Saint Francis de Sales School for the Deaf

2022
Education
New York, NY
Project Title: Creation of a universally designed Inclusive Playground at SFDS Website: https://sfdesales.org/

About the Grantee

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a privately owned, state supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, Deafblind, Functionally Deaf and Deaf with Additional/Multiple Disabilities including Deaf with Autism and Deaf with Intellectual Disabilities.

Purpose of the Grant

To support a portion of a universally designed inclusive playground for the Grantee’s students, including those who are deafblind.

Amount

$50,000

Term

3 months

Grant Regions

NYC Metro Area