met, provided that the household income does not exceed the level prescribed for moderate-income families by the Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, and that the applicant is able to show their ability to repay the loan.