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According to the World Health Organization, an estimated one billion people need assistive products to meet their daily needs. - [Astropay ile kaliteli bahis casino siteleri](https://gompers.org/astropay-ile-kaliteli-bahis-casino-siteleri/) - Astropay ile kaliteli bahis casino siteleri - [Special Programs and Financial Relief for Special Needs Families](https://gompers.org/12263-2/) - Childhood disabilities entail a range of immediate and long-term economic costs that have important implications for the well-being of the child, the family, and society, but that are also difficult to measure. There are several direct out-of-pocket costs... - [State and Local Officials Recognize Gompers' 75th Anniversary](https://gompers.org/75th-anniversary-officials-recognize/) - Gov. Ducey Recognizes the 75th Anniversary of Gompers! City of Glendale Proclaims February 1, 2022 as "Gompers Day" - [November is Arizona Family Caregivers Month](https://gompers.org/november-is-arizona-family-caregivers-month/) - Arizona recognizes and celebrates Family Caregivers during the month of November. In 2020, Governor Ducey signed a Caregiver Proclamation launching the month-long celebration. That Proclamation stated that “in Arizona, over 800,000 family caregivers were providing informal care in all socioeconomic groups across the lifespan totaling over $9 billion in unpaid care.” The Proclamation identified, “the - [October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month](https://gompers.org/october-is-national-disability-employment-awareness-month/) - Proclamation Text GOVERNOR DOUGLAS A. DUCEY STATE OF ARIZONA PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Arizona workplaces, who welcome the talents of all residents, including individuals with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to encourage a diverse community and a vigorous economy; and WHEREAS, Arizona prospers when an integrated workforce includes people with and without disabilities working side by side - [Understanding Different Learning Styles for Special Needs Individuals](https://gompers.org/understanding-different-learning-styles-for-special-needs-individuals/) - Every individual learns differently, and as educators, we must identify and approach their educational needs with individualized, valuable learning styles. This is no different for individuals with special needs. Involving different kinds of styles can improve their overall comprehension. A multisensory, multi-faceted strategy to special needs learning can be effective for those who process information - [Mercy Care and Touchstone Health dispatching mobile vaccination teams to Gompers COVID-19 vaccine clinics serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities](https://gompers.org/mercy-care-and-touchstone-health-dispatching-mobile-vaccination-teams-to-gompers/) - PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 31, 2021) – Clients and staff members at Gompers, a nonprofit agency that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a private school, day programs and an employment program, are getting a visit from a mobile COVID-19 vaccination team in April. - [People With Disabilities Having Trouble Getting Vaccinated](https://gompers.org/people-with-disabilities-having-trouble-getting-vaccinated/) - People with disabilities have faced a number of challenges during the pandemic, not the least of which is the ability to get vaccinated. We talked about it with Mark Botterbusch, Vice President of Operations at Gompers. - [Gompers Annual Report 2020](https://gompers.org/gompers-annual-report-2020/) - To say that our fiscal year 2020 will be a year we'll never forget is an understatement... - [Act of Kindness During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://gompers.org/act-of-kindness-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - Fish Window Cleaning practiced a random act of kindness by cleaning every single window at Gompers Peoria location for FREE. - [A Day At Gompers Private School](https://gompers.org/a-day-at-gompers-private-school/) - Gompers Private School of Phoenix serves children with developmental disabilities grades 1-12. We are an organization made up of people who are passionate about assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence and productivity in our community. - [Assistive Technology Benefits Gompers Members](https://gompers.org/assistive-technology-benefits-gompers-members/) - Gompers members with complex communication needs have access to life-changing assistive technology services that empower people with disabilities. - [AZ Charitable Tax Credits Explained](https://gompers.org/az-charitable-tax-credits-explained/) - Are you looking to donate to your charity of choice? We are sure that you may have many questions about the process so we are here to provide a clearer guide to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit through the Arizona Department of Revenue. - [Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Developmentally Disabled and Their Caregivers](https://gompers.org/impacts-of-the-coronavirus-on-the-developmentally-disabled-and-their-caregivers/) - The coronavirus is top of mind in the news today and we all know that there are many risks to catching this, or any, virus. One group of people that this discussion hasn't included is the developmentally disabled adults that we continue to support. - [Gompers to Reopen Day Treatment Centers on Sept. 14 to Serve Individuals with Developmental Disabilities During Pandemic](https://gompers.org/gompers-to-reopen-day-treatment-centers/) - Gompers to institute a reopening plan for day treatment centers on September 14th to serve individuals with developmental disabilities during the pandemic. - [Gompers Prepares to Reopen Doors to Serve Developmentally Disabled Population During Pandemic](https://gompers.org/gompers-prepares-to-reopen-doors-to-serve-developmentally-disabled-population-during-pandemic/) - Organization Will Phase Reopening of Programs and Locations PHOENIX (August 4, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of everyday life. But for those with developmental disabilities, the effects are even more profound. Gompers, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, provides a broad spectrum of services to developmentally disabled individuals — but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, - [New Gompers Center Website](https://gompers.org/new-gompers-center-website/) - Gompers Center is proud to unveil our new website! The goal of the new site is to not only improve the design and navigation, but to reach a wider audience. - [Gompers' 2014 Newsletter](https://gompers.org/gompers-2014-newsletter/) - Learn what's going on at Gompers Private School, our Day Training for Adults program and inside Employment Services. - ['Lunch with Niraj!' explores assistive technology](https://gompers.org/lunch-niraj-explores-assistive-technology/) - Aldo may not be able to hold a bubble wand, but he still can blow bubbles using assistive technology. Many of our members are demonstrating new abilities using assistive technology (AT). They are looming bracelets using weaving devices, expanding their communication via iPads and augmentative communication (aug com) devices, and operating computers -- and bubble machines - [Free Estate Planning Workshops](https://gompers.org/free-estate-planning-workshops/) - Is writing your will or planning for your estate something on your "To Do" list that never gets checked off? If so, a series of free workshops next week are just right for you. Thirteen local nonprofits, including Gompers, have come together to provide this free community education to help you: understand if you need only a Will - [Annual fishing trip has been 'amazing' event for 31 years](https://gompers.org/annual-fishing-trip-amazing-event-31-years/) - Today in Gompers' hallways, the story is about the one that didn't get away as members talked about their trout-fishing experience in Sedona this weekend. "I liked catching a big fish, and it was a good time," Gompers member Oriana Sanchez said, spreading her hands 10 inches apart to indicate the size of her catch. - [Students exposed to new frontiers at Safeway Training Center](https://gompers.org/students-exposed-new-frontiers-safeway-training-center/) - By Dory Chamas Life is more than reading, writing and math. It also involves immersion in other skills necessary to succeed in both work and life. The students in my transitional classroom recently made their first visit to the Safeway Training Center at our Gompers Employment Services campus in Glendale. Once there, they received an introduction - [Assistive technology adds up to success](https://gompers.org/assistive-technology-adds-success/) - By David Flagg Lead DTA Staff Member How hard is it to make math more fun and interactive? Well, it can be as easy as pie -- a pizza pie, that is. Andrew is one of the members served by Gompers' Day Training for Adults program. We have been doing much more with assistive technology - [For Robert Flynn, 25-year career was anything but a wash](https://gompers.org/robert-flynn-25-year-career-anything-wash/) - Robert Flynn has turned a life that might not have been lived into a rich experience that has benefited others. Earlier this month, the 63-year-old Phoenix man retired after a 25-year career with St. Vincent de Paul. Unwilling to be sedentary, Flynn now is entering the Day Training for Adults program at Gompers to keep his - [Coffee-shop project draws rave reviews](https://gompers.org/classroom-coffee-shop-project-draws-rave-reviews/) - By Heather Hall Last school year, when our class was researching information for a project, I came across an article about a school back east that started a coffee shop. I thought, "Why not us?" I took the idea and modified for my students. Instead of the coffee shop being done out of the classroom, - [Students visit horse-rescue ranch](https://gompers.org/students-visit-horse-rescue-ranch/) - By Roger Cardillo All children have one thing in common -- they learn in a multitude of different ways. Our recent field trip to Wildhorse Ranch Rescue in Gilbert gave my Gompers Private School students an opportunity to socialize with rescued animals and understand the value of being kind to all creatures. Wildhorse Ranch Rescue - [Trip to light-rail station is learning excursion](https://gompers.org/trip-light-rail-station-learning-excursion/) - By Mark DeAngelis Regularly at Gompers Employment Services, we go on learning excursions in the community. We have visited everything from sporting-goods stores like Cabela's and major retailers like Walmart to Channel 3TV to see how things work behind the scenes. These are more than field trips; they allow our members to see firsthand how - [Gompers' future is bright](https://gompers.org/gompers-future-bright/) - By Mark Jacoby Gompers is excited to embark on our STRATEGIC VISION 2020. Over the span of several months, Gompers’ team came together to chart a course that will take us to 2020 and our 73rd year. We took a critical look at every facet of our organization to determine where our strengths and opportunities - [Safeway tour opens doors to possible employment](https://gompers.org/safeway-tour-opens-doors-possible-employment/) - By Mark DeAngelis When the sliding doors of Safeway opened for Employment Services last week, it truly seemed like a promise of what could be for some of our members. Last Wednesday -- the day before Gompers' Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon -- Anna, Jeremy, Michelle, Samantha and I made a trip to the Safeway store at - [Gompers Gators 'strive' to do their best!](https://gompers.org/gompers-gators-strive-best/) - By Rose Gonzales Just as we go for the gold in Special Olympics, we also strive to become healthier athletes! Recently, before our state-level soccer competition, our Gompers Gators had the opportunity to participate in Strive. Formerly known as Healthy Athletes, this initiative offered through Special Olympics helps teach our athletes how to be healthier - [Freedom Bus visit is learning experience](https://gompers.org/freedom-bus-visit-learning-experience/) - By Heather Hall Earlier this week, my classroom went on a field trip to see, of all things, a bus. This was not any ordinary bus. It was the Freedom Bus, which is part of the Americans with Disabilities Act Legacy Tour. Led by photojournalist Tom Olin, a longtime historian of the disability rights movement, this - [Assistive technology adds up to better understanding](https://gompers.org/assistive-technology-adds-better-understanding/) - By Niraj Parikh In Gompers' Assistive Technology Lab, the phrase "team teaching" takes on a bit of a different meaning than it does in a traditional classroom. Today, Jeffrey Schultz -- a volunteer in Gompers' Assistive Technology Lab and a student at ASU -- is working with DTA member Cody in building his math skills. - [Bridget sees the light -- in the best possible way](https://gompers.org/bridget-sees-light-best-possible-way/) - By Mark DeAngelis When it's hard to move your gaze, it's more challenging to learn. I have been working with a student named Bridget in Heather Hall's classroom. Bridget has a visual impairment that challenges her ability to track motion -- like Ms. Hall pointing to the SMART Board, for example. Because of this impairment, - [Assistive Technology conference set for Feb. 3](https://gompers.org/assistive-technology-conference-set-feb-3/) - By Niraj Parikh As I work alongside members and staff, integrating assistive technology (AT) into the culture at Gompers, I have noticed many positive changes. Students in our school who were basically nonverbal now talk, sometimes in full sentences. A handful of individuals in our Employment Services center whose physical abilities provided a barrier to - [Neighborhood project builds understanding](https://gompers.org/neighborhood-project-builds-understanding/) - By Roger Cardillo Sometimes, looking at something from a different angle makes it easier to understand. With that thought in mind, my students and I are becoming builders together and we are assembling a scale model of the local community. Using paper, paint, cardboard and popsicle sticks, we're going to create a bird's-eye view of - [Assistive technology locks in life lessons](https://gompers.org/assistive-technology-locks-life-lessons/) - By Dory Chamas In my classroom, assistive technology turns doing into learning. It has been exciting to see assistive technology, or AT, make its way through Gompers and truly create changes in people's lives. Some of the AT items are high-tech -- like the augmentative communication devices that give a voice to those without speech, - [Walmart tour opens members' minds to job opportunities](https://gompers.org/walmart-tour-opens-members-minds-job-opportunities/) - By Mark DeAngelis Preparing for employment is like getting ready for a marathon. You need to understand what's expected of you physically and be skilled in doing it -- whether it's shrink-wrapping, lifting, placing documents in a scanner or perhaps typing -- but you also need to have a clear mental picture of what a - [Equine therapy offers tangible benefits](https://gompers.org/equine-therapy-offers-tangible-benefits/) - By Dory Chamas On horseback, Fernando becomes taller -- in more ways than one. I have started taking students to equine therapy because I believe it is really valuable for students who have disabilities. The class has been visiting Arizona Horseriding Adventures™ in Waddell over the past couple of months. During each visit the instructor - [Gompers DTA member finds volunteer work fulfilling](https://gompers.org/gompers-dta-member-finds-volunteer-work-fulfilling/) - By Josie C. I have been going to St. Vincent de Paul's food bank for about six months. One of the things I enjoy most is I know I am helping others in need. When we go to the food bank, we work on different jobs packing food like cookies, chips and peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich for - [Spring 2015 Newsletter](https://gompers.org/spring-2015-newsletter/) - Learn what's going on in our programs. - [Genentech engages Gompers' in a day of fun](https://gompers.org/genentech-engages-gompers-in-a-day-of-fun/) - By Jeremiah Rojo, DTA Supervisor Thursday, April 23rd turned out to be a day of laughter, bowling challenges and fun for Gompers Day Training for Adults (DTA) members, made possible by generous hosting from Genentech Inc. Our members’ morning began by meeting with fellow peers and staff to go over the day's event. Everyone was - [Jessica's story - a journey toward increased independence](https://gompers.org/jessicas-story-a-journey-toward-increased-independence/) - By Yvonne “Kelly” Lyles, Gompers Employment Services Supervisor Jessica’s life was significantly altered in her early teens when a car accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Now a young adult, Jessica felt socially isolated when her living situation changed and her days were primarily spent at her group transition home. A friend working at - [Learning through evidenced-based practices](https://gompers.org/learning-through-evidenced-based-practices/) - Thunderbirds Charities generous support for Gompers programs has been extraordinary. Now topping nearly $212K since 2004, Thunderbirds Charities have helped fund our multisensory room, contributed to our capital campaigns, resurfaced our indoor basketball court and helped build the physical infrastructure for our assistive technology (AT) program. When Gompers Private School recently identified the need to - [Quality work expands members opportunities](https://gompers.org/quality-work-expands-members-opportunities/) - Increasing job opportunities in the community has been an important goal for Gompers Employment Services program, Director Mark Botterbusch explained. “One year ago, we were able to offer our members two Group Supported Employment (GSE) job sites – today we have six – a three-fold increase in opportunity.” GSE sites are important because the work - [Exploring our world through science](https://gompers.org/exploring-our-world-through-science/) - Gompers Day Training for Adults (DTA) program has begun embarking on a journey of discovery with our new science initiative! Each month all of the DTA program rooms explore a new topic culminating in a month-end celebration of everything they learned. Beginning last May, our members learned what happens when the earth trembles from inside - [June 2015 Newsletter](https://gompers.org/june-2015-newsletter/) - Assistive Technology helps students learn. - [Leading school takes experience](https://gompers.org/leading-school-takes-experience/) - Becky S. Gurnick, M.Ed. The 2015-16 school year opened with new leadership as Becky Gurnick, Director of Special Education brought her passion for students and families to Gompers. Born and raised in the Midwest, Mrs. Gurnick attended Arizona State University, University of Phoenix and Northern Arizona University earning a bachelor of science in business management, - [Leading our AT program](https://gompers.org/leading-our-at-program/) - Mrs. Candice M. Steel, B.S. SLP-L, AT Specialist Recently, Candice Steel joined our team as Gompers AT Specialist and her experience is greatly benefiting our students, members and staff. Assistive technology includes items, piece of equipment or products that are used to increase, maintain or improve the capabilities of an individual with disabilities. Mrs. Steel - [Employment opportunities change lives](https://gompers.org/employment-opportunities-change-lives/) - Recent generous gifts from North Phoenix Kiwanis and Wells Fargo foundations provided funding to renovate space on Gompers Employment Services (ES) campus to create a career transition program. “The soft skills necessary to complete a successful job search and achieve long term employment are complex and often more difficult to learn for individuals with cognitive - [TICKETS Fore CHARITY™](https://gompers.org/tickets-fore-charity/) - The 2015 Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the final event on the Champions Tour offers a wonderful opportunity for Gompers supporters to watch some great golf while making a difference in the lives of the students and members we serve. Tournament Details: November 04 - November 08, 2015 The Cochise Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club - [Need assistive technology just DIY!](https://gompers.org/need-assistive-technology-just-diy/) - When you care about someone with a disability, you soon learn the things we often take for granted are not as simple as they seem. We really get that at Gompers because the people we serve through our programs and services are very important to us. Every day our staff works with our students and - [Thunderbird Charities provide Gompers with a decade of support](https://gompers.org/3729-2/) - Thunderbird Charities is a cornerstone of support throughout greater Phoenix communities. Contributing to many deserving organizations they truly make a difference in the lives of children and families across the valley. We are blessed to be the recipient of their support for nearly a decade. Over the last ten years, Thunderbird Charities had given - [Looking forward to 2016](https://gompers.org/looking-forward-to-2016/) - When walking the halls of Gompers one cannot help but to notice a smile has formed so big on your face that it starts to hurt. No matter what is happening in your own life, spending, even just a short time with members means your spirit becomes a little lighter and your day a little - [Learning while visiting Arabian Show Barn](https://gompers.org/trip-arabian-show-barn/) - by Becky Gurnick, Gompers Private School (GPS) Director of Special Education Providing GPS special needs students opportunities to experience new situations is important to their education and life-skills training. Recently, professional trainer Tony Diaz of Special Arabian Training Center invited GPS to tour his Arabian show barn. The trip allowed the students to experience the - [Arrupe Project Changes Lives](https://gompers.org/arrupe-project-changes-lives/) - In 2015 Kaitlyn Lauck, a 7th grader at St. Francis Xavier, raised several hundred dollars to purchase school supplies to support Gompers K-12 special education classrooms. She was personally moved by Gompers mission when she came to deliver the items as students greeted her with open arms and open hearts. Fortunately for us, this year - [Understanding the need for water](https://gompers.org/4417-2/) - Oftentimes, people underestimate the comprehension and compassion of people with intellectual disabilities. At Gompers, we never do. Giving back to the community Members in Program Room 30-1 already enjoy volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul to help feed people who are homeless, so understanding the need to distribute cold water in the sweltering heat of - [AZ Talks Together](https://gompers.org/az-talks-together/) - [Communicating with People with Disabilities](https://gompers.org/communicating-people-disabilities/) - [Announcing Gompers' New Blythe Center Campus](https://gompers.org/announcing-gompers-new-blythe-center-campus/) - [Business Solution Opportunities with Gompers](https://gompers.org/business-solution-opportunities-with-gompers/) - https://youtu.be/otSX8s-uayQ Gompers Business Services The business services we offer at Gompers allows our students and members to provide quality business solutions for local companies. We offer support to our business partners through excellent customer service and responsive assistance. Our business solutions team members provide exceptional quality, efficient services to allow you to meet consumer demands. - [The Power of Community](https://gompers.org/the-power-of-community/) - https://youtu.be/sNfuJY4h9YQ Through the Looking Glass Students at Gompers come from all over the valley. Each day moods change but as soon as they come to Gompers they know they are accepted. Learning, creating, unity, and friendship is behind all that we do to make sure each person is getting the best out of their day. - [Gompers’ In-Home Services Provide Support, Reprieve for Valley Families ](https://gompers.org/gompers-in-home-services-provide-support/) - The pressures on today’s parents are considerable, from providing a safe and stable home to managing school demands and extracurricular schedules. For parents whose children have special needs, the load is even greater. - [Gompers Makes Reading Easier For Students With Disabilities](https://gompers.org/gompers-makes-reading-easier-for-students-with-disabilities/) - Fox 10 News showcases our integration with new technology that we are incorporating at Gompers Phoenix. - [Phoenix Business Journal: The Positive Impact of Gompers Students in Business](https://gompers.org/phoenix-business-journal-the-positive-impact-of-gompers-students-in-business/) - Gompers President and CEO Shares his view on how developmentally disabled adults can have a positive impact on business with Phoenix Business Journal. - [Arizona Channel 3 Highlights Reader Pens at Gompers](https://gompers.org/arizona-channel-3-highlights-reader-pens-at-gompers/) - KTVK New Channel 3 Arizona followed coverage on Gompers and how Reader pens have done amazing things for our students skills and confidence. In an article from this year, you can watch as Channel 3 brings the use of Reader Pens at Gompers to light. - [Make a Positive Impact - Working At Gompers](https://gompers.org/make-a-positive-impact-working-at-gompers/) - If you want to make a positive impact to someones life, Gompers would be a great place to work. 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