The Quad Manhattan is a meeting place that supports special needs children with after school groups focusing on social-emotional skills. Weekly communication and progress reports are given to parents along with activities to practice at home with their children. Group size is small with only 6 to 8 children and two trained staff members. Kids have fun learning new skills in an all-inclusive environment. One on One is also available. Build on the child’s strengths with a click down below.
Stay Focused-Scuba Diving-Midtown
Adaptive Scuba Diving Lessons can be some of the most rewarding classes you ever take in your life. Swimming with the fish underwater can educate you in ways you never thought possible. Being able to see first hand what life is like down below can be a very exhilarating encounter, to say the least.
Since 2003 the Stay Focused Organization located in Midtown has been teaching people like yourself how to scuba dive. Because of their expertise in the field, the Stay Focused Org. in an exceptional place to learn. They will patiently teach you the skills you need to take the plunge underwater. Through the program, you can earn scuba certification as a teen or young adult with disabilities.
As a result, Stay Focused adaptive scuba diving lessons act as a tool for gaining confidence, leadership, and independence. Once you complete the program, you have the option to accompany quality trained instructors on a trip to the Cayman Islands.
Chiefly, classes are generally best suited for ages 13-21 with more details on the candidate assessment page.
So not only can you learn a new skill but also develop life long friendships with just a click below. Oh by the way, if you see Ariel, the little mermaid, tell her I said hello!
https://stay-focused.org/the-organization/
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Reel Abilities Film Festival-Upper West Side
A Disability Film Festival had never been done before until The Reel Abilities Festival came along in 2007. In the spirit of diversity and inclusion Reel Abilities’ goal has always been to bring attention to the lives of people with disabilities. By showing these fascinating films it is the hope that more people became aware of both of the struggles and successes of individuals who have various impairments. Entries to the festival can be either made by or have someone with a disability as a subject matter.
With this intention of acceptance, it comes as no surprise that a Disability Film Festival with such substance would take place at The Marlene Mayerson Jewish Community Center. Also known as the JCC-Manhattan, this location has served as a perfect backdrop for such a dynamic event every year.
Given that the event has grown immensely over the years, the festival has now expanded to an international program. In fact, Reel Abilities is the largest festival of it’s kind anywhere in the world. Certainly, you don’t miss this week-long event! So Sign Up on the email list. As soon as you do that you’ll be the first to know all the upcoming details. Heck, maybe you want to submit a film?
Ready and Action- Take One with a click down below.
https://jccmanhattan.org/film-email-signup
Want to submit a film? https://reelabilities.org/newyork/minisite_page/home/
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Wash, Wash, Wash Those Hands!
I recently discovered this from our friends at Symphony Space and I think you guys will enjoy these uplifting tunes. Even when the virus has passed we need to remain vigilant with our Daily Hand Washing. Make it fun with a click down below.