Modest Needs grant

Elks Club support

Challenged Athlete Foundation (sports equipment, travel, training)

Athletes Helping Athletes (handcycles)

Wheelchairs4kids (wheelchairs and wheelchair-related equipment)

Variety Children’s Charity

Other listings of US grant organizations can be found here.

Government Programs

USA:  Social Security 

USA: Vocational Rehabilitation  (USA funding and support and training related to jobs)

USA: tax deduction for medical expenses above 10% of income. The IRS allows you to deduct qualified medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income for 2017 and 2018. (This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax professional.)

UK:  Overview of Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities

UK: Overview of Financial Benefits for Persons with Disabilities

Ireland: Citizen’s Allowance

Australia: Disability Assistance

Canada: Disability Assistance

Comparison of other countries’ financial assistance for persons with disabilities