{"id":25,"date":"2021-03-02T15:05:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T15:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2021-09-21T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:38:31","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/index.php\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During each REACH For It! program participants are matched with a 1:1 volunteer. Each volunteer uses an FASD informed approach and understands the accommodations required for success. The events are adapted to maximize success. Examples of adaptations include: visual schedules, reducing environmental stimuli, 1:1 support. Activities are adapted to reduce frustration and increase self esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is based on evidence based FASD practices. The program mission is to provide a successful and safe recreation based program. This is done in a visual step by step planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RFI.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RFI.png 823w, https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RFI-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/reachforit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RFI-768x440.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Why consider participating in Reach for It events?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a child\/youth:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children and Youth who attended overwhelmingly indicate that they were very happy and had a lot of fun while participating in Reach for It! Events<\/li><li>On average, youth attended 3 different events, which means they liked it enough to come back!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Youth who participated were asked what they liked about the events, they said\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI liked all the people that put time into helping me and learning how to fish\u201d ~ Reach for It! Youth Participant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a Caregiver:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caregivers who had children attending Reach for It! events overwhelmingly indicate that their child was very happy and had a lot of fun participating<\/li><li>Feedback from Caregivers regarding the things they like the most about Reach for It! for their child with FASD<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a Volunteer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Volunteers from past events felt that they were prepared to work with the youth they were matched with<\/li><li>Volunteers from previous events have indicated that program staff provided them with enough knowledge about FASD prior to the event<\/li><li>Volunteers have stated that they had learned more about FASD by volunteering<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When our Volunteers were asked about their favourite part of the events they supported, they said\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMeeting great kids and helping them become comfortable around police officers\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cInteracting with the children and seeing the interaction of the children and officers\/Special Constables in such a wonderful endeavor\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen the child I spent most of the time working with brought in a thank you card\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen the participants said it was their \u201cBEST DAY EVER!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During each REACH For It! program participants are matched with a 1:1 volunteer. 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