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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
February 4, 2016 | By: Uniting Parents/Coalition of Health Services, Inc.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help
Navigate Life Texas works to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the content on this site. This blog has been updated since its first publication to reflect changes with other organizations, links to other sites and other information. The substance of the article and the writer’s story have not been altered.
The Children’s Miracle Network is a national nonprofit organization with 170 affiliates across the country. They serve all kids in need.
The Amarillo affiliate provides funding for gas, food and lodging for medical travel. They fund services such as paying medical bills, doctor visits, prescription co-pays or home medical needs. Funding is also used to pay for child life specialists and specialized hospital equipment.
The Amarillo Children’s Miracle Network offers fun events to help raise funds. The funds are used to save and improve the lives of kids. Check out their events page for more information. You will also find stories of how they helped children in this area.
They help kids of every age and background overcome every possible disease and injury. The money helps kids with conditions from asthma to broken bones, cancer to pediatric AIDS.
Grants are available on a sliding scale. Applicants must meet financial requirements. To apply, you must complete their application. Staff can be reached at 806-331-6938 or by email at [email protected].
When you have a child with a disability, you may have some expenses throughout the year that qualify for a deduction or credit on your tax return. Don’t wait until April to understand what’s required to support these claims.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help
When my daughter was eight years old, my sister, who was a case manager for a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program, told me to get my daughter’s name on “the list.” At that moment, I had no idea how important it would be for her future.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help, Family Support
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs to share their tips and stories about caring for their children during difficult times.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help, Family Support