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2Wanda Community Foundation Day Treatment & Afterschool Program
At 2Wanda Community Foundation, we believe in fostering inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (DDD), with a specialized focus on autism. Our Day Treatment & Afterschool Program provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment where adults and school-age children can develop essential life skills, build meaningful connections, and access specialized support to enhance their quality of life and independence.
Empowering Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities to Thrive
Our Programs & Services
- Life Skills Development: Training in self-care, communication, and independent living.
- Vocational Readiness: Hands-on job training and supported employment opportunities.
- Health & Wellness: Access to mental health resources, sensory-friendly fitness programs, and nutrition support.
- Creative & Social Activities: Engaging in art, music, and movement therapy tailored to autism needs.
- Community Engagement: Volunteering, field trips, and local events that foster social inclusion.
- Personalized Care & Family Support: Individualized treatment plans with family guidance, behavioral therapy, and respite services.
- Evidence-Based Autism Curriculum: Using ABA, structured learning models, and sensory-friendly approaches.
- Homework & Academic Support: Assistance with adaptive learning and individualized instruction.
- Social & Behavioral Growth: Peer interaction programs and behavior intervention strategies.
- Creative & Sensory Activities: Art, music, and sensory play to enhance self-expression.
- Physical Health & Adaptive Sports: Motor skill development through structured movement and sensory integration activities.
- Parental Support & Education: Workshops on autism awareness and individualized learning strategies.
- Safe, Inclusive Environment: A low-stimulation, structured setting for sensory needs.
- Specialized Classrooms: Autism-friendly learning environments.
- Expanded Therapies: Speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy.
- Staff Training: Specialized autism education for caregivers and educators.
- Financial Aid: Scholarships for families in need.
- Long-Term Sustainability: Ensuring continued support for autism programs.
- $50,000 – Facility modifications & sensory-friendly classroom enhancements.
- $75,000 – Expansion of autism-specific therapies & educational services.
- $100,000 – Scholarships for families needing financial support.
- $150,000+ – Comprehensive program expansion & long-term sustainability.