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OUR WORK

Laughing at My Nightmare is committed to empowering the disability community by providing adaptive equipment, college scholarships, and emergency financial relief—especially to individuals from low-income households. Our comprehensive programs are designed 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.** 

Over $1.1M in Assistance Supplied

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Over 1,800 Families Assisted

NO MORE NIGHTMARES

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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. Adaptive equipment is essential for ensuring independence, dignity, and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Without it, many face significant barriers to mobility, communication, and daily living, limiting their ability to work, access education, and engage in their communities. These tools—such as wheelchairs, communication devices, and adaptive technology—are not luxuries; they are necessities that bridge the gap between ability and opportunity. In many cases, immediate action is needed to ensure individuals have access to the equipment they rely on to live independently, maintain their health, and fully participate in society.​

Learn more or apply here!​​

A family is inside a showroom, exploring a maroon BraunAbility wheelchair-accessible van. A young girl in a small wheelchair with leopard-print clothing and brown boots is being assisted onto the van’s ramp. A boy in a brown sweater and jeans is behind her, helping push the wheelchair with guidance from a woman in a tan sweater and jeans. A man in a black shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap stands nearby, observing. The setting is indoors, with bright lighting and a clean, polished wood floor. The BraunAbility logo is visible on a mat at the base of the ramp.

Meet Jaysa

We’re proud to highlight the Armstrong family, beneficiaries of LAMN’s No More Nightmares program in partnership with BraunAbility. The Armstrongs received an accessible vehicle to support their daughter, who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

A young boy with a bright smile is sitting in a rugged, all-terrain wheelchair at a playground. He is wearing a blue beanie with white text, a gray jacket, black pants, and gray sneakers. His wheelchair has large, sturdy wheels designed for outdoor use. He is positioned near a green adaptive swing, with his gloved hands resting on his lap. The playground surface is made of rubberized material, and there is a sandy area behind him. The background features a grassy field, a walking path, and a few trees, suggesting a park setting on a cool day.

Meet Jordan

LAMN provided Jordan with a Bailey Built All-Terrain Wheelchair, which has made a huge difference in his life. Over the years, Bailey Built has worked with many of LAMN's clients to create custom wheelchairs tailored to our clients needs.

TECH-CESSIBILITY

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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. Without it, many face significant barriers to communication, mobility, and daily tasks, limiting their ability to work, access education, and engage in their communities. These tools—such as screen readers, speech-to-text software, adaptive keyboards, and communication devices— essential tools that remove barriers and create equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In many cases, immediate action is needed to ensure individuals have access to the technology they rely on to live independently, maintain their health, and fully participate in society.​

Learn more or apply here!

A young boy with short dark hair and a bright smile is holding a blue and gray braille learning device. The screen on the device displays the word "bar" in both braille and print. He is wearing a blue t-shirt with a red and yellow emblem partially visible. To his left, a woman with a joyful expression is laughing as she interacts with him. They are sitting on a beige couch, and a large blue tapestry with a white world map hangs in the background. The boy appears delighted, engaging with the device in a happy and supportive environment.

Meet Benjamin

LAMN was proud to provide Benjamin, a bright young student learning braille, with a SMART Brailler through Tech-Cessibility. This innovative device combines a braille keyboard, speech output, and large print, transforming the learning experience.

A young woman is seated in an electric scooter that is all black. She has her hands on the scooter wheel and is ready to start driving the scooter down a neighborhood sidewalk. She is wearing distressed jeans and a black leather jacket.

Meet Lanita

Lanita lives with Multiple Sclerosis and started struggling with extreme fatigue in recent years. LAMN was thrilled to provide Lanita with a power scooter to help regain her mobility and independence through Tech-Cessibility.

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.

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Over $170,000 in assistance supplied

Over 1,700 recipients in the US

100% of assistance to underserved minority groups.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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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.

A young woman is facing the camera giving a smile. She has blonde hard and wearing a silky blouse.

Meet Laura

Laura holds a bachelor’s in Finance and is currently a JD candidate at Yale Law School, where she serves as a First-Year Editor for the Yale Law Journal and on several student organization boards. After graduation, she aims to work in health law with a focus on disability rights. Laura is the 2024 recipient of LAMN's full ride college scholarship.

A young man is seated in an electric wheelchair giving the thumbs up to the camera. He is outside in a parking lot. She is wearing brown aviator glasses, has dark brown hair, and wearing khaki pants and a dark brown blazer.

Meet Lucas

Lucas lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, graduated as Valedictorian of his high school class with a 4.26 GPA. He was Co-Captain of the Debate Team and served on the board of the Alliance for Disability Awareness. Lucas is LAMN's 2024 partial college scholarship recipient.

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