Great Expectations!
We hear it almost every day. We hear from visiting therapists, parents, bus drivers, even teachers from other schools; “Why do they work so well for you?!” The answer is [...]
2023
Sherri’s second book is published. Different Like Me was taken from a poem Sherri wrote for Trey when he asked, “Why did God make me different?” It can help all kids understand everyone is different and that makes us all special.
2018
After Trey’s early onset Alzheimer’s, Sherri published the book, Picture Memories, to help Trey, his friends, and many dementia patients across the country understand the changes they are experiencing.
2017
Henderson Haven acquires the additional 6000 square feet at the current building location to serve the growing program need.
2016
Henderson Haven adds the Metamorphoses program to provide a transition and pre-vocational program to adults with developmental disabilities.
2015
Henderson Haven partnered with Project C.H.A.N.C.E. to bring behavioral service dogs into our programs.
2014
Henderson Haven partnered with the Broach Schools to provide an all- day private school option to address the need for students to achieve the success seen in our other programs.
2013
Henderson Haven created special social events to provide breaks for caregivers & a wonderful experience for those with special needs to interact with their peers.
2012
Henderson Haven began Camp Possible to provide engaging recreational summer activities for students with disabilities.
2011
Henderson Haven created, Free 2 Be Me, a private-pay program to bridge the gap of care needed after school for children and their families.
2003
Henderson Haven, Inc. was incorporated as a 501c-3 non- profit organization to begin serving families in five Northeast Florida counties.
Addressing a Critical Gap: The Lack of Hurricane Shelters for People with Special Needs
Natural disasters like hurricanes can be devastating for any community, but they can be particularly challenging for individuals with special needs. These individuals often require additional support and accommodations during [...]
What is Facilitated Communication?
Presuming competence in everyone we serve means we view behaviors as a means of communication instead of something needing to be “fixed” or trained out of them. This means our [...]
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help!
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging but rewarding experience for families. However, it can also be difficult to navigate the various resources and services available to [...]
What is Presuming Competence?
One of the statements people hear from us all the time is, “We presume competence in everyone.” It’s one of the most important aspects of our philosophy. As we reach [...]
Anti ABA?
One of the most asked questions we receive is “Why are you so anti-ABA?” Well, first of all, we're not anti-ABA, we're just not in the "ABA is everything" camp. [...]
Inclusion vs. Integration
One of the founding missions of Henderson Haven is to help ensure everyone was given the opportunity to live their own independent lives without being forced into grouped work [...]
Can We Fix The System
While we try not to ever get too political when talking with folks, when you’re dealing with services mostly financed by the State, it’s hard not to cross that [...]
Who is Henderson Haven?
If there is one thing Henderson Haven has always been and always will be, it’s anti-establishment. That is not an easy position to take in an industry that contends [...]
Welcome to The Butterfly Effect
Hello – and welcome to The Butterfly Effect’s first post! We’re excited to be undertaking this new adventure for our organization. We can only hope you’ll be as excited [...]