Resources

We are frequently asked if there are resources to help families cover the direct and indirect expenses associated with the education of child with special needs.  Before you investigate these resources, please note that neither the TAMRA Learning Academy staff nor its officers have any affiliation with the institutions listed below.

To help you prepare, we recommend the following:

  1. Have your financial information readily available and scanned if possible.  This includes
    1. Tax Returns from the most recent tax year
    2. Pay stubs
    3. SSI Disability
    4. Sources of secondary income
    5. Tuition statements from your child’s school
  2. Your Child’s diagnostic information
    1. Date of Diagnosis
    2. Name and contact information for your child’s care provider(s)
  3. A statement of need
    1. Be prepared to share household expenses (mortgage, utilities, vehicle loans, etc)
    2. Be factual and brief in the details you provide
  4. Carefully track the submission dates for the grants you are pursuing.
    1. It may take a few grant submission cycles before your efforts produce financial assistance.
    2. Stay positive and persistent

Resources to help you get started:

Giving Angels Foundation gives grants to children with disabilities or special health care needs who meet certain income requirements. Grants might be for therapies, equipment, essential family bills, camps, and more.
Lexi Kazian Foundation offers grants for assistive technology, therapy, or parent education and training.
The Maggie Welby Foundation gives grants and scholarships to families with financial needs.
ACT Today gives grants for treatment, assessments, and equipment. They also have the ACT Today SOS Program for needs that can’t wait and an ACT Today program for military families.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation offers scholarships for swimming lessons, iPads, equine (horse) therapy, film school, and gift cards during the holidays.
Office of Special Education Programs Grant Opportunities administers three formula grant programs authorized by Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

You may also want to visit:

www.autismspeaks.org