Links & Resources

The Cole Foundation

Children’s Organization of Lending Equipment is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Our Mission is to connect costly adaptive equipment from children with disabilities who outgrow the equipment to other children who need it, at no cost. COLE provides a resource for families to browse and then Lend from our library of equipment.

https://thecolefoundation.com/

Family Achievement Center

Specializing in Pediatric Therapies: Occupational, Physical and Speech

The founders of Family Achievement Center bring together a unique framework of resources in one location—a strong team of physical, occupational and speech therapists, a state-of-the-art facility that includes a unique array of traditional and cutting-edge programs.

https://familyachievement.com/

River Valley Riders

River Valley Riders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to create a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits. Our equine-assisted services include therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving and hippotherapy.

http://www.rivervalleyriders.org/

ArtShop

Helpful Tips on Teaching Art To Children With Special Needs :

http://artshoptherapy.com/blog/

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Group Classes and Private Art Sessions

ArtShop provides opportunities for children and adults with cognitive, developmental, emotional and physical disabilities to participate in the creative process and develop as artists. Group classes and individual sessions teach fundamental art skills and use the process of creating art to develop social and emotional life skills.

Creating art teaches:

How to solve problems and develop self directed decision making skills.
How to manage internal feelings through unexpected challenges and outcomes.
Appreciation of individual uniqueness through success and accomplishments.