Using the funds to buy a farm panel wall activity set and Children Factory corner tunnel climber.  

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New color printer for CSS program to print visuals on a daily bases to help students with schedules, communications, directions and learning.

Grant funds will be used to reduce fees for parents and professionals attending a coaches intensive workshop.

Funds from the HEAL Foundation will go directly to assisting us with the operation costs of Angelwood Summer Day Camp. Angelwood Camp serves 175 campers, all living with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD’s).  The goals of Angelwood Summer Day Camp are the children with IDD’s will experience a typical summer camp experience while their unique needs being met.

Grant funds will be used to reduce fees for parents and professionals attending an intensive workshop.  

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Funds from the HEAL Foundation will go directly to assisting us with the operation costs of Angelwood Summer Day Camp. Angelwood Camp serves 175 campers, all living with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD’s). The goals of Angelwood Summer Day Camp are the children with IDD’s will experience a typical summer camp experience while their unique needs being met.

Grant will be used to fund the start-up of the enterprise, which will include purchasing all of the items necessary for design and production of t-shirts and other personalized products.

This camp spans 4 weeks allowing enrollment opportunities to many families that do not have access to typing as a form of communication during the school year for their children. We have incorporated meaningful activities, themes, community excursions, and opportunity to network with typers across the community for our campers.

Provides persons with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities life enriching experiences that promote health and wellbeing and help the campers gain independence and grow personally. The camp offers seven week-long, overnight summer camps.  Technology has come to play a significant role in the lives of Campers with autism and other disabilities.  Each week, Campers use devices such as the iPad to communicate.  With them, Campers with autism can better communicate with their Buddies and camp staff.

Grant funds will be used to pay for a portion of costs for 45 individuals to attend five field trips.

Provides persons with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities life enriching experiences that promote health and wellbeing and help the campers gain independence and grow personally. The camp offers seven week-long, overnight summer camps. Technology has come to play a significant role in the lives of Campers with autism and other disabilities. Each week, Campers use devices such as the iPad to communicate. With them, Campers with autism can better communicate with their Buddies and camp staff.

This camp spans 4 weeks allowing enrollment opportunities to many families that do not have access to typing as a form of communication during the school year for their children.  We have incorporated meaningful activities, themes, community excursions, and opportunity to network with typers across the community for our campers.

The funds from the grant will be used to provide no less than 72 sessions of special needs yoga for our students by a certified instructor.  We will also purchase equipment (yoga mats, body rollers, body brushes, exercise balls, weighted blankets, vibrating/massage blankets) for this program that will not only be used during Yoga class, but also, throughout each school day as our teachers incorporate body awareness exercises into each students personalized service plans.

Grant funds will be used to pay for a portion of costs for 45 individuals to attend five field trips.

Sensory Room equipment and technology

The grant will be used to help offset the cost of curriculum they need to successfully launch the program with fidelity.

The grant will be used to help offset the cost of curriculum they need to successfully launch the program with fidelity.

The goal is to spread the word that yoga can be enjoyed and should be part of the therapy equation for every person with disabilities. The grant funds will be used to offset the cost to participants. These are six-week classes.

Flip Dog Yoga will use the grant funds allocated to offset the cost to the participants.  Understanding the expenses parents endure when raising a child or children with disabilities, our main goal is to offer the program at no or little cost so that families are not burdened with the additional cost of yoga.

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Flip Dog Yoga will use the grant funds allocated to offset the cost to the participants. Understanding the expenses parents endure when raising a child or children with disabilities, our main goal is to offer the program at no or little cost so that families are not burdened with the additional cost of yoga.

The primary mission of Haven Horse Ranch is to assist each child with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction and therapy with rescued horses. It is a licensed Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center providing Free Equine Assisted Therapy. It's the only facility in NE Florida providing full time, free, therapy, 6 days per week for those with Autism, MS, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Learning disabilities, Developmental Delays, and at risk and abused youth.

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The grant will be specifically used to underwrite the cost of sending five children with autism to Smile Camp, ensuring no cost to their families.

Grant will help in Greenwood's ongoing commitment to provide the very best environment for middle and high school students with learning differences to continue to grow and excel with confidence and purpose, and would also enable Greenwood to allocate additional funds for faculty to attend follow-on conferences and training to take their enhanced knowledge to the next level of effective practice in the classrooms.

The grant will be specifically used to underwrite the cost of sending five children with autism to Smile Camp, ensuring no cost to their families.

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Sensory room equipment

Grant to buy sensory and therapeutic equipment Free 2 Be Me school.  Programming is individualized for each student; materials to enhance the learning environment for them.  Funds will be used to supplement therapies related to sensory disorders for all of the students in cooperation with Occupational Therapist.

The HEAL Surf Camp was held in Neptune Beach. 35 local kids on the autism spectrum participated in the camp. Each participant received individual instruction and the opportunity to surf, paddleboard, and ride in ocean kayaks. Each participant also received a camp t-shirt.

Camp Possible 2018 will provide learning in a fun environment while promoting age-appropriate social skills. Each week Camp Possible will have a different theme, which will relate to an area of living an independent life, such as safety and/or health. Camp Possible will have volunteers and community resources to enhance the experience for each camper.  The funds donated by HEAL will provide Henderson Haven the ability to supply extra equipment and special events for camp activities.

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A licensed Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center providing Free Equine Assisted Therapy. It's the only facility in NE Florida providing full time, free, therapy, 6 days per week for those with Autism, MS, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Learning disabilities, Developmental Delays, and at risk and abused youth. The grant will provide 100 sessions of Equine Therapy along with camp and various "horse shows" for local children diagnosed specifically with an ASD.

The HEAL Surf Camp was held in Neptune Beach.  25 local kids on the autism spectrum participated in the camp.  Each participant received individual instruction and the opportunity to surf, paddleboard, and ride in ocean kayaks.  Each participant also received a camp t-shirt.

CSS Sensory Motor Room and Supporting Sensory motor needs

Camp HOPE is based on a 1:5 student/teacher ratio and an estimated 50 students/week for eight 1-week sessions. Camp fees will cover staff salaries, field trip costs, materials and supplies, snacks 2x/day, outside guest presenters, a camp t-shirt, and secure transportation to and from outside activities.

Camp HOPE is based on a 1:5 student/teacher ratio and an estimated 50 students/week for eight 1-week sessions.  Camp fees will cover staff salaries, field trip costs, materials and supplies, snacks 2x/day, outside guest presenters, a camp t-shirt, and secure transportation to and from outside activities.  The Discovery School will be purchasing Cozy Cubes, Classroom Weighted Focus Kits, Bucket of Chewies, Time Timer Plus’ and an Assortment of Learning Tools for Students/Teachers/Parents to create a Lending Library.

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Grant funds will be used to provide scholarships for our clients with autism who could not participate without financial assistance.

Grant funds will go directly towards two Indigo Vocational scholarship recipients with autism who demonstrate exceptional artistic abilities and the desire to pursue art as a career.  Each scholarship will cover one full cycle of Indigo Vocational program participation, including 10 art-making and website creation sessions. Scholarship recipients will be included in at least one public community art exhibition.

The goal of the HUG Golf Camp is to focus on teaching the game of golf to the juniors within the Autism Spectrum. The HUG program will be hosted at TPC Sawgrass and include physical fitness, history/rules, environmental stewardship and fundamentals of the golf swing.

The goal of the HUG Golf Camp is to focus on teaching the game of golf to the juniors within the Autism Spectrum. The HUG program will be hosted at TPC Sawgrass and include physical fitness, history/rules, environmental stewardship and fundamentals of the golf swing.

Hippotherapy (PT, OT, ST on horseback)

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Grant funds will be used to provide scholarships for our clients with autism who could not participate without financial assistance.

Jacksonville Miracle League provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to play baseball, regardless of their abilities. A “buddy” system is used pairing players with an able-bodied peer. The buddy helps the players with batting, rounding the bases, and fielding. Monies will be used for the purchase of new uniforms and equipment.

Grant will be used for uniforms and hardship waivers for participants in the inclusive baseball league. Jacksonville Miracle provides anyone with medical issues an opportunity to enjoy the joy and benefits of baseball.

The grant will be used to help support the school’s summer enrichment program, which includes piano/music, karate and yoga. Remarkably, many children with autism have been found to have extraordinary musical and artistic talents. Other experiences include trips to the zoo, surfing lessons, dolphin experience and other community field trips.

The grant will be used to help support the school’s summer enrichment program, which includes piano/music, karate and yoga. Remarkably, many children with autism have been found to have extraordinary musical and artistic talents. Other experiences include trips to the zoo, surfing lessons, dolphin experience and other community field trips.

Grant funding will be used to cover most of the service fees for two art therapists to provide a curated series of six 90-minute multi-station sensory exploration workshops, with a maximum of 5 participating children per group.

Jacksonville Miracle League provides opportunities for children and adults with IDD’s to play baseball, regardless of their abilities. A “buddy” system is used pairing players with an able-bodied peer. The buddy helps the players with batting, rounding the bases, and fielding. Monies will be used for the purchase of new uniforms and equipment.

The grant will be used to cover transportation expenses for the summer camp field trips to an all-inclusive gym, Rock the Spectrum. The camp will provide the opportunity for children with autism a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, and communication.

Scholarship program to help families who would not otherwise be able to afford our classes.

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The grant will be used to cover transportation expenses for the summer camp field trips to an all-inclusive gym, Rock the Spectrum. The camp will provide the opportunity for children with autism a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, and communication.

Grant will offset the costs for an eight-week Friday Night Teen Club for special needs children. They teach social skills to the teens and integrate neuro typical peers who serve as role models.

Grant will be used to allow all of our amazing Buddies to have a wonderful time together, build friendships, grow and learn together, intellectually and socially.

Little Star Center serves as both a school and Behavioral Therapy Center.  The school is offering a Summer School Program which incorporates an intense ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) but with some fun. The grant will be used to help fund some of the summer outings. These include Riverboat Cruise, Trolley Tour, Hands on Museum and more.

Fall Community Outings

Summer programming to benefit individuals served in our Adult Day Treatment (ADT) program and residences including dance classes, art classes, and field trips to recreational and cultural sites in the community.

Little Star Center serves as both a school and Behavioral Therapy Center. The school is offering a Summer School Program which incorporates an intense ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) but with some fun. The grant will be used to help fund some of the summer outings. These include Riverboat Cruise, Trolley Tour, Hands on Museum and more.

The HEAL grant funds will be used to purchase 59 licenses to IXL for Morning Star students in grades K-12.

Fall Art Festival and Sensory Room equipment

Medwaiver consultant meets with parents in their homes to help them navigate applying for state and federal benefits, particularly the medwaiver program which provides respite care, consumables and therapies for families.

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Purchase 5 client transmitter bands.

Grant funding will be used to support Berry Good Farms Micro-Enterprise Day Camps.

The intent of the NFSSE CAREER EXPLORATION CLUB is to better prepare our secondary students from the ages of 14-17 for exploration and basic training in vocational settings. Our Transition Program is geared toward the 18-22 age group and provides academic/life/social/vocational skills instruction in the classroom setting and vocational skills training in volunteer workplaces throughout our community.

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Funds will be used to purchase the screen-printing machine and necessary supplies needed to operate it and produce goods.

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Classroom technology, The Fairy Garden Outdoor Classroom, Art Class Activities for five ESE classrooms

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Grant funds will be used for to offer accessibility to both a week-long Bible camp and a weekly friends group.  Grant funds allow all interested families to participate in the bible camp at an affordable rate, and for the friends group to meet weekly with necessary materials and accommodations for success.

Camp Cummer is a week-long summer camp taught by full-time Museum Educators whose work is supported by the time and talent of dozens of volunteers. Camp Cummer is a fun summer camp that offers adventurous ways for children to grow by discovering art and person expression.

Speech Language Program at Timberlin Creek Elem.

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Camp Cummer is a week-long summer camp taught by full-time Museum Educators whose work is supported by the time and talent of dozens of volunteers. Camp Cummer is a fun summer camp that offers adventurous ways for children to grow by discovering art and person expression.

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SpecialNeeds swim classes.

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Sensory Room Equipment and Storage Solutions

The grant will be used to enhance their new sensory room.  The school is striving to meet the students’ sensory integration needs.

The Facilitated Communication Skill Building Workshop will train proficient facilitators in leadership to become coaches in FC. The seminar will help nonverbal or verbally limited individuals to communicate through typing with a goal of independence.  Facilitated communication has been a groundbreaking blessing to many nonverbal individuals, giving them a voice.

Angelwood Camp serves 175 campers, all living with intellectual disabilities. The goals of Angelwood Summer Day Camp are the children with disabilities will experience a typical summer camp experience while their unique needs being met.

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can experience a “sneak preview” of living on their own through LIFE - Living Independently Finding Enrichment, a summer program for individuals 18-26 years of age.

The grant will be used to purchase a smartboard. The smartboard will be used to improve learning in the classroom.

Provides persons with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities life enriching experiences that promote health and wellbeing and help the campers gain independence and grow personally. The camp offers seven week-long, overnight summer camps.  Last summer, 109 of the 238 Campers had a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. The grant will be used to purchase 30 cushioned floor mats that will enhance the campers experience.

Camp Cummer is a week-long summer camp taught by full-time Museum Educators whose work is supported by the time and talent of dozens of volunteers. Camp Cummer is a fun summer camp that offers adventurous ways for children to grow by discovering art and person expression. The Cummer will have six one-week programs for grades 1 through 6. These campers will print, draw, paint, create with clay, and learn new ways to think and talk about art in the galleries and gardens. The Cummer will also offer a one-week session grades 6 through 9. These campers will learn the skills of printmaking, drawing, painting, and clay techniques while being inspired by masterworks in the galleries and the histories gardens. All the children will also spend time exploring Art Connections.

Field of Dreams Baseball is a sustainable organization that provides a safe ADA certified facility where special needs children of all ages can play baseball for free and be an active part of a team. The funds will be used for capital improvement.

The goal is to spread the word that yoga can be enjoyed and should be part of the therapy equation for every person with disabilities. The grant funds will be used to offset the cost to participants. These classes will be offered at no cost with a onetime $10 registration fee.

Great Strides was the top fundraiser at the HEAL Autism Walk @ The Zoo and received a $1,000 grant to use at their discretion.  Great Strides hosts a Comprehensive Autism Center and School serving Northeast Florida families affected by Autism and related disabilities.

The primary mission of Haven Horse Ranch is to assist each child with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction and therapy with rescued horses. It is a licensed Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center providing Free Equine Assisted Therapy. It's the only facility in NE Florida providing full time, free, therapy, 6 days per week for those with Autism, MS, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Learning disabilities, Developmental Delays, and at risk and abused youth.

Camp Possible 2017 will provide learning in a fun environment while promoting age-appropriate social skills. Each week Camp Possible will have a different theme, which will relate to an area of living an independent life, such as safety and/or health. Camp Possible will have volunteers and community resources to enhance the experience for each camper.

The grant will be used to provide hippotherapy session to children with ASD. The children do not realize they are working toward therapy goals, they think they are coming to the bard to plays and ride horses.

The goal of HUG Juniors Golf Camp is to focus on teaching the game of golf to the juniors within the Autism Spectrum. The HUG program will be hosted at TPC Sawgrass and include physical fitness, history/rules, environmental stewardship and fundamentals of the golf swing. The grant will be used to offset the cost of the program.

The grant funds will be used to create a sustainable vocational training program for individuals with autism. The students work will be featured in a formal art exhibit.

The grant will be used to help support the school’s summer enrichment program, which includes piano/music, karate and yoga. Remarkably, many Autistic children have been found to have extraordinary musical and artistic talents. Other experiences include trips to the zoo, surfing lessons, dolphin experience and other community field trips.

The grant will be used to cover transportation expenses for the summer camp field trips to an all-inclusive gym, Rock the Spectrum. The camp will provide the opportunity for children with autism a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, and communication.

Little Star Center serves as both a school and Behavioral Therapy Center.  The school is offering a Summer School Program which incorporates an intense ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) but with some fun. The grant will be used to help fund some of the summer outings. These include Riverboat Cruise, Trolley Tour, Hands on Museum and more.