Grassroots idea

May 22, 2010

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

May 22, 2010

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

May 24, 2010

Hi Kim,Thank you for wanting to get involved in this project. As soon as I know what the next step will be I will let everyone know.DebbieTo: sList Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 9:59:33 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots

idea

Hi Debbie

I am new to s List. I am an educational therapist who specializes in working with children with Autism. First and foremost I am a mom who has a son that has Autism. I would love to get involved and help in any way i can. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks. Kim

From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, May 22, 2010 8:21:44 PMSubject: 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

May 24, 2010

Hi Kim,Thank you for wanting to get involved in this project. As soon as I know what the next step will be I will let everyone know.DebbieTo: sList Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 9:59:33 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots

idea

Hi Debbie

I am new to s List. I am an educational therapist who specializes in working with children with Autism. First and foremost I am a mom who has a son that has Autism. I would love to get involved and help in any way i can. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks. Kim

From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, May 22, 2010 8:21:44 PMSubject: 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

May 24, 2010

Since I posted the message about the project, I have received a few emails from moms wanting to get involved,wanting to know what they can do. Most likely more will join in. What is the next step? As I thought and as one momsuggested, we need to start coordinating some fundraising?DebbieTo: 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

May 24, 2010

Hey kim I'm trying to create a team would you mind emailing me directly with your information because I'm creating a team of professionals. ThanksConnected 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

May 24, 2010

,I will email the list. I live in Coral Springs so we are pretty close so we can meet for coffee.Where my son goes to therapy, there is an Autism Health and Wellness magazine. In the current issue, there is an advertisement for a place that writes grants. I can forward you the information if you like.DebbieTo: sList Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 12:09:11 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea

Debbie I am a mom but I am also an OT. I'm a lincense professional and just took a short course on grant writting. To do this the right way. We need a grant and a group of professionals. I don't enjoy ARC or the Lucanis Center I believe its called. I don't know about you but I have ideas about this and really can't wait to get things started. Email me off this list so we can meet up for coffee. I reside in Weston. Give me a heads up when we can meet. Thanks 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

May 24, 2010

Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group.

Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely.

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 idea

To: 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

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

May 24, 2010

Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group.

Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely.

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 idea

To: 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

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

May 24, 2010

Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group.

Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely.

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 idea

To: 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

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

May 24, 2010

Sara just so you know that there is something at ARC but you can't be on the Waiver and I think it's like once a month. Though your child dosent need a baby sitting place to be dropped off to. He needs to be in a place where his time is as productive as ours. Do you understand what I mean?

Milian aka Enzo's mom

From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net>Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: 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

May 24, 2010

Glenda

You know what call me an idealistic or a dreamer. But this program looks to me like a center program. I don't want a center program. Our kids are not in a MEMORY SUPPORT UNIT. They need to really learn job skills of the real world. Center base programs are not real world. That's why institutions are out the window. That place is probably funded right now because if you do go these rural areas in FL. You really can't find any thing. Believe me I know. Living as a resident of Brevard county myself in my son's early years of therapies. Its been over 10 years since I lived in those areas and still things can't compare to south FL.

If that is what you want then ARC and Lucanis Center fits your child. Though I am looking to raise a community.

Milian aka Enzo's mom>> > 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>

May 24, 2010

Glenda

You know what call me an idealistic or a dreamer. But this program looks to me like a center program. I don't want a center program. Our kids are not in a MEMORY SUPPORT UNIT. They need to really learn job skills of the real world. Center base programs are not real world. That's why institutions are out the window. That place is probably funded right now because if you do go these rural areas in FL. You really can't find any thing. Believe me I know. Living as a resident of Brevard county myself in my son's early years of therapies. Its been over 10 years since I lived in those areas and still things can't compare to south FL.

If that is what you want then ARC and Lucanis Center fits your child. Though I am looking to raise a community.

Milian aka Enzo's mom>> > 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>

May 24, 2010

That's great thanks for sharing but that's not what I am looking for in my non profit. I don't want to provide baby sitting. I can't get a grant for helping moms get a well deserved break but I can get a grant to help your children and mine along the way. And that's my purpose. I am in the same boat as you.

Like can you answer me when I ask questions such as "Where do you see your son/daughter in 10 years from now? 20 years from now? Can you give me an answer? Do you know what your options are? Have you and your child decided on life goals? Its all unknown for me as well. But if I expect others to answer these question for me then am I really getting my son ready for the real world. I am preparing his neurotically siblings for the real world and why can't he have the same opportunity? I am not settling for what is out there right now because they don't meet my standards.

Cat : ) aka enzo's mom

From: Debra Moed <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net>Subject: Re: Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:20 PM

How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?

From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: 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

May 24, 2010

That's great thanks for sharing but that's not what I am looking for in my non profit. I don't want to provide baby sitting. I can't get a grant for helping moms get a well deserved break but I can get a grant to help your children and mine along the way. And that's my purpose. I am in the same boat as you.

Like can you answer me when I ask questions such as "Where do you see your son/daughter in 10 years from now? 20 years from now? Can you give me an answer? Do you know what your options are? Have you and your child decided on life goals? Its all unknown for me as well. But if I expect others to answer these question for me then am I really getting my son ready for the real world. I am preparing his neurotically siblings for the real world and why can't he have the same opportunity? I am not settling for what is out there right now because they don't meet my standards.

Cat : ) aka enzo's mom

From: Debra Moed <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net>Subject: Re: Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:20 PM

How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?

From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: 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

May 24, 2010

There actually may be grants available for this …just not sure where. When

I can get some free time, Ill play around and see what I can find or anyone can

try and google a search. I, of course love the idea of this as well. J

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Debra Moed

Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 1:20 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re:

Grassroots idea

How do we go about getting funding for this type of

project?Where do we start?

From: Milian

To: sList

Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13

PM

Subject: 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

May 24, 2010