{"id":36905,"date":"2023-10-26T03:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=36905"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:42:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T18:42:25","slug":"achievement-centers-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/achievement-centers-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Achievement Centers for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, we introduce Achievement Centers for Children (ACC), founded in 1940 in Highland Hills, Ohio, with a mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their most tremendous potential through holistic and family-focused services. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=4032\" alt=\"ACC clients and children\" class=\"wp-image-36907\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=600 600w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/ACC_2.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For 83 years, this organization has recognized the importance of recreation for children and adults with diverse abilities. In addition to recreation, they offer a wide range of services to individuals with disabilities and their families in three locations across Northeast Ohio. These locations provide the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational services, including autism schools at two sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family support and advocacy services, including home-based and early intervention services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapy services inclusive of physical and mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult services through its day program at <strong>Camp Cheerful <\/strong>(circa 1947).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All services are eligible to anyone regardless of the ability to pay. Over the years, ACC has adapted its work to meet the changing needs of the children and families they serve. The staff is committed to offering campers and athletes new recreational and sporting opportunities to enrich their lives and increase how they can participate via new adaptive equipment or techniques to improve access to a broader range of recreational experiences. Outdoor summer programs encourage children and adults to develop their confidence, independence and self-esteem in a beautiful setting within the Cleveland Metroparks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers provide support, encouragement, and friendship to more than 600 children and adults who enjoy our recreation and sports programs \u2013 from day camp to therapeutic horsemanship to adapted sports,\u201d says Susan Christopher, director of marketing and communications at ACC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC strives to be consistent for its clients and families. They seek to make their experiences positive and reliable in a world of barriers and irregularity. With the population growing and resources dwindling, especially for low-income families, ACC positions itself to serve the growing families seeking services with a strategic plan they started in August 2022. This three-year roadmap is hope for goals securing the future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide sustainable, exceptional and equitable services for children and adults with disabilities and their families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish and maintain strong partnerships and alliances that support organizational success and achieve broader systemic change for the health of the community and organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a robust infrastructure that fosters a culture of inclusivity, anti-racism, innovation and trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding from Yardi supports the programs and services ACC provides to children and adults with disabilities in Northeast Ohio, including recreational activities at Camp Cheerful. Philanthropic funds are directed to cover gaps in ACC\u2019s budget, as the cost of providing these services is high, reimbursement from third-party payers is minimal, and they do not ask low-income families to pay more than they can for services. Funds are also used to improve sites, directed to maintaining accessibility for all and working to meet and exceed ADA requirements, which can be incredibly challenging in a natural setting like the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStaff, volunteers, and families of Achievement Centers were thrilled to receive this gift from Yardi \u2013 it\u2019s through the generosity of individuals and companies such as Yardi that enables our organization to continue to provide robust services to children and families more than 80 years after we were established,\u201d shares Christopher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camp Cheerful<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and adults enjoy traditional camp activities at Camp Cheerful, including swimming, canoeing, horsemanship, arts &amp; crafts, and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe offer adapted riding sessions in our Therapeutic Horsemanship program and the opportunity for athletes of all abilities to play year-round sports in our Adapted Sports program,\u201d said Christopher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BbpDw-LaIXY\">Watch the video<\/a> of Julia\u2019s story, her therapeutic horsemanship achievements, and footage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eKPEPw8-q4s\">adapted soccer<\/a> and the kids in action with their volunteer leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC relies on corporate groups to help them with upkeep at its three properties, especially the beautiful 52-acre Camp Cheerful campus. Spend a day or a half helping with grounds upkeep and building maintenance projects. Those interested in learning more, please get in touch with Meredith Demczyk at <a href=\"mailto:Meredith.demczyk@achievementctrs.org\">Meredith.demczyk@achievementctrs.org<\/a> or (440) 238-6200 ext. 246.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC\u2019s Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Horsemanship year-round programs also rely on the help of volunteers. Volunteers can volunteer for one game or an entire season of a particular sport. To learn more, reach out to Ryan Holesko at <a href=\"mailto:ryan.holesko@achievementctrs.org\">ryan.holesko@achievementctrs.org<\/a>. Therapeutic Horsemanship volunteers help with everything from caring for the horses to assisting during adapted riding sessions. To learn more about this program, contact Hannah Hayes at <a href=\"mailto:Hannah.hayes@achievementctrs.org\">Hannah.hayes@achievementctrs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnsolicited gifts such as yours are especially meaningful, as they demonstrate that our work is recognized outside our immediate community. We are so grateful for your support and count you among our important mission champions,\u201d shares Christopher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find future non-profit profiles at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/category\/giving\">https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/category\/giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we introduce Achievement Centers for Children (ACC), founded in 1940 in Highland Hills, Ohio, with a mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their most tremendous potential through holistic and family-focused services. 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