Assistive Technology Grant

keelan54321

I qualify for Disability allowance due to my Aspergers syndrome, ADD and Dyslexia.
I'm in the middle of the leaving cert coming up and I don't take Disability allowance
because I don't think I am personally entitled and don't feel I need it as I feel the same
as everyone else and can work the same as everyone else. I am currently needing to
upgrade my gaming rig before college as it is outdated and from 2011.. But I need a
computer to study and so on. To switch to a new PC I need to try and take down the price
as much as possible and one of the things that struck me is I am wondering if I will be able
to avoid VAT or claim it back by with Assistive Technology Grant. Or would it be hard to convince someone that PC Parts are Assistive Technology. Thanks! BTW I also don't want that grant that gives funds for Assistive Technology as I can pay for it myself as long as its not taxed and don't want the government giving me money.

Gatling

The application is supported by a professional recommendation which outlines that assistive technology is necessary or essential for the pupil to access the curriculum. This includes illustrating how the equipment will be used. An assessment indicating that equipment would be beneficial, desirable or useful will not be sufficient since this could be true in the case of any pupil.
Evidence must be supplied that the child will require the recommended equipment throughout the school day and that existing equipment in the school is insufficient to meet the child's needs without unduly depriving other children of access to the equipment.
The application meets the Department’s criteria for this support.