The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley, in keeping with its mission, has awarded over $170,000 in family grants to its members since 2009. The 2023 DSAV Family Medical Grant is made possible by DSAV fundraising events and private contributions. The program is intended to help alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses not covered by insurance to members with Down syndrome.
Applications for Family Medical Grants of up to $250/individual with Down syndrome can be submitted for medical expenses dated July 1, 2023 through December 1, 2023 including but not limited to physical, occupational and speech therapies, assistive therapy device, surgeries, dental, vision, orthodics, behavioral/mental health services and prescription drug costs not covered by insurance. An invoice from provider of service must be sumitted before your request will be reviewed.
APPLICATION PROCESS - Grants will be available for DSAV members living within the DSAV service area and specified counties in eastern Ohio and western PA. Family Medical Grants are available to all DSAV members equally with no basis on financial status, color, race or creed. Contact office@dsav.org with any questions.
Grant submission begins July 1, 2023 and ends when grant fund dollars have been distributed or December 1, 2023.
Complete a medical grant application for a professional/licensed service not covered by insurance dated July 1, 2023 through December 1, 2023. Applications can be submitted electronically, by email to office@dsav.org or USPS mail to DSAV, 945 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Suite 12, Boardman, OH 44512.
An itemized invoice from provider must be submitted before grant request will be reviewed. Billing statement/invoice can be submitted either via email to office@dsav.org or mail to DSAV, 945 Boardman-Canfield Rd. Suite 12, Boardman, OH 44512
Receipt of prescription medications and proof that the medication was prescribed for the member with Down syndrome in order to receive reimbursement
Families are required to contribute 5 hours of volunteer time to DSAV in 2023 in order to qualify for funding. The following are ways in which volunteer hours can be satisified: Create a 2023 Buddy Walk Team, volunteer at a DSAV program or community event, assist with DSAV fundraising events, host your own 3rd party event to benefit DSAV.
An independent grant committee will review all grant applications and determine fund distribution. Grants approved for funding will be disributed upon committee approval. All grant checks will be made payable to the provider with the exception of prescription drug reimbursements which will be a direct family reimbursement and mailed to the DSAV member mailing address.
