Funding · United States
Lumyeye can be partly or fully funded through US disability programs. Here is how to access SSI/SSDI benefits, VA Blind Rehabilitation, Medicaid waivers, ADA workplace accommodations, IRS deductions and state vocational rehabilitation.
Five funding paths
If you served in the US Armed Forces and are legally blind, the VA Blind Rehabilitation Service funds visual assistive technology including smartphone-based AI solutions. Reach out to your VIST (Visual Impairment Services Team) coordinator at your local VA medical center.
Every state has a Vocational Rehabilitation agency that funds assistive technology for job seekers and employees with visual disabilities. Search "Vocational Rehabilitation [your state]" or contact the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) for guidance.
Many states cover assistive technology under Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Eligibility depends on income, state of residence, and care needs. Contact your state Medicaid office.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, your employer must provide reasonable accommodations. AI-driven reading/description tools qualify. Request via your HR with a doctor's note.
Subscriptions to assistive technology like Lumyeye can qualify as deductible medical expenses if they exceed 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Keep your receipts and a prescription from your eye doctor (Form Schedule A).
Helpful organizations
If the paperwork feels daunting, these nonprofits help blind and low-vision people access funding.
FAQ
SSI and SSDI provide monthly income but do not directly reimburse apps. However, they unlock access to other programs (Medicaid, vocational rehab) and the IRS medical deduction.
Yes. The VA Blind Rehabilitation Service funds visual assistive technology including AI-based smartphone apps. Contact your VIST coordinator.
Coverage varies by state. Many states include AT through HCBS waivers. Ask your case manager.
Yes. Under ADA Title I and Section 504, your employer must provide reasonable accommodations including AI visual assistance.
Yes, as an itemized medical expense on Schedule A if total medical costs exceed 7.5% of AGI. Keep receipts and a prescription.
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