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 ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCESS

Sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles
— Anonymous

STEP 1: ELIGIBILITY

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Children are eligible for equipment based on the following criteria:

  • 17 years of age or under

  • Requests equipment that qualifies as a valid health need

  • Lives in the Greater St. Louis Region

  • Referred by a social worker, case manager, etc.

  • Requests up to $1000 for Adaptive Equipment

STEP 2: APPLICATION

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Parent/Legal Guardian must fill out the application below.

Equipment Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

STEP 3: DOCUMENTS

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To fully evaluate the application, email or mail the following required documents to The Arya Foundation: (Do NOT fax the documents)

  • Letter from the physician stating the necessity of the equipment

  • Invoice from the provider or online URL

  • Child’s Photo & Story

  • Our team will confirm your referral.

STEP 4: REVIEW

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Within 30 days of the application being submitted and the required documents being received, an application decision will be sent by email. If approved:

  • Based on the equipment, it will be shipped to the child, or a check made payable to the provider will be sent to the family.


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