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4.10. Alternative Funding Sources

Alternative Funding Sources

• National Resources
• State Resources
• Other Ideas

You Deserve the Correct Equipment

UsersFirst believes you should receive the correct equipment that works for you through your insurance company. However, if your insurance does not fund a portion of your wheelchair, there may be other sources that can help you with payment of those items. Here are some resources.

National Resources (Listed Alphabetically)

• Bellows Fellow (United Cerebral Palsy Foundation) - find local chapter and apply there, application form available online.
• Brighter Tomorrow Grant (Multiple Sclerosis Society) - provides $1000 (i.e. seat elevators)
• Elks Lodge - search by zip or city for local lodge
• Kiwanis Clubs - search for your local chapter
• Knights of Columbus – find a local "agent" for assistance
• Lions Clubs – again, search by state to find local chapter
• Make a Wish Foundation – for life-threatening conditions (i.e. SMA would, CP would not qualify)
• MDA - assist with cost of repairs
• NOCK (National Organization Caring for Kids)
• Rotary Clubs - find local club by city name
• United Way – find local chapter by zip code

State Resources

• Tech Act projects – Look for state specific foundations

Other ideas

• Fundraisers: raise money through churches and school
• Contributions: people can seek contributions from large sports teams, or businesses/local businesses

Downloads

• pdf
  Finding Funding - Alternative Sources.pdf