The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation has announced that new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans.
UHCCF provides grants to families to help pay for child health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and eyeglasses.
Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants by completing an online application at the UHCCF Web site.
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Department of Community Health. It is for children and some adults with special health care needs and their families. If you think you or your child qualifies for CSHCS, call their toll-free Family Phone Line at: 1-800-359-3722
Michigan’s Early On program - Early On Michigan is a program designed to coordinate early intervention and other services for families who have children (ages 0 - 36 months) experiencing developmental delays or who have disabilities or special needs.
Social Security Administration –.The SSA site provides parents, children, teens, and teachers with important information about Social Security
Dearborn Speech and Sensory Center, Inc., (DSSC) was established in 2001 by Certified Speech Language Pathologist Lori Shaffer. Since its founding, DSSC has experienced steady growth by providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and psychological/social work services in addition to speech therapy.
In 2003, DSSC celebrated the opening of the current facility located at 23936 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. The facility houses a 1,400 sq. ft. sensory gymnasium, speech therapy rooms and a room for handwriting.
Soon after the opening of the Center, DSSC quickly expanded to provide therapists and therapy services to several schools systems within Michigan. Because of the rapidly growing demand for therapists, Shaffer launched Therapy Solutions Unlimited (TSU) in 2005, to help recruit and place therapists. Today, DSSC has approximately 100 therapists offering private therapy sessions and servicing home health agencies, public schools and public school academies throughout Michigan and Ohio.
The team of therapists assists clients in areas of speech, handwriting, central nervous system alignment (sensory integration therapy), feeding, fine and gross motor coordination, and social skills. Programs offered at DSSC include Handwriting without Tears; Interactive Metronome, a computer-based program to improve motor control and cognition; Fast ForWord, a computer-based speech language therapy program; and Brain Gym.
Individuals with developmental delay, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are just a few of the clients who benefit from their therapy services.
To set up an appointment, or for further inquiries, please contact: Lori M. Shaffer M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, Director Phone: (313)359-4695
Warm Belly Wetsuits- Warm Belly Wetsuits are comfortable adjustable Neoprene wetsuits that are specially designed in 5 sizes for ages 6 months to 12 years old. Since they are adjustable, each size can be worn for years as the child grows. They use quality 2 mm (1/8") nylon covered Neoprene that provides excellent insulation and is very comfortable. Your kids will stay warmer in the water longer! Perfect for heart kids!
Medical Alert Bracelets - MedicAlert provides comprehensive Kid Smart services that can safeguard and identify your child in an emergency. With a single phone call, emergency response personnel can access medical history and records, protecting your child against potentially adverse treatments or medication conflicts.
Make a Wish Foundation – This amazing foundation helps grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy
Rainbow Connection - The Rainbow Connection makes the special wishes of children (only those residing in Michigan) with life-threatening or terminal illnesses come true. All wish requests are considered without regard to gender, race, or religious preference.
Camp Odayin provides a residential camping experience for young people with heart disease, where campers discover outdoor, athletic, and creative activities in a safe and medically supervised environment. Camp Odayin's Residential program is for children with heart disease between 8 and 17 years of age, who would benefit from connecting with other young people who may share similar health, emotional, and social concerns. Camper eligibility is determined upon recommendation by a pediatric cardiologist and approval by the Camp Odayin Medical Director. The camp director and your child's cardiologist can help you assess if your child should apply to attend camp.
Camp Meridian is a new and exciting FREE three day overnight camp for 8-12 year old boys and girls with heart disease. A “meridian,” or longitude line on a map, is a place from which any journey can begin. Their goal is to provide a safe and medically supervised experience that is fun and appealing for children with heart disease through a series of unique, fun-filled, guided activities allowing the children to realize their own untapped potential.
Camp Moxie is a one-week, residential summer camping program held in central Indiana. The camp, for children with heart disease and their siblings ages 7 to 17 is jam-packed with adventure. From the early morning dip in the pool to evening campfires, campers come together to float the river, ride horses, conquer the giant swing and master archery while making new friends. This summer experience inspires much-needed camaraderie; which brings understanding, encouragement, laughter and comfort.
The Hope with Heart organization provides a week long camp for children with heart conditions to be able to connect with other children with similar health issues, to realize that they are not alone and to enjoy their childhood as every child should.
The Hope with Heart organization provides a week long camp for children with heart conditions to be able to connect with other children with similar health issues, to realize that they are not alone and to enjoy their childhood as every child should.