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WATF Access Fund Our mission is to promote access to technology and economic opportunity for individuals with disabilities in Washington State. The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). WATF folleto (PDF) en Español. WATF offers Business Class for Deaf Entrepreneurs this Summer! Beginning July 12, 2008, WATF will provide a class that consists of 8 sessions at the Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center in Seattle for no cost. The class will cover the following topics: budgeting, defining your business, market research, cost analysis, financial projections, marketing plan, recordkeeping, and benefits planning. Click here for more information on this class and its schedule of sessions. WATF offers Business Class for People with Disabilities this Fall! For those people who cannot participate in our summer business class, WATF will be offering a similar class on the same topics in the fall beginning September 22nd. Clock here for more information on the fall class and its schedule of sessions. Matched Savings Accounts (IDAs) for Assistive Technology = Double Your Money! Leverage your money with an Assistive Technology Matched Savings Account. WATF is excited to announce the launch of a new “Individual Development Account” (“IDA”) program for purchases of assistive technology. Low income individuals and households who establish a special IDA savings account and save at least $10 per month for six months are eligible to receive an equal amount in matching funds to purchase Assistive Technology for work related activities or education and training intended to lead to employment. But hurry! The deadline for enrollment in this year's program is June 30, 2008! We have a limited number of positions which will be filled on a first come, first served basis! Once these positions are filled, we will be establishing a waiting list. Please call before you apply! Click here for more information about this program and its requirements. Apply for Loans Online You can now apply for a WATF loan online by using our new secure online application. After logging in, you can review the application and fill it in at your own pace. Click here to apply for a loan online. |
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