Projects
Ability Awareness, Outreach & Education
Ability Awareness Outreach has proven to be a recognized hallmark for Break the Barriers. The overwhelming success is due to the different method it is presented. Through programs, performances, workshops, seminars and training, inclusion is presented at its best. Through programs, performances, workshops, seminars and training, Inclusion is presented at its best. The cost of educating and bringing Ability Awareness to communities near and far is approximately $150,000 annually. Most presentations and programs are at no cost or very minimal. BTB continues this outreach only by generous giving, grants, foundations and monthly fees. Some of the organizations and programs your giving supports are:
• Buddy Program with Fresno, Clovis, Fowler and Central Unified
School Districts and Fresno County Schools
• Summer Youth Employment Training
• Special Olympics
• CSUF, Pacific College, Fresno City College, National University
Inclusion Education is presented for college students through on
site and hands on training and observation
• Exceptional Parents Unlimited
• Fresno Area Down Syndrome Society
• Community Integrated Work Program-Vocational Plus
• ARC Fresno
• Central Valley Regional Center
• Barrier Breakers & Jr. Barrier Breakers presenters of ability
awareness in performances, workshops, seminars, testimonies &
as keynote speaker
s.
Sponsorships
Corporate Partner Program
Secret Pocket
Through the doors each day, several hundred children come to Break the Barriers. The goals of each child are similar yet unique to their own Ability. They are eager to master their skills and share in the excitement of accomplishments achieved by others.However, we often have children who must put their victory on HOLD for another day for financial reasons. A Secret Pocket Sponsorship is a way to allow a child to participate and enjoy the experience. A Sponsorship is $504.00 for a year of classes. Any donation is greatly appreciated.Secret Pocket Sponsors can experience the excitement of barrier being broken and knowing that the pocket you filled will help other children celebrate victories.
Buddy Program
Programs
Ability Awareness Outreach & Education Funds outreach & education seminars, workshops, presentations and performances, inclusion literature, and handouts. Students who qualify for the outreach teams must pay for all performing attire and transportation (across the city or internationally). These students are ambassadors for inclusion who use visual arts that enable audiences to immediately understand the benefits and rewards of inclusion.
Grants
Join in the PEP Fun!
Break the Barriers manages the
Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant
from the US Department of Education in partnership with the Fresno County Office of Education, school districts, and community partners. The PEP grant provides training for county, district, school, and community agencies to increase the amount of time that school-age children and youth spend in physical activity. The PEP program also creates awareness of healthy habits and good nutrition. Activities, such as swimming, cycling, gymnastics, soccer, sports and recreation are offered after school, evenings, and on Saturdays. Contact Break the Barriers if you would like to participate in any of the PEP activities.
Buddy Up!
If you know a child or youth with an incarcerated parent or guardian or would like to mentor a child/youth with an incarcerated parent or guardian, please contact Break the Barriers. We offer individual mentoring through funding from the
US Department of Health and Human Services
. If you would like to be a volunteer mentor, we ask that you commit to meeting with your child/youth for 1-hour each week for 1-year. Partner agencies include Every Neighborhood Partnership, Restoration Outreach Christian Center, Off the Wall, and Cornerstone Church and Community Care.
