The NAA NY Metro Chapter is pleased to announce that it will be awarding eight "Helping Hand Grants" of up to $500 each to families in need.  A Helping Hand Grant provides a family with financial assistance to obtain necessary biomedical treatments, supplements and therapy services for their child with autism and grant money will be paid directly to your child's medical professional or therapist. 
 
If you are interested in applying for a one-time grant, please visit our website HERE and download the instructions and grant application, complete the application and return it to NAA NY Metro  by December 31, 2010 with supporting documentation.  Grant decisions will be completed by January 31, 2011.  Only approved grant recipients will be contacted. 
 
To be considered, applications must be completed legibly, signed and you must include all supporting documentation requested. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2010 to be considered.
 
Please do not apply for this grant if you are seeking funds for respite care, fencing, trampolines, swing sets, trips to Disney World, etc.
 
If you would like more information about us, please visit our website.

The treatment category is sponsored by Lee Silsby, the leader in quality compounded medications for autism.