Accessibility Grant

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support Inc. (AMCSI) offers an accessibility grant to individuals who meet the eligibility requirement. Any tool that helps a person with AMC achieve independence. Examples include ramps, lifts, grab bars, bidets, handrails, lowered cooktops, curved utensils, feeding devices, sock aides, dressing sticks, or technology that makes writing or speaking easier.

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support Inc. (AMCSI) offers an accessibility grant to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements.

Please note grant guidelines are subject to change.

Eligibility requirements for the Accessibility Grant:

Assistance is awarded to individuals with the diagnosis of arthrogryposis or to the direct (parent or legal guardian) family member of the affected individual.
Current registered member of AMCSI
- All applicants MUST be a current member of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support Inc. If you are not a member, please click here.
- Our members help make the community give back grants possible for hundreds of our AMC families.
  A limited number of scholarships for membership is available upon request.
Applicants must reside in the US or Canada
Proof of diagnosed condition of arthrogryposis

Applicants who are approved or denied may reapply every 12 months (certain conditions apply)

Grant amount varies based on available funds, stated need, and unanimous approval by AMCSI’s hardship committee during quarterly reviews.

Please allow 6-8 weeks for applications to be reviewed and finalized. Please do not email to check the status of your application. We will email you with updates or any required documents we may need.

In some cases, emergency funding will be fast tracked.

Program Details:

Funds
A grant of $1000 will be awarded for the accessibility grant.
Funds are reimbursed to the applicant upon receipt of required documents.

What is covered under the accessibility grant
Any tool that helps a person with AMC achieve independence.
Examples include ramps, lifts, grab bars, bidets, handrails, lowered cooktops, curved utensils, feeding devices, sock aides, dressing sticks, or technology that makes writing or speaking easier.

All (required) (*) documents must be sent to info@amcsupport.org

Your application will not be processed until all required items are received.
Please do not email to check on the status of your application. We will reach out you if further information is needed.

Funding for this grant is available thanks to our AMCSI Members, Run 4 Jack, Rogers Run, 253 for AMC, Valerie Pepe’s AMC Bowl-A-Ton, Valerie Pepe’s AMC Music Festival and AMCSI’s Awareness Day campaign, Facebook birthday fundraisers & T-shirt sales.

Funds can only be issued to the AMCer or parent/legal guardian of the AMCer. If your AMCer is under 18, this form MUST be filled out and signed by a parent/ legal guardian of the AMCer.