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Creative Activity Programs Enabling Success (CAPES)

Karen Calzonetti

Hi everyone -

MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY - CAPES

My name is Karen Calzonetti and I have over thirty years experience working with individuals who have disabilities. The special needs community in the Guelph-Wellington region knows me as someone committed to activity programs that are fun, inclusive, and creative.

I am conducting market research in the special needs community to determine our local community needs for creative activity programs for individuals of all ages with special needs. Would you please take a few minutes to respond to the questions below?Your information will be kept confidential. Thank You.

My goal is to bring Creative Activity Programs Enabling Success - to a neighborhood near you!

What is CAPES?

CAPES is a consultancy and direct delivery service specializing in the assessment, development and direct instruction of creative activity programs designed for children, youth and adults with special needs.

What makes CAPES Unique?

- Programs & activities are designed to fit the person, not the other way around

- Programs & activities foster individual empowerment, independence and choice

- Programs & activities are motivated by fun & creativity

- Programs & activities promote an inclusive philosophy

Who is the CAPES Consumer?

- Individuals of any age with any type of special need or disability

- Parents and caregivers of children with special needs

- Educators: School Board personnel, teachers and educational assistants

- Social Service Agencies looking for activity options for their clients

- Support workers, and other contract workers

- Professionals and practitioners interested in promoting active healthy lifestyles for individuals with special needs

Can you provide some examples of CAPES Programs and Activities?

- Shake it Up Fitness Classes (Energizing activity classes for children, youth, & adults)

- Personalized Motor Skill Cards (Fun 'how-to' instructions developed for each learner)

- Clubs based on participant interests (i.e. Bike Riding, Hiking, Book Clubs anyone?)

- Teen Events (Dances, board games, and other activities)

How can I help CAPES get started?

- Complete the survey by copying & pasting this link into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S2K2G7F

As potential customers, your voice is important!

- Your responses will help guide CAPES in the right direction, ensuring that the programs and activities offered are the best fit for each individual

-Thanks for your help I really appreciate your feedback! - Karen

ps. If for some reason this link does not work, or you experience difficulty with the link, I would be happy to email you the survey directly. Feel free to email me at kcalzonetti@rogers.com and be sure to use the subject heading "CAPES"

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