Scholarship for Children With Autism or Other Special Needs

Step Up for Students

  • Play Strong is proud to work with Step Up for Students, a state-approved Florida scholarship program that helps families of children with autism or other special needs access funding for approved educational and therapeutic services. Eligible families can use these funds toward Play Strong swim lessons focused on safety, confidence, and skill development.

  • Families who receive the Family Empowerment Scholarship (Unique Abilities) may qualify for reimbursement. Play Strong provides all necessary documentation and receipts to ensure an easy submission process through Step Up.

    1. Families pay Play Strong directly for lessons.

    1. We issue a detailed invoice and receipt for each session.

    2. Parents upload the documents to their Step Up for Students account.

    3. Step Up reimburses eligible families once the claim is reviewed and approved.

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