DBT Therapy Helps Autistic Girl who was Bullied
The IWL recently helped an autistic girl from Long Island who was the victim of bullying at her high school. Here is a thank you note...
IWL Grant Buys a Chair for Gemma
"Hello! I wanted to share a picture of our sweet Gemma and her new chair, which was bought utilizing IWL grant funding. The chair enables...
Paolo Gets Speech Therapy through an IWL Special Needs Grant
"On behalf of my family I would like to thank the Italian Welfare League for your generous support towards our son Paolo's speech therapy...
Veronica Enjoys Hippotherapy
This young autistic girl from Long Island was recently granted hippotherapy sessions. "Just wanted to follow up that we are enjoying...
Christian Receives Walker
We wanted to reach out to express our sincere appreciation toward the Italian League for making this walker available for our son, ...
Renée Attends Music Program in Italy
Good afternoon, my name is Renée. I would like to thank you all at the Italian Welfare League for your very generous donation In helping...
Stevie Enjoys the Benefits of Hippotherapy
My husband and I wanted to thank the Italian Welfare League again for providing our son the opportunity to benefit so greatly from...
Alexia at her Prom
The IWL has been helping Alexia since she was a preteen and this year she celebrated prom night at her school in Staten Island. She has...
Hippotherapy Helps Many Children
The IWL continues to support hippotherapy for many children with different special needs. This 5-year-old girl from Brooklyn has Spinal...
Long Island Boy Helped with Online Learning
This young boy from Amityville faces many physical challenges and is wheelchair bound. The League donated a gift card to his family and...
Adaptive Bikes Help Special Needs Kids
The IWL has helped many special needs children enjoy the outdoors with adaptive bikes. Here's a note from the parents of Penelope who...
Giuseppe Gets Physical Therapy Sessions
This young boy is getting therapy for his hypotonia stemming from a congenital heart defect. The family also received a special COVID-19...
Emma Gets a New Power Chair
The IWL purchased this powered activity chair for 7-year-old Emma who has spinal muscular atrophy. "We can’t begin to thank you all...
Salvatore Receives New Laptop
The IWL donated $1,500 towards a special laptop for a 27-year-old with autism from Old Tappan, NJ.
IWL Donates Funds for Dental Surgery
This Autistic child required extensive oral surgery, and an anesthesiologist to help him cope with the procedure. "Just wanted to send a...
