Putting the FUN in Funding

I remember when I applied for college, everyone talked about all those scholarships and grants available to pay for tuition, room and board. I never found them, but I am sure if internet was available way back then, I may have had a fighting chance.

Here are more sites sent to me for funding communication devices, medical expenses, etc. Some have links to other sites. It will take time to read through guidelines and complete paperwork, but I truly believe that the hard work can pay off. I am currently working on an application to help us pay for Ben's medical insurance. A friend sent me the link and it seems that we may fit the criteria. It is a pain to get all the paperwork together, but if it saves us thousands of dollars, it will be worth it.

Good luck and send us any suggestions and sites that you may know about:

Different Iz Good - Organizations Gifting Apple Devices

itaalk - 5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance: A mom's story of success

itaalk - Grants and Funding Sources

Small Steps in Speech - Small Steps in Speech assists children with speech and language disorders by funding supplemental therapies and treatments for individuals as well as grants to charitable organizations who serve children with communicative disorders. Our goal is to give children the chance to better express themselves in the world in which we live.

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