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Northwest Access Fund (NWAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers people with disabilities customized loans, financial coaching, and other resources to promote access to assistive technology, independence, financial resilience, and life opportunities.

You can learn more about our impact in our

CLIENT STORIES SECTION!

 

Photo of father kissing the check of his four year old daughter who uses a wheelchair, next to their accessible van, which they were able to purchase through a NWAF Loan

Feedback from Borrowers

97%

Say the AT they purchased improved their quality of life

94%

Use their AT daily (81%) or weekly (13%)

88%

Say their AT improved their independence

Quotes from our Borrowers...

"I was dreading talking about my finances, but you made it really easy and I feel empowered."

"It has made a huge difference. I have my life back."

Easiest thing I have done in a while. Most things are so difficult for elderly people on low income, people like me."

You made me feel comfortable about an uncomfortable subject."

The van means we are able to do things as a family...before my husband was unable to attend family outings."

"I am much happier in so many ways."

"I can hear frogs again."

"Assistive Technology has improved the quality of my life in nearly every arena."

"I feel less ashamed about my poverty."

"My wife is less frustrated with my saying "huh?"

"I just want to thank you and your company so much for helping me get this vehicle. If it wasn't for you guys I don't think I could've gotten it. "

"The hearing aid's given me the joy of being able to hear my grand kids."

"My husband is a T3 paraplegic with wounds that may never heal but can be kept stable with the bed and mattress we were able to purchase with the help from NW Access.
God bless you!"

"Awesome people and service from beginning to end. Thank you so much."

"So glad you are there, if not for your services I could never have afforded it otherwise. Thank you so much!"