About Us
Our Goals
Every person needs time to relax, be with friends, develop new abilities, and learn about oneself. SPARC provides active, challenging, and creative recreation for people with special needs, as well as respite for their families. Our specialists guide participants through enjoyable, goal-oriented activities as steps towards developing behavioral, functional and life skill goals. We provide support, instruction, adapted materials and interventions for each participant’s growth and success.
In a fun and joyful atmosphere, SPARC programs foster positive attitudes and new capabilities through:
- Community integration skills
- Decision-making and self-determination
- Problem solving in social situations
- Confidence and independence
- Socialization and new friendships
- Self-expression and communication skills
- New interests and leisure skills
- Self-esteem and accomplishments
SPARC strives to be part of the rhythm of life for each person who benefits from new skills, favorite activities, and friendships developed in our programs.
Our Professional Team is Just Right for You
SPARC’s team of experienced, creative professionals is trained in specializations including therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, psychology, nursing, special education and social work. We understand participants’ personal needs, the spectrum of functional abilities, learning and developmental disabilities, communication disorders, medical frailty, seizures, allergies, special diets, incontinence, adaptive equipment, and sign language. SPARC staff is knowledgeable about individuals’ social, emotional, physical, and medical concerns. Our specialists inspire participants to “reach for the stars” in a spirit of encouragement, friendship and fun.
Board of Directors
- President – Suzanne Chase
- Vice President – Susan W. Morris
- Arshad Bahl
- Sharon Berman
- Gayle Cratty
- Rod Drysdale
- Virginia Norton
- Susan M. Purcell
- Elyssa Rothe
- Roger Vogt