THIS IS FOR LAST YEARS GIVING CAMPAIGN. IT IS OVER, AND NO IPADS ARE CURRENTLY BEING GIVEN AWAY. CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
The HollyRod Foundation is giving away free ipads for their 2010 Holiday Giving Campaign.
This program is intended only for individuals on the autism spectrum that
are non-verbal or minimally verbal and. Autism is the fastest growing disorder in the US,and the national average is 1/110 children. That is twice as much as it was a few years prior, and the numbers are getting higher every year. I've written an entry on the blog about each states numbers.

They are also accepting donations on their website in order to help buy these ipads. The more money donated, the more autistic diagnosed children will be able to receive a free ipad. You can make a donation at their website.

I've included the FAQs below, and a link to the application is at the bottom of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the eligibility requirements??
A: You must meet the following criteria to apply:
1. The individual you are applying for must have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum (as identified in diagnosis report).
2. Reside in the United States of America.
3. Be non-verbal or minimally verbal (as identified in speech pathology report).
4. Be in financial need: Gross income not to exceed $35,000 single income family or $50,000 two-income family (as
identified by documentation).
5. Have access to a computer and an iTunes account (some programs must be downloaded on a computer and transferred
to the iPad due to size).
6. A professional on your team (i.e., speech pathologist, doctor, teacher) must be willing to take responsibility of the gift
card that downloads the applications.
Q: Is there an age limit for who I may apply for?
A: No. As long as the individual to receive the iPad meets the above criteria, they can be any age.
Q: How will you verify information on submitted applications?
A: HollyRod Foundation will call providers stated on application and in submitted reports to verify information. By signing
application you give HollyRod Foundation permission to contact stated providers.
Q: How do I apply for the iPad?
A: If you meet the eligibility requirements stated above, complete the HOLIDAY GIVING APPLICATION. You must attach
some form of documentation that confirms your child's diagnosis, verbal abilities (i.e., diagnosis report, speech report, school
eval, etc) and financial need. If you have multiple children with autism, you must attach each child’s paperwork if requesting
more than one unit.
Q: Will I get my iPad fully loaded?
A: Since apps will need to be updated, you will have to load the iPad through your own iTunes account. To ensure legitimacy of
who receives the iPads, we will ask your provider (Speech, teacher) to take responsibility of a gift card that will allow purchase
of specific apps.
Q: I've sent my application in. How long until I know if my application has been approved?
A: Once we have received all components of the application (completed application form, doctor's letter, financial
documentation, provider statement), your application will be reviewed by the HollyRod Foundation staff. After all aspects of
application have been verified, application will be assigned a number in the order it was received. Based on total donations
received by 11:59pm PST, December 31, 2010, HollyRod Foundation will determine the number of iPads it can purchase. iPads
will be given away according to order of applications until all iPads have been disbursed. ONLY RECIPIENTS RECEIVING AN iPAD
WILL BE CONTACTED. Recipients will be contacted in January 2011.
Q: I have health insurance. Can I still apply for assistance?
A: Yes. As long as your family’s gross income does not exceed $50,000 and insurance will not pay for a communication device,
you are eligible to apply for your loved one.
HollyRod Foundation 2010 Holiday Giving Campaign

HollyRod-2010-ipad-application.pdf