Those who know me know that my oldest son is in his 4th week with a cast up to his thigh in hopes of healing two broken leg bones. It is possible that he could still be in some kind of brace until the next school year starts. We have endured broken toes and even broken arms in our family but nothing has opened our eyes to the need for accessibility like the leg injury. My son uses crutches for short distances and a wheelchair in larger venues like school. Just learning to get him up and down steps and into the car was an education. Although what has happened to my son is unfortunate, and luckily temporary, it has taught my whole family a new level of respect for people who live every day with these kinds of challenges. I was happy to find today’s funding opportunity - and I hope it helps make life a little easier for some.

This week’s pick: The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is currently taking applications for a variety of National Grants to Support Young People with Disabilities. Grants are for areas such as:

Inclusiveness in after school math
Summer school programs
Internships
Leadership and more

U.S.-based 501©3 organizations are eligible. Preference is given to organizations that reflect collaborations among groups. The deadline to apply via concept paper is June 1, 2009. Click here for further grant and application details.