At Specially Gifted Foundation, we value partnerships of all sorts and sizes. Being a nonprofit organization, these relationships fuel the driving force of SGF and enable us to fulfill our mission. A lot of times
Specially Gifted Foundation was founded in the wake of 2020. We were beyond excited for the relationships we would build, families we would become a part of, and gifting experiences we were so eager to
Confidence is something that is crucial in life and lacking confidence or having low self-esteem can lead to dark roads. As children, it is normal to go through phases of finding your confidence, and part
Fund·rais·er (Noun): an event held to generate financial support for a charity or other enterprise. This is what the Oxford Dictionary defines as a fundraiser. Here at Specially Gifted Foundation, it is so much more.
When you have a child with special needs school age can be a stressful time. Deciding what school will be best is stressful enough but sitting in a meeting discussing all of the things with
At SGF, we receive requests regularly that tug at our heartstrings. We still happened to be in the office late one evening in July of 2020 when we received a request with more urgency than
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! Of course, I wanted to write a blog shining light on this. I started thinking of what would be the best source. I could write about Down Syndrome from
Fall is the beginning of my favorite time of year! I love all things Halloween and autumn-related, the festivals, activities, and all the different ways to experience nature during this beautiful time of year. Here
As a parent, it’s only natural to want what’s best for your child. And if your child has special needs, more often than not, it’s you who can provide that very best. For this reason,
So often I hear comments or see social media posts about teaching children how to interact with a child who has a disability. This is FANTASTIC and such a good trait to instill in your
With school starting back I wanted to dive into occupational therapy within the school system. How it’s different from clinical settings, what they focus on, who can receive OT, and more! If you missed the
Did you know that newborn babies cannot see anything other than black, white, and gray? The first color babies will be able to see is red, but that doesn’t happen until they are about 5
With school starting back some of the exciting things to prepare to include picking out school supplies, buying new school clothes, and getting a fresh new haircut. All of this sounds super exciting and can
