Education, Connection, and Empowerment
Our Core Values
We at The G.I.F.T.S. Foundation believe each individual with a disability is a gift and has the right to live a happy productive life.
Our Mission
We believe every parent or caregiver should have the knowledge, resources, support and understanding to advocate on their loved one's behalf to ensure they have a positive experience.
Our Vision
Educate - Knowledge is power! By educating parents about community services and resources available to children with disabilities, parents can make informed decisions regarding the best options for their children.
Connect - You are not alone! We understand that it's a struggle to figure out the special needs process. By connecting with other parents in similar situations, we can share what we have learned and celebrate in each other's personal triumph's.
Empower - Together we are stronger! By uniting with a network of parents, we specifically learn how to be self supporting, be self reliant and be self sustaining for our families.
Services We Offer
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
The GIFTS Foundation Learning Center is a safe space for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those who have moderate to severe Autism, and their support staff to come build and implement the best educational, life skills, and community engagement experiences that align with your loved one's goals.
Resources
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
We understand having access to the right resources makes a big difference. Our goal is to share the knowledge we have acquired and for you to use this information for your benefit.
Advocacy:Individualized Education Planning (IEP) Support
GIFTS Learning Center- Learning experiences that matter to you.
Advocacy:Individualized Education Planning (IEP) Support
Our team will assist you in preparing for your child's IEP by reviewing and giving you the tools, you need to succeed. Our goal is to provide support, guidance, information and encourage parents to advocate for thier child
Benita Shaw /IF & PCP Consulting
Benita Shaw /IF & PCP Consulting
Advocacy:Individualized Education Planning (IEP) Support
Benita is a Certified Person Center Thinking Trainer and has had extensive training in Independent Facilitator training. A long with doing PCP's she can also train others in person center thinking practices. She also helps individuals who are incarcerated develop a one-page Description before or after they enter back into society. Being a mom of a young adult affect by Autism, who is non-speaking. It is important her that his family, support staff and community know what is important TO and FOR him. it is important that ALL individuals be able to have the supports they need to go after they hopes and dreams.
Independent Facilitator
Benita Shaw /IF & PCP Consulting
Independent Facilitator
If you are a Regional Center client and a participant of SDP . As an IF I can assist with informed decisions on the budget, help to identify services and support, help to identify immediate and long-term needs and help with choosing a financial management service(FMS) and more.
Person Centered Plan
Benita Shaw /IF & PCP Consulting
Independent Facilitator
A PCP should be driven by what is important To and For the person and the PCP is about the individual's future and reaching their goals and sharing their hopes and dreams