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◦ Northeast Ohio · Est. 2008
Financial Help for Children & Adults with Disabilities in Ohio
Zane's Inc. provides free quarterly grants — up to $2,000 per year — for individuals with lifelong developmental or intellectual disabilities across 20 NE Ohio counties. Funding covers therapy, adaptive equipment, communication devices, camp, respite care, and more when insurance and government programs fall short.
About Zane's Inc.
The Family Support Fund
Founded in 2008, Zane's Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit serving individuals with lifelong developmental and intellectual disabilities in Northeast Ohio. Our Family Support Fund provides direct quarterly grants to help families cover vital services that insurance, Medicaid, and other government programs won't pay for.
We serve both children and adults. There's no age cutoff — if someone has a lifelong special need and lives in one of our 20 service counties, they may qualify. We've awarded over $398,988 to 350+ families since we opened our doors. Zane's is all-volunteer with no paid staff.
2008
Founded
$398K+
Disbursed
350+
Families served
100%
Volunteer-run
Who Qualifies
What Conditions Qualify?
Zane's Inc. serves individuals with lifelong developmental or intellectual disabilities — not temporary conditions. Common qualifying diagnoses include:
✓ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
✓ Down Syndrome
✓ Cerebral Palsy
✓ Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
✓ Developmental Delays
✓ Spina Bifida
✓ Muscular Dystrophy
✓ Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
✓ Active IEP or ISP recipient
✓ Other lifelong developmental disabilities
If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, call us at (330) 677-9263 or email office@zanesinc.org — we're happy to talk through eligibility before you apply.
What's Covered
What Financial Help is Available?
Zane's funds up to $2,000 per individual per year for services and necessities not covered by other programs. Funding categories include:
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Therapy
Speech, occupational, physical, ABA/behavior, social skills, music, art, hippotherapy, vision, and recreational therapy.
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Assistive & Adaptive Equipment
Orthotics, sensory equipment, mobility aids, and other adaptive tools.
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Communicative Devices
AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) devices and related technology.
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Summer & Day Camp
Special needs camps — up to $1,200 for 3 weeks.
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Respite Care
Temporary relief for caregivers — in-home or facility-based respite services.
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Adult Living Essentials
For adults 18+ with lifelong disabilities — funding for necessities supporting independent living.
The Process
How to Get Financial Help from Zane's
Applications are temporarily paused while the board updates the funding process. Join the newsletter on our News page to be notified when they reopen — and check the Ohio resources below for help available right now.
The application is free and normally takes about 20–30 minutes to complete online. You'll need documentation of the diagnosis, income verification, and a quote from your provider. After submitting, you'll schedule a brief Zoom interview with a board member. Decisions are made at quarterly review dates.
Quarterly disbursement dates: January 30, April 30, July 30, October 30.
"We are moved to tears and are so thankful for this amazing gift."— Tricia, Zane's Inc. Family
Start Your Application Today
No cost to apply. Serving 20 NE Ohio counties since 2008.