Recent Grant Recipients

	Adaptive Sports Connection: Changes the quality of life for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through sports, outdoor, and therapeutic recreation.  Grant funds will purchase a fleet of demo bikes for therapists to use with children to assure the right fit based on the child’s physical or neurodiverse disability.
	Bridgeway Academy: Meeting the educational and therapeutic needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities by helping children reach the highest potential through providing full-day educational services, and year-long speech, music, physical and occupational therapy services.  Grant funds will purchase a climbing wall system with mats and monkey bars to accommodate student’s sensory needs.
	Buddy Up for Life: Providing individuals with Down Syndrome with a fun, active, and supportive environment to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development.  Grant funds will support the Shining Star Tennis Team, provide scholarships for athletes to attend summer camp, the purchase of iPads for Communication for Life classes, and kitchen rental and supplies for Life Skills 101 Cooking Class.
	Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO): Supporting families, promoting community involvement, and encouraging a lifetime of opportunities to people with Down Syndrome. DSACO sponsors a unique "iCan" bicycle camp that serves children with multiple special needs.  Grant funds will sponsor a one-week camp for children with special needs to learn how to ride a bike.
	Dreams on Horseback: Children and adults with special needs tackle their individual challenges from atop one of our kind and gentle therapy horses. Trained and certified instructors use engaging activities and games to encourage their students to solve problems, face fears, and complete physical tasks.  Grant funds will provide a communication enhancement summer camp for children with autism spectrum disorder.
	Dublin Special Olympics: Offers a competitive swimming program for athletes eight and older with intellectual disabilities and developmental aquatics for athletes that are pre-swimmers or beginners.  Grant funds will cover the cost of the swim program including the facility cost and bathing suits.
	Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio: Provides early childhood education and pediatric therapy for children with disabilities.  Grant funds will provide sensory activities at summer day camp to promote learning and self-discovery for kids who may not have opportunities for sensory learning beyond school.
	Girls on The Run: Inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind.  Grant funds will educate and empower the girls at the Ohio State School for the Blind, increase their participation in physical activity and improve self-esteem.
	Heinzerling Community: Provides a loving and nurturing environment that enriches the development, education, and quality of life of individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities.  Grant funds will purchase a VisiLift interactive learning station designed specifically for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
	Learning 4Life Farm: Provides quality training for young people on the autism spectrum to prepare for meaningful employment in the community.  Grant funds support the completion of the heated hoop houses which will provide year-round employment training and therapeutic gardening.
	Recreation Unlimited: Serves individuals with disabilities and health concerns through year-round programs in sports, recreation and education while building self-confidence.  Grant funding will provide scholarships for individuals with disabilities and health concerns to attend a 2024 Year-Round Respite Weekend Camp.
	Stockhands Horses for Healing: Provides creative equine assisted therapeutic services to children and youth. Grant funds will purchase a SureHands Equine Lift System to increase accessibility for children with disabilities that wish to participate in equine assisted activities.

	Buddy Up for Life: Providing individuals with Down Syndrome with a fun, active, and supportive environment to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development.  Grant funds will support the Shining Star Tennis Team, provide scholarships for athletes to attend summer camp and cooking or communications classes, and the purchase of iPads for Communication for Life classes.   www. buddyuptennis.com
	Bridgeway Academy: Meeting the educational and therapeutic needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities by helping children reach the highest potential through providing full-day educational services, and year-long speech, music, physical and occupational therapy services.  Grant funds will support the development of an Occupational Therapy Lending Library for teachers to check-out sensory equipment to use in the classrooms. http://bridgewayohio.org/
	Childhood League Center: Providing educational and therapeutic programs for young children with special needs and their families to ensure optimal growth and achievement. Grant funds will support music programming throughout the school year, a dance class series, and the purchase of COSI Connect Kits for science experiments. www.childhoodleague.org
	Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO): Supporting families, promoting community involvement, and encouraging a lifetime of opportunities to people with Down Syndrome. DSACO sponsors a unique "iCan" bicycle camp that serves children with multiple special needs.  Grant funds will sponsor a one-week camp for children with special needs to learn how to ride a bike. www.dsaco.net
	Girls on The Run: Inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind.  Grant funds will educate and empower the girls at the Ohio State School for the Blind, increase their participation in physical activity and improve self-esteem.  www.girlsontheruncentralohio.com
	Dublin Special Olympics: Offers a competitive swimming program for athletes eight and older with intellectual disabilities and developmental aquatics for athletes that are pre-swimmers or beginners.  Grant funds will cover the cost of the swim program including the facility cost and bathing suits. www.dublinspecialolympics.net
	Dreams on Horseback: Children and adults with special needs tackle their individual challenges from atop one of our kind and gentle therapy horses. Trained and certified instructors use engaging activities and games to encourage their students to solve problems, face fears, and complete physical tasks.  Grant funds will provide a communication enhancement summer camp for children with autism spectrum disorder.    https://dreamsonhorseback.org
	Heinzerling Community: Provides a loving and nurturing environment that enriches the development, education, and quality of life of individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities.  Grant funds provides accessible bedroom furniture which will help facilitate dressing goals for residents and improve their mobility.  https://heinzerling.org
	Learning 4Life Farm: Provides quality training for young people on the autism spectrum to prepare for meaningful employment in the community.   Grant funds purchased alpacas for the pilot job training and alpaca therapy program and provides an initial portion of the veterinary care, feed, and medications. https://www.learning4lifefarm.org
	Oakstone Academy: Mission is to provide a continuum of services for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.  Grant funds will purchase sensory equipment for outdoor learning which will promote exploration through multi-sensory opportunities. https://www.oakstoneacademy.org

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