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Resources to Empower Your Journey.

Autism & Special Needs Financial Assistance Resources

Our organization understands the unique challenges faced by families of children with autism and rare diseases. That's why we offer a range of resources and small grants to support those in need, even without a diagnosis. From assistance with medical bills, equipment, to travel expenses, we aim to alleviate some of the financial burdens families may encounter. Additionally, we provide a supportive community where families can connect with others who understand and share similar experiences. Your family is not alone – we're here to offer support and assistance every step of the way.

Special Needs Resources

  • The Arc of Indiana Master Trust offers families and people with special needs an experienced, professional option for special needs trust
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  • Provide families ​access to needed services without trying to navigate the seemingly endless list of agencies and regulations.

  • Since 2010, iTaalk Autism Foundation has been providing annual (and sometimes bi-annual) iPad grants to individuals with autism and related disorders.

  • The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has the mission to use applied science to answer questions that autistic individuals, their parents, families, teachers, and caregivers confront daily.​

  • As a national community service organization with over 150 chapters, AMBUCS owns and operates Amtryke LLC to provide adaptive tricycles to individuals struggling with mobility.​

  • Kya's Krusade is a comprehensive resource center serving children and families affected by physical disabilities.​

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.​

  • First Hand helps the families of children with health problems address the financial aspects of their child’s healthcare.

  • Indiana Medicaid offers coverage for the Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) home and community-based services (HCBS). These services are provided to youth, ages 6-17, who have a diagnosis of a serious emotional disturbance.

  • Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress patients, and their families face when paying for treatment.

  • Providing grants to give kids the care they need by helping with medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by their family’s commercial health insurance. ​

  • Indiana Youth Institute supports youth services through innovative trainings, critical data, and capacity-building resources – aiming every effort at increasing the well-being of all children.

  • The mission of Small Steps in Speech is to help children with speech and/or language disorders take the steps needed to be better communicators.

  • Social Security Disability Service provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits​

Autism Resources

Every child matters. Raising a child with autism or a rare diagnosis brings real costs — therapies, equipment, and everyday support that aren't always covered. MCM has gathered the national grant programs below to help families find funding for what their child needs. Eligibility and funding availability change, so please visit each organization's website directly to confirm current details before applying.

ACT Today!

https://www.act-today.org

Grants from $100–$5,000 to help cover ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sensory equipment, home safety devices, and special needs summer camps. Priority given to households earning under $100,000/year.

National Autism Association – Give a Voice

https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/programs/naas-give-a-voice-program/

Provides communication devices — including iPads and AAC apps — and access to certified communication practitioners for children and adults who are nonverbal or minimally verbal.

Note: Funding is limited, so families should apply early.

National Autism Association – Helping Hand

https://nationalautismassociation.org

A one-time $1,000 grant for families facing significant financial hardship (household income under $50,000/year), for a child or young adult under 21 with an autism diagnosis.

MyGOAL Autism Grant Program

https://mygoalinc.org/mygoal-autism-grant-program/

An annual $1,000 grant for individuals under 18 with autism, covering therapy costs, nutritional supplements, and educational or enrichment needs.

Note: Applications typically open in February.

Ability Found

https://abilityfound.org

Provides durable medical equipment — including adapted strollers, bathing and toileting equipment, positioning devices, and mobility aids — to individuals with disabilities.

The Orange Effect Foundation

https://theorangeeffect.org

Focused exclusively on speech therapy and AAC communication devices for children and young adults with speech delays or disorders.

Note: This program does not fund ABA therapy.

My Gym Foundation

https://www.mygymfoundation.org

Gifts up to $500 for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities — can be used for sensory equipment, rehabilitative therapy, or adaptive daily-living items.

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