Oliver Larholt knows how difficult it is to balance livings costs and care needs. Here he shares his research on the best grants for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Living with a disability can be one of the leading contributors to child poverty. Many children and young people are made to feel isolated by the lack of resources and accessibility in public spaces. However, there are grants and organisations that can help.
You may also be interested in Oliver Laholt’s blog on UK charities supporting children and families with ASD.
GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD
Able Kidz can help disabled children access specialist equipment like computers and software. They also help fund additional learning support for kids who need it.
From their website:
“Our mission is to empower children to thrive in their learning environments, fostering growth and confidence every step of way.”
Action For Kids supplies specialized mobility equipment—like wheelchairs and scooters—to children and young people with disabilities up to the age of 25, focusing on items that are not provided by the NHS.
From their website:
“Here at AFK we work to address and remove the social barriers that disable people, by providing mobility equipment, education support, skills training and helping young people secure work placements.”
Caudwell Children offers grants for communication aids, sensory support and other specialist equipment that supports disabled children in gaining greater independence.
From their website:
“Caudwell Children exists to make life fair for disabled and autistic children. To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.”
The Elifar Foundation helps children with complex disabilities access powered wheelchairs, specialized seating, communication aids, and other vital equipment.
From their website:
“Our philosophy is that everyone deserves to enjoy the minimum standards of comfort and happiness, though for those with severe disability these are often not easily achieved… The Elifar Foundation is a small charity which helps to improve the lives of children and young adults with severe learning difficulty and associated physical disability.”
Family Fund offers grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child under the age of 17 for sensory equipment, day trips, and essential household goods.
From their website:
“Family Fund believes that families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families.”
Merlin’s Magic Wand gives children and their families magical day experiences at Merlin attractions with financial support for travel and accessibility expenses.
From their website:
“Merlin’s Magic Wand is a dedicated children’s charity, bringing joy and connection to children around the world. Our incredible work is made possible through our partnership with Merlin Entertainments.”
Newlife provides funding for children with disabilities to access vital medical equipment like beds, buggies, wheelchairs, and seating systems.
From their webiste:
“Newlife offers a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, we campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. We support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the equipment they need and deserve.”
Whizz-Kidz supplies wheelchairs and other mobility equipment to autistic children and other young people across the UK who need independence and mobility.
From their website:
“Our vision is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included. We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.”
