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or the past 50 years, Quest has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals, enabling them to become more independent and reach their goals. This success was made possible by gifts of support from our local community.
Born out of the concerns of a group of dedicated parents who wanted to ensure brighter futures for their adult children with disabilities, whose options were limited, Quest focused on services that would impact these adults at its inception. But with the escalating rate of autism in children, the emergence of an aging population of individuals with special needs and society’s changing view of disability, a heavier emphasis was placed on serving people at all stages of life. Using Quest’s core competencies of providing behavioral therapy and programming, the organization has grown. Today, Quest helps people with disabilities as young as 15 months to well over the age of 80 achieve their dreams of going to school, having a job, living on their own and experiencing summer camp.
We know the impact Quest makes! In response to this urgency, Quest offers a new way of giving – a catalog to substantially increase the scope and impact of Quest’s work. Our goal: To raise the funds necessary to continue to impact the educational, vocational, residential and recreational work of Quest. Our hope is that through partnerships like yours, we can double the number of people we serve while meeting your social impact desires. With your support, Quest can continue to provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to live complete and fulfilling lives. Whether you choose to give as an individual, family, group, association or corporation, there is a project to excite you. Our hope is that you will look through this catalog, choose a project you’d like to support, and join us in this effort to make a lasting difference. On behalf of the more than 1,100 people we serve daily, thank you for helping us build communities where people with disabilities can achieve their dreams! Warmest regards,
With nearly 166,000 individuals impacted by a disability in Central Florida alone, Quest has now reached a critical stage in its development. We have an opportunity to give those in need sustainable sources of quality care, therapy, income and most of all, hope. Quest seeks to expand its children and adult services in the coming years. In order to make significant strides in meeting this goal, we must search for long-term partnerships. The need to do so is urgent.
Katie Porta President & CEO
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Sections As you browse through the catalog, you will notice it features four sections outlining the programs at Quest that affect the stages of life. Under each category is a list of corresponding projects you can support with a range of giving options. There are choices available for every household and budget size.
Educational
Vocational
Residential
Programs
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Programs
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Programs
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Projects
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Projects
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Projects
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Recreational
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Each purchase is symbolic and represents a contribution to the entire program of Quest, Inc., putting your donation into perspective by indicating how it can be used. No matter what projects you choose to support, every gift made to Quest is a chance to transform a life.
Programs
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Projects
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M
ost young children are naturally inquisitive and imaginative. They tend to be explorative and influenced by the sights and sounds of the world around them. They are often playful and interactive. But for children with developmental delays or disabilities, this is not always the case. A child with special needs often has difficulty communicating with others, interacting with peers, playing appropriately or developing relationships. Specialized services can help them combat these challenges, and with as many as one in 110 U.S. children affected by disorders like autism, the need for support is becoming greater every day.
Educational
Quest specializes in serving children with autism, learning delays and related disabilities. Available to toddlers as young as 15 months old – when the first signs of a developmental delay might typically occur – the program continues to provide support for children, teens and young adults up to the age of 22. Therapy and academic plans are customized to each child’s individual needs, goals and abilities.
Nearly 200 children receive one-on-one behavioral therapy or are enrolled in one of Quest’s schools. While there, they are given tools to communicate and receive intensive instruction in language, self-care, social skills, academics and decision-making. Through Quest’s educational program, they are able to reach their personal goals, require fewer support services later in childhood and be more independent throughout their lives, ensuring their future success!
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Few things symbolize childhood as perfectly as a playground does. With their brightly colored swings and slides, playgrounds are a place where children come together to walk, run, climb and enjoy their youth; a place where they can be themselves and explore the world around them.
A classroom is a place where learning can flourish. It is where children collaborate with one another and explore the world around them. It is where ideas are shared, self-confidence is built and success is achieved.
For children with autism, the value of a playground is monumental. They offer opportunities to work on challenges characterized by the disorder, such as interacting with peers, learning to follow instructions and etiquette, improving fine and gross motor skills, and increasing language skills.
For students with autism and other disabilities at Quest’s schools, the classroom delivers a structured learning environment that promotes academic achievement and prepares them for the future. To provide students with the most effective learning opportunities, these schools must be equipped with essential materials and have access to cutting-edge resources.
Establish a new, accessible playground at a Quest school to benefit current and future generations of students. Help furnish the project by sponsoring a swing set, a slide, climbers or benches and other amenities!
Furnish a classroom with school supplies, teaching tools, computers, tables, desks and chairs. Or sponsor all these needs for an entire classroom with a name sponsorship and leave a lasting legacy! Funds from a name sponsorship will enable the school to make any improvements needed and refresh its materials, equipment and supplies throughout the school year, while donors will receive permanent on-site recognition.
Fraction of playground
❍ $100
Fitness equipment
❍ $300
Share of playground
❍ $500
School supplies
❍ $50
Site amenities
❍ $500
Student chair
❍ $50
Shade structure
❍ $1,000
Instructional materials
❍ $100
Swing set
❍ $2,000
Student table/desk
❍ $200
Play structure with slide
❍ $2,000
Computers
❍ $950
Climbers
❍ $2,000
Adaptive computer
❍ $1,500
Section of playground
❍ $5,000
Name sponsor in Orlando
❍ $25,000
Entire playground
❍ $50,000
Name sponsor in Tampa
❍ $25,000
Includes installation and site prep
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Classroom Sponsorship
Educational
Playground
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Therapy Resources
Walk into the youth therapy center at Quest, and you’ll see the perfect setting for a child: A world of colors and imagination where toys fill the bins, children’s artwork covers the walls and books line the shelves. These are all learning tools used as part of the therapy program for children with disabilities and developmental delays at Quest. And each resource is an opportunity for a child to explore, investigate and discover language and communication.
Field trips play an essential role in a child’s education: They enrich the academic curriculum and expose students to opportunities they may not otherwise have had. For children with disabilities and related disorders, field trips make learning more meaningful. Real-world experiences keep students stimulated, help them make connections to their studies, strengthen their observation and sensory skills, and provide them with a practical outlet to interact with others. Make learning come alive by sponsoring one child’s or one classroom’s monthly field trip. From museums and the zoo to theme parks and the theatre, you’ll be providing students with a lifetime of memories and knowledge!
Supply the children’s therapy center with age-appropriate puzzles, flash cards, toys and games, books, DVDs, software and cuttingedge learning devices. Sponsor an entire therapy room to furnish the space as often as is needed, and you will have it named in your honor and receive permanent on-site recognition.
Puzzles
❍ $15
Games & toys
❍ $25
Books
❍ $25
DVDs
❍ $30
Art supplies
❍ $30
Flash cards
❍ $50
Computer software
❍ $90
Electronic learning devices
❍ $500
Therapy room name sponsor
❍ $25,000
Monthly Field Trips
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One child’s trip
❍ $25
One classroom’s trip
❍ $400
Music Program
Music is a powerful tool: It is a channel for self-expression, an outlet for creativity and a form of therapy. Children have a natural love for its energetic beats and catchy tunes, but music is also a tool used to encourage social, cognitive and perceptual development. Students at Quest’s schools engage in weekly music courses where they learn common terms, read notes and play instruments. The program boosts their selfesteem, improves their motor skills and enhances their nonverbal communication. Expand Quest’s music program by furnishing a classroom with a new musical keyboard. This special instrument is the perfect tool for children with autism to showcase their musical capabilities.
Keyboard for one classroom
❍ $300
Keyboards for one school
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Early literacy opens the door to success. Children who are given opportunities to develop the skills needed for language, reading and writing experience improved quality of life and higher levels of self-esteem and independence. Learning to read can be challenging for children with autism and related disabilities, who often struggle linking words to their meanings. At Quest’s Literacy Alive program, these students participate in intense weekly sessions to surpass these obstacles. Enrich the lives of children with disabilities with the vital gifts of reading and writing. You’ll break down barriers to literacy and empower children to thrive.
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Storybooks
❍ $50
Scholarship for one session
❍ $60
Teaching guides
❍ $100
Level 1 independent reader
❍ $60
Level 1 program
❍ $1,200
Level 2 independent reader
❍ $45
Level 2 program
❍ $900
Educational
Literacy Alive Program
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Sensory Room
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Sensory rooms are areas designed for people with disabilities to explore and develop their senses and skills. By creating a controlled, comfortable and safe environment, these rooms engage users with bright lights, soothing sounds, and textured shapes and patterns. Therapists have found that sensory rooms promote neurological activity, encourage relaxation and reduce stress in children and adults. Enhance the sensory room at a Quest school with interactive equipment, multifunctional lighting and audio, and soft areas and mats. Your support will provide therapeutic benefits to students and enable them to develop essential skills through touch, sound and light.
Sensory learning CDs
❍ $50
Audio equipment
❍ $400
Soft play areas/mats
❍ $800
Lighting
❍ $850
Interactive equipment
❍ $1,500
Summer Programs
When the school year wraps up, students are eager to partake in the lazy days of summer. But it’s important for children with special needs to remain engaged and use the new skills they’ve acquired so they don’t experience a loss of learning. To prevent a setback, Quest’s schools offer a stimulating summer curriculum and Extended School Year (ESY) services designed to keep students motivated. These programs meld together academics with fun, season-appropriate activities where students receive fresh learning experiences that reinforce what they were exposed to during the year. Help a child make ongoing progress through the summer education programs at Quest. They’ll continue to maintain, grow and develop their skills.
One week of ESY services
❍ $60
Summer of ESY services
❍ $360
Intensive one-week session
❍ $440
Intensive two-week session
❍ $880
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Gardening is a fun and healthy activity enjoyed by people of all ages and ability levels. The hands-on hobby also offers many therapeutic benefits and educational rewards. At Quest’s schools, students spend time throughout the year planting seeds, caring for vegetables and harvesting crops in the school’s community garden. They gain exposure to sensory activities such as digging; to new textures and smells; and to different foods by tasting vegetables they’ve harvested. They also develop social skills by working alongside students from a neighboring school and learn about money management by later selling the vegetables. Help students’ skills blossom by sponsoring the interactive garden! Your gift can fund the seeds, plants, tools, accessories or fencing needed to cultivate the program.
Communication is the key to learning. But for a child with a developmental delay or disorder like autism, communication can be frustrating. These children often have trouble using language to articulate their wants and needs, relating to other people, linking words to their meanings, participating in leisure activities or even understanding non-verbal cues. Intensive one-on-one therapy provides the tools needed to combat these challenges. At Quest, children work with certified professionals to learn how to express themselves, how to play appropriately and how to interact with their peers. Through an individually customized program, they drastically improve their language development, social skills and behavior and start to become more independent. Open up a whole new world of possibilities for a child struggling to communicate and connect with others. Empower them to brighten their futures and unlock their full potential.
Seeds
❍ $50
Fencing
❍ $50
One-day session
❍ $60
Plants and fertilizer
❍ $200
One-week session
❍ $300
Accessories
❍ $390
One-month session
❍ $1,200
Gardening tools
❍ $585
One-year session
❍ $14,400
Therapist training
❍ $100
11 Professional Training Learning is a lifelong process. This is as true for the children enrolled in Quest’s educational programs as it is for the therapists and educators who work with them. Discoveries happen every day in education, and the practice of behavioral therapy is a rapidly changing field where new advances are also regular. That’s why continuing education and training are vital. Invest in the professional development of the educators and certified therapists of Quest’s programs, and you will also be investing in the future of the children they serve. By allowing these specialists to stay informed of current methodologies and strategies, they will be more effectively prepared to lead children to success. 9
per therapist/session
Teacher conference
❍ $800
per teacher
Therapist training
❍ $10,000
all therapists/year
Teacher conference all teachers
❍ $10,000
Educational
Interactive Garden
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Vocational W
orking means more than just a paycheck. It provides a sense of purpose and shapes how someone fits into his or her community. Work is what enables adults to live independent, self-directed lives where they can remain productive and achieve their goals. Many people with disabilities can and want to work. They have a fundamental right to reap the economic, social and emotional benefits of contributing to society. And with the right support system and training, they can and do successfully gain and maintain employment. Quest offers a variety of meaningful opportunities that help 700 people with disabilities achieve this objective. Through a comprehensive program, hopeful job seekers learn about vocational options, assess their desires and proficiencies, discover and identify realistic job prospects and develop plans for rewarding employment outcomes. From skill-building classes providing enriching activities, to vocational training centers focused on career exploration through supervised contract work, to integrated community employment for adults ready to work independently, there is an option catering to a range of diverse interests and needs for individuals of all abilities. In Quest’s vocational program, adults receive the services they need to ensure a brighter future. Once employed, they can increase their self-esteem, develop social and workplace skills and obtain the independence they desire!
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Regardless of ability, most everyone can work! With the resources to develop the appropriate skills and the guidance to find the best match, a motivated individual can land a productive and rewarding career. Quest finds the right employment options for adults of all abilities, meaning everyone has the chance to make a living and receive a paycheck. At the vocational centers, people who are not yet ready to be employed independently in the community can carry out contract work from the region’s leading companies. Carefully supervised and thoroughly trained, each of these adults is hired to perform activities that fulfill individual needs and match physical capabilities. Fund a scholarship for an adult to explore career opportunities, receive proper vocational training and gain real-world experiences at Quest. By participating in this important program, they will have the chance to learn new skills, interact with others and engage in diverse projects designed to determine their long-term goals.
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One-day session
❍ $50
One-week session
❍ $250
One-month session
❍ $1,000
One-year session
❍ $12,000
For adults who require assistance or ongoing support to overcome challenges or difficulties, Quest offers physical, occupational, speech and behavior therapies. Performed by an expert team of qualified consulting professionals, these services can help an individual lead a more independent, productive and satisfying life. Whether the therapy needed is for the improvement of movement and functionality, the performance of activities for daily living, the development of communication or the elimination of unwanted behaviors, you can help ensure that adults with disabilities receive the support they need to be healthy and successful.
Physical therapy for one session
❍ $60
Speech therapy for one session
❍ $60
Behavior therapy for one session
❍ $60
Occupational therapy for one session
❍ $60
14 Sensory Room Sensory rooms are areas designed for people with disabilities to explore and develop their senses and skills. By creating a controlled, comfortable and safe environment, these rooms engage users with bright lights, soothing sounds, and textured shapes and patterns. Therapists have found that sensory rooms promote neurological activity, encourage relaxation and reduce stress in children and adults. Enhance the sensory room at a Quest vocational training center with interactive equipment, multifunctional lighting and audio, and soft areas and mats. Your support will provide therapeutic benefits to adults in the program and enable them to develop essential skills through touch, sound and light.
Sensory learning CDs
❍ $50
Audio equipment
❍ $400
Soft play areas/mats
❍ $800
Lighting
❍ $850
Interactive equipment
❍ $1,500
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Vocational
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15 Adult Cooking Class
16 Lawn Care Program
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Cooking is a fun and delicious way to bring people together! The culinary classroom is a great place to make connections, build confidence and promote creativity.
Living in Florida means year-round lawn maintenance is a necessity. Luckily for local companies and residences, Quest’s lawn care program is available to beautify the community, one lawn at a time!
At Quest’s vocational training centers, the adult cooking class teaches safe food handling procedures and basic food preparation skills to a team of people with disabilities. For many, the class is the first time they’ve ever cooked for themselves. They gain a sense of independence and practical tips on taking care of themselves at home, in addition to making sensible food choices and creating simple meals.
Quest’s lawn care program offers services such as mowing, raking, weeding and edging, but what makes this program dynamic is that it employs adults of all abilities. With this opportunity, they learn new skills, secure a paycheck, become more independent and revel in the satisfaction of a job well done.
Regardless of age, adults should never stop learning. Continuing education is at the cornerstone of professional and personal development and success. To encourage the mind stimulation of adults with disabilities there are learning centers - designated areas that feature a range of educational materials.
Expand the culinary horizons of adults striving to become proficient in the kitchen. Equip them with the tools they need to savor the entire cooking process together.
Mixer
❍ $20
Blender
❍ $25
Set of bowls
❍ $25
Set of pans
❍ $30
Set of spoons, spatulas, mixing & measuring tools
❍ $30
Ingredients for one week
❍ $40
Ingredients for one month
❍ $120
Help grow this program to advance the employment of people with disabilities. By funding new equipment, flowers, trees, bushes, mulch, rocks or landscaping materials for Quest’s lawn care team, you’ll also keep the region looking fresher, greener and healthier, creating a true win-win situation!
Whether an individual is interested in maintaining their current job, training for a career move or just finding out more about a vocational interest, a learning center can open up a world of knowledge and discovery. And instructional multimedia is an excellent resource to reinforce functional job skills, encourage career exploration and offer practical tips. Create a space for a learning center at one of Quest’s vocational training centers. Facilitate self-directed learning opportunities for them through cuttingedge systems, multimedia, programming and reading materials.
Rocks & landscaping
❍ $50
Books & reading materials
❍ $25
Mulch
❍ $65
Educational multimedia
❍ $25
Flowers, trees & bushes
❍ $95
Viewing equipment
❍ $2,000
Equipment
❍ $150
Furniture
❍ $5,000
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At Quest, individuals working out in the community are taught how to understand and safely use public transit. This accessibility opens the door for them to acquire real-world skills, gain employment and participate in community activities. Provide transportation solutions for people striving to be self-sufficient. Give individuals the confidence to comfortably travel to work.
Transportation for one week
❍ $50
20 Physical Management People need to be able to move around to maintain good health. When individuals have limited mobility and can’t move independently, they require assistance to prevent potential problems. Performing frequent physical management techniques delivers the movements needed to relieve pressure on the body, avoid stress on the skin and reach the healthiest rest environment possible. Quest is one of the few providers in the area to offer this service at a vocational center. Led by qualified, compassionate professionals, physical management includes exercises such as repositioning, gait training and other stimulation. Your support will fund the special equipment needed to continue carrying out this important duty, resulting in healthier, more comfortable experiences.
19 Skill-Building Activities For someone who is unable to work, finding meaningful activities is essential to living a healthy and fulfilling life. By assessing individual interests, desires and goals, people attending Quest’s vocational training centers are exposed to a variety of choices designed to provide them with rewarding experiences. Through weekly outings, computer-training sessions and group activities, they have the chance to make friends, develop skills and become more productive. Give an adult the opportunity to be physically and socially active. By supporting one or more of the enriching activities available at Quest, you will help them build self-confidence and increase their level of happiness.
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Weekly outing
❍ $25
Group activities
❍ $25
Computers
❍ $950
Beanbag
❍ $20
Plastic pillow cases
❍ $50
Wrist and ankle weight sets
❍ $100
Drop off wedge positioning aids
❍ $225
Sidelyer
❍ $225
Exercise bikes
❍ $300
Supine leg support positioning aids
❍ $400
Gait trainer
❍ $1,400
Power lift
❍ $1,800
Mat table
❍ $2,000
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Transportation is the key to independence. It’s a fundamental need for people to make it to work and to maintain a job. For people with disabilities, lack of accessible transportation or shortage of knowledge on transportation services are often cited as some of the most significant barriers to employment that they face.
Vocational
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21 Vocational Evaluation Understanding a job seeker's skills, abilities and interests is the first step in helping them get ready to work. By using different methods and tools, a vocational evaluation helps identify the individual's strengths, aptitudes, vocational desires, physical capabilities and functional needs relative to their employment goals. For people with varying abilities, an effective way to conduct these assessments is through specialized computer software. This instrument can develop work samples and propose model situations that test how competitive an individual will be in a particular job activity and setting. By supporting the purchase of this specialized software, your contribution will help set job seekers up for the best chances of success in a job they can do well, which will increase their self-confidence and independence.
Software
❍ $7,500
22 Supported Employment Job Coaches Finding and keeping a job can be a struggle for anyone – especially in today’s tough market – but for people with disabilities, the pursuit of employment is a consistent challenge. With an estimated unemployment rate of more than 40 percent, people with disabilities suffer the highest joblessness rate of any group in the nation. Quest’s supported employment job coaches provide individuals with special needs the necessary guidance to land and maintain meaningful employment in the community. From finding the job opportunities to assisting with the application process, job coaches play a fundamental role in setting these adults up for success! Foster a job seeker’s sense of pride, self-confidence and independence by sponsoring a supported employment job coach. Your contribution will have a lasting effect on someone’s future and their ability to contribute to society in an impactful way.
One job coach
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24 Art Therapy Workshop
After graduation, students dream of going to college or beginning their careers. For many, the sky’s the limit, but for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning out of high school, the options can seem limiting. Continuing education is not always possible or affordable and finding employment can be a challenge.
The use of art therapy can stimulate the minds and emotions of an adult with disabilities. Creating art gives them a chance to explore their imaginations, express themselves and engage their senses.
Keep the dreams of young adults with disabilities alive. By funding a Project SEARCH job coach and the resources needed to run the program, you will equip students with real-world employability skills and give them a chance for success.
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Uniforms
❍ $500
Instructional materials
❍ $1,000
Student materials
❍ $1,000
Software
❍ $2,000
Videos
❍ $2,000
Computers
❍ $6,000
One job coach
❍ $30,000
Support an art therapy workshop at Quest’s vocational centers by supplying the gifts of art tools, equipment or materials for one adult. You can even foster a whole year of creativity by sponsoring the entire program!
Art tools & supplies
❍ $30
Art materials
❍ $50
Equipment
❍ $50
One-week session
❍ $1,000
One-year session
❍ $50,000
25 Building Improvements & Preservation Quest is proud to offer programs that cater to each stage of life for children and adults with disabilities in Central Florida. With more than 25 locations to make these services possible, there is a revolving need for repairs, renovations and general upkeep on the buildings that house these programs. Your contribution to fulfill this need will visibly improve sites for the safety and well-being of the people receiving services from Quest. Projects you can sponsor for vocational programs include refurbishing the handicap-accessible lavatories and modernizing the break rooms at the training centers.
Break room
❍ $500
General upkeep
❍ $1,000
Lavatories
❍ $5,000
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Quest’s Project SEARCH renews hope and helps young adults plan for a brighter future. The program places high school seniors in internships at local businesses to receive on-the-job training. Through this intensive career exploration, students increase their prospects for full-time employment and raise their self-esteem, build confidence and become more independent. Often, participation in the program even leads to permanent job offers!
Art therapy programs also aid in reducing stress while increasing self-esteem and self-awareness. It can play a major role in social and academic development, helping people with disabilities to expand their cognitive, social and physical skills through hands-on projects.
Vocational
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ome is a place where people can be themselves. It’s a place where they should feel comfortable and safe. It’s a place where someone knows they belong. Quest provides all of these ideals to the more than 200 men and women in its residential program. With housing options that range from independent living apartments that provide support only as needed, to homes offering 24-hour qualified nursing care for people requiring regular medical attention – and everything in between – Quest adequately serves people of all abilities and needs. In the residential program, focus is placed on developing the skills needed for daily living, increasing independence, supplying access to and knowledge of transportation, offering opportunities for community involvement and encouraging family participation, all while providing a support system along the way.
Residential
Above anything else, Quest provides a caring, secure and inviting family environment where residents can continue to develop and grow to become self-sufficient, lead productive lives and fulfill their dreams and goals.
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28 Learning Center Quest facilitates the transport of children and adults in the residential program, while individuals living on their own in the community are taught how to understand and safely use public transit. This accessibility opens the door for them to acquire real-world skills, gain employment and participate in social activities. Provide transportation solutions for people striving to be self-sufficient. Break down the barrier to independence by giving individuals the freedom to get where they want and need to go.
Transportation for one week
❍ $50
Technology continues to change the way people live, work, learn and play. Fundamental computer literacy skills and competency are often required to gain competitive employment, complete certain tasks or acquire basic information. This means that people with disabilities can greatly benefit from the effective usage of technology. Computers can also aid them in communicating with others, learning to read and write, reinforcing job training, participating in activities more independently and developing motor skills. Broaden the horizons of an adult with disabilities by financing the purchase of a shared computer for a group home. Remove the obstacles to technology use and give residents greater access to knowledge and educational resources.
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Whether an individual is interested in maintaining their current job, training for a career move or just learning something for fun, a learning center can open up a world of knowledge and discovery. Instructional multimedia is an excellent resource to reinforce functional job skills, encourage exploration and offer practical tips for daily living. Create a space for an adult learning center at a Quest group home. Facilitate self-directed learning opportunities for residents through cutting-edge systems, multimedia, programming and reading materials.
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Computers
Regardless of age, adults should never stop learning. Continuing education is at the cornerstone of professional and personal development and success. To encourage mind stimulation for adults with disabilities at home there are learning centers designated areas that feature a range of educational materials.
❍ $950
Books & reading materials
❍ $25
Instructional multimedia
❍ $25
Viewing equipment
❍ $2,000
Furniture
❍ $5,000
visit www.questinc.org/catalog.htm or call 407.218.4365
Transportation is the key to independence. It’s a fundamental need for people to make it to work, go to medical appointments or meet up with friends. Yet for people with disabilities, it can be difficult to get around. In fact, lack of accessible transportation is often cited as one of the most significant challenges they face.
Residential
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29 Supported Living Coach
30 Community Outings & Activities
All adults, including those with disabilities, have a desire to live on their own. They want and deserve to choose where, how, and with whom to live. For people who are ready to transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle but still need some ongoing support, there is Quest’s supported living program. At the foundation of this program is the supported living coach.
Meaningful leisure activities and positive relationships are essential to everyone’s well-being and quality of life. But in general, people with disabilities are less likely than their peers to get together with others, attend events and join in gatherings because of the limited options they often have for social participation.
A supported living coach supplies residents with the tools they need to be successful on their own. Coaches assist with responsibilities such as managing finances, making appointments, monitoring medication usage and mastering public transportation. They also help with household maintenance and provide emergency assistance as needed. Give adults the monumental gift of independence by sponsoring a supported living coach. Empower them to make their own choices and reach their goals.
One supported living coach
❍ $30,000
At Quest, entertainment and recreational activities are made accessible to children and adults on a continual basis. Group home residents regularly enjoy community outings to places and activities such as church, theme parks, movie theaters, restaurants, cultural or sporting events and local festivals. Encourage adults to become active members of their communities by enabling them to participate in social engagements. This gift will produce a sense of identity and belonging as they discover new abilities and relish in their productivity.
One week of activities for one adult
❍ $25
Vehicle transportation
❍ $50
31 Splash Pad In the Florida heat, nothing feels better than time spent in the water! Swimming is a great way to cool off on a summer day, but conventional pools can be intimidating, not suitably equipped, or even dangerous for someone with physical challenges. A safer and more accessible alternative to water activities is a splash pad – an interactive aquatic recreation system that has no standing water. Splash pads feature jets, bubblers and fountains that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age or ability. Outfit Quest’s residential sites with a splash pad for a fun and fitness-based approach to beating the heat! You’ll create a season of memorable experiences for adults with disabilities right in their own backyards.
Splash pad
❍ $8,000
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Enrich the lives of people with disabilities by making fitness accessible! Join Quest in building home-based, eco-friendly outdoor gym and fitness centers to provide daily exercise opportunities for residents. Your contribution will positively impact their health in fun and effective ways!
Parallel bars
❍ $1,200
Horizontal bars
❍ $1,500
Pull up and dip station
❍ $2,000
Power rower
❍ $2,100
Step and twist
❍ $2,300
Accessible multi-gym
❍ $2,500
Wheelchair treadmill
❍ $2,800
Wheelchair lat pull
❍ $3,800
Gym structure
❍ $10,000
Outdoor gym & fitness center
❍ $30,000
Includes installation and site prep
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Exercise is for everybody. It’s a key factor in maintaining and improving overall health. A moderate amount of physical activity performed on a regular basis can result in significant benefits, including combating or preventing health diseases, enhancing mood, reducing stress, boosting energy and minimizing fatigue. These advantages are true for everyone regardless of age, gender or physical capability, but incorporating fitness into the routines of individuals with disabilities is especially important since they tend to live less active lifestyles.
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ecreation is a vital component of life. Regardless of age or ability, having opportunities to participate in leisure activities is essential for the social, physical and emotional health of an individual and contributes to a balanced and meaningful existence. Because of the physical and behavioral challenges associated with developmental disabilities, children and adults with special needs often find that their choices for social outlets are limited. Luckily, Quest fulfills the fundamental need for recreation by providing a real summer camp experience to people of all abilities.
Each summer, more than 500 campers ages 8 to 80 have the time of their lives participating in a variety of fun activities, including arts & crafts, nature studies and sports & games. While on their own - many for the first time - campers begin to form lasting friendships and take on challenges that build their self-confidence and sense of independence.
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Few things symbolize childhood as perfectly as a playground does. With their brightly colored swings and slides, playgrounds are a place where children come together to walk, run, climb and enjoy their youth; a place where they can be themselves and explore the world around them. For children with disabilities, the significance of a playground is monumental. They offer learning opportunities to discover the value of play, interact with peers and meet physical and social challenges. They also aid in childhood development to advance motor and cognitive skills. Leave a lasting legacy for future generations of young campers by establishing a new, accessible playground. Help furnish the project by sponsoring a swing set, a slide, climbers or benches and other amenities!
Fraction of playground
❍ $100
Fitness equipment
❍ $300
Site amenities
❍ $500
Share of playground
❍ $500
Shade structure
❍ $1,000
Swing set
❍ $2,000
Play structure with slide
❍ $2,000
Climbers
❍ $2,000
Section of playground
❍ $5,000
Entire playground
❍ $50,000
Quest offers the same adventures available at other camp programs but in a fully accessible environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of the campers. While catering to children and adults of all abilities, camp staff offers the highest levels of specialized attention, quality care and 24-hour supervision. Having the adequate medical supplies prepares staff to handle everything from routine care to ongoing health conditions for those who are more medically fragile. Your support of first aid, health care tools and other medical needs will continue to make summers a safe and secure experience, so campers can focus on a season of fun without worry!
General medical supplies
❍ $25
35 Scholarships Meaningful leisure activities and positive relationships are essential to everyone’s well-being and quality of life. But often, people with disabilities have few options or limited resources to participate in vital recreational and social engagements. At Quest’s camp, children and adults are given an opportunity to join other campers from around the country in exciting adventures, while at the same time embarking on a journey of exploration and growth. Your gift of a scholarship for a one- or two-week session will help a hopeful camper develop social skills and gain independence as he or she tackles new challenges, builds self-confidence, forms lifelong friendships and creates lasting memories!
Includes installation and site prep
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One-week session
❍ $675
Two-week session
❍ $1,300
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36 Building Improvements & Preservation
38 Nature Program
Quest is proud to offer programs that cater to each stage of life for children and adults with disabilities in Central Florida. With more than 25 locations to make these services possible, there is a revolving need for repairs, renovations and general upkeep on the buildings that house these programs.
Sunny days at summer camp are best spent connecting with the great outdoors, and Quest’s camp offers the ideal setting to discover flora and fauna! The 19-acre grounds are home to an abundance of nature and wildlife, including great blue herons, woodpeckers, white-tailed deer, river otters, fox and numerous subtropical birds.
Your contribution to fulfill this need will visibly improve our locations for the safety and well-being of the people receiving services from Quest. Projects you can sponsor at camp include road resurfacing for the main entranceway, modernizing our handicap-accessible lavatories or refurbishing cabins.
General upkeep
❍ $1,000
Cabins
❍ $1,500
Road resurfacing
❍ $5,000
Lavatories
❍ $10,000
Give campers the opportunity to experience their natural world through exciting hands-on, field-based nature programs. You’ll help encourage them to explore their surroundings and enjoy their environment.
Field guides
❍ $25
Microscope
❍ $50
Binoculars
❍ $50
One session
❍ $150
Entire summer
❍ $1,200
37 Music Discovery Program Music is a powerful tool: It is a channel for self-expression, an outlet for creativity and a form of therapy. Quest’s campers have a natural love for its energetic beats and catchy tunes, but a hands-on approach to music exploration can also improve social, communication and physical coordination skills. By supporting this project, you will have a key role in launching Quest’s firstever music discovery program at camp. Provide a gift for the instruments to create a fun and stimulating environment where campers will learn to better communicate and build confidence.
Tambourines
❍ $20
Snare drums
❍ $200
Cymbals
❍ $200
Autoharp
❍ $250
Guitar
❍ $300
Keyboard
❍ $300
39 Cabin Sponsorship One of the most memorable experiences at camp is staying in the cabins. And while the rustic buildings offer breathtaking views of nature, it’s the strong friendships formed in the cabins that are the cornerstone of camp life! From the Owls & Bears, to the Frogs & Gators, to the Turtles & Otters, each wildlife-themed cabin at Quest’s camp forms its own special bond. After spending time together all summer and having shared experiences, many campers forge friendships that last for years to come. By sponsoring an entire cabin, you will give 20 campers the experience of a lifetime – together. Have a part in building a distinct unity among cabin groups that can only come from camp!
Sponsor one entire cabin
❍ $13,500
Sponsor all cabins for one week
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Creating art and working on crafts gives campers a chance to explore their imaginations, express themselves and, most importantly, have fun! As one of the most popular activities at Quest’s camp, arts and crafts can aid in reducing stress while increasing self-esteem and self-awareness. The art program also plays a major role in social and academic development, helping people with disabilities to expand their cognitive, social and physical skills. Support the arts and crafts program by giving the gifts of art tools, equipment, games or materials. You can even foster a whole season of creativity by sponsoring the entire program!
Art tools & supplies
❍ $30
Art materials
❍ $50
Equipment
❍ $50
Electronic art games/activities
❍ $500
One session
❍ $2,500
Entire summer
❍ $20,000
42 Youth Inclusion Program 41 Socials While days at camp are filled with outdoor adventures and physical challenges, evenings are reserved for bonding with fellow campers during social activities! This quality time is an opportunity for campers to connect with friends while building character and developing social skills. Help fund campfires, dances, plays, entertainment and other evening social activities during the summer. You might even choose to support the ever-popular talent show, starring all of Quest’s campers!
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One evening social
❍ $25
Talent show for one session
❍ $50
Talent shows for the season
❍ $400
Children learn from each other. When they are exposed to inclusive environments at younger ages, they begin to appreciate that each person has their own skills, interests, needs and challenges. That’s why Quest introduced an inclusion program that welcomes children, teens and young adults with and without disabilities. In addition to raising awareness, teaching understanding and developing acceptance, studies have even shown that in a fully integrated camp, children with disabilities improve self-esteem, social and communication skills and confidence to participate in activities. Help Quest foster an environment of equality by sponsoring the inclusion program. Your contribution will give everyone a chance to play, learn and grow together, regardless of ability level.
One scholarship
❍ $675
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43 Ropes Course Nothing is impossible at Quest! And each season, campers discover all the remarkable things they can do when they stretch their comfort zones and strive to reach their goals on the ropes course. The ropes course offers a chance to tackle new challenges with the support and encouragement of peers. Both physically and mentally challenging, completing this fun but intimidating mission produces a sense of accomplishment unlike any other! Give the gifts of growth, independence and camaraderie by sponsoring one camper’s journey on the ropes course. You’ll help a child or adult become empowered, build trust, develop self-esteem and realize just how much he or she is capable of!
One session
❍ $500
Entire summer
❍ $4,000
44 Sports & Games Participating in team sports and games has long been considered one of the best ways to gain confidence, make friends and develop a sense of belonging! Campers have the option to participate in activities such as soccer, volleyball and basketball. In the process they improve vital social interaction and teamwork skills, grow into leaders, become independent and feel more empowered. Plus, sports are a fun way to stay active and healthy as children develop and as adults age. Encourage a little friendly competition and enact positive growth by funding sports and games at Quest’s camp! Your gift will make a long-term difference in the life of a child or adult.
Outdoor sports equipment
❍ $50
Indoor games
❍ $50
One session
❍ $100
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12 - Scholarships 13 - Therapy 14 - Sensory Room 15 - Adult Cooking Class 16 - Lawn Care Program 17 - Learning Center 18 - Transportation 19 - Skill-Building Activities 20 - Physical Management 21 - Vocational Evaluation 22 - Job Coaches 23 - Project SEARCH Program 24 - Art Therapy Workshop 25 - Building Improvements
26 - Transportation 27 - Computers 28 - Learning Center 29 - Supported Living Coach 30 - Community Outings 31 - Splash Pad 32 - Outdoor Fitness Center
33 - Playground 34 - Medical Supplies 35 - Scholarships 36 - Building Improvements 37 - Music Discovery Program 38 - Nature Program 39 - Cabin Sponsorship 40 - Arts & Crafts Program 41 - Socials 42 - Youth Inclusion Program 43 - Ropes Course 44 - Sports & Games
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Imagine a world… where people of all abilities achieve their hopes and dreams. Where voices once deprived of opportunities to be heard are finally lifted and valued. Where everyone is inspired to reach his or her full potential. Imagine a world where all people are equal. Quest has a simple but powerful vision: To be the number one provider of services that empower people with disabilities to shape their future. By turning this vision into our reality, we can create this world for thousands of children and adults right here in Central Florida. With that deep-rooted commitment to enhance the well-being of people with disabilities, Quest has worked to strengthen our communities for the past 50 years. Our services may have grown, now including programs that affect every stage of life, but our devotion has never wavered. And even after all this time, we continue to witness families experience – sometimes for the first time – the feeling of hope for a brighter future. We’ve seen firsthand how new dreams for their loved ones have replaced those that were shattered because of a diagnosis, detection or discovery. That’s what makes Quest unique in this field of service. We possess the skill, the expertise and the passion to be the best. Through a team of certified, qualified and caring professionals, Quest has helped people lead more meaningful, productive lives. These successes have only made our work more urgent. Each day, the need is becoming greater, and it is imperative that we begin to implement Quest’s mission on a new scale. Throughout our history, we have been fortunate to receive exceptional support from generous local individuals, corporations, churches, organizations and foundations.
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Today, we are at a crossroads. We have learned that to effect real change, our efforts must be sustainable. We know that it is possible to build a society where people of all abilities feel empowered. We know how to enable people, wherever they live, to enjoy an improved quality of life. But this knowledge must be fueled with the resolve and cooperation of many others, and so we know that to make it a reality, we must all band together. We need your support. Your assistance has the power to make a profound impact. We request that you consider every opportunity to change the course of a life by partnering with this important and dynamic organization. An annual gift can make a difference in a community. A major gift can transform a region. Added partnerships with businesses and corporations can provide sustainability and stable sources of care and income for the people we serve. Quest is dedicated to transforming lives community by community, and we want you to join us in this vital effort. As you read through this comprehensive catalog, we hope that you were able to envision yourself uniting with Quest for one of the listed programs, projects or purposes. If you were inspired by the available choices to support, we urge you to help us create a better future for children and adults with disabilities. By sponsoring a project from Quest’s gift catalog, you will begin to make our world a more equal place. Help us turn our vision into reality, while helping others achieve their dreams. Thank you for your support of Quest.
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