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After submitting an application, if all eligibility requirements are met, the Bellows Fund will provide a grant based on financial need which can be applied toward the purchase of assistive technology.
Some examples of eligible assistive technology might include:
- Augmentative communication devices (ACD)
- Computer equipment
- Environmental controls
- Hearing aids
- Lifts in the applicant's own or nominee's parent's van or home
- Wheelchairs (manual and electric)
After submitting an application, if all eligibility requirements are met, the Bellows Fund will provide a grant based on financial need which can be applied toward the purchase of assistive technology.
Some examples of eligible assistive technology might include:
- Augmentative communication devices (ACD)
- Computer equipment
- Environmental controls
- Hearing aids
- Lifts in the applicant's own or nominee's parent's van or home
- Wheelchairs (manual and electric)
Categories
Cerebral Palsy
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Provides information, resources, and support needed to move life forward. These partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to each individual's situation. In addition to connections to other MS Society services navigators:
Navigate through the complexities of finding healthcare providers, benefits, insurance and access to coverage, and employment
Offer financial assistance with obtaining durable medical equipment and aids for daily living, emergency financial assistance for help with housing or utility shut off, respite care, chores, home modifications, and more. Will assist individuals with future planning.
Help provide wellness strategies that can improve quality of life including suggestions on diet, exercise, emotional well-being, and connection to local resources
Assess for personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program
Provide crisis intervention in times of need
Provides information, resources, and support needed to move life forward. These partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to each individual's situation. In addition to connections to other MS Society services navigators:
Navigate through the complexities of finding healthcare providers, benefits, insurance and access to coverage, and employment
Offer financial assistance with obtaining durable medical equipment and aids for daily living, emergency financial assistance for help with housing or utility shut off, respite care, chores, home modifications, and more. Will assist individuals with future planning.
Help provide wellness strategies that can improve quality of life including suggestions on diet, exercise, emotional well-being, and connection to local resources
Assess for personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program
Provide crisis intervention in times of need
Categories
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Personal Health Care Advocate Services
Multiple Sclerosis
Wellness Programs
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management Referrals
Disease/Disability Information
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Grants are not for basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food.
Help with costs such as:
- Transportation to and from cancer treatment
- Home care
- Child care
- Pain medication
- Lymphedema supplies (breast cancer only)
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation: Helps people afford insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and cancer medications.
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC): CFAC is a group of organizations that offers financial help and resources. The coalition aims to educate patients and providers about existing resources through an online database. See www.cancerfac.org.
Grants are not for basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food.
Help with costs such as:
- Transportation to and from cancer treatment
- Home care
- Child care
- Pain medication
- Lymphedema supplies (breast cancer only)
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation: Helps people afford insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and cancer medications.
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC): CFAC is a group of organizations that offers financial help and resources. The coalition aims to educate patients and providers about existing resources through an online database. See www.cancerfac.org.
Categories
Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Cancer
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides emergency pre-approved assistance to residents in a non-housing resolvable crisis situation:
- Complete applications (with verification) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Crisis Committee
- Financial assistance is limited and provided as funds are available
- Funds may be used for a variety of purposes such as prescription drugs, medical equipment, etc.
Provides emergency pre-approved assistance to residents in a non-housing resolvable crisis situation:
- Complete applications (with verification) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Crisis Committee
- Financial assistance is limited and provided as funds are available
- Funds may be used for a variety of purposes such as prescription drugs, medical equipment, etc.
Categories
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance