Special Needs Support Center

Art lab program is a weekly open studio art program for adults with Special Needs implemented in collaboration with snsc and the ava gallery and art Center. the participating artists get a chance to explore different media with an emphasis on creative self-expression while socializing.

Aspire program is a recreation program for children on the autism spectrum that is offered regularly throughout the year. Children enjoy activities that encourage the development of communication and social skills through modeling and practice. Individualized skills and goals are identified and worked on through group play and exploration in the community. As an initiative of aspire, snsc has recently partnered with local law enforcement to launch a Special Needs information program (snip) and accompanying de-escalation and relationship management training program. the program helps emergency responders identify and respond to vulnerable residents with Special Needs. Our goal is to develop a program which is easily shared with other interested communities. Another initiative of aspire is sensory friendly uv. We are working with partners at the dartmouth autism research initiative and keene perspectives to implement a sustainable approach to creating sensory friendly spaces in the Upper Valley to help the community move beyond awareness and to foster an authentic appreciation of neurodiversity.

Happenings program is a regularly scheduled weekly programming social activities program for adults with Special Needs. In addition to regular social programming our team provides case management Support and advocacy for constituents.

Parent educational Support and advocacy supports parents in all aspects of the Special education and section 504 process to promote understanding of the relevant state and federal rules, regulations while supporting parents in clarifying their ideas and concerns regarding their child's education

Snsc has partnered with their sister organization, with warmth in our hearts, to aid in the war against ukraine by creating sensory kits to help children with disabilities cope with the extraordinary stress and anxiety they are enduring as they shelter in place.