Description:
THE GARDINER SCHOLARSHIP is a program that helps families personalize educational plans for their CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN SPECIAL NEEDS. To qualify, students beginning at age 3 through 12th grade must be diagnosed with one of the following: anaphylaxis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, deaf, Down syndrome, dual sensory impaired, hospital or homebound, muscular dystrophy, Phelan McDermid syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, rare disease or condition, spina bifida, traumatic brain injured, visually impaired, Williams syndrome or an intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment). Also, students deemed !high risk!! due to developmental delays and not older than 5 on Sept. 1 may be eligible for the year they apply. The Gardiner Scholarship allows parents to direct scholarship funds toward a combination of approved programs and providers including private schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology ! and even a college savings account. Children who are in foster care, in out-of-home care or who are homeless may also be eligible.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 25, 2024
Employer ID:
593649371
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
FL
Mailing
P.O. Box 54429
Jacksonville, FL 32245
Phone Numbers
Program
(877) 735-7837
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Incorporated
Services
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Description
THE GARDINER SCHOLARSHIP is a program that helps families personalize educational plans for their CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN SPECIAL NEEDS. To qualify, students beginning at age 3 through 12th grade must be diagnosed with one of the following: anaphylaxis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, deaf, Down syndrome, dual sensory impaired, hospital or homebound, muscular dystrophy, Phelan McDermid syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, rare disease or condition, spina bifida, traumatic brain injured, visually impaired, Williams syndrome or an intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment). Also, students deemed âhigh riskââ due to developmental delays and not older than 5 on Sept. 1 may be eligible for the year they apply. The Gardiner Scholarship allows parents to direct scholarship funds toward a combination of approved programs and providers including private schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology â and even a college savings account. Children who are in foster care, in out-of-home care or who are homeless may also be eligible.
Hours
Call
Required Documents
ID
Eligibility
students beginning at age 3 through 12th grade must be diagnosed with one of the following: anaphylaxis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, deaf, Down syndrome, dual sensory impaired, hospital or homebound, muscular dystrophy, Phelan McDermid syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, rare disease or condition, spina bifida, traumatic brain injured, visually impaired, Williams syndrome or an intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment). Also, students deemed âhigh riskââ due to developmental delays and not older than 5 on Sept. 1 may be eligible for the year they apply. Children who are in foster care, in out-of-home care or who are homeless may also be eligible.
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Florida
Geography Served
- Florida
- Brevard County
- Brevard County
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