(a)
- (1) Applicant must be an Arkansas resident with a disability, and his or her family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives who are also residents of Arkansas.
- (2) The applicant must use the loan to purchase assistive technology or services on behalf of an Arkansas resident with a disability that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities.
- (3) Eligibility for individuals with temporary disabilities will be determined by the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee on a case-by-case basis.
- (b) Supporting documentation required by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and the lending institution must be provided.
(c) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services or the revolving loan fund subcommittee may determine an applicant is ineligible for the program when the applicant:
- (1) Has defaulted on a previous loan made through the program;
- (2) Violates any provisions of the program; or
- (3) Ceases to meet eligibility requirements established by the committee.
- (d) An applicant who has previously been rejected for a loan from the AATAFP may not reapply unless the new application presents a significant change in information from the previously denied application as determined by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services staff.
- (e) Loans shall not be made for the purpose of refinancing any existing loan, unless approved by the committee.