Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Category: Funding/Grants
Autism Care Today (ACT) Grant Program
Autism Care Today (ACT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase access to effective autism treatments by providing grants to individuals and families.
Read moreAutism Cares Foundation: Scholarships for High School and College Students
Autism Cares Foundation Scholarship Program is for high school and college students continuing their education, who have demonstrated through their actions that they have assisted an individual having autism.
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Autism Speaks: Family Grants
Assistance for individuals and families regarding a variety of categories.
Read moreAutism Support Network: Grants
Assistance for individuals and families regarding a variety of categories.
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Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism
The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship is open to high-achieving students who meet necessary criteria.
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Disability Advisor
Articles discuss money management skills to maximize disability benefits; others show how disabled persons can use tax-free savings plans like the ABLE Program or a Special Needs Trust to help meet their disabled child’s expenses without reducing Medicaid eligibility.
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First Hand Foundation Funding
Dedicated to transforming health care through innovative technology and practices.
Read moreFund It Forward Assistance Program
Attempting to ease the burdens of families with children with special needs by raising money for adaptive medical equipment not covered by insurance.
Read moreFunding and Grants for Children with Disabilities
There are a number of organizations that may provide funding for children with disabilities. They cover a wide array of funding purposes such as therapy, equipment, accessibility, medications, recreational opportunities, and many other items and services. These organizations have certain grant/funding criteria so please be sure to check their websites (or phone them) for funding details.
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Getting Medical Assistance for a Child with a Disability Guide
Available publications (in pdf format) concerning Medicaid and Children are listed below. Also included are useful links to sites with content related to this topic.
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