North Phoenix-based ACCEL received $7,500 from Season for Sharing last year. It was one of 164 Arizona nonprofits that shared $1.8 million from the annual Arizona Republic-sponsored drive.
For more than 40 years ACCEL has provided education and resources for children with disabilities.
"Just because a child has a development disability doesn’t mean that they can’t do something. We focus on what the kids can do as opposed to what they can’t," principal Jonathan Evans said.164 Arizona nonprofits that shared $1.8 million The funds went toward ACCEL's all-day school program which provides smaller classrooms and staff to support students with one-on-one instruction. Students receive behavioral, physical and speech therapy to help them learn independent living skills. Vocational programs in culinary skills and gardening are offered to students ages 14 and older.
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