THE VISION FOR A CENTER
SERVING
AUTISM ANDP.D.D.SPECTRUM
[PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS]
PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A “ONE STOP SHOP”
FOR AUTISM
THE VISION IS TO PROVIDE OR ADDRESS EVERY ASPECT OF LIVING WITH AUTISM ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
THIS WILL BE INCLUSIVE OF PARENT AND SIBLINGS SUPPORT, ACADEMIC AND LEARNING ENVIROMENTS, THERAPIES, COMMUNITY BLENDING,
JOB TRAINING, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
THE FACILITY: SHOULD HOUSE THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS.THERE IS A NEED FOR A COMPUTER LAB, LIBRARY, MUSIC ROOM, SCREENING ROOM/THEATER, ART ROOM, KITCHEN, GYM, YARD AND GARDEN AREA, WITH HOPE OF A POOL AND SPECIALIZED PERSONAL NEEDS ACCOMODATIONS.ABOVE ALLTHE FACILITY SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PARENT AND SIB SUPPORT AND SPECIALIZED CLASSROOM AREAS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL.
THE EXECUTION: THE VISION IS TO STYLIZE EACH PROGRAM FOR THE INDIVIDUAL.JUST AS WE REQUIRE THE SCHOOLS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO ADOPT
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS SO WILL THE CENTER.EACH FAMILY WILL DECIDE WHAT INVOLVEMENT AND TO WHAT EXTENT THEY PARTICIPATE. WHETHER IT BE ONLY FOR SUPPORT OR RECREATIONAL OR FULL SERVICE INCLUDING SCHOOL AND LIVING SKILLS.
THE MANPOWER: THERE WILL BE A GREAT NEED FOR CREDENTIALED STAFF AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALS IN MANY AREAS. THE HOPE IS TO GENERATE THE CENTER ON AN EMPHASIS OF VOLUNTEERS AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT.
THE FUNDING: IT WILL BE IMPERATIVE TO SECURE FUNDING THROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO SUSTAIN OUR EXISTANCE BUT IT WILL BE OUR HOPE THAT PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT AND COMMITMENT WILL ALLOW US TO THRIVE.
WE NEED TO ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION OR ORGANIZATION AS NOT FOR PROFIT AND EXPLORE ANY AND ALL OPPORTUNITIES TO GET SPONSERS AND HAVE FUNDRAISING CAPABILITY.
THE BIGGEST HURDLE IS TO FIND A PLACE AND GET STARTED AND MOLD THE CENTER INTO EVERYTHING IT CAN BE FOR AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS WHETHER THEY ARE 3 33 OR 63
THE PUBLICITY: WILL RELY ON A GREAT DEAL OF “WORD OF MOUTH” WOULD LIKE TO ESTABLISH A WEB SITE AND SERVICE ALL WHO HAVE ANY INTEREST INCLUDING SERVICE PROVIDERS, PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS.MUST CONTACT THOSE WHO ALREADY WORK IN THE RELATED FIELDS TO HELP US FIND THOSE WHO NEED AND WANT HELP.
THE RELATED SERVICES: ALSO PLAN TO HAVE SERVICES SUCH AS SHUTTLE SERVICES, ESTATE PLANNING, REFERRAL TO ADVOCATES, ASSIST WITH MEETINGS AND I.E.P.’s, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND JOB TRAINING
THE SUMMATION: THE CENTER WILL STRIVE TO BE WHAT EVERY PARENT WANTS FOR THEIR CHILD.
THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIROMENT
AND
A FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION
WITH A CHERRY ON TOP!