Every child and adult with special needs deserves the chance to thrive and be included. Adaptive and sensory equipment can help individuals to participate in everyday life. But unfortunately these tools and equipment often come with a high price tag which can cause added stress on families and loved ones.
Thankfully, there are programs and organizations dedicated to help families access the equipment that they need. Whether you're looking for grants, donated items or information on where to apply, the resources below can help connect you to that support
FREE / LOW COST EQUIPMENT
Provides donations for families in need of adaptive equipment, van conversions and lifts and hearing devices
Donating adaptive equipment to children in need
Directory to find free places to borrow or donate Durable Medical Equipment
Request free medical supplies
Help with mobility equipment, home modifications, vehicle modifications and technology for individuals with a spinal cord disability. Physicians/therapists/hospital case managers must request items for the individual
Non profit dedicated to providing wheelchairs and other mobility devices to children with physical disabilities
Low Cost mobility and adaptive equipment for special needs children
SERVICE ANIMALS
The companion dogs are trained to work with children and adults with disabilities. To be eligible, must be at least 5 years old, have a physical or developmental disability, live with a facilitator (someone to care for the service dog)
Aretas trains dogs as mobility dogs, balance dogs, hearing alert dogs, diabetic alert dogs, autism dogs, PTSD as well as for comfort.
GRANTS / FINANCIAL AID
Special Grant Program for families of children who need assistive or adapted equipment
Through the Hucks Help Fund, families of special needs children are able to apply for funds for anything that will directly improve the life of their special needs child
Grants available to enhance the daily function of children with physical disabilities
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Provides medical grants to help children gain health related services not covered, or not fully covered, by the families insurance
Grants are available for children with physical, cognitive or development disabilities
Offers financial assistance to individuals who can provide a proof of diagnosis of a developmental disability to help cover the costs of therapy, education, equipment, and other direct needs of the individual not covered by insurance or Medicaid.
Pediatric medical grants that helps cover essential expenses including clinical care, medical equipment and travel related costs
Variety: The Childrens Charity
Offers grants for medical equipment