Mission: To support people with physical and developmental disabilities in choosing and accomplishing individual life goals.

Wish List

• adaptive equipment for computer, art (e.g., scissors), gardening; freestanding adaptive swing
• arts & crafts supplies: paint brushes, tacky glue, glue sticks (large washable), clear contact paper, fabric & finger paints, washable markers, dry-erase color markers, washable-ink stamp pads (all colors), clear packing tape, seasonal stickers, fabric paint, fabric markers, paints, clay, kits, beads, etc.

• baking supplies: sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips, spices, food coloring & extracts
• baskets
• batteries (especially C & D sizes)
• birthday candles
• books on CD
• bubble solution, Play-Doh
• buttons (lots and lots); large bags of rice, dried beans, lentils, peas, macaroni
• clothespins, wooden clip type
• clothing (preschool): pants, socks, underpants, snow pants, mittens, boots
• cookbooks, craft books (e.g., how-to books)
• craft paper bags with handles
• diaper wipes, tissues
• dining-room-style chairs (sturdy)
• dinosaur figures (large)
• divider curtain for mat area
• doctor kits
• dress-up clothes and shoes for boys and girls
• dry-erase board (large) and cleaning solution, dry-erase colored markers
• early-reader books (sturdy)
• earphones
• easels
• eye droppers (for science and craft projects)
• flashlights
• foam shapes
• high-backed swing seat (child model) from eSpecialNeeds.com model #E00205
• iPod and dock
• games, puzzles, electronic games, Lucky Ducks game
• kitchen supplies: forks and spoons (not plastic), child-sized plastic drinking cups, small plastic bowls, cups with handles, plates, spray bottles, pots, pans, measuring cups & spoons, etc.
• lamination machine
• microwave
• musical instruments (especially a keyboard)
• office furniture: file cabinets, office chairs with wheels
• office supplies: all kinds, especially tape, masking tape, dry-erase markers, pens, pencils, erasers. etc.
• papers: all kinds, colors, & sizes, including photo paper, easel paper, construction, finger-paint & scrapbook paper, scrap paper, card stock, newsprint
• personal care items: e.g., toothbrushes, brushes, combs, lotions, toothpaste, deodorant, unscented shaving cream
• play sand
• playing cards and card games, Uno, Skip Bo; Braille playing cards and Uno game
• rocking chair
• sensory items: textured oils, etc.
• sewing material: fabric, lace, thread, poly fill
• Smart Board
• smocks (plastic) for water play
• socks (all sizes)
• sponges, squeegees
• storage bags and bins with tops, plastic (all sizes)
• swim diapers
• swing seat, high-backed (child model): eSpecialNeeds.com Model #E00205 $84.95
• tablecloths, plastic
• toaster
• towels (hand-size)
• Velcro, sticky-backed
• vinegar, corn syrup, liquid starch
• wallpaper books
• watering cans, potting soil, flower pots
• wax paper, Ziploc bags

Volunteers Needed

Work in a heated indoor pool with preschool children in an integrated setting, weekdays 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Session runs during the school year.

Assist with community-based recreation programs: e.g., horseback riding, gymnastics, bowling.

Maintain gardens and landscaping in an outdoor classroom setting and at resident homes.

Assist with various special events throughout the year.