OUR WORK
Laughing at My Nightmare is committed to empowering the disability community by providing adaptive equipment and college scholarships, especially to individuals from low-income households. Our comprehensive programs aim to enhance comfort, foster independence, and ensure that everyone can live with dignity and autonomy.
**Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.**
NO MORE NIGHTMARES
The World Health Organization and UNICEF report that over 2.5 billion people need assistive products like wheelchairs and hearing aids, but nearly 1 billion people lack access.
LAMN's No More Nightmares program offers crucial adaptive equipment for individuals with muscular dystrophy, such as medical devices, vehicle modifications, in-home lifts, and other forms of adaptive technology and support.
Over $1,000,000 in resources supplied
Over 73% of recipients have a household income below $40,000
TECH-CESSIBILITY
According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, assistive technology enhances all aspects of life, from education and work to self-care and leisure.
Each year, LAMN provides assistive technology of many forms to individuals with all types of disabilities designed to enhance comfort, independence, and functionality for individuals with disabilities.
Over $220,000 in assistive technology supplied
COVID-19 RESOURCE RELIEF
During COVID-19, LAMN provided financial assistance to individuals living with any disability, diagnosis, or chronic illness. The purpose of the assistance provided was to help alleviate the burden of coronavirus-related quarantines and social distancing practices.
Over $170,000 in assistance supplied
Over 1,700 recipients in the US
100% of assistance to underserved minority groups.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
College scholarships for individuals with muscular dystrophy are crucial as they help offset the financial burden of higher education, making it more accessible.
In 2024, LAMN has awarded over $70,000 in college scholarships to individuals with muscular dystrophy. These scholarships support academic and career goals, promoting greater independence and opportunities for personal and professional growth.