The SONshine Center is a day center for adults with special needs that opened in August, 2015. Our program gives our students a loving, fun, and educational environment in which they can socialize and be around peers. We currently serve 126 AllSTARS (SUPER TALENTED AWESOME RADIANT STUDENTS) and have been contacted by many more families wishing to place their adult child with us.
This year we are in need of funding for improved student technology to ensure that our AllSTARS have access to the tools necessary for meaningful learning and communication. Many of our AllSTARS rely on technology to support academic instruction, develop functional life skills, increase independence, and access communication supports. Updated iPads will provide individualized learning opportunities, increase student engagement, and help bridge gaps in communication and participation. With additional funding, we can equip our AllSTARS with the resources they need to reach their full potential and successfully navigate their environment.
Our mission is to embrace individuals with special needs by focusing on their abilities. A structured environment and intentional planning will allow each individual to participate throughout the day in activities that will enrich their lives.
This year we are in need of funding for improved student technology to ensure that our AllSTARS have access to the tools necessary for meaningful learning and communication. Many of our AllSTARS rely on technology to support academic instruction, develop functional life skills, increase independence, and access communication supports. Updated iPads will provide individualized learning opportunities, increase student engagement, and help bridge gaps in communication and participation. With additional funding, we can equip our AllSTARS with the resources they need to reach their full potential and successfully navigate their environment.
The SONshine Center is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Organization name
Sonshine Center
Causes
Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Differences
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Kaufman, Rockwall
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
3018 N Belt Line Rd