It is necessary for applicants and donors to understand the criteria of the Ataxia Care project. The criteria required for a needs assessment is the following:

1. You need a doctors assessment of your care needs. This person must be Primary neurologist or a specialist physician that is totally aware of your needs.
2. A letter is required describing exactly what you need from Ataxia Care.
3. A cost / invoice assessment of the need usage ( aid equipment, nursing care and home improvement etc. )
4. Have any governmental agencies or private insurances contributed to your needs, either in part or in full? If so to what degree and how much money has been invested in your care needs. If so, please document the participation of their monetary contributions in your care needs.
5. A photo of you at the time of need. Your age and type of Ataxia
6. We need your consent, in writing , to use your contact information on our website so that we may gain greater access to social media.

Once all of the above questions are answered and the proper documentation is submitted, your answers will be submitted to an adjudication panel for assessment .

After you have received an assessment of need and the degree of monetary involvement associated with Ataxia Care,  you will be notified of a decision. People associated with the charities of the Ataxia Care project along with associated doctors will help us at Ataxia Care project make a proper assessment of your application.