Lending

An ongoing challenge for entrepreneurs with disabilities is the lack of resources available to fund business start up and capitalize business growth needs. Recognizing that with access to capital comes the opportunity to succeed, The Abilities Fund provides a number of options for qualified entrepreneurs:

Business Loans for Iowans with Disabilities

The Abilities Fund has partnered with The Iowa Able Foundation to offer flexible loans to Iowans with disabilities for the purpose of starting or expanding a business. Loan requests of $500 to $10,000 are eligible for consideration. For more information and to obtain an application, please visit www.iowaable.org or contact us at toll free 1.888.222.8943 extension 225.

Loans for Assistive Technology

Loans for assistive technology are available to individuals with disabilities in 33 states through Alternative Financing Programs. For a referral to your local Alternative Financing Program, please contact us at info@abilitiesfund.org or visit http://69.89.27.238/~resnaorg/AFTAP/state/RESNA.html