With Ohio being one of the “Super Tuesday” states, I feel like I can’t escape being bombarded by accusations, “urgent” phone messages, and commercials on TV, the radio, e-mail and the rest of the Internet.
I have a lot of respect who don’t spend all their money on advertisements/commercials and put their money into their work what they believe in. These are grass-roots groups trying to make a difference, (including battling insurance companies or filing piles of forms to gain Medicaid approval.) Otherwise, they face battling for parent-funding knowing they're a group typically strapped to their limits.
This is why I wanted to feature two groups (both built by special-need parents themselved) who have done wonderful things for Nathan and his development. They deserve getting their name out for the right reasons. You’ve probably seen their names across this site on other occasions, but still deserve to get the exposure they deserve.
Leap Beyond Therapy
Leap Beyond Therapy, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a pediatric physical therapy center that provides innovative and goal-oriented programs with proven success. We have individualized therapy programs for modified and traditional therapy focused on strength building, maintenance, and building confidence; however, we are unique in that we specialize in intensive pediatric therapy, utilizing the Therasuit Model.
Along with our therapy programs, we also offer home based fitness and strength programs, and we are the tri-state’s regional adaptive bike specialists. Leap Beyond Therapy is a Level 1 and IO waiver provider, and accepts Ohio Medicaid and most insurance companies.
Lastly, at Leap Beyond Therapy, we believe that by giving kids with special needs the hope, motivation, and the tools they need to achieve their potential, they will become active participants in their world. Early intervention is critical to help children achieve their mobility potential. At Leap Beyond, this is our mission.
At Leap Beyond Therapy, we believe that by giving kids with special needs the hope, motivation, and the tools they need to achieve their potential, they will become active participants in their world.
We would love the opportunity to speak with you about our therapy programs, and other services.
Brighter Beginnings through Conductive Education
Brighter Beginnings through Conductive Education is a non-profit organization that is designed to provide educational services to children and families with disabilities. Our primary goal is to teach children with motor disabilities to become a fully participating member of our community by maximizing their overall independence. The intensive group motor training programs are based on the principles of Conductive Education. We teach children with physical disabilities functional activities like how to eat, dress, sit, walk and toilet themselves.
Brighter Beginnings through conductive Education is proud to be providing an innovative program which aims to enable children to change their outlook and approach to problem solving. By experiencing success, they discover that they can find their own solutions to many problems of daily living. Conductive Education is an intensive approach to teaching children everything from gross and fine motor skills to better muscle control, group socialization skills and personal independence. Conductive Education also helps the children gain self-esteem and a sense of normalcy as they work in groups and experience success daily. Activities are designed to build physical stamina and will teach the children to learn to solve the problems of daily living from dressing, eating and practicing personal hygiene to living independently.
Please do not see these facilities in competition with each other, but perhaps better as a bipartisan approach towards helping kids move forward as a great example this country could learn from.
Both groups are non-profit organizations and any support towards these groups should be tax-deductible. (Remember I'm not a lawyer or an accountant, so confirm with your own experts there.) Both Leap Beyond Therapy and Brighter Beginnings are on our schedule/wish list for 2012 and beyond.
I'm not going to curse having a job (because as a contractor, things could change at any time) but if we had enough hours in the day, and as long as our cars hold up, we know putting Nathan in their hands gives him all the possibilities we could hope for.
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