The MDI- Assistive Technology Fund
This is open to members in CHO 5 - Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary as it is a lottery fund. Closing date 14th of December
Background to Assistive Technology Fund
This is open to members in CHO 5 - Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary as it is a lottery fund. Closing date 14th of December
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is keen to support members living with neuromuscular conditions to get Assistive Technology to enhance their independence and quality of life. In order to do this, we are offering financial support through the Assistive Technology Fund.
The funding will cover part of the cost, or the full cost, of Assistive Technology. This can be mobility aids, computer software or hardware – daily living aids for members that will support their independence and improve their quality of life. It will be in the form of a once-off award to a member.
Funding information and awarding criteria
Closing date 14th of December 2023
How much is the funding for?
The value of the funding is €2000.
Who is eligible to apply for the funding?
You are eligible to apply for the funding if you fulfill all of the following criteria:
You are a member of MDI
You live in CHO5 - Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary
You are living with a neuromuscular condition covered by MDI
You require Assistive Technology that will help your day-to-day life
Your application will not be eligible if you fail to complete all sections of the application form.
Fund awarding criteria
The MDI selection panel will give consideration to the following when selecting members to receive the funding:
The name of the Assistive Technology as well as the model and make you are seeking funding for
Your personal statement outlining how the Assistive Technology will impact your life day-to-day (in your application form)
The MDI selection committee will assess applications in accordance with set procedures which aim to ensure that our system for awarding the funding is fair and transparent.
How to apply
Please complete the funding application form which can be accessed in the following ways:
Online – online web form here. (You can save drafts while you are completing it and you can save the final version that you submit for your records.)
If you have any questions about the funding or would like assistance in completing your application, please contact Tania Quill on 0833669264 / tania@mdi.ie.
The selection process
Applications come through recommendations from MDI frontline staff or members apply themselves.
Following a review of all applications by the Head of Services to determine whether they meet the criteria, a shortlist of eligible applications will be sent to the selection committee for a final decision. (The selection committee will be made up of three MDI staff.)
The successful applicants will be notified that the funding has been approved.
If an application is unsuccessful, we will notify the applicant by email/letter as soon as possible.
Accepting the funding
When a funding offer has been made it must be accepted within one weeks. Any offer of funding is dependent upon the information supplied being truthful and accurate and upon the applicant fulfilling all of the conditions required for MDI Assistive Technology Funding. The right to withdraw an offer is maintained by MDI in the event there is any error or omission whatsoever in the information provided by or on behalf of the applicant.
Conditions attaching to all funding offers
All applicants to whom funding is offered must show that the Assistive Technology is required and how it will benefit the member’s life. Invoices/receipts for the Assistive Technology must be given to MDI.
Payment of the funding
MDI will purchase the equipment.
Determination of disputes
Any question or dispute that may arise in relation to the interpretation of this scheme shall be determined by MDI whose decision thereon shall be final. Applicants may appeal against a funding decision if you feel that MDI’s procedures have not been followed. Applicants may appeal in writing, within ten days, outlining the reasons they believe their application was assessed or dealt with in a way that is not compatible with the procedures outlined in the funding document. Appeals via email should be addressed to headofservices@mdi.ie or they can be sent by regular post to Head of Services, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, 75 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, D20 DR77.