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Grants & Programs: Overview
MyGoal established the 2009 Daryl Matthew Gosein Scholarship Fund in loving memory of Daryl Gosein. Individuals who hear about Daryl’s story tend to say “Oh, what a tragedy.” However, those who knew Daryl know what an inspiring and rewarding experience it was to be a part of his short life. Daryl fought a tough, daily battle against Autism; a battle he fought with great love and a smile on his face. On his path to recovery, Daryl overcame AMAZING obstacles; some that baffled the medical community.
The Daryl Matthew Gosein scholarship will provide funding that will enable families to pursue treatments that Daryl never got a chance to complete. Additionally, it will also provide financial assistance to future teachers in the Autism community, and honor current special education teachers or therapists. In spite of their own personal loss, it is an honor for Daryl’s family to support the families of individuals on the Autism Spectrum as they continue on their journey towards recovery or a better quality of life.
*Research shows that autism is treatable by providing early intervention through various types of therapies. The sooner a child receives therapy, the more likely the child will learn how to interact with others socially and integrate in mainstream schools**
The Daryl Matthew Gosein Memorial Scholarship funds will be disbursed for the following programs:
- MyGoal "Family Grant Award" Program
- MyGoal "Outstanding Autism Service Award" Program
MyGoal “Family Grant Award” Program
The 2010 MyGoal Family Grant Award Program is a need-based grant for treatments (including vitamins and other nutritional needs) that may not otherwise be covered privately or by other third-party funding sources such as school districts, county programs, insurance, and/or other grant making entities. Although awarded to the primary care-giver, it is with the understanding that the grant will be used to benefit the individual(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
> Two (2) $1,000 Family Grants will be awarded for the following purpose(s):
- Medical Needs
To assist in paying non-reimbursable medical expenses, including first-time visit to a Defeat Autism Now (DAN) Doctor or other Autism-related specialist
- Nutritional Needs
To purchase vitamins or other nutritional supplements that are specifically designed for children with ASD.
- Personal Needs
To provide personal needs for the individual with ASD.
> Family grant guidelines:
Applicants must be the primary care-giver of the individual on the Spectrum and provide the following:
- Proof of household Income
- Number of dependents
- Number of dependents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Information about what current funding the grantee is receiving (i.e. medical)
> The following must be received by MyGoal in order to be considered for a Family Grant:
- Completed, signed and dated Grant Application
- Verification of diagnosis
- No more than 250 word description of current family situation
- (grant application over this word amount will not be considered)
- Copy of previous year’s tax return
> All completed FAMILY GRANT applications must be mailed to:
MyGoal Inc.
Attn: GRANT Committee
P.O. Box 531, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
MyGoal “Outstanding Autism Service Award” Program
The 2010 MyGoal Outstanding Autism Service Award Program is established to acknowledge outstanding special education teachers, paraprofessionals or therapists (speech, occupational or physical therapy) in the instruction of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The award is given to the individual who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to the education or therapy of individuals on the Autism spectrum. The Awardee will be selected following a nomination by another individual.
> Brief and concise answers to the following questions must be attached to the application.
- How has your nominee demonstrated dedication to individuals (and/or their family members) on the Autism Spectrum?
- To the best of your knowledge, in what Autism-related events/ programs have your nominee participated? Please identify any leadership roles in those events/programs?
- In your opinion, what would this acknowledgment mean to your nominee?
- For how long, and in what capacity, have you known the nominee?
- Is there another role or position to which you would recommend your nominee? (If yes, please identify).
> All completed AUTISM SERVICE AWARD nomination forms must be mailed to:
MyGoal Inc.
Attn: SCHOLARSHIP Committee
P.O. Box 531, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Grants & Service Awards Will Be Given Out Twice A Year.
The initial award will be given to families in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) on or before October 23, 2010 or at the Gala event. The scholarship committee will review all applications and select awardees.
> Timeline (applies to both):
Application for awards will be made available on June 1, 2010 and due no later than July 31, 2010 (postmarked).
The Scholarship committee will review all applications by September 7th and notification to scholarship recipient(s) will be mailed by September 20, 2010.
> Ineligibility (applies to both):
Members of MyGoal Inc.’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board and their family members are ineligible for the any of the described Grants and/or Awards.
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