Grant for Autism Therapy?

Question

I am looking for oragnization who give grants to individual families for therapy and therapy supplies. I actually run such an organization, but feel it is unethical to receive fund for my own child through an organization I founded. I have looked online and can find nothing for individuals.

Answer 1

Can you have an independent body approve the grant from your organization that way it doesnt look like an impropriety. Some states have programs through DHS(Dept Huamn Services) that will reimburse you for costs of training, seminars etc. That may be a shot for ya. Sorry I have no other ideas.

Answer 2

I am not sure of such organizations except for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Possibly if you have this funding, you could give it to your child's school for supplies for the students such as appropriate playground equipment, small trampolines etc. Or, you could have a lawyer create for you a non-profit organization so you could provide other families with funding, especially those who cannot afford therapy for their child. Just specific training for a parent to learn techniques from a behavior analyst may cost up to $3000.00 for a year. Good Luck. It is good to see others give b/c independent therapy for autism is really costly.