CHAPTER GROWING SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS

Three programs are currently being conducted with program partners that serve children with special needs by First Tee Coach Greg Mingo.

The mission of LIFE Development Center is to assist individuals with special needs to experience life to their fullest potential. LIFE explores new and exciting experiences for its students, giving them the ability to choose which classes they attend based on their interests and goals. 

Twelve participants from the school are being hosted at Pembroke Pines Country Club. SHOUT OUT to LIFE Directors Lisa Suite and Noel Hall for their continued support in hosting the program and LIFE staff member Miss Chi for her assistance in teaching the class.

The central purpose and role of Divine Academy is to provide students with special needs the means and knowledge for independent living and to enter the workforce through educational, vocational, and life skills instruction in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Eleven participants from the school are being hosted at Pembroke Pines Country Club. SHOUT OUT to the Divine Directors Pam Vogelsang and Ingrid Garcia for their continued support in our partnership for this program.

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The J is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values.

We are conducting golf program at the J for students with special needs with seven participants. SHOUT OUT to J Center Director Debbie Lombard for her great support of our partnership for this program.