Grants and Waivers
SensoryRx
Here is a comprehensive list of grants and waivers available at both the state and national levels for SensoryRx equipment. This list includes detailed descriptions and websites for each grant and waiver, helping you find the right financial support for your needs.
National Grants and Waivers
Assistive Technology Act Programs
- Website: AT3 Center https://www.at3center.net/
- Description: Provides state-specific information on assistive technology programs, helping individuals with disabilities acquire assistive technology devices and services.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants
- Website: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Paralysis Foundation (christopherreeve.org)
- Description: Supports non-profits that assist individuals with paralysis to improve their quality of life through assistive technology and accessibility services.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF)
- Website: UHCCF https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/
- Description: Offers medical grants for children under 16 to cover the costs of medical services and equipment, including assistive technology.
Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAP)
- Website: SNAP Grants Government Benefits Programs Special Needs Alliance
- Description: Provides grants for assistive devices and rehabilitative services for individuals with disabilities.>
Disabled Children’s Relief Fund (DCRF)
- Website: DCRF Disabled Children's Relief Fund - National Organization for Rare Disorders (rarediseases.org)
- Description: Offers grants for assistive devices and rehabilitative services for children with disabilities.
UCP Elsie S. Bellows Fund
- Website: United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Elsie S. Bellows Fund - Oklahoma ABLE Tech (okabletech.org)
- Description: Provides funds for assistive technology equipment through UCP affiliates for individuals with disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind Assistive Technology Fund
- Website: NFB Scholarships | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
- Description: Covers 50% of the cost of adaptive devices or software for blind and visually impaired individuals to improve employment prospects and independence.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) STEM Scholarships
- Website: APH https://www.aph.org/stem-scholarship-opportunities-for-students-with-visual-impairments/
- Description: Offers scholarships for legally blind students pursuing education in STEM fields.
ALS Association Assistive Technology Grants
- Website: ALS Association https://www.als.org
- Description: Provides funding for developing and acquiring assistive technologies to help individuals with ALS maintain their independence.
Texas State Grants and Waivers
Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP)
- Website: TTAP https://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu/
- Description: Offers assistive technology services and devices to individuals with disabilities in Texas, including evaluations and device loans.
Medicaid Waivers (Texas)
- Website: Texas Health and Human Services Disability | Texas Health and Human Services
- Description: Includes various waivers like the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waiver, which provides services and equipment for individuals with disabilities at home and in the community.
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) Grants
- Website: TCDD Grants - TCDD (texas.gov)
- Description: Provides grants for projects supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including assistive technology funding.
Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
- Website: Texas Department of State Health Services CSHCN Client Guide (tmhp.com)
- Description: Offers services and funding for children with special health care needs, including coverage for medical equipment and assistive devices.
Rural Technology Fund
- Website: Texas Rural Funders https://texasruralfunders.org
- Description: Provides funding for assistive technology equipment to increase accessibility for students with disabilities in public schools and libraries.
Additional Resources
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
- Website: CAP Client Assistance Program (CAP) | Rehabilitation Services Administration (ed.gov)
- Description: Advises individuals with disabilities on available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA, including assistive technology.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
- Website: VRS https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html
- Description: Federally funded agencies in each state provide vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and independent living services, often covering assistive technology.
ADA Accessibility Grants
- Website: Access Force https://accessforce.org
- Description: Provides grants to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including funding for assistive technology and workplace accommodations.