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10th Annual iCan! Bike Camp Recap! |
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Our 10th annual iCan! Bike Camp has been proving to be a successful and exciting experience! Over 70 volunteers are working together to change the lives of 40 riders.
Today, we commemorate our rider's graduation and celebrate their journey towards independence!
Over these five days, hesitant participants transformed into confident riders, parents discovered a renewed hope in what their son or daughter can achieve, and volunteers gained a greater understanding of their peers. It has been a WIN-WIN-WIN experience!
This event takes so many committed individuals and organizations - iCan! Bike Camp would not be possible without each and every one of them!
As we celebrate our iCan! Bike Camp graduates, we would like to thank the many sponsors, partners, volunteers, and friends that helped make this camp a success!
THANK YOU
to the amazing staff from iCan Shine for caring about each of our riders.
THANK YOU
to the families and riders for letting us be a part of your journey.
THANK YOU
to our volunteers -- without you bike camp wouldn't be possible!!
A huge thanks to Camille Gardiner and her entire family for making this event possible.
Thank you for believing in our riders and for being a part of our effort to change lives and change expectations!
Special Thanks to our AMAZING partners:
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Florida Freewheelers cycling club once again provided the beautiful, brand new bike helmets to our riders!
They personally and professionally fit every rider again this year. You can find out more about the Florida Freewheelers club at their website: floridafreewheelers.com
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Follow us on Facebook and keep an eye out for our upcoming 2021 iCan! Bike recap video!
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When: Saturday, July 10
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Near Downtown Orlando (we'll send you the address after you register)
Attention Club 321 - Middle and High Schoolers:
Join us for an Open House in July!
We can't wait to soak up the sun and enjoy games, food, and friends! We hope you can join us. Bring a swimsuit, towel, dry clothes, sunscreen, and a dish to share for our potluck!
Club 321 is usually a drop-off program, but this month families will have the option to stay. Just let us know how many and who will be staying on the form below!
Thank you to Lauren and Travis Frosch for being our July event host!
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Parent Informational Meeting |
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When: Thursday, July 15
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Zoom - be camera ready!
Join us on Thursday, July 15 from 7-9 pm and to get ready for the 2021 school year with The FOUNDATION!
Summer is a great time to design the perfect introduction of your loved one to the people who do not know the exceptional gifts they possess. This workshop will help you create a tool that will give your student a great start to the next school year. We will learn how to create and prepare an "All About Me" binder for your child's educational team!
Our very own Debbie Gelinas, founder of Special Needs Advocate and mom to Zoe, will be presenting and sharing with us.
Debbie will also have time for an 'Ask the Advocate' question and answer session after the presentation. To learn more about Debbie, visit: https://www.iepcoachingandadvocacy.com/. Thank you, Debbie!
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When: Saturday, July 17
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Mount Dora area (we'll send you the address after you register)
Attention T21 Social Networking! (Members 18+)
Join us for an Open House in July!
We hope you can join us. Bring a swimsuit, towel, dry clothes, sunscreen, and a dish to share for our pot luck!
T21 Social Network is usually a drop-off program, but this month families will have the option to stay. Just let us know how many and who will be staying on the form below!
Thank you to Nita and Nathan DerHovanesian for being our July event host!
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When: Sunday, July 18
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Splash Pad at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Address: 8249 Buenavista Woods BV, Orlando, 32836
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Join The FOUNDATION for a splish-splash fun Play Date at the Splash Pad at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park. Admission to the splash pad will be covered by The FOUNDATION. Popsicles will be provided as well! Yum!
THANK YOU to Suzanne Sherrill for helping us organize and plan this fun family event! We
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2021 Camping Jamboree
November 5th - 7th - SAVE THE DATE!
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Join us for the 2021 Camping Jamboree!
Where: Jetty Park Campground - 9035 Campground Cir.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Ready to meet other families and make some new friends? Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Jetty Park, located next to one of Central Florida's most beautiful beaches! The campground has many amenities including a HUGE playground, sand volleyball, fishing from the pier, and sport equipment rentals such as boogie boards, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Mark your calendar now and keep an eye out for a registration link in next month's newsletter!
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DRIVING FOR A CHANGE - CHARITY AND NETWORKING GOLF EVENT |
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We are thrilled to share that Florida Paints is hosting an inaugural Tour of Champions Golf Tournament at Isleworth Golf and Country Club with all proceeds benefiting The FOUNDATION. We will be using this opportunity to expand work opportunities that support diversity and inclusion.
The tournament will include a small high-end auction and we'd love for YOU to help us procure items! This is a great way to fulfill active member status while also supporting our iCan! Work program. We've started a wish list but we are open to your suggestions as well. The sponsorship brochure and auction wish list can be found on our website.
If you have experience running a golf tournament or auction, or would just like to help with this inaugural event, we are looking for Pre-Parr-Tee committee members to help us make this event a success! Please contact Robin at robin.longley@dsfflorida.org or at The FOUNDATION at (407) 538-3537 - Thank you!
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Oral Motor Evaluations -
Open for registration!
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Evaluations will be the week of August 4-August 8 |
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What is Oral Placement Therapy?
Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) uses a hierarchical-based approach to improve speech clarity and feeding skills in individuals of all ages and across diagnoses. These innovative techniques focus on motor movement activities used to improve phonation, resonation, and speech clarity. Combined with a tactile-sensory approach, OPT provides a comprehensive solution to a variety of speech and feeding issues. OPT involves the use of therapy tools to train and transition muscle movements for speech production. These techniques, applied in combination with the tools, make the difference in client’s lives.
The FOUNDATION offers traveling clinics to provide oral placement evaluations and program development. This program is highly beneficial, however, the evaluation is a one-time visit that provides an outline for an ongoing program that must be implemented by a parent or speech therapist on a daily or weekly basis.
Click here to learn more about Oral Placement Therapy
Parents are required to view the second video on the page - "Parents' Guide to Talk Tools" to be eligible for an Oral Motor Therapy Scholarship.
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iCan! Programs - Registration is open! |
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Ready...set...charge on!
We are SUPER excited to see you all again IN PERSON! Check out our fantastic programming partnered with the University of Central Florida.
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iCan! Learn
This program is designed for children ages 4-9 who are just entering or about to enter the school system. We partner with UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education and work with students who help our families with tools and resources focused on research based methods proven to help our children through 5 centers - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Reading, Math, Speech and Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy. Through iCan! Learn we will provide more hands on learning and skills geared for the 21st Century and beyond.
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iCan! Excel
iCan! Excel offers youth ages 10-15 the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Our participants learn mindfulness and yoga in a supportive and creative environment. The goal of the program is to teach exercise as an effective way to manage and reduce stress levels and develop effective coping strategies.
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College & Career Prep
This program is beneficial for those 16 and older who want to continue to learn and develop skills that will help them be successful in the community. Participants and UCF students explore various parts of community life from navigating campus to building a budget to exploring healthy eating and exercise options. There is a presentation for the young adults as well as speakers who come to educate the parents about how to facilitate independence after high school. Check out a list of some of the amazing topics and resources in the link below!
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Virtual Zumba with Elyse! |
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When: Every Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing:
Elyse Mundelein will be teaching a virtual Zumba class! We will post the Zoom information of the event below or on our private Facebook page. No experience needed, just get ready to dance and have fun!
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Upcoming dates:

- Tuesday, July 6
- Tuesday, July 13
- Tuesday, July 20
- Tuesday, July 27
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Join our Club 321 virtual meet-up for middle and high-schoolers!
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,
This is a great opportunity for our middle and high school group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
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Upcoming dates:

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Wednesday, July 7 - Trivia and Scavenger Hunt
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Wednesday, July 14 - BINGO!
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Wednesday, July 21 - Jeopardy!
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Wednesday, July 28 - Drawing 101
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Virtual T21 Social Network (18+) |
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When: Every Thursday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,
This is a great opportunity for our adult group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
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Upcoming dates:

- Thursday, July 8 - Yoga and Relaxation
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Thursday, July 15 - Scattergories and Trivia
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Thursday, July 22 - Dance Party and Karaoke Sing-A-Long
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Thursday, July 29 - Theater 101
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F^3 : Fantastic Foundation Friends |
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When: Select Fridays
Time: 4:00pm-4:30pm and 4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,
POWER UP!
This program will provide opportunities for small groups to form relationships and friendships in a virtual environment. Sessions are capped at 5 participants to allow for deeper engagement and a more personal experience. We'll build conversational skills and independence with the goal of forming true friendships over time. Each session will be offered to different age groups. Ex: Girls aged 11-14 for one session and boys aged 15-18 for a different session, women 25-30, etc.
Schedule:
July 9th
4:00 pm- Girls ages 11-14
4:30 pm - Boys ages 11-14
July 16
4:00 pm - Girls ages 15-18
4:30 pm - Boys ages 15-18
July 23
4:00 pm - Women ages 19-25
4:30 pm - Men ages 19-25
July 30
4:00 pm - Women & Men ages 25-30
4:30 pm - Women & Men ages 31+
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