Friends of
Special Equestrians
United Way of Lee County
The United Way is a vital and growing organization striving to improve lives and build stronger communities. Special Equestrians is one of the 70 United Way of Lee County partner agencies who serve over 300,000 individuals each year.
www.unitedwaylee.org/index.html
United Way 211 is a United Way of Lee County program. It is a resource that provides callers with community resources that they need.
http://www.unitedwaylee.org/211.html
The Eden School Ft. Myers
The Eden School Ft. Myers is located at the First Presbyterian Church at 2438 Second Street in downtown Fort Myers. Eden is accredited by the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance (NPSAA) to teach students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from Pre-K to 12th grade. School locations in Lee and Collier Counties are based in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and offer a low student to teacher ratio. Programs are individualized to meet the needs of each student.
http://www.edenautismservices.org
Gabriel House
The mission of The Gabriel House is unique, that is to rescue children who have been abandoned, discarded and who are in need of medical treatment.
16520 South Tamiami Trail 18251
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239)489-2663 • Fax: 239-489-0716
e-mail: gabriel@gabrielhouse.org
Special Populations Center
Special Populations is dedicated to assisting persons with developmental disabilities to foster independence, self-esteem, individual growth and interpersonal relationships.
400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-0574 • Fax: 574-0426
e-mail: specialpopulations@capecoral.net
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.
Website: www.autismspeaks.org
Walk Website: www.walknow.org
Phone: 866-441-6227
E-mail: swflorida@autismspeaks.org
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Special Equestrians is a PATH, Intl. Premier Accredited Center. There are over 800 PATH, Intl. centers worldwide. For more information on PATH, Intl. and for a complete list, go to the PATH, Intl. website. www.pathintl.org
Babcock Ranch Preserve
The Babcock Ranch Preserve offers an experience you will never forget. Babcock Ranch is a 73,240 acre working cattle ranch, primarily engaged in raising beef cattle. But that's just the beginning. A variety of other agricultural enterprises and recreational opportunities call Babcock home, including guided horseback riding adventures (with your own horse), eco-tour and hiking. Visit the website to learn more about Babcock Ranch Preserve and the many recreational opportunities available.
Website: www.babcockranchpreserve.org
Special Equestrians' Speaker's Bureau is available locally to speak to your organization about our therapeutic riding program and the benefits for disabled children and adults. If you would like to schedule a speaker, click this link to send us a request -
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