Adaptive Art for All!
Adaptive Art for All!
Hello! My name is Ms. Kristi McAllister!
Here is a little more about me…
I am a teacher for the Adult Transition Program and Services (ATPS) at the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus.
I love my students because…
Even though I am the teacher, they have already taught me so much. While on the exterior it may not seem that they have opinions and wants, they most certainly do. I have taken the time to pay very close attention to their movements, eye gazes, facial expressions and body language to understand them and see them for who they are. They each are unique and have beautiful personalities! They are truly a gift.
More about my project…
RCS adult transition program and services (ATPS) students with multiple impairments (SXI) would love the opportunity to attend an art class every week at the Paint a Miracle studio located in downtown Rochester (30 classes this school year).
This opportunity will give students a chance to create art that they can showcase and sell if they so choose.
The main principles of the ATPS is for students to develop independence with the community through community relationships. This program offers the opportunity to create art with the support and accommodations that students to be independent and participate fully within our community.
Paint a Miracle is so thrilled to have our students attend their program, that they have offered a grant for half the cost.
♥ This is where you can help! ♥
Help us match the grant!
Your support will foster independence, community connections, and the opportunity to participate in the community. This will enhance the lives of students in a positive way! Thank you for your consideration!
Any donation is appreciated!
Where Your Donation Goes
- Weekly art class for ATPS students at the Paint a Miracle studio
- 30 classes this school year for each student
- The cost to use the art room, have a teacher present every week and all of the supplies at Paint a Miracle
- An art portfolio for each student as well and an art show to display and celebrate their work
- Student art will be made into items that they can sell
- 3rd party payment processing fee
- Fulfillment labor & materials
Total Project Goal $1,743.11
*A portion of the total project goal will be donated to the RCS Foundation to enhance and enrich learning for all RCS students, to help build awareness and to support additional programs and projects. Thank you for your generous contribution and dedication to making a difference!
♥ DONOR WALL OF SUPPORT ♥
Suzanne Dunn
Steven Fulkerson
Thank you for your amazing enthusiasm, Kristi! This is yet another example of the incredible Rochester Community Schools programs.
Jessica Opfer
I am a "non-artist" who loves to teach about art (I coordinate Art Smart at North Hill Elementary) and this program sounds amazing!
Alisa Sarkic
Karen Schaefer
What a wonderful opportunity for our ATPS students!
Sue Srock
A donation well deserved.
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Anne Burcz
Mary Crimmings
Jen Brown
Amy Kesler
Melissa Kanasty
My oldest child is a kindergartener at Hampton but I have been a special ed teacher for 19 years in another district. For many years I… Read more
My oldest child is a kindergartener at Hampton but I have been a special ed teacher for 19 years in another district. For many years I taught adult SXI (18-26 yr olds) in a school with very low parent support and participation. I know how hard it can be to want to provide worthwhile opportunities for my students but not have the means to do so unless it was coming out of my own pocket. Adaptive art is so worthwhile. Good luck in your pursuits!
Sandra Mazza
What a great program.
Jeni Hester
Anonymous
Prashanth Krishna
nancy oeswein
Debra Hartman
Kurt Wasiluk
Sandra Turner
What a wonderful opportunity! Possibly an art show at the end of the year? Thank you for the amazing ATPS program!
Swim for Success!
Swim for Success!
Hello! My name is Ms. Anna Tansey!
Here is a little more about me…
I am a teacher for the Adult Transition Program and Services (ATPS) at the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus.
I teach 10 students between the ages of 18-26 years old, mostly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as having sensory processing issues.
As many of my students have sensory processing issues, swimming can be extremely calming on the body. Many families note that after swimming, their students can better cope with everyday stresses. As adults with special needs, going out into the community is their opportunity to be around their non-disabled peers and have exposure to various activities that will give them a meaningful life.
More about my project…
As research from the National Autism Association reports, between 2009 and 2011, accidental drowning accounted for 91% of the total U.S. deaths reported in individuals with autism who had wandered away from their homes, schools, or caregivers. Water can hold a special appeal to individuals on the spectrum, however, this fascination can be dangerous if the student is not supervised or does not know how to swim.
ATPS has partnered with the North Oakland YMCA to give students an opportunity to swim in their zero-depth pool once a week at a low cost. The YMCA has two lifeguards on staff at all times and students have the opportunity to use pool equipment including pool noodles, wheelchair lifts, kick-boards, life jackets, and diving sticks. Additionally, the YMCA pool facility has amazing family locker rooms where students will practice daily living skills such as dressing and undressing in a private changing room.
♥ This is where you can help! ♥
Help us reach our goal!
With your support, RCS students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing issues will have the opportunity to learn and practice swimming skills in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment and the opportunity to participate in the community.
This will enhance the lives of students in a positive way!
Thank you for your consideration!
Any donation is appreciated!
Where Your Donation Goes
- ATPS students’ weekly attendance at the North Oakland YMCA
- Opportunity for all 10 students to swim in a zero-depth pool
- Two lifeguards on staff at all times
- Access to use pool equipment including pool noodles, wheelchair lifts, kick-boards, life jackets, and diving sticks
- Access to amazing family locker rooms where students will practice daily living skills such as dressing and undressing in a private changing room
- 3rd party payment processing fee
- Fulfillment labor & materials
Total Project Goal $905.56
*A portion of the total project goal will be donated to the RCS Foundation to enhance and enrich learning for all RCS students, to help build awareness and to support additional programs and projects.
Thank you for your generous contribution and dedication to making a difference!
♥ DONOR WALL OF SUPPORT ♥
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Tammy Floreno
Love this! ❤️
Prajna Pattnaik
NEELOSHAN SELVARAJ
Good luck, and thanks for all that you are doing.
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Laura Gluhanich
Thank you for all that you do!
Amy Kesler
Prakash Peranandam
All the Best..!!
Sandra Mazza
Such a great program. Thanks for all you do.
Anonymous
Jeni Hester
Prashanth Krishna
