Our Mission
SPARC (Special Programs & Resource Connection) enhances the lives of people with developmental disabilities through high quality therapeutic recreation activities. Participants work on skill development in a nurturing social community that does not otherwise exist in their lives.
Our Goals
As a committed provider of therapeutic recreational activities in Westchester County, NY, SPARC is dedicated to our mission of enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our goal is to go above and beyond in serving the Westchester County IDD community spanning adolescences through adulthood. We offer an extensive array of recreational, artistic, athletic, and wellness programs designed by highly trained staff skilled in disciplines ranging from social work to speech therapy. We are committed to providing a place our population can go to learn, gain confidence and independence, and that their caregivers can trust.
Led by our dedicated program specialists, our activities are meticulously crafted to conquer barriers while fostering the development of essential life skills. Through our programs, participants embrace:
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A resolute shift towards a more positive attitude
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Amplified confidence and an elevated sense of self-worth
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Enhanced socialization, communication, and the ability to build meaningful connections
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A profound sense of accomplishment and newfound independence
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The cultivation of community integration skills through enriched self-expression
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Heightened levels of decision-making and adept problem-solving in social scenarios
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An open-mindedness that eagerly embraces novel experiences
