• Recipient must be diagnosed with a developmental disability. Developmental disability is defined as a condition due to an impairment in physical, learning, language or behavior beginning during the child’s developmental period. This includes but is not limited to; cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, spina bifida, and genetic disorders.

• Applicants of all ages are accepted.

• Priority is given to residents of southern West Virginia.

Some examples of what we may cover include:

• Positional equipment not covered by insurance

• Adaptive toys

• Speech Generating Devices

• Home Accessibility

• Orthotic Devices

However, this list is not comprehensive. If you have any questions about whether or not a needed item may be covered, feel free to contact us.

• Beginning in 2025 grants will be awarded quarterly (March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, December 31st)

• Providing an insurance denial letter with your application increases the chances of being selected

• If an application is denied due to insufficient funding it may be resubmitted for the next grant period

• Beneficiaries may be granted one item per year in excess of 1,000 +.

• Grants are awarded based on available funding and prioritized by need, with medical necessity taking priority over recreation.