Grants and Tax Credits
Grants and Payment Options
Sometimes the established funding resources at your disposal do not cover the amount of therapy or the program you want for your child. In that case, you may want to explore private organizations that award grants to families of children with Autism or other disabilities. The Lucas County Board of DD has compiled a resource list of funding sources that are not necessarily exclusive to families living in the Lucas County area or for young children.
Another grant and funding resource database can be found through Financial Resources and Discounts for Students with Disabilities. This expansive list mentions funding sources that pertain to college scholarships, public transportation, assistive technology, bill assistance, and much more.
Here are some other ideas to consider:
- Ask if your provider has a sliding fee scale.
- Use providers connected to universities. Student professionals usually provide the same services at a lower rate because they are learning their craft. Student professionals are supervised and monitored by experienced providers.
- Inquire as to whether an ABA provider would send a registered behavioral therapist (RBT) from their staff to implement your child’s program at home.
- Ask extended family for contributions in lieu of a toy.
Parents of children with disabilities should familiarize themselves with tax deductions and credits and take care to document all expenses related to their child’s medical care, development, and therapy.
