2011 GRANT RECIPIENT


THIS YEAR, THE TEAM DANIEL FOUNDATION BEGAN OFFERING grants to individuals with developmental disabilities who are not currently receiving any federal or state-funded services. We recognize that governmental waiting lists do not put the needs of your loved ones on hold. As part of our mission, we provide these grant funds for medical services, equipment, or home modifications that would otherwise be unattainable.


In this issue, we are proud to spotlight Tommy Cloyd, our most recent recipient. Tommy was born with cerebral palsy and has walked on crutches all of his life. He recently underwent surgery to repair a severely torn rotator cuff, a result of years of walking on crutches and working in the retail industry. Tommy has always been a hard worker and very independent.


TOMMY CLOYD


The surgery left him unable to use his crutches for at least 6 months, which diminished his mobility without help from someone to pull him out of his chair. The lift chair provided by the grant funds from the Team Daniel Foundation has given him some of his independence back. Instead of having to be pulled from a seated position by his father, Tommy can now raise himself to an almost standing position. This saves him a lot of wear and tear on the one good limb he has at this point, and it helps keep his father from being injured as well.


Grant Applicant Criteria:


Grant Funding will be provided to: A North Carolina family of a loved one with a developmental disability who does not receive services. The family will also qualify if the loved one is on the waiting list for services. Families already served under the LLC will not be eligible for the TDF Grant. Completed Applications will have:


• A Grant Application will be completed by families.


• A signed 300 word document written by the family/guardian will accompany the application explaining the use of the TDF Grant.


• A letter from a referring licensed practitioner.


Instructions: Please submit Grant Application, a signed 300 word document and any necessary supporting documentation as one packet. Incomplete packets will not be considered for TDF Grants. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All application information should be mailed via certified mail to ensure receipt to the Team Daniel Foundation office. Please mail complete application information


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to: Team Daniel Foundation, 3035A Boone Trail Extension, Fayetteville, NC 28304. Please do not fax applications. Faxed applications will not be processed. Application deadline for 2011 is September 30, 2011. Applicant Selection: The TDF Selection Committee will review all applications and select families to receive a grant through the TDF. TDF will notify all applicants of selection results. If you have been selected to receive a TDF Grant or TDF Respite hours, you are not eligible to reapply in the future.


Applicant Guidelines: TDF Grants can be requested for the following: Equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, communication devices, van modifications, lift systems, etc.) • A doctor’s referral or referral from a licensed practitioner is required for all equipment requests. Also required is a 300 word document explaining how the equipment will benefit the applicant and where the equipment will be used, i.e. school, home, or in the community.


Home Modifications: • A proposal from a licensed contractor is required for all home modification requests. The proposal must indicate the supplies and labor costs for the modification requested. The service provider’s invoice and a signed 300 word document explaining how the home modification will benefit the applicant is required.


• Therapy Services (i.e. OT, PT, SLP, Horseback Therapy, Water Therapy, Music Therapy, ABA Services)


• A doctor’s referral or referral from a licensed practitioner is required for all therapy requests along with their invoice for services. If the request is for additional therapy hours, the referral must indicate the reason for the additional hours and indicate the benefit to the applicant. Also required is a 300 word document explaining how the therapy will benefit the applicant, where the therapy will be provided, and who will provide the therapy.


If you have any questions about the TDF Respite Fund Policy or applications, please call 800-991-6421.


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