The Celebration of Life

The Celebration of Life (TCOL) was conceived, designed and is now being developed by a group of 15 Founding Members who have each enjoyed the special gift of a family member with a physical or developmental disability. All have experienced the full range of emotions regarding services currently available for disabled adults after the legally-required public educational services and therapy programs end at age 21.

The problem is that increasing numbers of disabled adults require our compassionate help to lead lives of meaning, and to make their own contribution to our society. Concerned family caregivers, often working professionals, need additional services and resources to provide lives of greater meaning and encourage highest possible levels of achievement for special needs adults.

The group of Founders, includes health care professionals, college professors, college career counselors, psychologists, an ordained priest, four high school teachers, a municipal department authority, an elementary school teacher, and a professional grant writer and public relations specialist. In addition, the Advisory Board includes six professionals, including a CPA, Lawyer for the land & property donations, Lawyer from the Special Needs Alliance, Professor of Nonprofit Leadership courses, and a nonprofit organizations expert consultant.