Brace Yourself!

There's a lot of reading, vetting, and outreach to do to understand your financial as well as government benefits options. Feel free to also reference the Medical Support section of this site.

Here is a sample list of grants available for families who have children with disabilities:

  1. The LENN Foundation
    • Financial relief for medical needs for children with cerebral palsy.
    • Website
  2. United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
    • Medical grants for children 16 and younger with financial needs.
    • Website
  3. Small Steps in Speech
    • Grants for children with speech and language disorders.
    • Website
  4. First Hand Foundation
    • Funds clinical necessities, medical equipment, and travel.
    • Website
  5. The Parker Lee Project
    • Provides medical supplies and equipment.
    • Website
  6. Friends of Man
    • Assistance for mobility equipment, medical equipment, and therapy.
    • Website
  7. Modest Needs
    • Grants for short-term financial needs for families and individuals.
    • Website
  8. Wheelchairs 4 Kids
    • Grants for wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other assistive devices.
    • Website
  9. Variety the Children’s Charity
    • Equipment and services for children with special needs.
    • Website
  10. Giving Angels Foundation
    • Grants for life-changing equipment, medical supplies, and services.
    • Website
  11. Lori’s Voice
    • Funding for medical equipment, educational resources, and other needs.
    • Website
  12. Challenged Athletes Foundation
    • Grants for adaptive sports equipment and training expenses.
    • Website
  13. The Lindsay Foundation
    • Funding for medical expenses and equipment for children with special needs.
    • Website
  14. Gia Nicole Angel Foundation
    • Assistance for purchasing specific items for children with special needs.
    • Website
  15. My Gym Challenged America
    • Support for children with physical/cognitive challenges, promoting fitness and movement.
    • Website
  16. Abby’s Helping Hand
    • Financial assistance for families with a child with a disability.
    • Website
  17. Cerner Foundation
    • Therapy assistance for essential healthcare access.
    • Website
  18. Victoria’s Victory
    • Grants for mobility and rehab purposes.
    • Website
  19. Community Block Grants
    • Home modification grants through local city government.
    • Website
  20. Miracle-Ear Foundation
    • No-cost hearing aids and hearing support services.
    • Website
  21. Special Kids Fund
    • Donates handicapped wheelchair vans to families in need.
    • Website
  22. The Wheel to Walk Foundation
    • Helps obtain medical equipment or services not provided by insurance.
    • Website
  23. Sunshine Foundation
    • Fulfills dreams for chronically ill and physically challenged children.
    • Website
  24. Assistive Technology Fund
    • Covers 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software.
    • Website
  25. The Grottoes of North America Humanitarian Foundation
    • Covers dental treatment costs for children with disabilities.
    • Website
  26. Air Care Alliance
    • Free air transportation for medical treatment.
    • Website
  27. Air Charity Network
    • Access to free air transportation for specialized health care.
    • Website
  28. Angel Flight
    • Free transportation for medical treatment.
    • Website
  29. Lifeline Pilots
    • Free transportation for medical needs.
    • Website
  30. Mercy Medical Airlift
    • Long-distance medical transportation for financially stressed patients.
    • Website
  31. Team Luke Hope for Minds
    • Funding support for children needing intensive therapy after brain injury.
    • Website
  32. Service Dogs
  33. Embracing Brave (Denver Residents)
    • Raises money for children with medical needs to receive therapy.
    • Website

For more details on each grant, please visit the respective websites provided.

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