Recovery

LSPF Scholarship

One of the core elements of the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation Recovery Program is to provide resources to individuals who have spinal cord injuries and are uninsured or underinsured.  Our scholarship program allows individuals to receive both Occupational and Physical therapy at one of our partnership locations in Austin, Texas:  Spero Rehab and/or Easter Seals.  To qualify for a scholarship, the prospective recipient must have a documented neurological deficit that can be determined by the evaluating team and committee.  The success of this program is dependent upon a multi-disciplinary approach consisting of the client, the doctor, and the therapy team, along with the consistent utilization of the ancillary services we have set up, such as the community gyms.  

 To apply for a scholarship: 

  1. Download & print this APPLICATION FORM

  2. Have your physician complete the “Treating Physician” Section on the Application.

  3. Download and complete the HIPAA form.

  4. Have your Physical and/or Occupational Therapist perform an evaluation and complete the “Treating Therapist” section on the Application. *Therapist must work at Spero Rehab or Easterseals.

  5. Submit completed application to the LSPF Scholarship Committee by either dropping it off at Spero Rehab Central or emailing it to: scholarships@lonestarparalysis.org 

 If scholarship is granted, you will be expected to uphold the following expectations to continue receiving supporting funds: 

  • Willingness to comply with therapy

  • Excellent attendance

  • Open communication between all parties (physician, therapists, family, scholarship committee)

  • Community Gym usage

Through our specialized therapy rehab program, the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation is committed to helping you toward a path of recovery and fitness that will enable you to pursue regaining your quality of life.  

 Living the Dream Scholarship

Do you have a dream or desire to learn how to drive a car again, go on a snow skiing trip or become a certified scuba diver? If yes, this scholarship is for you! The Living the Dream scholarship fund was created to honor and remember Tyler Deets, Julian Mitchell, and Larry Turner. These three individuals were incredible members in our Austin spinal cord injury community and enjoyed conquering their dreams that seemed impossible. 

To request funding for your dream, please fill out this LTD scholarship application and submit to livingthedream@lonestarparalysis.org.

Please allow up to 14 days to hear from the committee. 

Restrictions: you must reside in the Central Texas area & requested amount must not exceed $2,500.