It is important for children with physical disabilities to continuously participate in therapeutic activities to increase and maintain the function, use and range of motion about their joints and muscles. Access to the proper adaptive equipment and additional therapy sessions can support their care, progress and confidence. These often become additional out-of-pocket expenses for families, who already face financial strain with other basic healthcare costs associated with caring for children with physical disabilities.
Kya’s Krusade provides two types of Financial Assistance to help families with expenses not covered by insurance:
Who is eligible to receive financial assistance?
Children under the age of 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of a life-long physical disability affecting the child’s motor skills, for which physical/occupational therapy is part of the treatment regimen, are eligible to receive financial assistance.
What does the financial assistance cover?
Financial assistance awarded through Kya’s Krusade may only be used for adaptive equipment, hippotherapy, or additional physical or occupational therapy sessions not covered by insurance. Examples of eligible adaptive equipment are adaptive easels, tables, chairs and seating; mobility aids (gait trainers, walkers, tricycles); standing aids and assistive bathroom, bathing and toileting equipment.
Financial Assistance Program Contact Information: financialassist@kyaskrusade.org
Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Guidelines and FAQs
Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Application for Additional Therapy
Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Application for Adaptive Equipment
Applications Accepted Beginning: April 19, 2008
Application Deadline: June 14, 2008
Notification Date: June 30, 2008
June 2008 Financial Assistance Cycle
| Applications Received |
4 |
| Families granted assistance |
1 |
| Assistance awarded for Hippotherapy |
$ 500.00 |
Kya’s Krusade is a comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities. We offer education and assistance for children from diagnosis through 18 years of age. We strive to form a diverse community network and provide opportunities to enable equal access to all available informational, emotional, medical and financial sources of support.