| May 2008 – Benetech, Palo Alto, CA | $50,000 | |
| Continued support of their Route 66 Literacy Program that targets the teen to adult population. This user-friendly, on-line service allows tutors with minimal training to teach reading with the use of age appropriate materials. | ||
| www.benetech.org | ||
| – Circle of Friends, Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | |
| An inclusive friendship club that utilizes trained peers to teach and reinforce communication and social skills in natural settings. A grant was provided to support their community-based summer program. | ||
| www.circleofriends.org | ||
| – East Bay Innovations, San Leandro, CA | $20,000 | |
| Start up funds were provided for the Community Connection Project, a program that promotes healthy lifestyle education and support in the context of small groups. Clients are encouraged to make healthy decision and build safe relationships. | ||
| www.eastbayinnovations.com | ||
| – Loving Lampposts, New York, NY | $50,000 | |
| A grant was awarded to finance initial production costs for a documentary addressing the point of view of the adult autism population. Emphasis is focused on the "neurodiversity" perspective but other viewpoints are also explored. | ||
| www.lovinglamppostsmovie.com | ||
| – Public Policy Institute of California, San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | |
| A research grant was approved to study Special Education in the state of California. Funds will be utilized to examine the litigation of special education issues and to analyze the equity issues in the provision of special education services in school districts across the state. | ||
| www.ppic.org | ||
| – TransAccess, San Jose, CA | $30,000 | |
| Continued funding of the School-to-Career program was approved. This program assists high school students in Santa Clara County with transitional vocational services. In addition, services could bee expanded to include teens with emotional disabilities and/or multiple diagnoses. | ||
| www.transaccess.org | ||
| – UW Autism Center, Seattle, WA | $109,505 | |
| A research grant was awarded to provide funding for research incorporating the use of a sophisticated eye-tracking device in conjunction with 3-D graphic technology to detect subtle reactions in the most severely disabled population. If proven successful, uses could include early assessment of infants and inclusion of severely disabled individuals in future research and therapy programs. | ||
| http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism | ||
| January 2008 – Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower, Los Altos, CA | $25,000 | |
| Funds were granted toward their "Vaccine Against Violence and Abuse" program, an effort to educate the disabled population about strategies to decrease victimization and to increase positive peer relationships. This comprehensive program utilizes an experiential success-based teaching method to impart knowledge and skills to the participant. | ||
| www.kidpower.org | ||
| – Pacific Diversified Services, San Rafael, CA | $24,000 | |
| Continued funding of their comprehensive supported employment program. In addition to on-the-job support, clients are assisted at work related meetings and events as well as time spent in the community. | ||
| www.pdsmarin.org | ||
| – Hope Technology School, Palo Alto, CA | $100,000 | |
| General operating support was awarded to this Pre-K through High School program in which each student receives appropriate support in an inclusive setting. Many cutting-edge teaching methodologies are utilized to maximize results. | ||
| www.hopetech.org | ||
| – Silicon Valley Education Foundation | $40,000 | |
| A grant was awarded for use by the Inclusion Collaborative in their development of an "tool kit" and "warm-line" which would be utilized to expand inclusive education in Santa Clara County by providing guidelines and support to educators and school districts. | ||
| www.sccoe.org/programs/inclusion-collaborative | ||
| – The ARC of the Farmington Valley, CT | $35,000 | |
| Support was provided for the expansion of their inclusive recreational program that offers hiking, art, theater, and gardening classes to the community. | ||
| www.favarh.org | ||
| – The ARC of San Francisco, CA | $50,000 | |
| A grant was approved for the development of a video written and produced by clients that addresses their need and desire for greater independence. This client-driven project will ultimately be utilized as part of the new-client intake process with hopes of communicating client desires to their families and care-givers. | ||
| www.thearcsf.org | ||
| – Youth in Arts, San Rafael, CA | $20,000 | |
| This organization provides cost-effective art instruction in the public school system. In addition to teaching in inclusive class settings, the instructors themselves are disabled but gifted artists. | ||
| www.youthinarts.org | ||
| September 2007 – CA Assn. of Addiction Recovery Resolution, Sacramento, CA | $25,000 | |
| A one-time grant was provided to cover the expense of interpretation for 17 deaf councilors during their certification program. In addition to providing direct services to deaf clients, they will also train to future deaf councilors. | ||
| www.caarr.org | ||
| – Clausen House, Oakland CA | $6,000 | |
| A grant was approved to subsidize a fully inclusive performing dance group with plans to participate at the San Francisco International Arts Festival in May 2008. The group includes dancers of all abilities and backgrounds. | ||
| www.clausenhouse.org | ||
| – Community Mainstreaming Associates, Garden City, NY | $30,000 | |
| Start up funding was provided for the Sweet Comfort Bakery & Café, a vocational project that hires and supports the developmentally disabled in a variety of positions at the bakery. This social enterprise/affirmative business model will allow them to promote independent job skills in a supportive environment. | ||
| www.sweetcomfortbakeryandcafe.com | ||
| – Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, Napa, CA | $25,000 | |
| Continued support of their supported employment program for the emotionally disabled. In particular, this grant covers client salaries during the vocational training and initial job placement phase. | ||
| www.dreamcatch.us | ||
| – Shared Adventures, Santa Cruz, CA | $10,000 | |
| General operating support was awarded to this community based recreational program. Fully inclusive programming includes a vast array of local recreational opportunities, special events, and referral services. | ||
| www.sharedadventures.org | ||
| – The Morgan Center, San Jose, CA | $38,000 | |
| Financial support was approved to train special education staff in the benefit and use of adaptive technology communication devices. Specifically, a contracted Speech Language Therapist with technological expertise will train staff in the use of the latest communication devices during the 2007-08 school year. | ||
| www.morgancenter.org | ||
| – University of California, Santa Cruz, CA | $25,000 | |
| A research grant was made toward the continuing development of a "talking head" software program to develop speech in autistic children. The Timo program allows educators to create lesson plans specific to the need of the individual student in order to promote greater language acquisition. | ||
| www.animatedspeech.com | ||
| May 2007 – Achievekids, Palo Alto, CA | $25,000 | |
| Continued support of their Vocational Education Program which provides early vocational training both in-house and in the community. This will also cover the development of "Doggie Biscotti", a business developed for students to gain hands-on training in a variety of positions in the company. | ||
| www.achievekids.org | ||
| – Family YMCA of Black Hawk County, IA | $30,000 | |
| A three year grant was approved for the continued support of their "Together We Play" program that provides guidance and support to community recreational programs in the inclusion of disabled youth. | ||
| www.familyymcabhc.com | ||
| – Home Technology School, Palo Alto, CA | $100,000 | |
| A general operating grant to be used for the expansion of their fully inclusive school to middle school grades. In addition to an excellent academic program, the school will promote social and character education and cutting edge therapies for their adolescent population. | ||
| www.hopetech.org | ||
| – Miracle League of Blair County, PA | $20,000 | |
| Funding was approved to cover the general operating expenses for the first year of this baseball league for disabled youth. Utilizing peer typical peer buddies, this program enables disabled children to experience the benefits of team participation in a nurturing environment. | ||
| www.pamiracleleague.com | ||
| – PET MO – Columbia, Inc., MO | $45,500 | |
| Financial support was provided to increase production of PETs (Personal Energy Transportation), an alternative to wheelchairs that are better suited to the terrain of third world countries. | ||
| www.giftofmobility.org | ||
| – Parents Helping Parents, Inc., Santa Clara, CA | $75,000 | |
| The iTECH Center received a three-year grant to continue to serve families with disabled children in the identification and acquisition of assistive technology devices and software. | ||
| www.php.com | ||
| – Special Care, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | |
| This fully inclusive preschool program received general operating support. In addition to the educational program, therapeutic services are available on site. | ||
| www.specialcareokc.org | ||
| – Special Care & Career Services, Farmers Branch, TX | $25,000 | |
| Continued funding of this innovative supported employment program. In addition to community based job placements, they also utilize mentoring and extensive ongoing support to promote success. | ||
| www.specialcarecareer.org | ||
| – TransAccess, San Jose, CA | $20,000 | |
| Additional funding was provided for this high school transitional program. With an emphasis on vocation/post-secondary educational preparation, TransAccess increases the success rate of high school graduates with disabilities. | ||
| www.transaccess.org | ||
| January 2007 – Cerebral Palsy Center of the Bay Area, Oakland, CA | $15,000 | |
| Their proposal was approved for the funding of Cornerstone, a micro-enterprise program for those whose skills do not fit into a traditional vocational mold. Individuals receive training and support to start their own businesses. | ||
| www.Cpcoak.org | ||
| – Challenged Athletes Foundation, San Diego, CA | $10,000 | |
| Continued funding of their scholarship program used to provide adaptive athletic equipment to qualified applicants. | ||
| www.challengedathletes.org | ||
| – Disability Funders Network, Falls Church, VA | $2,500 | |
| Support was provided for their Youth Transitions Initiative that provides information and support for families transitioning out of the public school system and into the state adult support services. | ||
| www.disabilityfunders.org | ||
| – Oak Hill, Hartford, CT | $75,000 | |
| A matching grant was awarded for the development of a Healthy Relationship curriculum that would address both components of a rewarding relationship and the need to set boundaries. This curriculum will be available nationwide for use with adolescents and adults. | ||
| www.ciboakhill.org | ||
| – SEEC, Silver Springs, MD | $25,000 | |
| A grant was approved for the continued organizational transition to the Person-Centered Thinking and Planning model to be applied to their vocational training program. | ||
| www.SEEConline.org | ||
| – Stepping Stones Growth Center , San Leandro, CA | $15,000 | |
| Funding was provided for the Steps Toward Wellness and More Steps Toward Wellness programs. These programs encourage and support the use of community-based nutrition, health, and recreational programs to address the physical needs of their current client base. | ||
| www.steppingstonesgrowth.org | ||
| September 2006 – Common Ground, Logan, UT | $25,000 | |
| A year-round, outdoor recreational program for the physically and developmentally disabled. Funds were provided to expand the alpine ski program by providing adaptive equipment and specialized traning at a local ski resort. | ||
| www.cgadventures.org | ||
| – Exceptional Children's Foundation, Culver City, CA | $25,000 | |
| A grant was awarded to help support the inclusion of at least 20 typically-developing children, from the community, to serve as peer role models for children with developmental disabilities and delays currently enrolled in the Early Start Program. | ||
| www.ecf.net | ||
| – SNAP, Richmond, CA | $20,000 | |
| Funding was provided to contribute toward the general operating expenses of this community-based motor development and recreational program in the water. Disabled children are provided with intensive support as they reach their maximum potential in swimming and pre-swimming skills. | ||
| www.snapkids.org | ||
| – Special Olympics Connecticut | $36,000 | |
| The Unified Sports Program received a grant to support an additional administrative staff member and to produce a documentary covering the development of the progam in partnership with Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference. Unified Sports promotes integrated sports teams that train and compete together in local public schools. | ||
| www.soct.org | ||
| – The Sunsine Kids Club, Chico, CA | $34,000 | |
| This community-based, fully integrated recreational program received general operating support to continue its work with disabled and typically-developing students. Examples of programs include an annual dance, integrated wheelchair basketball games, and a self-defense class. | ||
| May 2006 –Home Technology School, Burlingame, CA | $100,000 | |
| Funds were provided to cover the expenses incurred from the school's remodel and relocation to their new building. | ||
| www.hopetech.org | ||
| – Best Buddies California | $24,800 | |
| This organization provides support and guidance to high school and middle school clubs that promote the inclusion of special needs students in the every day student activities and encourage peer relationships. A grant was provided to expand this program to four schools in the San Francisco Bay area. | ||
| www.bestbuddies.org | ||
| – The Arc of San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | |
| A grant was awarded to the Job Development Services program to cover some of the expenses of their supported employment program which enables clients to pursue long-term, meaningful employment. | ||
| www.thearcsanfrancisco.org | ||
| – Pacific Diversified Services, San Rafael, CA | $5,000 | |
| This organization in Marin County, CA serves 21 severely disabled individuals by providing job coaching and support not only during work hours but for the purpose of better integrating at after work events and in the community at large. | ||
| www.pdsmarin.org | ||
| – Community Association of Rehabilitation, Palo Alto, CA | $15,000 | |
| Continued support for the Milestone Preschool program, a fully integrated preschool in which all children benefit from low class ratios and highly trained teaching professionals and therapists. | ||
| www.c-a-r.org | ||
| – East Bay Innovations, San Leandro, CA | $15,000 | |
| Additional funding for the SET program, a vocational training program that bridges the gap between public school services in high school and adult services for the developmentally disabled. | ||
| www.eastbayinnovations.com | ||
| – HOPE worldwide, Wayne, PA | $51,200 | |
| A three year grant was awarded to complete the five year goal of renovating the Asha Kiran residencer in New Delhi, India. | ||
| www.hopeworldwide.org | ||
| January 2006 –Family YMCA of Black Hawk County, IA | $10,000 | |
| Continued support for "Together We Play", a community inclusion program with training and facilitation provided through the local YMCA for other fommunity recreational programs. | ||
| – Special Care & Career Services, Farmers Branch, TX | $10,000 | |
| The Supported Employment Services program received funding to subsidize the assessment and training of 10 individuals in the program. | ||
| www.specialcarecareer.org | ||
| – Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, Napa, CA | $40,000 | |
| A grant was provided to cover additional expenses for their supported employment program that serves individuals with emotional disabilities in community settings and in one group setting. | ||
| www.dreamcatch.us | ||
| – Quest, Inc., Apopka, FL | $20,000 | |
| The Multi-Sensory Stimulation Program, a Sensory Integration Therapy center, received money to purchase SI equipment and to subsidize staff salaries, benefiting their severely disabled clients. | ||
| www.questinc.org | ||
| November 2005 –Center for Independent Living, Winter Park, FL | $5,000 | |
| Money for the purchase of two laptops and associated software to enable regional client support to document and access resources on site. . | ||
| www.cilorlando.org | ||
| – Challenged Athletes Foundation, Del Mar, CA | $10,000 | |
| A contribution to their scholarship fund, providing physically disabled individuals with athletic equipment. | ||
| www.challengedathletes.org | ||
| – National Institute of Art and Disabilities, Richmond, CA | $10,000 | |
| A contribution to their scholarship fund, providing scholarships to disabled artists to create and exhibit their art locally. | ||
| www.niadart.org | ||
| – TransAccess, Santa Clara, CA | $15,000 | |
| A grant was awarded to fund the "School-to-Career" program which provides adaptive technology and career transition services so that the disabled in the Santa Clara County can achieve their educational and career goals. | ||
| www.transaccess.org | ||
| – Wings Learning Center, San Mateo, CA | $20,000 | |
| Funds to develop an Autistic Training Program for area professionals serving the developmentally disabled. The introductory program will focus on the "Friends 2 Friends" Relationship Development Intervention training. | ||
| August 2005 –Achievekids, Palo Alto, CA | $10,000 | |
| Continued support of the Vocational Education program transitioning disabled students from a classroom to a work environment. | ||
| www.achievekids.org | ||
| – Benetech, Palo Alto, CA | $50,000 | |
| The development of ALL-Link, an Internet service providing a reading program that is appropriate for adolescents and adults. | ||
| www.benetech.org | ||
| – Parents Helping Parents, Inc, Santa Clara, CA | $15,000 | |
| Continued support of the iTECH center that provides hands-on access to adaptive technology along with assessment and support. | ||
| www.php.com | ||
| May 2005 – Oak Hill, Hartford, CT | $5,000 | |
| A grant was provided to cover the costs of materials and equipment for a Sensory Integration room. | ||
| www.ciboakhill.org | ||
| – Stepping Stone Growth Center, San Leandro, CA | $5,000 | |
| Funding for the Ready, Set, Go Program, an after school program that teaches basic living skills to low income youth with developmental disabilities. . | ||
| www.steppingstonesgrowth.org | ||
| February 2005 – Smoky Hill Education Foundation, Salina, KS | $17,000 | |
| A grant was provided for the training and implementation of the Bal-A-Vis-X program school wide at the Belleville East Elementary School. This program utilizes a series of exercises to increase cognitive ability. | ||
| www.smokyhill.org | ||
| – North Star Foundation, Storrs, CT | $10,000 | |
| Financial support for the raising, training and placement of Companion Dogs with special needs children. | ||
| www.northstardogs.com | ||
| – HOPE worldwide, Wayne, PA | $7600 | |
| Continued funding of the Asha Kiran residential home in New Delhi, India. | ||
| www.hopeworldwide.org | ||