How We Help
We aim to empower students with disabilities by giving them the tools they need to succeed.
Dana Brown
Teacher Mini-Grant
The Dana Brown Teacher Mini-grant program funds innovative projects conceived by Special School District (SSD) educators to help students with disabilities enrich learning and social interactions.
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Fred Saigh
Leadership Academy
The Fred Saigh Leadership Academy exposes high-school students with disabilities to local leaders and institutions, teaching them the importance of being involved in the community.
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Arts in the Classroom
The Arts in the Classroom program contributes to enhanced self-esteem, increased social interaction, improved language skills and greater awareness of the arts.
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Adaptive & Assistive Equipment
The Adaptive Equipment program provides augmentative communication devices and assistive equipment, as well as hearing aids and eyeglasses to students with impairments to help them become more independent.
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Critical Needs
By providing basic day-to-day supplies, the Critical Needs program provides immediate financial assistance to students to secure essential daily needs so they can meaningfully engage in their education.
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Scholarships
John Cary Scholarships recognize college-bound seniors with disabilities who have excelled in school while displaying resiliency, courage and determination.
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Kid-to-Camp
Camp programs help to maintain educational and social skills momentum for students with disabilities during school breaks. We cover fees for some eligible students.
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