Ann Storck Center, Inc.
1790 S.W. 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Phone 954-584-8000
http://www.annstorckcenter.org/
The Ann Storck Center offers Residential, Preschool, and Adult Day Training services to adults and children. Life-enriching opportunities include the Expressive Arts, recreational services, and annual events and celebrations.
Expressive Arts:
Music Therapy and Fine Arts
The Expressive Arts program provides the opportunity to experience freedom from disability through creative expression. The Expressive Arts brings not only enhanced self-esteem but promotes a sense of accomplishment as an artist, a musician, a performer and as an individual.
The Expressive Arts team consists of the Fine Art and Music Therapy Departments. Each member of the team contributes unique and specialized talents to offer a wide spectrum of creative outlets and opportunities for the Ann Storck Center participants.
Internships and volunteer opportunities are available through the Music Therapy Art in Motion Department. For more information contact the Department Directors at (954)584-8000 Ext. 348 or Ext. 361.I.M.A.G.I.N.E. (more info)
Interactive Music and Graphics Images Nurturing Education
The I.M.A.G.I.N.E program is designed to provide opportunities for participants to explore creativity, self-expression, and increase independence through the creative arts. Advanced Technology programs promote communication, develop physical movement, and free artistic ability from disability.
MUSIC THERAPY (more info)
The Music Therapy program is designed to provide meaningful outlets for those with special needs through the use of music as therapy. The goal of the program is to enhance communication, socialization, reduce stress, sensory stimulation, learn, create and maintain physical and emotional functioning through music.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE (more info)
The Annual Expressive Arts Performance is a yearly community event that involves Participants from the Arts in Motion Program. Vocalists, dancers, percussionists, songwriters, stage crew and fine artists combine all their unique talents to make the performance come alive!
Sean Mitton and Helena Nyman at the Ann Storck Center
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Why is the Ann Storck Center UNIQUE?
During our Hope Tour, we were able to experience what a Difference it makes when a Center strives to get the best out of every single Individual and doesn't accept the "limits" that studies or books lay on them.
At our arrival, a very enthusiastic Team guided us to the covered outside area where over hundred Children abd Adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities including Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Mental Retardation welcomed us with laughter and cheers.
No need to tell you how touched we were. But nobody saw coming what happened next: Life Music - Songs with active involvement of all the disabled children and adults who - based on our expectations - should have just been listening.
At this moment, I was deeply ashamed for never even having considered how capable these kids and adults could be. I under-estimated them. Helena, the Success Coach who drives Athletes, Top Executives and never lets any stones unturned.
The LOVE and enthusiasm, the joy and involvement - a picture I will never forget!
Did you know?
The Ann Storck Center offers Expressive Art, and some of the Masterpieces make it to Exhibits
The Ann Storck Center puts together Musicals that are viewed in public
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C.A.R.E.
Community Activities Reaching Everyone
C.A.R.E. is designed to provide an opportunity for the participants to be involved with volunteers and volunteer programs in the community. The program builds relationships, encourages community volunteer interaction on a weekly basis, and enhances community awareness.
C.A.R.E. offers an individual the opportunity to enjoy recreational experiences with the community. Local students participate in community service by planning and leading recreation activities with participants.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Community Integration is designed for individuals to take part in the community and explore the opportunities to interact, socialize, learn and enjoy the therapeutic and fun experience.
Interview with Executive Director Jim McGuire
Interview with Elisabeth Glynn, Director of Community Relations
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