We work to advance health care rights for individuals from historically underserved and marginalized communities. By providing free legal services and engaging in community education and systemic advocacy, we strive to ensure equitable access to healthcare, empowering people to navigate complex health systems and get the care they need.

HCD was founded in 1996, but HCD’s story actually begins back when our founder, Gordy Fox, was just a kid. Gordy’s grandmother came to live with his family and Gordy got his first taste of the triumphs and trials of being a family caregiver.

Our mission is to better shape lives for children with special needs. Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation provides therapy scholarships to help families pay for critical therapies. Through partnerships and generous support from corporate and private donors, grants, and charitable events, we are able to relieve financial burdens and help families regain hope for their children.

Variety has its roots in the entertainment industry, but its heart is the community. People from all walks of life can contribute and experience the joy of helping a child, confident that their generosity has real impact and results in markedly improving a child’s future and making the world a better place.

The Y is proud to offer free or low-cost memberships to our community through select insurance partners. If you have health insurance through Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible and it's easy to sign up! These memberships give you access to a wide range of wellness resources, programs, and community support across all 15 Greater Philadelphia YMCA locations.

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.

COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information.

The idea was born in 2016 at Gatwick Airport in England. The Airport Passenger Advisory Group, the Gatwick Team, including Ruth Rabet who is now our Business Development Director in the UK, worked with local and national charities to assess whether using a lanyard would benefit people living with hidden disabilities. They engaged in discussions with Tim Wilkins from the Alzheimer’s Society, Daniel Williams from Visualise, Daniel Cadey, formerly from the National Autistic Society, as well as with Maria Cook from Autism Support Crawley, whose son Ryan is autistic.

The cost of services, treatment and care for an autistic child can take a heavy toll on a family’s budget. Providing financial support for these children makes a variety of therapies, education and medical treatment accessible.  Our goal is to improve their opportunities and quality of life. 

This scholarship is intended to assist a deserving autistic child who needs financial aid for educational or recreational opportunities. The award may be used towards a camp, tutoring, education, or other tools to help the student progress and live a fulfilling, happy life.

Kids Bowl Free is a program created with families in mind, offering children a fun and safe way to stay active and engaged all summer long. Since 2007, we've partnered with bowling centers across the US, Canada and around the globe at US military bases with bowling to give kids the chance to bowl two free games every day during the summer - all at no cost to parents.

Is your child 16 years of age or younger at the time of application? Does your child have a Social Security Number issued by the Social Security Administration? (I-TIN numbers are NOT accepted.)

1. Is your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) - as documented on Line 11 of the current year's Tax Return (Line 11 of IRS Federal Tax Form 1040) - at or under the following limits based on your family size? NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to these limits:

• Family Size of 2 -- $65,000 or less

• Family Size of 3 -- $100,000 or less

• Family Size of 4 -- $135,000 or less

• Family Size of 5 or more -- $170,000 or less

Our founders, Andrew and Jomaira Ortiz, understand firsthand the challenges many parents face when trying to navigate everything that comes with an autism diagnosis.

When their son was diagnosed at 21 months old, they realized they would need to learn all that came with looking for services and therapy to support their child.  While the Ortiz family was extremely blessed to have some services start within a few months, they struggled to find other services that best fit their family - a journey that took one year to navigate through and secure.

Free printable PECS.

Merlin’s Magic Wand is an independent non-profit, who brings joy and connection to children across the USA. Our incredible work is made possible through our partnership with Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific.

All Kids Play is a non-profit organization that aims to transform lives through sports. Our mission is to increase quality youth sports participation by providing financial assistance to families and communities that lack sufficient resources and provide education on safe and healthy sports-related play. Youth sports are a critical platform for kids to develop character and important life skills, such as teamwork, self-confidence, and perseverance. Research shows that active kids do better in life, and sports have historically afforded all kids the opportunity to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Grottoes International Humanitarian Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that brings “Special Smiles” to children with special needs by providing them much-needed dental care. The program helps cover the cost of dental treatment and anesthesia costs, whether done in a hospital setting or dental office. We do not cover the hospital costs.

Whether your supporting your own child, carring for others, or exploring a future career, this free training is a great place to build your knowledge.

I hope this helps your family get outside, and explore somewhere new and make some amazing memories together. 

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If you have any questions or get stuck during the application process, feel free to reach out. 

Grants will be allocated based on annual fundraising activites. The Board of Directors will determine the number and amounts of each grant. Requests for endowments or multi-year grants will not be accepted. 

The e-gift cards provide hope and a helping hand during the holiday season to the families with an autistic child that are randomly selected. 

A quick list of grants, scholarships and funding programs that may help with education, training, career goals, therapies and inclusive opportunities. Some are open now, while others are worth saving for the next application cycle.

A 1,500 medical scholarship from The Autism Community in Action! Be sure to review all the requirements before applying.