Financial
Resources
Benefits CheckUp - A
free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and
state assistance programs for older Americans and
individuals with disabilities.
Benefits For Children With Disabilities - This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children under age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It is also for adults who became disabled in childhood and who might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Challenged Athletes Foundation - Established in 1997, the CAF is a unique organization that recognizes the athletic greatness of people with disabilities and supports these efforts by providing grants for training, competition and equipment needs.
Children's Ability Fund - Canada - Applications may be made to fund equipment, such as wheelchairs, tilt systems, walkers, overhead lift systems, vehicle lifts, tie downs, lift chairs, platform lifts, ramps, standing frames, hospital beds, special children's carseats, voice synthesizers, signaling devices, TTY's, FM systems, Braille printers, specialized keyboards, head trackers, voice activated software, and alphasmarts. 780-454-9191
Disabled Children's Relief Fund - New York - a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides disabled children with assistance to obtain wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers, lifts, hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical equipment, physical therapy, and surgery. Blind, Deaf, Amputees, and children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spastic Quadriplegia, Encephalitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome, and other disabilities receive assistance. DCRF focuses special attention on helping children throughout the U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance, especially the physically challenged.
Kate Kimberly Foundation: benefiting Spinal Cord Injury, SCI - The Kate Kimberly Foundation runs a unique Individual Grant program that provides full financial grants to qualified individuals with SCI for the purchase of adaptive sports, recreation and exercise equipment.
Legal Forum - An article from New Mobility that discusses several questions dealing with various benefits: getting a power wheelchair when your insurance only covers a manual; special needs trust; qualifying for Social Security; statute of limitations on filing law suits for injuries; and getting health insurance to pay for treatments.
Maximizing Your Benefits - An article in New Mobility magazine (July, 2001) that reviews ways to "work the system" so that you can still earn a paycheck and keep your benefits.
Repair and Rehabilitation Grant - A grant is available to dwelling owner/occupant who is 62 years of age or older. Funds may only be used for repairs or improvements to remove health and safety hazards, or to complete repairs to make the dwelling accessible for household members with disabilities.
Benefits For Children With Disabilities - This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children under age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It is also for adults who became disabled in childhood and who might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Challenged Athletes Foundation - Established in 1997, the CAF is a unique organization that recognizes the athletic greatness of people with disabilities and supports these efforts by providing grants for training, competition and equipment needs.
Children's Ability Fund - Canada - Applications may be made to fund equipment, such as wheelchairs, tilt systems, walkers, overhead lift systems, vehicle lifts, tie downs, lift chairs, platform lifts, ramps, standing frames, hospital beds, special children's carseats, voice synthesizers, signaling devices, TTY's, FM systems, Braille printers, specialized keyboards, head trackers, voice activated software, and alphasmarts. 780-454-9191
Disabled Children's Relief Fund - New York - a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides disabled children with assistance to obtain wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers, lifts, hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical equipment, physical therapy, and surgery. Blind, Deaf, Amputees, and children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spastic Quadriplegia, Encephalitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome, and other disabilities receive assistance. DCRF focuses special attention on helping children throughout the U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance, especially the physically challenged.
Kate Kimberly Foundation: benefiting Spinal Cord Injury, SCI - The Kate Kimberly Foundation runs a unique Individual Grant program that provides full financial grants to qualified individuals with SCI for the purchase of adaptive sports, recreation and exercise equipment.
Legal Forum - An article from New Mobility that discusses several questions dealing with various benefits: getting a power wheelchair when your insurance only covers a manual; special needs trust; qualifying for Social Security; statute of limitations on filing law suits for injuries; and getting health insurance to pay for treatments.
Maximizing Your Benefits - An article in New Mobility magazine (July, 2001) that reviews ways to "work the system" so that you can still earn a paycheck and keep your benefits.
Repair and Rehabilitation Grant - A grant is available to dwelling owner/occupant who is 62 years of age or older. Funds may only be used for repairs or improvements to remove health and safety hazards, or to complete repairs to make the dwelling accessible for household members with disabilities.
Easter
Seals
- contact the Easter Seals Center nearest you to
see what services are available in your area. Search
online or call 800-221-6827 (toll-free).
The "Be Perfect" Foundation - Providing direct financial and emotional aid to SCI victims in need.
G.O.A.L.S. - Go Out and Live Successfully! - G.O.A.L.S., Inc. (Go Out And Live Successfully!) is a foundation dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries better access their environment. Provides funds to meet a mobility-related need.
Mobility and Access Loans - Available as part of membership benefits through American Association of People with Disabilities (only $15/year)
On the Move: A Financial Guide for People with Spinal Cord Injury - This book provides financial guidance for people with spinal cord injury, covering such topics as medical care and equipment, VA benefits, employment, hiring a personal assistant, and adapting your home. Intended for both the newly injured and those with sustained spinal cord injury, the book will help the reader find ways to pay for special care needs, cope with everyday expenses, and plan financially for the future. It includes a helpful resource section. #5200-171—Free plus shipping and handling Only available from the PVA Distribution Center 888-860-7244
The Medicine Program:
E-mail:
help@themedicineprogram.com,
Ph:1-573-996-7300 will help with the application
process for approval for medication assistance,
small fee is charged
National Council on the
Aging Benefits CheckupRX: P rimarily
for ages 55 and above, however, may link in to
other programs for younger persons
- Established in 1989, the nonprofit foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those suffering Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), by providing new PC systems and adaptive peripherals to needy SCI individuals.
- Their individual grant funds have been used to modify vans and to purchase wheelchairs, computers, ramps, shower chairs, and other adaptive equipment to help paraplegics and quadriplegics live their lives.
The "Be Perfect" Foundation - Providing direct financial and emotional aid to SCI victims in need.
G.O.A.L.S. - Go Out and Live Successfully! - G.O.A.L.S., Inc. (Go Out And Live Successfully!) is a foundation dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries better access their environment. Provides funds to meet a mobility-related need.
Mobility and Access Loans - Available as part of membership benefits through American Association of People with Disabilities (only $15/year)
On the Move: A Financial Guide for People with Spinal Cord Injury - This book provides financial guidance for people with spinal cord injury, covering such topics as medical care and equipment, VA benefits, employment, hiring a personal assistant, and adapting your home. Intended for both the newly injured and those with sustained spinal cord injury, the book will help the reader find ways to pay for special care needs, cope with everyday expenses, and plan financially for the future. It includes a helpful resource section. #5200-171—Free plus shipping and handling Only available from the PVA Distribution Center 888-860-7244
Prescription Assistance Programs:
Ph:1-908-850-8004 will help with the application process for approval for medication assistanceSpinal Injury Foundation Community Programs - Smith Fund
- Every year the Spinal Injury Foundation sets aside a number of $1,000 grants for injured people who need a helping hand.- Established in 1989, the nonprofit foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those suffering Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), by providing new PC systems and adaptive peripherals to needy SCI individuals.
- Their individual grant funds have been used to modify vans and to purchase wheelchairs, computers, ramps, shower chairs, and other adaptive equipment to help paraplegics and quadriplegics live their lives.