Free Items for Children with Special Needs

A note from Brandi:
This is an archive resource post that continues to receive reader interest. Some links, programs, eligibility rules, application windows, or availability may have changed since this post was first published. Please verify all details directly with each organization before applying, traveling, or sharing personal information.

Here is a list of free programs and resources that may be helpful for children with special needs and their families. Some of these are found on Meriah Nichols Website. There are more things listed there, as well.

Ones We Have Participated In

Songs of Love Foundation This one was a meaningful experience for our family and they are so wonderful! We just applied for another piece for another one of our children.

Weighted Blankets, Lap Pads, and Fidgets go above and beyond to accommodate you. We did give them a small donation because they made four blankets, six-lap pads, and several fidgets. Again, above and beyond.

Make a Wish, and if you go through MAW, you can also receive a scrapbook from Crops of Luv. Make-A-Wish gave our family an experience I never thought we would be able to have. Also, my sister and brother-in-law raise those kids. In total, 13 people were going without a blink of an eye! Crops of Luv, words cannot express my son’s joy at seeing your creativity with his Disney scrapbook.

Rare Bear Program. Such a cool thing. They ask what your child likes and try to create a bear with that fabric. It is very well made and very well-loved.

Free Cake from Icing Smiles. We have just applied to this, so I will keep you posted.

National Park Pass includes anyone in the vehicle with your child. The child HAS to be in the car. We have used this quite a bit, and it is a lifesaver.

Ones We have Not Yet Applied For

Bikes: here’s a comprehensive list from the Friendship Circle’s blog of places to turn to for an adaptive cycle. (note: scroll down – the formatting of their post is a little different, and it threw me off for a minute).

You can find more about Health and Safety here.

Resource Disclaimer:
This post is shared for informational purposes only. I do not work for these organizations and cannot guarantee eligibility, availability, approval, wait times, or current program details. Please verify information directly with each organization and use your own judgment regarding your child’s needs and privacy.