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Find similar grantsVirginia and North Carolina Elsie Bellows Grant is sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) (managed by Easterseals PORT Health). This grant funds purchases of assistive technology for individuals with permanent disabilities and financial need in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Assistive Technology + Resources - Easterseals PORT Health Assistive Technology + Resources Technology to help individuals live a better life Assistive technology, durable medical equipment and smart technology may be available to help improve the health and independence of individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology (AT) can be extremely expensive and cost prohibitive to some individuals with disabilities and their families.
At times, Easterseals PORT Health may be able to provide financial assistance to help individuals purchase equipment needed for independent living and active engagement in home, school and community activities. Assistive technology is any piece of equipment, hardware or software (computer or otherwise) that helps individuals with disabilities to maintain, increase or improve their functional capabilities.
Examples of equipment typically covered by our funding include durable medical equipment (DME), assistive technology and smart technology. When all other funding has been exhausted or is unavailable, please reach out to us. Our special assistance assistive funding may be available to help.
Easterseals PORT Health manages assistive technology grants through our Special Assistance program. The Virginia and North Carolina Elsie Bellows Grant is funded by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and used to fund purchases of assistive technology only. Certain stipulations apply and we encourage partnering with applicants and other agencies to purchase equipment.
Available to all residents in North Carolina and Virginia with a permanent disability and financial need. Individuals must have exhausted all other funding sources (like insurance or funding from another agency) that would pay for the equipment. Individuals seeking financial support must complete an application.
Please contact us for an application. Applicants will be pre-screened for appropriateness and for possible referral to other resources before being sent an application. Some requests may also require a letter of medical necessity (LMN) or a note from a licensed therapist.
Funding is limited and often requests for assistance exceed the availability of funding. We serve all counties in North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. For more information, please contact: specialassistance@eastersealsPORT.
com Resources, education and information on apps and mobile devices to help people with disabilities target and improve skills and reach their highest levels of physical, social, and cognitive development.
Learn more about BridgingApps Assistive technology for your every need Examples of assistive equipment typically covered by our funding include durable medical equipment, assistive technology and smart technology such as: Ankle foot orthosis (AFOs) Hand controls for a vehicle Smart home hands-free devices Speech generating devices What is “Assistive Technology”?
Assistive Technology (AT) is any piece of equipment, hardware or software (computer or otherwise) that helps individuals with disabilities to maintain, increase or improve their functional capabilities.
There are many types of AT available that fall into this category: Durable medical equipment (DME) Low-tech items like communication boards Super high-tech prosthetics and positioning devices Here’s what grant recipients are saying… “Thank you so much for Easterseals PORT Health’s help. My son got his braces!!! He’s beyond excited and this will bring him a lifetime of pain-free walking!
” “Dear Easterseals PORT Health, thank you so much for my bike. I love it! Family rides are awesome!
” “Thank you for helping me get batteries for my wheelchair. You cannot imagine how helpful this is for me and my family. I received the check in the mail today and called to purchase them.
Now I’m just waiting for someone to come and install the batteries for me. Again, thank you so very much! ” " * " indicates required fields Report fraud, waste or abuse Or call our hotline at 866-730-0038 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Residents in North Carolina and Virginia with a permanent disability and financial need who have exhausted all other funding sources for assistive technology. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Virginia and North Carolina Elsie Bellows Grant is funded by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) (managed by Easterseals PORT Health). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina and Virginia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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