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Members shared their experiences searching for grants to help pay for an iPad, with most reporting that they have not yet been successful in... Read more

Members shared their experiences searching for grants to help pay for an iPad, with most reporting that they have not yet been successful in finding assistance. Several members offered alternative suggestions, including applying through the Autism Society's occasional iPad programs (though competition is very high with thousands of applicants for just a few devices), exploring payment plans through retailers like QVC, organizing family and friend fundraisers, and checking with local ARC chapters (a nonprofit serving people with disabilities over age three) that may offer such support. A recurring theme was the difficulty of accessing technology assistance despite clear need, balanced with creative community ideas for making devices more affordable through payment arrangements or donated equipment.