Grants by Year
2020's
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
$5,000 towards the cost of facility rental, sensory friendly treats, and other “accessible Trunk or Treat” event supplies for the car-to-car, trick-or-treating event in October for children with disabilities.
$10,000 to purchase supplies allowing an increase in production and output of customized wheelchairs for children with disabilities in Western, NY and Southwest, FL.
$13,000 to support established tennis programs in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester NY, Naples and Fort Myers, FL as well as identifying new program opportunities. The primary expenditures include clinic equipment and supplies, volunteer training, participant expenses & court fees.
$15,000 to support the Cayuga Cabin renovation and expansion which expands summer programming for individuals with disabilities and increase opportunities for offseason non-profit renters to utilize a fully accessible, self-contained space.
$18,000 to support the Care and Wellness Initiative’s specific labor and production costs including salaries for musicians, staffing costs for performances, space rentals and equipment purchases for the Sensory Friendly Concert, and training for musicians.
$30,000 to support the salary of the full-time Community Outreach and Program Manager who manages the current program and will expand programming in the upcoming season.
$70,000 to purchase equipment used to provide comprehensive care in the dental operating room. Items include isolation gear, suction devices, digital radiograph equipment, soft tissue diode laser, intraoral scanner, and intraoral camera to improve quality and efficiency of care in the ambulatory setting to patients with I/DD.
$17,000 to support the expansion of Bloom Fitness Programs to three partner sites in Southwest, FL through staff support for program onboarding, training, outreach, and equipment maintenance, athlete incentives and technology purchases per site.
$3,000 to support DreamNight at the Zoo which is an inclusive and educational evening for children with disabilities to enjoy the zoo.
$5,000 to support the 2024 production of “Beauty and the Beast”, the organization’s annual theatrical performance that features 40 individuals with IDD in Rochester, NY.
$5,000 to install a Hoyer Elara Ceiling Lift system ensuring that wheelchair bound athletes can participate in PATH certified adaptive riding programs.
$9,000 to support Venice Theater’s Pinky’s Players’ Community Engagement Program that gives adults with IDD opportunities to experience and participate in theatrical production through individualized, 1:1 coaching, shadowing, rehearsing, and performing.
$10,000 to create a sensory room at Chemung County’s Day Program site serving individuals, 18+ yrs. with IDD.
$10,000 to support a two-week summer camp for children and young adults with disabilities from Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region.
$10,000 to support camp programming for youth who are blind or visually impaired at the SUNY Brockport campus.
$10,000 to support registration fees and transportation expenses for campers with IDD to attend an integrated day camp at Kamp Kiwanis.
$15,000 to hire an Optimal Health Coordinator to support the “Get Ready to Grow” (GRTG) program that provides developmental screenings and navigation services for children with IDD.
$20,000 to begin the Amina Grace Speech & Language Program to serve individuals with Down syndrome.
$25,000 towards a pilot program embedding a Special Education coach into regulated childcare centers to support classroom staff working with children with IDD and behavioral needs.
$30,000 to transform an outdoor courtyard into a wellness space with a walking path, picnic area, raised garden beds, and quiet space for outdoor activities and therapy sessions.
$50,000 to support the Career Training program: An education program within a café and retail gift shop run by adult interns with Down syndrome.
$150,000 towards a second indoor riding arena to accommodate individuals with IDD on the waitlist for mounted equine-assisted learning services and to double the therapeutic riding program capacity.
$200,000 to support the Inclusive U program that will work with colleges across NYS to create and enhance inclusive college programs for students with IDD.
$25,000 to support the Arts Outreach Project allowing individuals with IDD access to education on visual and performing arts as well as resources and events in Waterloo, NY.
$20,000 to hire a SLP certified in PROMPT speech-language therapy treatment and expand service offerings by implementing two social groups (youth with ASD and a mommy-toddler group) increasing Sertoma Kids’ caseload.
$20,000 to hire a part-time Program Manager with Special Education certification to expand Suncoast Stars Community’s Day program and increase enrollment for individuals with IDD.
$45,000 to formalize the Disability Navigation Services program that empowers families facing disability diagnoses by guiding them through the process of applying for funding, accessing community supports, and ensuring timely access to resources.
$50,000 to support the Program Manager and Project Lead (subject matter expert) positions in SWFL’s Region 9, educating individuals with IDD and their caregivers on Alzheimer’s disease.
$50,000 to support the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry expand the Oral Health Promotion Center and Specialized Operatory room services for individuals with ASD in the growing Collier County.
$54,000 to hire a Children’s Case Manager / Educator to help parents, caregivers, and school staff address the specific needs of children with epilepsy and IDD in Collier and Lee counties.
$250,000 to renovate two buildings on the Thrive Academy campus by dividing classrooms into smaller rooms to accommodate students with ASD, add sensory rooms, upgrade electrical network, plumbing, and enhance hurricane safety features.
$8,000 to support the 2024 drama workshop and main stage theatre production of “Truck Everlasting” produced in collaboration with the Arc of Onondaga.
$12,000 to support the 2024 season of wheelchair and ambulatory track and field sports programs for youth and young adults with IDD.
$20,000 towards a collaborative effort between local agencies and stakeholders to conduct a community wide housing analysis identifying available needs, barriers, and housing options for those with IDD / Autism living in Monroe County and the surrounding area
$20,000 to support reliable, accessible transportation for individuals with IDD living in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties to access medical appointments and recreational outings.
$26,000 over 2 years to support year-round accessible and inclusive dance performances, including sensory-friendly main stage performances and community performances for children and adults with IDD.
$34,000 over two years towards a two-year comprehensive, sustainable inclusion strategy that creates inclusive programming and outreach for individuals with IDD within Rochester and the surrounding areas.
$60,000 to support the Empowering Pathways Project, which provides a Family Navigator to those awaiting neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations, ensuring timely and personalized support, community inclusion, and connectivity to Autism / IDD early intervention and specialized services within the Syracuse area.
$5,000 to support the Gravel & Giving program that empowers individuals with IDD to challenge societal perceptions and discover their potential through competitive gravel bike training and racing.
$10,000 to support the Dynasty Stars ballroom dance program designed for individuals with IDD to develop relationships, learn interpersonal skills, and increase independence through musical movement and dance.
$20,000 to collaborate with healthcare facilities and local agencies in Lee and Collier counties to offer therapeutic boating and sailing experiences for 1,000 individuals with IDD.
$30,000 to hire two, part-time direct service staff to expand the new Day Services and Respite program from 8 to 30 residents with IDD living in Lee County.
$30,000 to collaborate with community partners in renovating Lake Kennedy Park to be accessible and inclusive for 100+ individuals attending Special Populations Center and community members of Lee County.
$75,000 to begin the Amina Grace 1-1 Speech & Language Program to serve 60 individuals with Down Syndrome.
$6,000 to provide enhanced learning, skill development, and artistic expression through music for adults (18+) with IDD.
$10,000 to support individualized dance, fitness, and movement programs for those with IDD.
$12,000 to provide individuals with autism educational and vocational programs in music, filmmaking, and theatre as well as paid internships and job opportunities.
$15,000 to conduct preschool evaluations to identify academic, cognitive, or social-emotional delays and create Individualized Education Programs to support students as they begin school.
$50,000 for the expansion of Stitched INK, a social enterprise to hire additional employees and replace outdated equipment to meet demand and accommodate expansion.
$75,000 to support the development of CCAT which will offer innovative education, health opportunities, digital media, VR technology, and performing arts for individuals with IDD in the community.
$100,000 to maintain and expand transportation services for the Rochester area by certifying drivers, replacing vehicles nearing end-of-life, and upgrading technology.
$18,000 to support overnight respite, education, resources, connection and support for parents and guardians of children with I/DD in Syracuse and Rochester, NY.
$20,000 to provide monthly therapeutic EI Play Date Group Sessions to children and families on the Monroe County EI waitlist. Services provided play based observation and parent training in collaboration with Nazareth College and Monroe County Early Intervention Services Program.
$16,500 to support the Care and Wellness Program bringing accessible, therapeutic, and impactful musical experiences from RPO musicians directly to those living with I/DD.
$20,000 to support adaptive ice-skating for 150+ developmentally and intellectually disabled young adults in both Western New York and Rochester, New York programs.
$20,000 ($10,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) to support and expand in-person member programming for 141+ individuals with IDD to socialize, connect, and promote inclusion across Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
$100,000 ($50,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) to support the Community Liaison position which is solely focused on reaching 540+ individuals with IDD and their families receiving no support or who are on the waiting list in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
$3,000 to support two inclusive summer horsemanship camps in Spencerport, NY for campers with ASD are paired with a peer buddy and horse to learn horsemanship and participate in yoga, art, and educational activities.
$5,000 to host an “Accessible Trunk or Treat” Halloween event at Innovative Field for children with IDD to decorate their family’s car and trick-or-treat on October 26th.
$8,000 to offer the first known “Relaxed Performances” in the Rochester area designed to welcome neurodiverse audience members.
$10,000 to build and customize lightweight, mobility chairs for children under 50lbs to promote early mobility and independence in cognitive, social, and motor skill areas of early childhood development.
$11,000 to provide adaptive, recreational tennis and social programming for children with ASD between the ages of 5-18 yrs. old and expand to two new locations in WNY.
$15,000 to provide therapeutic riding programs for children ages 5-18 yrs. old with IDD in Erie County and the City of Buffalo.
$20,000 to support year-round programming that offers opportunities to 500+ individuals with IDD in WNY play and work together increasing physical fitness, respect, and self-worth in themselves and others.
$20,000 towards the Wanderguard systems to ensure aging individuals attending the SASI Derby, NY day program are safe from wandering out of the facility unattended.
$50,000 ($25,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) to support the new Careers and Communication program which will provide adults with IDD speech-language services and work readiness skills training.
$25,000 to support girls and women with disabilities through connection, mentorship, and guidance to assist them in reaching their highest potential and build confidence.
$100,000 towards the renovations of the OLV Evaluation and Treatment Center which will address the critical, growing need for additional resources to diagnose and support families with a child who has IDD, including ASD living in WNY.
$150,000 to support the establishment of the Lyceum Community Empowerment Center, a new learning space to enable over 200 individuals with IDD to achieve employment, wellness, and independence goals in Buffalo, NY.
$40,000 to support the Director of Music Education who develops and manages the 2 or 4-year certificate program which offers an intensive curriculum for neurodivergent musicians to master their talent and share it with the community.
$110,000 ($60,000 for 2023 and $50,000 for 2024) to expand the Behavioral Therapy program to meet the growing need of behavioral therapy services and support for students with IDD at Easterseals’ Academy.
$12,000 to support wheelchair and ambulatory track and field sports programs for youth and young adults.
$10,000 to create a sensory friendly experience within nature increasing engagement and accessibility to authentic regional cultural and natural history experiences for all ages and abilities, including those with Autism.
$20,000 to support 2023’s Summer Camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired during which participants learn how to play different sports as well as strategies for wellness and self-advocacy.
$40,000 ($20,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) to expand the Expressive Arts program which provides music, dance, and art therapy for people with IDD offered in both group or individuals sessions virtually and in person.
$30,000 to hire a Program Manager to meet the growing demand for programs and expand to year-round offerings of barrier-free sports and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
$20,000 towards the ASD Social Skills Playgroup, a community-based program designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, teens, and young adults with ASD to develop friendships and learn foundational skills.
$10,000 towards Gravel & Giving; a cycling program designed for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
$100,000 ($50,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) towards the Trailblazer Academy expansion; a community-based adult day program to learn life skills, receive vocational training, and engage in social and life-enriching experiences.
$20,000 to support the Golisano Life Enhancement Fund which provides upstate New Yorkers with differing abilities enhanced goods and services not otherwise available or affordable to the individual.
$18,000 to support the CAUSE Program; an inclusive sports program for children, youth, and young adults with intellectual disabilities that provides opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience camaraderie in an inclusive sports atmosphere with students and student-athletes.
$20,000 to support the partnership with Buffalo State College’s applied behavior analysis graduate program to expand student training and provide expanded treatment options for individuals with autism.
$20,000 to provide expanded transportation options to Cattaraugus and Allegany County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
$50,000 to support a facility expansion and renovation to include a fully accessible bathroom with adult changing table and a designated classroom to support current programs for individuals with I/DD.
$50,000 to support the Community Arts and Education Program for individuals with I/DD; an inclusionary arts and educational program that includes classes, workshops and relationship building with community businesses, libraries, and colleges.
$350,000 ($175,000 per year in 2023 and 2024) to support the Expansion of Unified Schools programming for individuals with I/DD in the Genesee, Central and Western NY regions across all school levels increasing athlete training opportunities and partnerships.
$3,900 to replace expired food due to Hurricane Ian’s power outages and replenish the Emergency Food Pantry for residents and staff in Residential Housing.
$65,000 for the Home of My Own Wellness Project that will create and equip common space in the 24-unit apartment community in East Aurora with areas to socialize, cook, take classes and exercise while enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of residents with IDD.
$100,000 for renovations, equipment and upgrades needed to create a school that will meet the needs of all Mary Cariola “High School” students, ages 15 to 21, with multiple complex disabilities.
$3,000 to support the Bristol Valley Theater as it expands its repertoire, artist opportunities, and audience base to include persons with IDD through the professional production of Amy and the Orphans in Summer 2022.
$20,000 towards the Transportation Program expansion that provides increased access to independent living by providing clients with IDD transportation in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties to appointments, social activates, employment and other tasks as requested.
$500,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association IDD Health Initiative – Phase 2 – (Rochester/FL, WNY & SWFL) Train the Trainer Program which trains staff on best practices for caring for people with IDD, who commonly are older and who also have dementia.
$10,000 to support Rochester Rookies; wheelchair and ambulatory track and field sports program for youth and young adults.
$36,000 to expand SABAH’s Outdoor Series Program that offers nature hikes, snowshoeing, beach walks and birding in 10 regional New York State Parks for 800+ individuals with I/DD annually in WNY.
$50,000 for Be Inclusive Phase 2; expansion of RAA to prepare recreation businesses in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes and WNY regions to fully include people with I/DD.
$15,000 to support the Green Visions program which provides workforce development training, and work experience for at-risk youth and youth with I/DD.
$60,000 to expand Easy Eats for Every1, a culinary arts education program designed to help people with I/DD to realize personal outcomes for employment, inclusion and wellbeing.
$18,000 to support the 2022 summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired; teaches sport as well as strategies for wellness and self-advocacy.
$10,000 for training of two AutismUP staff members to become Master Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainers to provide staff, community members and families with the training and tools needed to better support people with significant behavior challenges and increase inclusion in AutismUp programs.
$35,000 to Ontario Arc Bottling social enterprise for required upgrades to meet current OPWDD & OSHA standards to become an integrated work setting for people with I/DD.
$200,000 to implement and integrate Netsmart software agency wide. Netsmart is a comprehensive electronic health record system that will be used across all four counties to better serve 2,000+ people with I/DD in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.
$20,000 to support a collaborative between Nazareth College and Monroe County Early Intervention Program which will provide monthly play date sessions incorporating parent training and education seminars for children waiting for services on the Early Intervention Capacity List.
$40,000 towards the expansion of case management services to help adults in Collier County, Florida with IDD advocate for themselves, develop goals towards independence, and access community-based vocational, residential, recreational, and social service providers.
$19,000 towards the construction of the MJ pavilion to include fully accessible bathrooms and a motorized wheelchair charging stations at the inclusive playground located in Canandaigua, NY.
$80,000 ($50,000 for year 1, $30,000 for year2) to be used towards a Farm Project Manager position that will promote and coordinate programs, memberships, social events, and farm projects for the inclusive community including those with IDD.
$40,000 to expand the Amina Grace Speech and Language program that teaches effective speech, language, and communication skills to individuals of all ages with Down Syndrome.
$5,000 towards creating a Lending Library, Sensory Friendly Fridays and Sensory Friendly programs that create an sensory friendly environment and access to tools for library patrons with autism and/or IDD.
$15,000 towards overnight respite, resources, and support connections for parents and guardians of children living with IDD.
$2,500 towards the 2022 “Accessible Trunk or Treat” Halloween event located at Frontier Field for children with IDD and their families.
$20,000 towards a two-week overnight camping experience at Camp Babcock-Hovey on Seneca lake during August 2022, for 100 children between the ages of 8-16 years old who have physical and or developmental disabilities.
$180,000 ($60,000 a year for 3 years) towards the collaboration with the Monique Burr Foundation and educators from Monroe 1 BOCES, to transform the current Monique Burr Foundation school-based abuse prevention program for students with IDD.
$1,650,000 ($330,000/yr. for 5 years) to support the continuation and expansion of the Move to Include (MTI) multi-media initiative to other stations across the country to increase engagement and impact on issues, experiences, and perspectives of the disability community.
$15,000 to support the DATA program for young adults with autism spectrum disorder, an art and technology education program teaching media art and social skills to further life and career goals.
$5,000 towards the KEYS Music Therapy Outreach program for children with disabilities to enhance and improve their quality of life through the joy of music.
$20,000 towards the Adaptive Ice-Skating program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.
$250,000 ($150,000 for year 1, $100,000 for year 2) to be used towards the Pre-Employment Training Program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western New York and Southwest Florida.
$300,000 towards the Aging with Grace, Aging in Place Initiative to construct two fully accessible ranch homes for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by the Arc of Monroe.
$15,000 towards program expansion to improve health/fitness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through adapted fitness and sports, personal training, community-based group fitness classes, and outdoor programing.
$237,500 to support the continuation and expansion of Move to Include multi-media initiative to promote and encourage inclusion of, for and with people of determination.
$60,000 for Day Hab kitchen and bathroom renovations, as well as, a billing system upgrade to Precision Care software which will be used for case management, compliance and reimbursement.
$20,000 for the KidzAct Wellness & Inclusion Program; community access to the performing arts using theater techniques to educate, entertain and serve individuals with disabilities.
$15,000 to support building Supermatty’s Water Park – Funds will be used towards the purchase of equipment to create an inclusive waterpark in Lockport, NY.
$15,000 to support building an all-inclusive playground in Canandaigua, NY where people of all abilities can “Learn Together, Play Together and Be Together”; funds will be used to pour ground coverage for wheelchair access and mobility.
$25,000 to support the expansion of Ready! Set! Work! & Social Garden Experience; Community farm experience programs for young adults with disabilities over the age of 18 during May to October 2021.
$25,000 for the Expressive Arts Program providing music, dance and art therapy for people with IDD offered in group or individuals sessions virtually and in person.
$15,000 for the Green Visions program that provides workforce development training, and work experience for at-risk youth and youth with IDD.
$37,000 to support the expansion of the Amina Grace Speech & Language program which was brought to the playhouse in 2019 with support from the GF to teach effective speech and communication skills to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.
$50,000 to implement the Amina Grace Speech & Language program to teach effective speech and communication skills to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.
$10,000 for CampAbilities 2021 – Virtual summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired; teaches sports as well as strategies for wellness and self-advocacy.
$122,000 for the expansion of ECHO Autism programs at the Golisano Children’s Hospital that educates local providers in Rochester on autism treatment so families can receive care from trusted providers in their communities.
$11,000 Bivona will partner with the Monique Burr Foundation and educators from BOCES to transform the current MBF school-based abuse prevention programs into an evidence-informed program appropriate for students with IDD.
$15,000 to support and expand horse therapy herd and assist with training of additional volunteers to expand therapeutic riding program.
$15,000 Overnight respite, resources, connection and support for parents and guardians of children with I/DD.
$16,000 Expansion of current fitness, wellness, sports opportunities and community integration for people with disabilities through one-on-one personal fitness training and classes.
$20,000 EmpowHer Camp is a skill-building, empowerment, and mentoring program that brings together girls with disabilities and successful disabled women mentors for one year to develop leadership skills.
$20,000 Adaptive ice-skating program for youth with I/ DD in Rochester and Western New York chapters.
$200,000 for a Collaborative of four agencies to expand knowledge and access to OPWDD’s self-directed services through a 2-year mentoring partnership between EPI, Catholic Charities of Rochester, Urban League of Rochester and Ibero-American Action League.
$300,000 over 3 years to establish AutismUp’s Center for Community Transition (My Full Life Academy) – a program that provides a modern approach to transition support for individuals 18-21+ living with IDD.
$20,000 to support respite care for individuals with Autism to increase current capability of serving 10 children a day to return to pre-COVID occupancy of 30+ individuals a day and eliminate current waitlist of 70+.
$100,000 for expansion of the Vocational Services Program by supporting staffing, product expansion, and creating additional vocational training opportunities.
$20,000 to support Oral Health Coordinator to organize oral health services program for students and families along with coordination of the Eastman Dental Center SMILEMobile and oral health research project.
$25,000 for the LAB (Learn, Achieve, Become) program support to assist with staffing and supply costs to continue to build upon existing LAB programs.
$10,000 for the Music Therapy Outreach Program to provide telehealth music therapy to 50 children with disabilities, ages 5 through 21, in rural areas of WNY, Rochester & Finger Lakes regions.
$650,000 for the Homes with Heart Campaign to upgrade and modernize 7 homes and build 6 new homes to ensure residents may age in place while maintaining their quality of life by improving the livability and accessibility for individuals living in HCS homes.
$60,000 for Hometown Training which provides at-home guide dog training to blind clients with disabilities in addition to blindness.
$200,000 for renovations at 4 residential sites in Monroe County serving adults living with I/DD that are aging to support them more effectively and make a more accessible, comfortable individualized environment.
$19,000 for a pilot project to establish a DIR/Floortime provider and training center in WNY; focus on increasing treatment options for children with significant DD.
$250,000 for renovations to 6,500 square foot second floor space on Main Street in Buffalo to create a Specialized Workforce Training and Community Center with training suites designed for specific, hands-on, curriculum based training.
2010's
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
$80,000
Support for one on one friendship program between students with and without disabilitie
$200,000
For creation of Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the Wegmans School of Nursing
$25,000
Renovate and furnish a Buffalo facility to house Gigi’s Playhouse
$20,000
Training and placement of guide and therapy dogs
$70,000
Trailblazer Academy-training and employment program for young adults with disabilities who have aged out of school supported services
$25,000
Bad Dog Boutique, inclusive employment opportunities and training
$25,000
Purchase new software to streamline scheduling and routing of vehicles
$120,000
Renovations to the existing campus bathrooms, flooring, and technology upgrades and for a new staff position for LAB
$10,000
Renovations to playground next to Miracle Field for youth with disabilities
$200,000
Year-round disability programming and inclusive education using radio, TV and other media venues (Move to Include)
$5,000
2019 Summer camp for youth with muscular dystrophy
$25,000
Expressive Arts-Music, dance and art therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities
$10,000
Inclusive summer employment program for students with developmental
disabilities
$50,000
Speech and language program to teach effective speech and communication skills to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome
$10,000
Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program for youth with disabilities
$100,000
Upgrade spice grinding equipment and facility in order to transition to integrated workplace
$15,000
Create a sensory room for youth with autism and other developmental disabilities
$50,000
Establish a regional office in SW Florida for one on one friendship between students with and without disabilities
$25,000
Train staff on best practices for caring for people with IDD who also have dementia
$25,000
Train staff on best practices for caring for people with IDD who also have dementia
$15,000
Camp Abilities 2019 – Summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired
$95,000
Expand Unified Champion Schools program in Secion 5 (Finger Lakes) and Western NY
$15,000
New equipment and home modification to improve mobility and accessibility for residents
$15,000
Adaptive ice skating program for individuals with disabilities
$2,000
Respite support for parents of children with developmental disabilities in the Rochester area
$20,000
Purchase multi-sensory and snoozlen equipment to benefit students on the autism spectrum and other disorders
$80,000
Support for one on one friendship program between students with and without disabilities
$10,000
2019 AADMD Conference in Rochester provides education to health care providers for people with IDD.
$200,000 Year round disability programming and inclusive education using radio, TV and other media venues (Move to Include).
$70,000 Training and employment program for individuals with I/DD who have aged out of school supported services.
$200,000 For creation of Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the Wegmans School of Nursing
$35,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$9,000 Support for the music and cognitive therapy program
$100,000 Provide managed long term care services for adults with disabilities
$10,000 Construction of an accessible walking trail for people with disabilities
$25,000 Renovations to the sheltered workshop facility to an integrated co-packing business with related job training services
$25,000 Renovations to the sheltered workshop facility creating an integrated pre-vocational and day habilitation program
$50,000 Renovations to the facility to better serve clients with intellectual disabilities and their families.
$150,000 To expand preschool and therapy areas
$150,000 To expand and improve existing facilities and create new programs to meet the growing needs of students with autism and other disabilities in WNY.
$20,000 Supported Employment Program for youth and young adults with disabilities and learning challenges.
$35,000 Support for the Oral Health Coordinator to continue work with the Eastman Institute SMILEmobile.
$10,000 Inclusive summer employment program for students with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Camp Abilities 2015 – summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$30,000 Child sexual abuse prevention and education program for agencies serving children with development disabilities.
$50,000 One on one friendship between students with and without disabilities.
$100,000 One on one friendship between students with and without disabilities.
$160,000 Year round disability programming and inclusive education using radio, TV and other media venues (Move to Include).
$25,000 Purchase and implement new technology to administer the Self-Direction program.
$15,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$13,000 Music and Cognitive Therapy individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
$10,000 Adaptive ice skating program for individuals with disabilities.
$50,000 Support agency through the CQL accreditation process to improve self-directed services for clients with disabilities.
$75,000 CHOICES employment services to create hope, opportunity, and independence for young adults with disabilities
$10,000 Supportive work program to improve work skills for individuals n with I/DD over age 21
$100,000 Provide managed long term care services for adults with disabilities
$35,000 Renovate the Hilltop’s assembly and packaging facility which is a vocational rehab and employment program for adults with disabilities.
$1,000 Historic adventures summer day camp for youth with disabilities.
$200,000 Construction of residential home for medically complex youth with significant developmental disabilities.
$20,000 SMILEmobile to provide oral health services and create care plans for students with IDD.
$25,000 Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
$10,000 Inclusive summer employment program for students with developmental disabilities.
$1,000 Respite support for parents of children with developmental disabilities in the Rochester Area.
$25,000 Construction of sports field and accessible facilities for youth with disabilities.
$250,000 Build new Autism Community Resource Center
$10,000 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program for youth with disabilities
$25,000 Post-adoption support services for families who have adopted a child with disabilities and/or complex behavior challenges.
$6,000 Camp Abilities 2015 – summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$40,000 Child sexual abuse prevention and education program for agencies serving children with development disabilities.
$100,000 Establish a regional office in WNY for one on one friendship between students with and without disabilities.
$150,000 Establish a regional office in SW Florida for one on one friendship between students with and without disabilities.
$125,000 Keuka Lake School renovation and expansion project for inclusive early intervention, preschool in rural area.
$100,000 Capital project to transform sheltered workshops into the Street of Shops that will expand workforce development and integrated employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$160,000 Year round disability programming and inclusive education using radio, TV and other media venues ( Move to Include).
$250,000 Capital project to transform and expand workshop Special Touch Bakery to create integrated employment opportunities and workforce development for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$50,000 Dental equipment to better care for and treat individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Facility renovations to improve food distribution to providers serving those with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Marketing /communication support for non-profit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.
$7,500 Smartboard for Rehabilitative Day Program to improve independent living skills for participants with TBI.
$290,000 “Celebrating Abilities” Campaign for renovations and improvements to the Elmwood Campus
$85,000 Equipment to improve work efficiency and enhance manufacturing process for employees who are blind or visually impaired.
$15,000 Residential home for infants and children with significant disabilities.
$10,000 Rochester Ice Cats hockey program for youth with developmental disabilities
$5,000 Adapted outdoor playground equipment to meet the needs of young children at the early childhood center who are hard of hearing or deaf.
$200,000 Construction of residence for medically complex youth with significant developmental disabilities.
$50,000 Education Advocacy Project to assist students and their families with accessing appropriate education supports to improve success in school and to empower them to be self advocates.
$5,000 Adaptive swimming/water equipment for individuals with developmental disabilities to use in aquatic classes.
$15,000 Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
$10,000 Inclusive summer employment program for students with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Adaptive ice skating program for individuals with disabilities.
$15000 In-home support services and care coordination for families who have a child/young adult with IDD and significant behavioral challenges.
$50,000 Family Advocacy Program providing families with case management and care coordination for medically complex children.
$2,500 Respite support for parents of children with developmental disabilities in the Rochester area.
$7,500 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program for youth with disabilities.
$15,000 Crisis Nursery serves siblings of medically fragile, sick and disabled children of ill/disabled parents who have limited or no other safe, short-term support systems.
$6,000 Camp Abilities 2015 – summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$150,000 Establish a regional office in WNY for one on one friendships between students with and without disabilities
$140,000 Year round disability programming and inclusive education using radio, TV, and other media venues (move to include).
$50,000 The Rural Autism Initiative – Family support & service collaborative of ARC of Seneca Cayuga, Ontario and Yates counties.
$30,000 DRIVEon- Provide tools, support, and updated resources for families to navigate and utilize Self-Directed Services.
$10,000 MS Independence Program providing assistance to families for adaptive equipment and home renovations .
$50,000 Mobility Management Collaborative- a multi-agency collaborative to improve transportation services for individuals with disabilities.
$40,000 Adaptive lift and transfer equipment for residential group homes serving adults with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Pet Assisted Therapy for individuals with disabilities
$15,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$22,000 Partners towards Independence program, community planning study on needs of families who have young children with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Provide tools, support and updated resources for families to navigate and utilize Self-Directed Services
$75,000 Renovations to facility that houses the One Stop Recycling Center, an inclusive employment center for people with development disabilities.
$15,000 Upgrade IT hardware and software to better assist individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
$710,000 “Celebrating Abilities” Campaign for renovations and improvements to the Elmwood Campus.
$10,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.
$990.73 First Giving Donations for Upstate Medical University Foundation.
$10,000 Educational support services for students with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program for youth with disabilities.
$10,000 Development of social & leadership skills for youth with disabilities.
$10,000 Inclusive before and after-school program for children and youth with special needs, esp. those on autism spectrum.
$15,000 Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
$3,000 Kids helping Kids, inclusive summer enrichment program for children with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Celebration of youth summer arts and inclusive employment program for youth with and without disabilities.
$6,000 Camp Abilities 2015 – summer camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$7,500 To create a video documentary about Camp Abilities highlighting youth who are blind or visually impaired as being active, healthy and productive students and community members.
$75,000 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Program for agencies serving children with development disabilities.
$140,000 Expansion of disability programming & education using radio, TV and other Public awareness venues.double rule
$40,000 Planning workshop with experts in the international disability development world to determine how best to engage top level leaders and government officials to expand Healthy Communities.
$280,000 Construction of new Golisano Center for Community Health to serve persons with developmental disabilities.
$50,000 Mobility Management Collaborative to better service individuals with disabilities.
$40,000 Healthcare Coordination Initiative for older adults with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Social and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Pet Assisted Therapy program for individuals with disabilities.
$15,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 US Quad Rugby Association- Purchase two adaptive wheelchairs for rugby players.
$100,000 IT system upgrade & facility renovations to improve food distribution to providers serving those with developmental disabilities.
$40,000 Create transition home for young adults with development disabilities.
$50,000 Renovation of facility to expand inclusive child care and learning environment and after school programs.
$20,000 Residential home for infants and children with significant disabilities.
$10,000 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program.
$100,000 Construction of Respite Suite at Bailey Road Residence for children and youth with severe behavioral management needs.
$10,000 Educational support services for students with developmental disabilities.
$150,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
$8,900 Equipment and supplies for after-school programs for students with developmental disabilities.
$100,000 Expansion of the Daystar facility to serve medically frail infants.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2014 – Sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$5,000 2015 Beep Baseball World Series for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$140,000 Expansion of disability programming and education using radio, TV and other public awareness venues.
$50,000 Facility renovation for residential suite for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$10,000 MS Independence Program providing assistance to families.
$20,000 Healthcare Coordination Initiative for older adults with developmental disabilities.
$8,000 Social and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Pet Assisted Therapy program for individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 Recreation, health and wellness program for adults with disabilities.
$62,500 Creation of outdoor mobility training area for people who are blind or visually impaired.
$18,000 Dementia support services for adults with development disabilities
$20,000 Educational programs and family support for individuals with autism.
$50,000 Renovation of facility to expand inclusive child care and learning environment and after school programs.
$20,000 Residential home for infants and children with significant disabilities.
$10,000 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program.
$5,000 Adaptive playground equipment for children with disabilities.
$20,000 Educational support services for students with developmental disabilities.
$361,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities
$20,000 Family Finding training agencies in the local service area.
$100,000 Family Finding, a family search and engagement program for youth with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Early intervention for infants birth through 3 years showing signs of developmental disabilities.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2013 – Sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$15,000 Forensic interviewing for children with disabilities who may be victims of sexual or physical abuse.
$25,000 NYS Special Olympic Winter Games, Feb 2012.
$20,000 NYS Special Olympic Summer Games, June 2012.
$15,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$75,000 Southwest Day Habilitation facility renovations to better meet the needs of adult participants with developmental disabilities.
$35,000 Adaptive lift and transfer equipment for residential group homes.
$10,000 Social and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 Pet-assisted therapy program for individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 Music Therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$43,570 Planning study to explore/identify alternative residential service options for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$1,000 A Medicaid, managed care planning process for regional providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Planning study to determine dental needs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 Panoramic X-ray machine for the dental clinic serving people with disabilities.
$125,000 Expansion and renovation of the Vision Rehabilitation Center.
$7,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.
$2,500 In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Award.
$7,500 Youth with developmental & physical disabilities participating in the 2012 Paralympian Regional and National competitions.
$5,000 In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Award
$20,000 Educational support services for students who are struggling in school due to a developmental disability.
$320,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
$ 20,000 “Mastery in Learning” scholarship program for students with disabilities.
$125,000 Family Finding – a family search and engagement program for youth with I/DD.
$6,000 New boiler system for facility serving individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$200,000 Construction of transitional residence for young adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
$5,000 In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Award
$50,000 Construction for a new Daystar facility to serve medically frail infants.
$5,000 In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Award.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2012 – Sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$15,000 SportsNet program for people with disabilities.
$10,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 MS Independence Program providing assistance to families needing adaptive equipment or vehicle/home modifications.
$15,000 Creation of an outdoor park-like setting for residents of the hospital.
$75,000 Southwest Day Habilitation facility renovations to better meet the needs of adult participants with developmental disabilities.
$40,000 Transportation services for individuals with disabilities.
$50,000 Future Care Planning Services – Community Pooled Trust and Guardianship services to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$65,000 Healthcare Coordination Initiative for older adults with developmental disabilities.
$500 Social Event for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Pet-assisted therapy program for individuals with disabilities.
$30,000 Planning study to determine oral health needs and dental service gaps for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$30,000 Dementia support services for individuals with development disabilities.
$7,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.
$125,000 Expansion and renovation of the Vision Rehabilitation Center
$7,000 Educational programs and family support for individuals with autism.
$20,000 Residential home for infants and children with significant disabilities.
$15,000 Rochester Ice Cats hockey program for youth with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Track and field training for individuals with physical disabilities.
$57,550 Supportive services “Helping Students with Autism Help Themselves.”
$20,000 Cooking program for students with developmental disabilities who will transition from school to the adult world.
$320,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 “Mastery in Learning” scholarship program for students with disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$200,000 Construction of transitional residence for young adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
$2,500 Adaptive ice skating program for individuals with disabilities.
$30,000 Create/renovate family guest suite at the new residential school for children with complex disabilities.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2011, a summer sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$10,000 Monroe County Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$5,000 Informational and professional development services for philanthropic organizations.
$5,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations.
$18,580 Healthy Athletes, Train-the-Trainer seminar for regional clinicians.
$5,000 Healthy Athletes (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$25,000 Upgrade facility for day hab program for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$65,000 Equipment for document management and scanning business for vocational employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$65,000 Healthcare coordination initiative for older adults with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Social and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 A Festival of Arts & Disabilities; a program in partnership with the ARC Collaborative of the Finger Lakes, Happiness House and the college.
$5,000 Art therapy program for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$25,000 Construction of respite home for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$50,000 Renovate kitchen, gymnasium and art therapy rooms adults with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Apprentice guide dog trainer/instructor.
$5,000 Dental services for individuals with developmental disabilities (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$10,000 Hospice home capital improvements.
$3,000 Musical theatre for persons with developmental disabilities.
$75,000 Southwest Day Habilitation facility renovations to better meet the needs of adult participants with developmental disabilities.
$15,000 Monroe County Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$5,000 Services for persons who are blind/visually impaired (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$15,000 Summer camp for youth with disabilities.
$5,000 After school program for children with speech and communication disorders (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$5,000 Think College NY! – research program for NYS campus-based programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
$320,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
$40,000 Preliminary construction costs for transitional home for individuals with intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
$2,500 Therapeutic equestrian program for individuals with disabilities (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$25,000 Residential school for children and youth with complex disabilities.
$2,500 Medical day care service for infants (In honor of the Golisano Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.)
$2,500 Tandem kayak for paddlers with intellectual disabilities.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2010, a summer sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$40,000 After-school program for elementary students with multiple disabilities.
$50,000 KidStart building project – a new facility for an integrated, early intervention program serving children with disabilities.
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$5,000 Informational and professional development services for philanthropic organizations.
$5,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations.
$12,500 Young Athletes for elementary children and bowling program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
$10,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 MS Independence Program providing assistance to families needing adaptive equipment or vehicle/home modifications.
$20,000 Future Care Planning Services – Guardianship services to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 Pet-assisted therapy program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Construction of respite home for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Apprentice guide dog trainer/instructor position.
$25,000 Electronic record keeping system to assist staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Celebrating the Arts day hab and therapy program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$15,000 Residential care home for infants and children with multiple disabilities.
$5,000 Scholarship Fund for students with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Project D.E.A.F. – visually oriented fitness equipment and fitness curriculum development for students who are deaf.
$300,000 Support services to high school students with disabilities as they transition from to the adult world of employment or college-based opportunities.
$10,000 2009 summer day camp for children with developmental disabilities and autism.
$4,000 Youth Adventurers and Campus Connection support programs for students with disabilities.
$6,000 Programs and support to families with a member who has Down syndrome.
$20,000 Therapeutic equestrian program for individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 Pediatric Therapeutic Self-Regulation Program for children with disabilities.
$10,000 Music, art and after-school programs for students with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Shared Ski Adventures, an adaptive ski program for individuals with disabilities.
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2009, a summer sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$20,000 After-school program for elementary students with multiple disabilities.
$2,500 Recreation activities and support services for students with autism.
$15,000 Monroe County Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$5,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 Transportation services for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$30,000 Future Care Planning Services – to establish a Community Pooled Trust to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 Future Care Planning Services – Guardianship services to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Social, recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 Pet-assisted therapy program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Drama therapy program for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Apprentice guide dog trainer/instructor.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 Equipment for new therapy pool for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$5,000 Community enrichment day habilitation program for individuals with disabilities.
$5,000 Wildlife Defenders day habilitation program for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
$10,000 Home accessibility and repair program for persons with disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$20,600 Monroe County Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$35,330 to enhance services and opportunities for students with disabilities.
$11,300 Disability education and awareness training for youth and school districts.
$300,000 for the Institute for Innovative Transition for students with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$12,500 Summer program at Sunshine Camp for youth with autism.
$32,400 for expanding the web-based Museum of disABILITY History and developing school curriculum for Disability History week.
$210,000 Expansion of transition program for students.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$15,000 Expand programs and support for families with a child who has Down Syndrome.
$50,000 Medical day care service for infants
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$21,600 The Sky is the Limit summer program for youth with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for families of and individuals with developmental disabilities.
$7,500 Rochester Rookies, a competitive sports program for youth with disabilities.
$5,000 Camp Abilities, summer sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
$5,000 for support and services to the grant making community.
$5,000 for marketing and communications support for non-profit organizations.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$50,000 for Drop-in Center for homeless persons with mental illness.
$9,350 for Community Sailing Program for people with disabilities.
$10,000 for Community Partner Pass Program for organizations serving the disabled.
$142,850 for curriculum development in support of the newly designated NYS Disability History Week.
$11,290 for transportation to recreational and educational outings for individuals with disabilities.
$15,000 for adaptive/restorative equipment for patients with paralysis.
$75,000 for equipment in a vocational employment center for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$500 for social event for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 for Pet Assisted Therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$15,000 for music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$20,000 for Future Care Planning Services to provide guardianship services if needed to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$100,000 for construction/equipment for a new Life Transition Center for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for Emergency Home Repair Program for persons with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$2,500 for travel expenses for FLAME, a soft rock band of musicians with developmental disabilities.
$61,914 for the Partnerships in Transition Project aimed at improving support for students transitioning from school to adult services.
$15,000 for education & support programs for families of children with autism.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$5,000 for fire safety material and program for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$25,000 for renovations to a sensory / recreation room for youth with developmental disabilities.
$5,040 for summer Farm Day Camp for youth with developmental disabilities.
$15,000 for Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
$20,000 for facility improvements to a group home for youth with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$15,000 for early childhood training and support services for preschool children with disabilities.
$5,000 for ice skating program for the youth with disabilities.
$25,000 for the Child-Centered Play Therapy Program for children with disabilities.
$25,000 for an integrated after school program for students with disabilities.
$5,000 for a summer camp for blind and visually impaired youth.
$33,000 for renovations to Camp Rainbow an outdoor summer program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
$7,000 for marketing and communications support for non-profits.
$2,000 for office equipment for home care ministry.
$20,000 for adaptive equipment for driver training program.
$10,000 for Community Partner Pass Program for organizations serving the disabled.
$30,000 for home-based aide services for traumatic brain injured and developmentally disabled.
$5,500 for transportation to recreational and educational outings for the disabled.
$20,000 for Healthy Living Program for senior adults with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 for music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$75,000 for equipment for new Life Center for consumers with developmental disabilities.
$223,000 to expand and renovate facilities for the disabled.
$5,300 to improve dental services for people with developmental disabilities.
$20,000 for Health Maintenance Education and Training Program for the developmentally disabled.
$7,000 for furnishings to expand programs for the disabled.
$35,000 for air ventilation system in employment facility for disabled workers.
$7,000 for expanding education and work opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
$10,000 for sport and recreation activities for individuals with disabilities.
$5,000 for Emergency Home Repair Program for persons with disabilities.
$20,000 for incline elevator to improve lakefront accessibility for developmentally disabled consumers.
$30,000 for day services for senior adults with developmental disabilities.
$2,600 for travel expenses for FLAME, a soft rock band of musicians with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for production costs for “Two Weddings and a Future,” a documentary film about the marriage of two individuals with Down Syndrome.
$15,000 for the Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$50,000 for renovation of dining area for blind/visually impaired employees.
$200,000 to expand and renovate facilities for the developmentally disabled.
$15,000 for Drum Circles – music therapy and disability awareness workshops.
$25,000 for Educational Advocacy Services for students with developmental disabilities.
$15,000 for Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.
$5,000 for ice skating program for the youth with disabilities.
$2,500 for outdoor recreational program for teens with spina bifida.
$15,000 for inclusive summer day camp for children with developmental disabilities.
$25,000 for education, information, and community action program to eliminate lead paint in older homes.
$5,000 for a summer camp for blind and visually impaired youth.
$50,000 for Transition Services Planning Project for disabled students leaving high school to the adult world.
$2,500 for WILLpower, a community education program to increase charitable giving.
$4,000 for marketing and communications support for non-profits including the promotional material for Future Care Planning Services for the disabled.
$75,000 to expand services within the Developmental Disabilities Services Department.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$3,500 for music and dance performances for the disabled.
$75,000 for renovations to the Out-Source employment facility.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$20,000 for the Healthy Living Program for adults with developmental disabilities $5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$75,000 for Future Care Planning Services to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
$150,000 for Telemedicine Collaborative to improve healthcare services for individuals with Developmental disabilities (collaborative partner agencies include Mary Cariola Children’s Center,Monroe ARC, Lifetime Assistance, Continuing Developmental Services and Heritage Christian Services.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$4,850 for facility renovation for client services.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$25,000 for the Disability Rights Advocacy Project.
$10,000 for lighting/sound system for art and drama therapy programs for the disabled.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$30,000 for expansion of Unistel spice production and employment center for the developmentally Disabled.
$5.264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$20,000 for the Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund.
$20,000 for Education & Support Programs for families of children with autism.
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for the developmentally disabled.
$4,000 for ice hockey program for developmentally disabled children & youth.
$104,400 for facility construction and renovation to support programs for disabled children and adults
$5,264 Emergency Family Assistance Fund for the developmentally disabled.
$5,000 for the Youth Adventurers Peer Mentor Program for teens with spina bifida.
$8,000 for summer music and dance programs for youth with disabilities.
$25,000 for childhood lead poisoning prevention.
$25,000 for “One Child at a Time” adoption program for disabled children
$18,000 for staff support for infants/children with special needs.