The Charity:
IMPACT for Developmental Education

IMPACT began in the mid-1970’s as a project of LARC (the Lee Association for Retarded Citizens). At that time, there were no programs in Lee County that offered education and therapeutic services to preschool age children with disabilities. IMPACT was born out of an effort to fill this void. In 1979, IMPACT incorporated as an independent entity. Funding was secured from the State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS), Lee County government through the Department of Human Services, and the United Way of Lee County. The new agency’s name – an acronym for Instructional Methods for Parents And Children Together – illustrated the founders’ philosophy that family participation in the intervention process is essential. The agency’s focus continues to be on both the special child and his or her family. Since its foundation, IMPACT has been able to help developmentally challenged children fulfill their potential. To this end, a comprehensive array of multi-disciplinary services is offered, including child development programs, parent education and childcare provider training.

Services and programs provided include speech and language therapies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, family training, counseling and home visits, social work services, audiological (hearing) services, assistive technology services, vision services and nursing services. School age therapy, parent groups and lending library also available.

IMPACT’s Developmental Children’s Center is located at 3760 Schoolhouse Road W in Fort Myers, Florida. Contact Exec Director Lindy Moorey at (239) 275-4244.

The Menu

Table’s choice of cheeses: Cheddar & Emmenthaler Swiss mix 80/20, Fiesta cheddar, Emmenthaler & Greyere Swiss mix 50/50 and traditional Swiss mix w/garlic, lemon & Kirschwasser. Choice of salad: Chef salad w/sweet & tangy dressing, California salad w/black walnut raspberry dressing and Mushroom salad w/creamy Parmesan Italian dressing. Entrée includes Beef Tenderloin, Teriyaki marinated sirloin, Chicken breast, Mahi-Mahi and/or Salmon, Japanese Tiger shrimp. Arrangements may be made for lobster and scallops, and a veggie plate is also available. Choice of chocolate dessert: milk, white and bittersweet dark with added marshmallow, caramel, pecans, walnuts, chopped peanuts, graham crackers and/or several liquors. Non-alcoholic beverages included.

Special thanks to the Bell Tower Shops
for providing goody bags for attendees!