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The fund, an initiative of the Office of Addictions and Mental Health and administered by IWK Health, has $1 million available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no application deadline, but once the money is distributed, applications will no longer be accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families are encouraged to apply by February 23, and the first review of applicants will be in early March.
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<\/strong>\u201cAutism Nova Scotia is pleased to see the Autism Family Support Fund recently announced by the Office of Addictions and Mental Health. This fund will support lower-income families and reduce some of the care needs for their children with an autism diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n“It\u2019s another step towards better supporting families and caregivers across the province who manage the ongoing care of their autistic loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The flexibility of the fund through the one-time grant option or the reimbursement of expenses meets qualifying families where their greatest needs are.\u201d
\u2014 Cynthia Carroll, Executive Director, Autism Nova Scotia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n[adrotate banner=”71″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cAs a clinician working with children on the autism spectrum day-to-day, I see first-hand the challenges faced by families when it comes to the costs related to supporting their child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I believe this initiative will not only help alleviate some of the financial stresses, but also enhance the well-being of both children and their caregivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“By helping to address out-of-pocket expenses, the Autism Family Support Fund plays an important role in our collective efforts to support families across Nova Scotia.\u201d
\u2014 Dr. Megan Thomas, developmental pediatrician, IWK Health
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\u201cProviding families with the funding they need to purchase essential communication equipment is truly life changing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n“With the Autism Family Support Fund, personal financial resources are no longer a barrier to families who require this equipment, and now, autistic children who can benefit from a communication device have the opportunity to use one.\u201d
\u2014 Emily Goulet, speech-language pathologist, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n[adrotate banner=”126″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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