Unlocking Skills Across the spectr u m and the lifetime
Dear Friends ,
Since our founding nearly 25 years ago, Have Dreams has always benefited from an engaged, dedicated and resourceful community of friends, donors and partners supporting our mission and work. The extraordinary support we’ve received during this unprecedented time has been life-affirming, such as the generous contribution to Have Dreams from one of our longtime employed Have Dreams Academy graduates recently furloughed due to the pandemic. This very meaningful and kind support has provided us with hope and inspiration as we reimagine programs and services to address evolving needs in our rapidly changing society. As our community has remained steadfast in supporting Have Dreams, we have been faithful to our mission, to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities . At the core of all we do at Have Dreams, is Unlocking Skills Across the Spectrum and the Lifetime. Have Dreams is a partner for the lifespan, offering structured cooking, games and other learning activities that build social skills for youth in our after-school programs. Have Dreams provides internships, practice interviews and other workforce training and instruction that develop employment skills for adults in our Have Dreams Academy. Prior to the pandemic, we provided regular community leisure opportunities that foster social engagement opportunities for our Life SCILS adults , and we continue to provide activities per strict COVID-19 safety guidelines. We have continued to equip teachers, librarians and museum staff through training on how to accommodate students or visitors with autism. We invite you to read through this report and meet our stakeholders across the community: volunteers, civic leaders, business partners, professional organizations, schools and universities, and the participants, families and staff of Have Dreams. Together, we are providing transformational opportunities to support individuals with autism in realizing their full potential. As we usher in our 25th Anniversary Year in 2021, we thank all of you, our Have Dreams Family, for your past and continued support. We look forward to reflecting on our journey, celebrating our community, and sharing our many exciting future initiatives as we approach a quarter century of Helping Autistic Voices Emerge!
Robert Cree vy President, Board of Directors
Kristina Johnsen Executive Director
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