Yes, and often parents find that the homeschool setting allows their children to thrive! There are many resources available—from diagnostic testing and specialized curriculum to supportive or therapeutic services and more. HSLDA’s Special Needs Consultants are available to assist members with questions and support.

Curriculum Grants and Annual Group Grants are only offered to members, due to limited resources. If HSLDA’s $14/month or $135/year membership dues are prohibitive for your family, please consider applying for membership financial aid. You can call our Membership Department at 540-338-5600 or email us at mfa@hslda.org for assistance.

Our grants are only offered to homeschooling families. To be eligible, the parent or legal guardian should:

• be privately funding their homeschool program (as opposed to it being paid for by public funds);
• conduct the majority of the schooling at home (as opposed to a daily drop-off co-op); and
• have the authority to choose their child’s studies (as opposed to having the curriculum chosen by a school).

Finding the right resources for your student with special needs is critical, and HSLDA can help you find them! We have a lot of free articles and resources that you can look into. Here are a few options:

• Article: How to Choose Curriculum for Your Child with Special Needs
• Article: How to Adapt Any Curriculum to Your Child’s Special Needs
• Article: What Are Accommodations? Could They Help My Child Learn?
• Article: Beginner’s Guide: Using Assistive Technology in My Homeschool
• Webinar: You Can Homeschool with Special Needs!

You can find a lot more articles and resources on our Special Needs page. If you’re an HSLDA member, you can contact our Special Needs Consultants at any time to receive personalized guidance and support!