Paying for therapy and medical equipment can be costly. For this reason, I’ve compiled a list of organizations that provide assistance to help fund therapy, equipment and private education for children with special needs. Some of these organizations offer equipment loans like communication devices and adaptive equipment. 

Many children have equipment needs that are not covered by insurance providers. State insurances (Medicaid) has specific qualifications that children must meet in order to receive equipment. Private insurances often do not cover equipment like Augmentative Alternative Communication devices.  

Please click on the link for each organization for more information. Each organization has their own requirements so it’s best to reach out to them directly with questions about the programs/assistance they offer.

Organizations that Provide Assistance:

1. Step Up for Students: https://www.stepupforstudents.org/
2. Small Steps in Speech: http://www.smallstepsinspeech.org/
3. Ricky King Fund: http://www.rickykingfund.org/
4. McKay Scholarship: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarship-programs/mckay/
5. United Healthcare Children’s Foundation: https://www.uhccf.org/
6. McLindon Family Foundation: http://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/
7. Variety – The Children’s Charity: http://usvariety.org/
8. Modest Needs: https://www.modestneeds.org/index.asp
9. Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology: https://www.faast.org/
10. FAAST Classifieds: http://www.classifieds.faast.org/
11. Riddick’s Ride: http://www.classifieds.faast.org/