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The Shorkey Center exists to
provide services for the individual with special needs.
These services include effective physical, occupational,
and speech rehabilitation;
direct education services including therapy for children
with autism and other related
disorders; and parent assistance support.
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FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Scholarship/Financial Assistance for the K.I.D.S Program:
ABA technology is a labor intensive one on one method which has proven to be very successful. It is a goal of Shorkey KIDS to provide financial relief to its parents whenever possible. All funds given for this purpose shall be used judicially and fairly.
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Professional Development:
Another goal of KIDS is to be on the cutting edge of new research and technology. We provide our staff with continuing professional development both within our community and nationally. We provide our staff with continuing professional development both within our community and nationality. They attend the Texas Applied Behavioral Analysis (TXABA) Conference annually which costs approximately $300 per person.
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Field Trip Sponsors:
The cost of field trips to pay for the staff and students is expensive. If you would like to sponsor a field trip, i.e. to the zoo, please contact us.
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Holiday/Greeting Cards and Other Gift Items Sponsors for All Our Programs:
We sell greeting cards, note pads, and aprons with artwork which the children create. Sponsor’s information (name, contact information, etc.) is printed on the back of the card chosen. Other items may be underwritten without sponsor’s name on them.
TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS
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New video monitoring equipment
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New computers/printers capable of running educational software, DSL, networking, Microsoft Office
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Any teaching software for ages pre-school thru 6th grade –i.e. Jump Start. See
www.knowledgeadventure.com
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Clicker 4-a talking word processor using pictures as well as words to teach children creative and factual based writing. See
www.cricksoft.com
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Intellikeys and Overlay Maker-an adaptive keyboard used for children who have fine motor and visual scanning difficulties. Helps to develop computer skills and academic skills using computer software. See
www.intellitools.com
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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Books on Tape-preschool thru third grade
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Gift Certificates to Mannings, Wal-Mart, Sams, Office Depot
www.superduperinc.com
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Number and letter flash cards
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Stringing beads and pattern cards
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Academic work books-preschool thru third grade
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Big story books-pre-K thru first grade (for circle time)
OUTDOORS
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Swing Set
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Canopies for shade
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Picnic tables
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Mini trampolines
AQUATICS
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Floaties for young swimmers
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Pool cover
GENERAL NEEDS for KIDS Program
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Microwave
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Small refrigerator
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Body pillows
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Rugs-large area
WE CAN ALWAYS USE. . .
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Paper Towels
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Toilet Paper
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Velcro (Large rolls)
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Laminating pouches (Office Depot #535704) letter size
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Art supplies (construction paper, glue, tissue paper, children’s scissors, crayons)
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Office Supplies (copy paper, card stock, page protectors, print cartridges-please check with us a to style number)
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Gift cards to Sam’s Club, Walmart, Office Depot
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Paper Products (plates, napkins, silverware)
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Cleaning supplies-please check with office first
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!!!
OUR DREAM
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