FREE IPADS FOR COMMUNICATION
Please note--if you are looking for an iPad for a very young child, there are other options available. The following website has many tablets available with educational programs at reasonable cost.
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Loud Mommy
PO Box 114
Sparland, IL 61565
Loud Mommy provides free IPADS for autistic, apraxic, and/or nonverbal children in need. Finances and child's condition are taken into consideration.
Different Iz Good
www.differentizgood.org/gift-a-voice
An organization that provides free iPhone, iPodtouch, or iPad with AAC apps for children with communication difficulties.
Apps for Children with Special Needs
An organization which is also actively working on distributing iPads to children with special needs.
Danny’s Wish
516-437-1719
The Danny’s Wish iPads for Autism Campaign provides free iPads to families of nonverbal children with Autism. Yearly applications accepted September 1st through December 31st. iPads awarded by yearly lottery in April.
Disabled World- Towards Tomorrow
http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/apps/ipad-grants.php
Grants for iPads to assist the educational process.
Gia Nicole Angel Foundation
www.giafoundation.com
Funds are awarded on a case by case basis with preference given to lower income and single parent families. The mission of the Gia Nicole Angel Foundation is to enhance the daily functioning of a child with special needs and his or her family by awarding assistance through the purchase of a specific item or items.
The Conover Company Mobile Technology Grant
http://www.conovercompany.com/grants/
The purpose of the Conover Mobile Technology Grant is to promote the use of mobile technology and our apps to improve an individual’s freedom and independence.
Act Today
An organization providing support and services to families whose children have autism.
Silent Stars Foundation
Provides AAC devices for children with apraxia who cannot afford one.
The Gwensolyn Strong Foundation
The GSF Foundation's Project Mariposa will grant iPads to thoe impacted by Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Autism Speaks
Grants of iPads for people with autism. Visit their website, create a login, and select Autism Speaks iPad Grant.
Blind Citizens
The Assistive Technology Fund will cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software.
iTaalk
Organization granting iOS devices to children with a medical or educational ASD diagnosis.
Friends Of Jacob Foundation
The Friends of Jacob Foundation provides financial assistance to families affected by ASD to help with therapeutic interventions, socialization activities, support networks, and family vacations.
Special Kids Therapy
Organization which assists special health care needs children obtain alternative therapies or necessities that have the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for the child. They provide funds for therapies or activities not funded by insurance, other charities, or government agencies.
Babies With iPads
Granting iPads to deserving children as often as funds allow.
Parker's Purpose
Provides funding to ill, disabled children who are in immediate financial crisis.
Small Steps In Speech
Helping children with speech and language disorders take the steps needed to be better communicators by providing grants to service providers and qualifying charitable organizations.
Helping From Heaven
http://www.helpingfromheaven.org/receive-assistance-through-a-grant
Helping From Heaven provides grants of up to $5,000 per year for therapy and related equipment. Grant application deadlines are April 30, August 31, and December 1.
Here are their tips on applying, from their website:
- Make sure you fill in every question on the application; incomplete applications are not considered.
- Detail what you are requesting; give us a link to a website and an exact price, including shipping and accessories if necessary.
- Tell us details about your child and your family; the more information you give us the better. We want to get a good picture of your child and how we can improve their comfort and quality of life if your grant is awarded.
- Provide details about your financial situation, and explain your financial hardships. Please be specific.
- Remember to let us know if you have actively searched other grants. Tell us where else you have applied for funds, grants, and other financial assistance.
Examples of things we ARE funding at this time (including but not limited to):
- Special needs bikes and tricycles
- Wheelchairs and other special needs equipment
- Adaptive bath and toileting equipment
- Car seats
- AFO's
- iPads and computers
- Continuing education classes for therapists and parents regarding their child's or client's special need
The Orange Effect Foundation
17040 Amber Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
The Orange Effect Foundation provides grants to empower children and young adults with speech disorders to effectively communicate through technology and speech therapy.
Grants are available for children up to 21 years of age who need consistent speech therapy or communication equipment. Grants are awarded quarterly and paid directly to ASHA certified therapist or vendor.