10 Benefits of Respite Care
Being a parent of a child with special needs can be overwhelming. It comes with individualized worries, stressors, and a skillset that parents learn on the spot. It carries joys, triumphs, and wins that often people with typically developing children do not understand. The mental load of being the caregiver for a child with special …
Inclusive Toy Box
I was about 6 years old and my baby dolls arm broke off. That’s ok. No big deal. Now she has special needs. So what? I told my mom that my baby was disabled. She asked if it was because she now only has 1 arm. In a huff I replied, “No mom! She’s blind” …
The Theresa Foundation News – Fall 2019
In This Issue: Thanks to everyone who attended the 22nd Annual Swingin’ Fore Theresa Golf Outing and Gala Reception Highlight recent grant recipients Meet Elizabeth Einhart: The Theresa Foundation’s New Executive Director 35th Annual Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, “Victory Challenge” Save the Date 2020
The Theresa Foundation News – Summer 2019
In This Issue: 25 Years…And Beyond Sibling’s Speech We Acknowledge and Thank Our Theresa Award Honorees Theresa Foundation: A Year in Support 2018 22nd Annual Swingin’ Fore Theresa Golf Outing and Gala Reception Dance, Fun and an Extraordinary Day Download the Newsletter
Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
Dear Mr. Russo, On behalf of the Games staff, the Coaches, the teachers, the families and most of all the athletes that participated in the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged on May 30 – June 1, 2019, we sincerely thank you for your generous sponsorship and support of the Games. It …
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Introducing “[email protected]”
As of August 30, 2018, The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts, or “TAPA”, ceased to be a direct service provider. After considering the best, most efficient way to disburse funding, and reach the maximum number of students, the Board of Directors of the Theresa Foundation decided that TAPA should focus on funding programs in the …
Theresa Foundation Sponsors Nassau County “Victory Challenge
The 35th Annual Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, “Victory Challenge” will be held May 30th thru June 1st at the Mitchell Athletic Complex. This event is the longest running program of its kind and since 2011 has been kept alive by the help of private and community support when funding was …
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NAELA Attorney Receives Theresa Award
Everyone at the Theresa Foundation thanks Tim for his efforts on behalf of seniors and people with special needs. Naming him this Year’s NAELA Theresa Awards Honoree is the least we can do in return. Washington, DC — The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is pleased to announce that NAELA Fellow Tim Nay …