No Cost to Families
We provide our services to families at no cost. Find out how this works.
Service Cost
How does pricing work? Do participants pay for services?
The short answer is no. Participants and their families do not pay for any services provided by ASSIST.
We understand that many families face financial challenges today. To ensure our services are accessible to everyone, we offer them completely free of charge.
So, how does ASSIST sustain its operations? We rely on the generous support of donations, grants, and our caring community. For more information on how you can contribute, please visit our donate page for details.
Service Costs: What You Need to Know
For individuals and families receiving direct support from ASSIST Disability Services, there are no fees for any of our services.
In addition to our direct support, ASSIST collaborates with businesses to foster more inclusive environments and improve their services for customers with disabilities. This partnership involves providing expertise on accommodations, practical modifications, inclusive strategies, and relationship-building techniques.
Looking ahead, we also intend to offer workshops and courses for business owners focusing on key areas like accessibility, inclusivity, disability awareness, and effective communication.
The fees for these business-focused services are customized based on the specific project. If your business is interested in exploring a partnership with ASSIST, please contact us for further details.
Will I Need to Provide Financial Information?
We prioritize your privacy and strive to request only essential information.
To effectively connect you with relevant services, provide necessary equipment, or address other operational needs, we may occasionally require specific financial information. In such instances, we are committed to asking for the minimum amount of detail necessary.
We may also request some financial information for statistical purposes, which will always be optional. You have the right to decline to answer these questions.
Fee Waiver Worksheet
| Metric | Criteria | Waiver (%) | Waiver Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Waiver (Income Level) | Below 150% of FPL*: 100% waiver | 100% | |
| 150-200% of FPL*: 75% waiver | 75% | ||
| 200-250% of FPL*: 50% waiver | 50% | ||
| 250-300% of FPL*: 25% waiver | 25% | ||
| Above 300% of FPL*: No Income-based waiver | 0% | ||
| Housing Costs (Rent/Mortgage + Utilities) | Housing > 30% of Income: 10% waiver | +10% | |
| Medical Out-of-Pocket Expenses** | Medical expenses 10-15% of income: 10% waiver | +10% | |
| Medical expenses 15-20% of income: 20% waiver | +20% | ||
| Medical expenses > 20% of income: 30% waiver | +30% | ||
| Other Therapies | Therapies $1,000-$5,000/year: 5% waiver | +5% | |
| Therapies $5,001-$10,000/year: 10% waiver | +10% | ||
| Therapies > $10,000/year: 20% waiver | +20% | ||
| Household Debt (Excluding Mortgage) | Debt 15-25% of income: 10% waiver | +10% | |
| Debt 25-35% of income: 20% waiver | +20% | ||
| Debt > 35% of income: 30% waiver | +30% | ||
| Number of Dependents | 1-2 dependents: 5% waiver | +5% | |
| 3-4 dependents: 10% waiver | +10% | ||
| 5+ dependents: 15% waiver | +15% | ||
| Total Waiver Earned***: | ____% | ||
Fee Waiver Application
Fee Waiver Application
