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Workshops for Individuals & Families

The Magic Paintbrush Project is pleased to provide workshops for Individuals and Families with special needs. Our programs are purposefully designed to encourage family participation in all of our workshops. A family member, caregiver or support staff participation is required for all activities. Siblings and other close family members are also encouraged to participate. All workshops are tailored to complement the needs of the individuals we serve.

Our programs for Individuals and Families include:

Individual/Family Workshops - Workshops are conducted in our studio and in regional centers for individual families addressing their specific goals and needs. Each session is tailored to meet the needs of the individual family, and may include a variety of materials and activities.

Family Support Groups - Meeting monthly, there are multiple active groups, each with its own kind of style. These groups offer the family a creative peer environment. Each group has a different age range and family members are all encouraged to participate. Weeknight and Saturday groups are available. A session schedule can be found on our calendar.

Conversation Pieces - Meeting weekly, this support group is for parents and caregivers only. A session schedule can be found on our calendar.

How Can Your Family Participate?

Participation in individual family appointments is limited to special needs individuals, their caregivers, family and friends. We welcome additional family members or friends to come to the workshop for appointments with advance notice.

We are open by appointment 7 days a week. Each appointment request is reviewed carefully to determine eligibility and appropriateness.

Eligible families can “Self Refer” to our program. We also accept referrals from Medicaid Service Coordinators, School District Personnel, or service agency staff. Eligible individuals can demonstrate a need based on having an IFSP, ISP, IEP, Care Plan or 504 Designation in place.

How Do I Schedule A Workshop?

Call us to schedule an appointment (607) 729-5059

Download and Fill out Our Participation and Consent Form (PDF) or Fill Out Our Online Participation Form

We also provide workshops to agencies serving the special needs community and integrated classrooms. Download the Agency Participation and Consent Form (PDF)

How Much Does It Cost?

Our workshop is funded by grants, sponsorships, and donations. We ask each family to financially participate o support the costs of their session when possible. There is funding support available when needed. Participation is NOT dependent on the eligible family’s ability to financially participate in their session costs.

Typically, we do have a suggested donation per session to cover the cost of the materials and supplies between $20 and $30 per family. Depending on eligibility, some sessions do have fees. Our office will be happy to answer your questions about the costs and support options.

Funding supports and resources for our Southern Tier location are restricted to the special need individual and their immediate family. Additional family members or friends are welcomed and will be asked to support their attendance in the amount of $20 per person or $30 for the family (residing at the same address).

CANCELLATION POLICY

Should you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we respectfully ask that you do so atleast 24 hours in advance by calling (607) 729-5059.

Due to increasing costs associated with cancellations, there is a $25 fee for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice or no-shows.

Where Do You Go?

Our Southern Tier workshop is located at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, New York. You can find our entrance on the OUTSIDE of the mall, located between Ruby Tuesday’s and Macy’s.

What You Can Expect?

The Magic Paintbrush Project’s purpose is to provide facilitated workshops which inspire special needs families to focus on their ability and be creative when facing their challenges. Each session is designed to complement your family’s needs and goals. Knowing what your goals are will help us meet them, so please come prepared to get engaged. We will ask that EVERYONE in attendance be involved.

You should plan on approximately 1 hour for your appointment. Let us know if you will need extra transition time. A change of clothes is recommended, and we do have dressing rooms here at the workshop.

Creating Hope

Instilling Pride

Helping Heal

Celebrating Abilities

To make an appointment please Email us at:
appointment@magicpaintbrushproject.org