Matthew

Matthew, a previous Eric Fund award winner from Northern Virginia who is on the autism spectrum, uses the iPad Mini and special communication app we purchased for him in 2015 as his voice device as he does not communicate verbally. While the previous iPad Mini expanded Matthew’s world and helped him communicate more easily at school and at home, the device unfortunately broke and he needs another.

Now 17 years old, Matthew relies on his iPad Mini to communicate and the device has become an integral part of his life. With the incredible progress Matthew made with the previous equipment, The Eric Fund is thrilled to help him continue growing, learning and communicating by purchasing a new iPad Mini and protective case for him. In addition to enjoying his iPad, Matthew looks forward to using it while also enjoying some of his other favorite activities such as playing baseball on his baseball team, playing floor hockey in Special Olympics, and going out to eat.