www.pacificautism.org
Highlights: 7/2010-6/2011 ► ►PACE officially merges with
FACES , a behavioral early intervention program in Redwood City
► ►PACE School is recertified with flying colors as a Non-Public School (NPS) by the California Department of Education, citing compassionate, enthusiastic teachers, a cohesive team approach to behavior management, and inspired use of technology ► ►Residential
co-op housing model
is initiated, with expected implementation in 2014
► ►PACE receives grant from California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF) to create a
iPad tablet application Parent Clinic
trains 10 families in 2010-2011
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► ►PACE
for children on the Autism spectrum
► ►The PACE Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) raises over $8,000 for PACE in their 2nd year; YLC is recognized as the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Silicon Valley Chapter
► ►Sunny Days Preschool
website
Organization
launches (www.sunnydayspreschool.com)
► ►San Jose Mercury News Wishbook 2010 series features PACE and raises over $7,000 for PACE Early Intervention (now PACE Connections) in order to buy therapeutic swing and accessories ► ►On Rebuilding Together Day in April 2011, the Cupertino Rotary Club volunteers to make improvements in and purchases appliances for our children’s homes ► ►The 2010 Gala and 2011 Golf Tournament together raises close to
$150,000
► ► Dell features PACE as part of their “Take Your Own Path” small business advertising campaign, telling a story of technology and service between Dell, TechSoup and PACE in a 3 minute video ► ►Lamar House’s backyard is redesigned by landscape architect volunteer, Christine Reed, specifically for the needs of individuals with Autism
John, PACE Resident, & Stephanie, his mom, in Lamar House’s redesigned backyard