OUR FOUNDER

I have lived in Mason, Ohio for the past 12 years. I am married to an amazing man named Pete who supports me and my idea for this program.  We have been married 6 years.  Together we have 4 kids in our blended family.   

Ben, who is the true  inspiration for my business is our oldest. He is 17 years old and attends Mason High School.  Ben was born with many challenges and was diagnosed as having developmental and cognitive disabilities at the age of 3.  

Will is 14 and is going to be attending St Xavier High School in the fall as a freshman.  Catherine is also 14 and she will be attending Ursuline Academy in the fall.  Colin, the youngest, attends Springer School and center.  He is going into 7th grade.  Colin has been diagnosed with learning disabilities, ADHD and struggles socially.  We also have 2 crazy dogs Bulliett and Woodford. 

I have worked for the past 5 years during the school calendar year for Easter Seals as a job coach/skills trainer in the Project SEARCH program through the Warren County Career Center.  I have learned so much and met such amazing young adults that have changed my outlook on life for the better.  

I have started this program because I believe there is a HUGE need for our young adults to have social opportunities with their peers outside of a school type environment to develop healthy and appropriate social skills. 

Being a parent is hard.  Being a parent of a child with challenges can be overwhelming and isolating.  We worry about EVERYTHING.  The past, the present and dare I say it... the FUTURE. Many families with a child with special needs aren't always aware of the resources available to them.

I'm hoping this program with the help of parents' input and feedback will be able to help our kids gain confidence, social skills and have a lot of fun in the process.