Breaking Barriers Now

Originally, the Capper Foundation's services were only directed towards children, but have extended, since then, to all age groups. The age groups include youth, teens, and adults with not only polio, but other intellectual and developmental disabilities too.

The Capper Foundation provides adult and children day services. They have programs that strive to broaden employment opportunities, for adults. They provide residential services to adults to create a safe and secure environment. As for pediatric services they have customized treatment plans and custom therapies. The Capper Foundation provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, feeding therapy, behavior support services, and professional and family training. The Capper Foundation's goal is to integrate those with disabilities into society, an option not available when the foundation began in the 1900's.

Tara's Story

Tara was diagnosed with Down syndrome a day after she was born. Dave and Shelley, her parents, had a variety of emotions to navigate, but their love never wavered as they accepted the future challenges for their family. Tara struggled with communication, and at the age of six had mastered only 20 words and some sign language. After starting Speech-Language therapy services at Capper Foundation in 2013, Tara quickly expanded her communication skills and improved speech sounds. With continued guidance from the Speech program, Tara now combines words into phrases and short sentences and has gained confidence in herself and her ability to communicate at home, at school, and in community activities. Taras’s mother shared she is even ordering her own food when they eat at restaurants, and the servers can clearly understand her request.

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Zoey's Story

Before Zoey was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in July of 2017, her parents noticed a decline in her strength and mobility. She was falling a lot while crawling and walking, and she experienced regression from mobility milestones she had once reached. When her parents heard her diagnosis, they feared she would be confined to a wheelchair. Just weeks later, Zoey started physical therapy at Capper Foundation. With treatment, she regained her ability to stand, walk farther distances, climb, play, on playgrounds, use the restrooms independently, and more. In addition to running, jumping and keeping up with her peers, she dreams of one day becoming a dancer. Thanks to generous donations, we believe the sky is the limit for Zoey, and we can’t wait to see how far she will go!

Story credits to The Capper Foundation