Therapy bursaries for individuals with Down Syndrome

LDSA offers annual financial assistance to help families in Southwestern Ontario offset the cost of private therapy. No age restrictions — any eligible family in our service area is welcome to apply.

$500
Maximum per
recipient
10
Bursaries awarded per year
June 1 – Aug 31
Application window
No age limit
Open to all ages
Eligibility

Who can apply

The LDSA therapy bursary is open to any individual with Down Syndrome living within our service area. There are no age restrictions.

Service area

Service area

Must reside in Elgin, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford, or Perth County

No age restriction

No age restriction

Open to individuals of all ages with a Down syndrome diagnosis

Annual application

Annual application

Applications accepted once per year during the June 1 - Aug 31 window

Covered therapies

What the bursary covers

The bursary can be applied toward a wide range of private therapy services including but not limited to:

Speech therapy Occupational therapy Physical therapy Behavioural therapy Music therapy Other approved therapies
Process

Application timeline

Here's what to expect after you submit your application.

June
– Aug 31
Applications open
Download the bursary guidelines, complete the application form, and submit before August 31st.
September
Board review
The LDSA Board of Directors reviews all submitted applications. All decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Board.
October
Recipients notified
All applicants are notified of the Board's decision. Successful recipients receive bursary details by email.
Read the bursary guidelines before applying
The guidelines document contains important information about eligibility, required documentation, and how decisions are made.
Download guidelines

Bursary application

Applications are accepted June 1 – August 31 each year. Fill out all sections below and submit before the deadline.

All decisions are made at the sole discretion of the LDSA Board of Directors. Submitting an application does not guarantee a bursary award. For questions, please contact us via the contact page.