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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Hippotherapy (PT, OT, ST on horseback)

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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.

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.

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

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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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.

CSS Sensory Motor Room and Supporting Sensory motor needs

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Sensory room equipment

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

Sensory Room equipment and technology

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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