Studies, Surveys & Grant Programs
ONGOING: Educational Funding. If you have an intellectual disability, you may receive funding from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study programs: read more here.
Surveys & Studies:
Study through UC Davis: The EPICC Study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is looking for parents/caregivers and preschool/daycare providers of autistic children ages 2-6 who use augmentative and alternative communication strategies and are enrolled in preschool. Do you have or support a child with autism who is between 2-6 years old and uses a communication tool (AAC device such as the PECS system, iPad, speech generation device, etc.)? They want to hear from you! Participation involves a focus group or interview to discuss your experience. All contact will be done via Zoom and will last about an hour. You will receive a 20$ gift card for your time. Your experience will help them find new ways to help families and providers use communication tools in community programs. View flyer here. You can also complete their interest form here.
ONGOING: The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is conducting a study for females diagnosed with Autism. The study is for females 18+ or for parents who have girls diagnosed with Autism under the age of 12. Those who qualify will get a gift card for participating. For complete information please view the flyers:
ONGOING: Participate in the Statewide Survey on Housing for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Your voice matters! Your answers to this survey will help the Lanterman Housing Alliance craft a statewide strategic framework that will be used by policymakers, service providers, and housing developers to better create affordable housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Take the survey here.
ONGOING: Researchers at Stanford University are looking for participants in their study of brain development in relation to behavior, cognition, and mood in girls. This study is an NIH-funded research project aimed to increase our understanding of the brain during a critical time of a child’s growth. Information learned from this research can ultimately contribute to an increased understanding of learning, behavior, and emotion facilitating the development of intervention services/therapies. Families who are eligible to participate will receive a $100.00 honorarium, plus all lodging and travel expenses will be covered. View their flyer for complete details (Learning/Behavior challenges. View the flyer for developmental disabilities.
Please note that Posting of Grants, Surveys, and Studies is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to reflect an endorsement by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC).
Depending on the nature of the study, IRB approvals are requested and held on record with ELARC