SPIRIT Club does not want cost to be a barrier for individuals who would like to participate in our programs. Below are some funding support opportunities for individuals in need. Please reach out to providers directly with any questions, or to apply. Please note that SPIRIT Club is not affiliated with any of the below providers.
Maryland
SPIRIT Club Foundation
Spirit Club Foundation builds healthy communities by providing access to fitness and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities and organizations that support people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications open on June 1 and December 1 for a 6-month scholarship or grant.
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administrations (DDA) supports participants’ rights to self-determination and choice. Self-determination means making your own choices, learning to effectively solve problems, and taking control and responsibility for your life. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the same right to self-determination as all people and are entitled to the freedom, authority, and support to exercise control over the things in their life that are important to them, to the degree that they desire. This right to self-determination exists regardless of guardianship status.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration’s Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program serves children living at home with their family and adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities living in their own home in the community who are not receiving any support services from the DDA. The LISS program’s goal is to ensure that children and adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities live happy, healthy, independent lives while being integrated into their communities across their lifespan.
Respite program has approved all SPIRIT Club programs for funding. If you (member) are a resident of Montgomery County and live at home, you may be eligible to receive Respite hours for a subsidy towards SPIRIT Club Programs.
The Charitable Fund [a benevolent arm of Shared Horizons, Inc.] provides funding to people with disabilities who qualify for public benefits and need help purchasing goods and services not covered by Medicaid. We are particularly interested in funding goods, experiences, and services that help families meet the needs of loved ones whose educational, fitness, and social activities have been negatively affected by the pandemic.
The Self-Directed Services (SDS) program helps adults with developmental disabilities learn or improve important skills so they can be active in their communities.
The Department on Disability Services (DDS) in Washington, DC receives funding from federal and local sources to provide services and support for people with disabilities. The DDS also oversees the Disability Determination Division, which processes Social Security Disability Insurance claims
HSCSN is the contracted healthcare plan provider for the District of Columbia’s Child and Adolescent Supplemental Security Income Program (CASSIP) for children and young adults. HSCSN provides complete care for children and young adults with special health care needs. As an enrollee, you will have access to quality health care services and benefits.