V-LINC has two special programs:
- Computer Arts Summer Camp is a week-long, inclusive, full day camp for children with and without disabilities, ages 7-14. It features computer-based activities that teach creativity, independent thinking, presentation skills, and literacy in a friendly and structured environment. Campers will also be able to explore their creativity through painting, drawing, and other arts and crafts activities. In addition, each day children have an opportunity to work at their own individual computer station programmed and configured for their specific needs, document the days’ activities using digital cameras, camcorders, and take part in various field trips. Read more.
- What I Wish for My Child is a campaign held each spring to grant the wishes of families with children with disabilities through engineering and invention. Families are paired with a volunteer engineer who will design and build a unique device to allow a child with a disability to do something they couldn’t do before. A wish could be anything from “I wish my daughter could ride a bike by herself” to “I wish my son could wash his own hair.” Each year, V-LINC chooses several families to receive a custom solution that enables a child to do something he or she couldn’t do before. Our volunteers really enjoy co-designing solutions for these special children. Read more.
