Equipment Fund

CPRF assists with items such as wheelchairs, communication devices, magnifiers, lifts, home modifications, walkers, gait trainers, and much more. We typically deny requests for “ongoing” items such as diapers, therapy, adapted clothing, etc.

CPRF assists people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Recipients of grants must be an established Kansas resident.

No, the equipment fund is strictly for durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology.

Only if they are used as a communication device or environmental control.

Occasionally, if the client is working or going to school.

Not necessarily. If there is a question about the relative merit of an item, a professional recommendation from a physician, therapist, or other professional may be required.

Yes, we have a simple criteria system:

• Family of 1: Must make $50,000 or less per year
• Family of 2: Must make $55,000 or less per year
• Family of 3: Must make $60,000 or less per year
• And so on

CPRF limits purchases to one item in a 12-month period.

The best time to apply is in July or August, when our grant from Kansas Rehabilitation Services is typically renewed. CPRF’s other funding sources often have restrictions such as age, county of residence, or type of equipment requested. As a result, funding at certain times of the year may be restricted.

Generally, we respond within a week.