VISION
All children with special needs will have every opportunity to pursue
their goals, realize their dreams and reach their full potential.
 Every parent or caregiver of those children will be provided with information, resources and encouragement in order to best support his or her child.

MISSION
To provide traditional and innovative therapies and recreational opportunities
for the special needs child in an environment that is family-friendly,
to include resources and education for the parents/caregivers.

The Therapy Place will:

* Provide an additional pediatric therapy center in the Columbia area for children

* Provide traditional physical, occupational and speech therapies
to assist children in their growth and development

* Provide innovative programs that benefit children in our area,
while eliminating the financial burden of travel

* Partner with organizations to conduct research on the validity
of these therapies to encourage their acceptance, with part of our goal
being to obtain full or partial insurance and Medicaid coverage

* Conduct fundraisers and apply for grants in order to fund
the Owens Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance
to families for their child’s therapy needs

[Innovative therapies are not always covered by insurance.
We provide scholarships to families, as needed and available,
to assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Donations marked as
"Scholarship" will be designated for this purpose.]