Unfortunately, there are many families on MS Gulf Coast who are unable to receive adequate services for their children due to lack of insurance, insurance that is not accepted across the coast, and/or the inability to pay privately for therapy or educational services.  That's where LEAPS comes in!  

We have a team of advocates who actively seek funding for services and resources for those families who are unable to receive them otherwise.  

Grants and monetary donations are used in several ways:

1.  Cover the salaries of service providers (includes therapists, teachers, advocates and staff for                 Sensory Saturdays in the sensory gym),

2.  Purchase therapy and educational materials such as electronic devices, sensory equipment,                   learning materials, etc. to use in a therapy or educational setting, at home and/or at school, 

3.  Pay co-pays for parents who have eligible insurance, but are unable to cover co-pay cost

4.  Cover operational cost of the sensory gym in order for parents to have a cost-effective, sensory-             safe resource for children to play

5.  Purchase resources and informational materials to promote awareness and advocacy for children           with learning differences.

Donations of equipment or supplies are used for:

1.  Enhance the therapeutic/educational experience for our students, 

2.  Provide more opportunities for sensory intergration, social skills training, individual development,           etc., 

3.  Provide resources to parents and students to use at home and/or at school.  All materials go directly       the benefit each family receiving services

**Every donation leads to an opportunity for a child on a waitlist to start services and take one step closer to success!

When funding is available, services are provided to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or provide insurance coverage.  We want to see ALL children get the help they need to be successful!

Our Purpose: The purpose of LEAPS Sensory Gym is to provide a sensory-safe environment for play and development to children and families of all social and economic backgrounds.  We believe that all children have the right to learn and develop in an environment that meets their specific needs.  The goal of LEAPS is to equip each child with the tools they need to be successful!

Our Mission: The mission of LEAPS Sensory Gym is to engage children in sensory-safe play and leanring by offering specialized equipment and activities for all children to help them reach their full potential while nuturing their own personal strengths; to raise awareness and acceptance for individuals with learning differences by educating the public and providing resources that will maximize their inclusion and success in their school and community; and to support individuals with special needs through employment opportunities and other resources.  All LEAPS funds are distributed to help families with children with special needs and to the improvement of resources in order to complete our mission.