Grants, scholarships, funding resources.
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Autism Care Today
Autism Care Today’s Quarterly Assistance Program provides families with real help by directly paying a child’s service provider for services they would otherwise not be able to afford. Areas of support include but are not limited to: Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, speech and occupational therapy, bio-medical testing, supplements, assistive technologies (i.e.: iPad, communication apps), safety equipment (such as safety fencing, GPS tracking devices and autism service dogs), social skills groups, special needs summer camps and many more.
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Modest Needs
Modest Needs' Self-Sufficiency Grant was created for individuals and families who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance but who are living one or two lost paychecks away from financial catastrophe that eventually leads to homelessness. Unexpected or emergency expenses that an individual or family living paycheck-to-paycheck could not possibly afford without a short-term hand-up. Monthly bills that an individual or family living paycheck-to-paycheck cannot afford to pay at the time of their application because of a documentable extenuating circumstance that occurred within the past year.
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Music Movement
Music Movement is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that develops and funds music-centric programs, scholarships, and events to improve the lives of the autistic community and for those with learning differences. Their grant program funds music therapy and lessons, musical instruments and camps for young adults.
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TEFRA - non income based Medicaid
The state of Michigan has a service program to support children with developmental disabilities who do not qualify for Medicaid due to income caps, or do not meet the criteria for the Children’s Waiver. TEFRA provides straight Medicaid for co-pays, therapies not covered by insurance (as a secondary form of insurance), as well as funding for respite, community living supports, ABA, speech, OT, physical therapy, parent training, psychiatry and more. Also includes mileage reimbursement to medical appointments and medical transportation via private car service.
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Oakland Community Health Services
Reimbursement program for all psychology and psychiatry visits, treatments, medications, and more. Up to $4,000 per individual.
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Varghese Summersett PLLC Annual Scholarships
This scholarship is intended to assist a deserving autistic child, 15 years old or younger, who is in need of financial aid for educational or recreational opportunities. The award may be used towards a camp, tutoring, education, or other tools to help the student progress and live a fulfilling, happy life.
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