Where to find funding? We understand that adaptive driving lessons, vehicle modifications and other mobility‑enhancing technologies can be a significant investment. To help you get on the road (and back to work or daily life) with confidence, we’ve compiled a range of state‑ and national‑level programs, veteran benefits, disability‑specific grants and vehicle‑modification funds.
Whether you qualify for up to $750 toward adaptive driving lessons through Cercropia Strong, need support with return‑to‑employment evaluations via MassAbility, or are seeking grants for hand controls, lifts and other home or vehicle adaptations, you’ll find targeted opportunities here. Browse the sections below to discover resources tailored to veterans, families affected by autism, spinal‑cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and more—each with its own eligibility requirements and application details. Start exploring to find the financial support that best fits your needs.
- Cercropia Strong: https://cecropiastrong.org/
- Up to $750 available towards adaptive driving lessons with DriveRx for those who financially qualify.
- Up to $750 available towards adaptive driving lessons with DriveRx for those who financially qualify.
- MassAbility: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massability
- Eligible MassAbility clients working on return to employment may be able to obtain funding for evaluations, training, and vehicle modifications. Please speak with your MassAbility counselor directly for more information.
- Eligible MassAbility clients working on return to employment may be able to obtain funding for evaluations, training, and vehicle modifications. Please speak with your MassAbility counselor directly for more information.
- Adaptive Driving Alliance Resources: https://www.adamobility.com/consumers/finance-affordability
- Autism, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (find your local The Arc chapter): https://thearcofmass.org/about/chapters/
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles/Mobility Products: https://www.braunability.com/us/en/help-me-buy/wheelchair-van-grants-funding.html
- Veterans Services:
- Vehicle Modification Grants:
- I Got Legs Foundation: https://www.igotlegs.org/
- “NEED LEGS Campaign requirements: Any US resident individuals with a permanent physical disability requiring the use of mobility technology are eligible to apply. There is no age requirement. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and may be required to provide documentation. Given limited resources, special emphasis will be given to projects that concern mobility technology (e.g. robotic exoskeletons, prosthetics, adaptive technologies for homes/vehicles, etc.) Eligible items: wheelchairs, vehicle modifications (i.e., hand controls or lifts), small home modifications including bath, ramp, and lift installations, computers, bed/mattress, shower chairs and lifts. PLEASE NOTE:Grants are not available towards the purchase of new or used vans; funds are available ONLY for vehicle modifications. Grants are disbursed directly to suppliers of the desired equipment or modifications, not to grantees.” email [email protected]
- Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation: https://brpf.org/charitable-grant-application/
- Applicants must suffer from a spinal cord injury or spinal cord related disorder
- Chive Charities: https://chivecharities.org/recipient
- Veterans, military families, first responders, and rare medical diagnoses
- Alyssa V Phillips Foundation: https://www.alyssavphillipsfoundation.com/application-for-funds
- Applicants must have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: https://msfocus.org/Get-Help/MSF-Programs-Grants/Assistive-Technology-Program
- Help HOPE Live: https://helphopelive.org/get-started/
- I Got Legs Foundation: https://www.igotlegs.org/