Triumph Foundation: Recovery Audit
Overcoming Paralysis Through Home, Auto, and Career Support
📽️ Triumph Foundation: The "Gap" Strategy
Dedicated to "Triumphing Over Paralysis," this California-based organization is a powerhouse for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Their flagship Keep Moving Forward (KMF) Grant focuses on the essentials of independence: home, car, and daily function.
Triumph often acts as the final funding source. If you are buying a modified van and are just $2,000 short, Triumph can provide a grant directly to the vendor to bridge that gap and get you on the road.
💼 Employment Achievement Award
Triumph offers a specific award of up to $5,000 to help individuals return to the workforce. This can be used for vocational training, specialized computer equipment, or business licenses. The application window typically opens in the 4th quarter of the year.
♿ Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Exchange
One of their most vital services is the DME Exchange. Triumph accepts donated wheelchairs, shower chairs, and lifts, then provides them to community members in need for free. It’s an essential network for those with inadequate insurance coverage.
🤝 A Lifelong Support Network
Triumph is famous for their Care Baskets and peer mentoring. If you are newly injured in a California rehab hospital, their "Ambassadors" provide resource backpacks and firsthand guidance. They walk (or roll) with you from the hospital bed to the driver’s seat.