Causes: Autism, Camps, Children & Youth, Disabilities, Education, Health, Special Education, Sports, Youth Development

Mission: SANDY CAY, Inc.
•To provide specialized services using Applied Behavior Analysis and other methods, modifications and strategies to accomplish effective instruction for special needs individuals so that they may strive to reach their potential.
•To provide direct services to eligible clients.
•To support the child’s role in gaining independence across environments.
•To provide staff and parent team meetings/trainings to coordinate services and to further the goals of SCI clients.
•To provide stable and caring adult mentors who guide and inspire youth so that they can overcome barriers, allowing them to mature into happy, healthy, productive adults.
•To provide ongoing support and services to accommodate a standard of quality of life for those adults who continue to require assistance in becoming as independent as feasible. Support may be in various forms such as recreation, respite care, training, skill building and living arrangements.

Results: SCI has assisted over 200 families in rural Northwest Ohio

Target demographics: education of youth with disabilities and summer camp for all youth

Direct beneficiaries per year: 42 students/campers

Geographic areas served: Rural Northwest Ohio

Programs: Providing specialized education and services for students with special needs, an 8 week summer camp for all youth & a mentoring program. Provides services to approximately 40-50 families per year, assisting over 200 families to date.