It can be argued that speech and language therapy is the most important part of intervention services for children with Down syndrome if we wish to promote their cognitive and social development. Regardless if that is true or not, we know that one of the most important aspects of success for ANY individual is their ability to communicate. To better serve the Down syndrome community, we have partnered with  providers in the Florida to offer Speech Therapy Scholarships to individuals who are in need of this service.

The Speech Therapy Scholarship will cover 50% of the cost of the therapy session (up to $25 for a half hour and $50 for a full hour) for up to one hour of service per week.  The service can be 1 sixty minute session or 2 thirty minute sessions per week.  The parent or guardian must participate in the therapy session for the session(s) to qualify for payment by The FOUNDATION. If you are a new client to the provider and require a first time evaluation, we will cover 50% of that cost.  

We understand that many insurance programs do not cover speech therapy, however, we ask that your first method of payment be insurance.  This will allow The FOUNDATION to cover the co-pay instead of the full cost of the program which will in turn allow more members to participate in the program.  

To participate in the program you will need to do the following:

1.  Contact the provider of choice (must be on the list below) to determine if they a) accept your insurance and b) have an acceptable schedule time that will work for you and c) is in a location convenient for you to attend ALL scheduled therapy sessions.
2.  Complete ALL paperwork required to become a new client of the provider you have selected (this must be done BEFORE you apply).
3.  Apply on-line.
4.  YOU MUST receive an acceptance / award letter from The FOUNDATION BEFORE you attend your first therapy session.  The FOUNDATION will not cover any costs incurred prior to the distribution of the award letter. 

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