Grant for Ipad (for children/youth diagnosed with autism)
In 2010, the Adam Scott Foundation wishes to provide opportunity to improve the lives of young people living with Autism, through improved communication and education.
It is with this in mind that The Adam Scott Foundation Autism Grants Program has been designed to provide young people living with autism, the access to Apple iPads and their innovative Autism specialised applications. In these early stages, Apple iPads are already proving to be useful tools for children with Autism to improve communication skills. The Adam Scott Foundation Autism Grants Program is available to young people, aged 6-16 as of 16 November 2010, with an Autism Diagnosis across Australia. To be eligible you must be a permanent Australian resident.
The iPad Autism specialized applications use images, sounds and words to assist the young person with Autism to develop their communication skills.
The Adam Scott Foundation Autism Grants Program provides underprivilegedand disadvantaged families with the opportunity to secure an iPad, accessories, the Autism specialised applications downloaded and 12 months of prepaid Internet access ($30 limit per month per unit).
The iPads will be ready for operation when delivered. This is a national program administered by Autism Queensland on behalf of the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders to improve the lives of the recipients. It is anticipated that the Foundation will provide for two rounds of these grants annually. The next round aims to be in March2011.
For more information contact Autism Queensland- or go to their web
http://www.autismqld.com.au/index.php?page_id=310
