Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 This is a great idea and who love to help if I can. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 04:41:43 -0700 (PDT)To: <sList >Subject: Re: Grassroots idea I am so happy to hear from you. I kept debating back and forth in my mind if I should put this out there. I am so glad I did.Please count me in, let me know what I can do to help. I want to make a difference for my son as well as other children.Debbie ('s mom)From: Milian <cathymilian>To: sList Sent: Sat, May22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Milian has already e-mailed me back and said she is currently working on this type of project. Thank you for joining in. If we all join forces, we can make it happen. To: sList Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 6:54:12 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Milian has already e-mailed me back and said she is currently working on this type of project. Thank you for joining in. If we all join forces, we can make it happen. To: sList Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 6:54:12 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Milian has already e-mailed me back and said she is currently working on this type of project. Thank you for joining in. If we all join forces, we can make it happen. To: sList Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 6:54:12 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 The Sun Up Center in Indian River Cnty. (Vero) is like the place you describe. Maybe you can visit it one day and get a group of people to get behind the same type of project. The links to their sites are: http://www.sunupofir.org/ http://www.verobeach.com/sunup/ Glenda > > > Sign me up > > > > > > > > > Grassroots idea > > > > > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 The Sun Up Center in Indian River Cnty. (Vero) is like the place you describe. Maybe you can visit it one day and get a group of people to get behind the same type of project. The links to their sites are: http://www.sunupofir.org/ http://www.verobeach.com/sunup/ Glenda > > > Sign me up > > > > > > > > > Grassroots idea > > > > > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 The Sun Up Center in Indian River Cnty. (Vero) is like the place you describe. Maybe you can visit it one day and get a group of people to get behind the same type of project. The links to their sites are: http://www.sunupofir.org/ http://www.verobeach.com/sunup/ Glenda > > > Sign me up > > > > > > > > > Grassroots idea > > > > > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?To: sList Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?To: sList Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?To: sList Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 As our children get older and become teens..there is so little for weekend programming...I think a model similar to a Boys and Girls club with appropriate activites and staff is sooooo desperately needed. My son is bored a times just hanging our with his Mom..but what teenager wouldn't be? To: "sList " <sList >Cc: "sList " <sList >Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 11:15:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2010, at 6:54 AM, earlsjaneaol (DOT) com wrote: Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 As our children get older and become teens..there is so little for weekend programming...I think a model similar to a Boys and Girls club with appropriate activites and staff is sooooo desperately needed. My son is bored a times just hanging our with his Mom..but what teenager wouldn't be? To: "sList " <sList >Cc: "sList " <sList >Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 11:15:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2010, at 6:54 AM, earlsjaneaol (DOT) com wrote: Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 As our children get older and become teens..there is so little for weekend programming...I think a model similar to a Boys and Girls club with appropriate activites and staff is sooooo desperately needed. My son is bored a times just hanging our with his Mom..but what teenager wouldn't be? To: "sList " <sList >Cc: "sList " <sList >Sent: Sun, May 23, 2010 11:15:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea I absolutely agree. I have a year left before I finish my Master's in OT, but I think it is a great idea to kick around!Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2010, at 6:54 AM, earlsjaneaol (DOT) com wrote: Sign me up Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 You need a grant and to establish a non profit like ARC. And that's what I am doing right now. DebbieConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 You need a grant and to establish a non profit like ARC. And that's what I am doing right now. DebbieConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 You need a grant and to establish a non profit like ARC. And that's what I am doing right now. DebbieConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I'm in, let me know how I can help. > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I'm in, let me know how I can help. > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I'm in, let me know how I can help. > > As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. > The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. > One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. > > Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? > > I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. > If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. > I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. > > Looking forward to hearing from everyone, > Debbie Moed > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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