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An Autism Scholarship Provider Year-round school Monday-Thursday No Fridays Eight week summer camp that is free to IDEA House students |
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We are located at 10686 Cleveland Ave. NW
Uniontown, OH 44685
330-526-8148
shumate.ideahouse@gmail.com
Uniontown, OH 44685
330-526-8148
shumate.ideahouse@gmail.com
Faces of IDEA House slide show...Enjoy the faces we see every day
A school where even the kids don't want a day off
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Check out these great pictures of Mrs. Kagarise's Social Studies class building a WWI Trench. They learned what it was like for WWI soldiers to live in a trench. Click here to see more of this experience. |
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FRIDAY NIGHT GAME NIGHT CHECK OUT THESE GREAT PHOTOS AND BRING ALL YOUR FRIENDS. TEENS AND ALL KIDS WELCOME. PIZZA, DRINKS, SOCIALIZATION, AND FUN!!! |
Thank you to Dr. Magleby, a neuropsychologist who spent time speaking to and answering questions from IDEA House parents. Pictures here. 
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Thank you Midnight Serenaders for the generous fundraising concert to benefit IDEA House students. Pictures of event |
Summer Camp 2014 Pictures
Woodworking
Pet Week
Healthy Choices
Fire Safety
Obstacle Course
Talent Show
Upcoming Events
February 7--Valentines Prom. Dance will be from 6:00-730 p.m. It is $10 a student. Parents can take pictures until 6:15 and pick up no earlier than 7:15. There will be a photographer. Pictures will be $5 for a framed 5x7 print.
Feb 12 – Valentine's Party
Feb 16 – NO SCHOOL! President's Day
Feb 24 – Family Style
Apr 9 – Report Cards Home
Apr 11 – Spring Concert
Apr 14 – Family Meal
Apr 23 – Theme Day
April 25, Saturday. First Annual Golf Outing for Autism. Tee time will be at 12:00 p.m. for a shotgun scramble so who up at least an hour prior to get team signed up and partake in any events prior. Food and beverages will be provided before and after the event. There will be a Raffle, Chinese style auction, and free gifts for all players. IDEA House is the beneficiary. It is $65 a person and $260 for a four player team. Event location is Lyons Den Golf Course, Canal Fulton For more information Joe@jbking610sbcglobal.net. Phone is 330-204-2572.
Apr 28 – Family Meal
May 12 – Family Meal
May 21 – Theme Day
May 25 – NO SCHOOL! Memorial Day
May 28 – Last Day of Regular School Year
February 7--Valentines Prom. Dance will be from 6:00-730 p.m. It is $10 a student. Parents can take pictures until 6:15 and pick up no earlier than 7:15. There will be a photographer. Pictures will be $5 for a framed 5x7 print.
Feb 12 – Valentine's Party
Feb 16 – NO SCHOOL! President's Day
Feb 24 – Family Style
Apr 9 – Report Cards Home
Apr 11 – Spring Concert
Apr 14 – Family Meal
Apr 23 – Theme Day
April 25, Saturday. First Annual Golf Outing for Autism. Tee time will be at 12:00 p.m. for a shotgun scramble so who up at least an hour prior to get team signed up and partake in any events prior. Food and beverages will be provided before and after the event. There will be a Raffle, Chinese style auction, and free gifts for all players. IDEA House is the beneficiary. It is $65 a person and $260 for a four player team. Event location is Lyons Den Golf Course, Canal Fulton For more information Joe@jbking610sbcglobal.net. Phone is 330-204-2572.
Apr 28 – Family Meal
May 12 – Family Meal
May 21 – Theme Day
May 25 – NO SCHOOL! Memorial Day
May 28 – Last Day of Regular School Year
- REMEMBER: During the school year, most Friday nights Game Night is held from 5:00p-6:30p., for teens on the spectrum. This year we are having our first Game Night, September, 5. If you would like to come, RSVP atsabina.ideahouse@gmail.com, each week, to let us know you are coming. Contact us so we can add you to the mailing list to get regular invites. This is a social event with pizza, pop, games, and fun!
The mission of IDEA House has expanded. We are looking to start a transitional program, for students and young adults with Autism, into the work force. We have found a location to accommodate the new programs we want to establish. We are a school that supplies all that is needed for a student. Parents do not have to pay a cent. We want to continue to grow into our new location. If you would like to contribute to our building fund, go this website. We are so grateful for any amount. Our IDEA House kids THANK YOU!
We have our very own Autism Awareness store. If you are interested in any of our designs, click here. Twenty percent comes back to the kids. Thank you!
We have our very own Autism Awareness store. If you are interested in any of our designs, click here. Twenty percent comes back to the kids. Thank you!
Owner and director of IDEA House, Angi Shumate, wins the Temple Grandin award
Our very own Angi Shumate won the Temple Grandin Award for her contribution to the Autism community. Temple Grandin is an adult on the Autism Spectrum and is well known as a teacher and advocate for those on the spectrum. She is most for her contributions to animal behavior, especially with cows. She has paved the way for many on the spectrum. Mrs. Shumate, left the public schools to make run her own school for those on the spectrum. She is a licensed behavioral interventionist and has helped many on the spectrum to thrive. She has taken her own money, time, and energy to make IDEA House a reality. Now, her dream has literally changed lives. Here is a link to the winners of the Temple Grandin Award.
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IDEA House Assistant Director, Ann Kagarise, was named as one of the Top 10 Talented Individuals with Autism who Inspired in 2014, by Autism Speaks. Ann's Blog in Autism Speaks Looking into the Eyes of Autism |
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Listen to Angi and Ann, on WHBC radio.
Listen to a message from Angi, owner of IDEA House. She has had great success reaching kids on the spectrum. Ann is her assistant director and on the spectrum, herself. We are very thankful to WHBC for supporting IDEA House and getting the message out there about Autism. You can listen to the audio link at WHBC Radio.
Akron Beacon Journal recognizes IDEA House
IDEA House is launching their own non-profit. IDEA House Community Services will be helping those in need. Click here to see more about this service. It will be helping many soon.
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Winter Formal Dance IDEA House had their first Winter Formal Dance for the kids. It was a hit!! check out these great photos! |
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Autism is no laughing matter. If you are going to a normal school, they treat you like an idiot, like an outcast. No one wanted to play with me at my old school. They didn't want anything to do with me. I like it here because I'm not treated different.
James Gaul--student at IDEA House
James Gaul--student at IDEA House
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My child did not want to go to school, but not he can't wait for school. He is upset when there is no school. Samantha--IDEA House parent
More testimonials...click here. |
I am amazed at how far he has come in the last two years there. I give lots of credit to IDEA House for helping him with the social skills he needs. Their goal is not for a child to be 'good' at something, but be amazing in whatever they decide to do in their future.
Sue Hewitt, IDEA House parent |
IDEA House is known for its hands-on/interactive learning. We believe in teaching the whole child. Our family style meals and hygiene lessons allow our kids on the spectrum to experience LIFE in a school setting. They learn how to socialize and feel loved and accepted. Bullying can be a child's biggest obstacle, especially if they are on the spectrum. We do not have to enforce a no bullying policy in our school. It just does not happen. Acceptance and encouragement starts at the top and filters through each and every one of our children. There is not one that will not come alongside another to help, to offer applause or a high-five. "You can do it" is all you will hear in our walls when a child is risking or stepping out in areas they are not comfortable with. Trying new things is what our kids are encouraged to do each and every day. They perform in front of parents, each other, and they even performed in front of veterans when they came to visit our school. They are currently preparing for a huge spring concert that will be put on for all who are able to attend. They will be singing solos and playing instruments. Creativity of expression is what you will find in our art room and they thrive in our Physical Education program. No one is left out.
Our student-teacher-ratio is astounding. We meet the student where THEY are. Each lesson plan is individualized, according to their specific needs, as they work in a group.
Our kids are empathetic and think outside of their own needs. They helped run a fundraiser for kids with cancer and they plan on doing more. Check out their video and look at their pictures as they made it on television sharing their visions for their school and for a camp they give back to.
This is a place where the kids, share, socialize, encourage, empathize. This is a place where they have fun. This is a place where learning just happens. Fears turn to confidence. Frowns turn to smiles. Just Believe.
Our student-teacher-ratio is astounding. We meet the student where THEY are. Each lesson plan is individualized, according to their specific needs, as they work in a group.
Our kids are empathetic and think outside of their own needs. They helped run a fundraiser for kids with cancer and they plan on doing more. Check out their video and look at their pictures as they made it on television sharing their visions for their school and for a camp they give back to.
This is a place where the kids, share, socialize, encourage, empathize. This is a place where they have fun. This is a place where learning just happens. Fears turn to confidence. Frowns turn to smiles. Just Believe.
IDEA House...
A place...
To learn |
To have fun |
To be yourself
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To find your voice
To learn lifeskills
To learn hands on |
To celebrate
To work as a team
To be creative
To discover and explore
To be confident |
To be understood
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Director Angi Shumate (Batman)
Asst. Director Ann Kagarise (Robin) Leaping ALL OBSTACLES to teach your kids! |
Angi Dispina-Shumate is owner and director of the school. She has her teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education and has over 25 years of experience working with children who have disabilities. Angi is also an intervention specialist K-12 with a concentration in autism. "I wanted to open the school because I wanted the kids to have a more rounded education that the schools could not provide due to the structure of a school setting." |
Why support IDEA House?" Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorders,
yet the most underfunded. Ever wonder where your
donation dollars are going when you decide to support a cause or organization?
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT... 100%... of your donation goes DIRECTLY to the IDEA House
kids!
yet the most underfunded. Ever wonder where your
donation dollars are going when you decide to support a cause or organization?
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT... 100%... of your donation goes DIRECTLY to the IDEA House
kids!
