There are several programs available that provide financial assistance for people who need to modify a vehicle or home for a person with disability. Some of these are:

     Local programs

     State of Texas sales tax exemptions and rebates

     Federal programs

Some useful links are provided below.

Local Financial Assistance Programs

Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)

Phone Number: 210-362-5200

Web Site:http://www.aacog.com/

Alamo Service Connection

Phone: 210-477-3275

Web Site: http://bexar.tx.networkofcare.org/aging/

Project MEND

Phone Number: 210-223-6363

Web Site: www.projectmend.org

State of Texas Sales Tax

No sales tax is due on adaptive devices, the labor to install those devices, or any charge to remodel the vehicle to accommodate the driver or passenger with an orthopedic disability.

The State of Texas offers financial assistance for people (drivers or passengers) that modify their recently purchased vehicles for disability.

Cars, vans, trucks and other vehicles are subject to motor vehicle sales and use tax. Motor vehicles are exempt from tax if they are modified to be used by someone with orthopedic disabilities to help them drive or ride in the vehicle.

The modified vehicle must be used at least 80 percent of the time to transport, or be driven by, a person with an orthopedic disability.

This exemption does not apply to trailers or other vehicles not designed to transport people.

We will assist you with submitting what you need to take advantage of this very helpful program.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Mobility Rebate Programs

Most automobile manufacturers offer rebates for new (first time sale) vehicles that are modified for use by a person with a disability.  A rebate will help you pay for part or all of your mobility equipment.

Please click here to get information about the various manufacture mobility rebate programs.  We have an extensive list of programs but if you don't find your vehicle manufactuer, contact us for help.

Federal Programs

U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Contact your local VA for information regarding auto adaptive and home modification programs provided to veterans with a disability.  For your convenience, several South Central Texas regional VA hospitals are listed below.

Audie Murphie VA – San Antonio, Texas

Phone Number: 210-617-5300

Web Site: http://www.southtexas.va.gov/

South Texas VA – Harlingen, Texas

Phone Number: 956-366-4500

Web Site: http://www.southtexas.va.gov/scd/harlingen.asp

Waco VA – Waco, Texas

Phone Number: 254-752-6581

Web Site: http://www.centraltexas.va.gov/visitors/Waco.asp