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Contact:
Julissa Gonzalez
ph 407.218.4300 ext. 4368
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Galloway Foundation Supports Children’s Therapy, New Academy at Quest

Orlando, Florida (December 14, 2009) – Quest Inc., one of the largest nonprofit organizations serving people with developmental disabilities in Central Florida, was the recipient of a $75,000 grant from The Galloway Foundation. The award will provide low- to moderate-income children with scholarships for therapy from the QuestKids program.

A portion of the award will also support the new QuestKids Academy, a private school that opened in August 2009 for elementary-aged children on the autism spectrum or with other learning and behavior concerns. Funds will support educational materials, curriculum resources and cultivation of the academy. One of the school’s four classrooms will be named after The Galloway Foundation.

Since 1996, QuestKids has specialized in helping children with autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorder and other learning and behavior concerns with individualized one-on-one programs. The more than 50 children served by QuestKids each year receive intensive instruction in language, self-care, social skills, academics and decision-making.

Without adequate treatment, some children with these disorders may remain dependent on their caregivers and lack the basic life skills and self-esteem needed for daily functioning. Instead, the therapy provided at QuestKids enables most children to reach their personal goals, require fewer support services later in childhood and be more independent throughout their lives.

About Quest, Inc.:
Quest helps people with disabilities achieve their dreams of going to school, having a job, living on their own, and experiencing summer camp. As Central Florida’s largest provider of these services, Quest makes a difference in the lives of more than 1,000 people each day and has been part of our community for nearly 50 years. For more information about Quest, visit www.questinc.org.

Attached Photo: Teacher Anna Leavitt reads to her students at the new QuestKids Academy. For more information about the QuestKids program or QuestKids Academy, visit www.questkids.org.

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