Autism on the Seas, an international organization,  has been in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International since 2007 in developing cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with children with Special Needs, including, but not limited to, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and all Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 

With your help, Nehemiah's Place™ will bless 2 families per year with paid room & board along this wonderful experience! Choose from some of the best cruise lines they have to offer: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney Cruse Line and  Celebrity Cruises! 

 Sensory toys are important for autistic individuals because they offer a way to self-regulate, reduce stress, develop fine and gross motor skills, and improve focus and self-awareness. These tools allow for personalized sensory input, helping to calm an individual or provide necessary stimulation. Providing schools with these baskets will aid in the overall emotional and physical well being of the the students.

Every quarter of the the calendar year, Nehemiah's Place™ will provide sensory baskets to local school districts with special needs classrooms. 

 Water safety is especially important for children and adults with autism. Many autistic individuals are naturally drawn to water but may not recognize the risks it poses. Sadly, drowning is the leading cause of death among autistic people who wander. 

 Private swimming lessons can be a valuable first step in teaching life-saving skills and safety strategies in the water, while also creating a fun and enjoyable experience for the swimmer. The YMCA of Columbus offers private swim lessons designed to help your loved one build confidence and develop essential water safety skills. 

Nehemiah's Place™ aims to offer year-round private swim lessons to families with loved ones on the spectrum.

  Rainbow Equine Center is unique from other traditional riding facilities. Our desire is to make horses and horseback riding inclusive to individuals of all abilities.  We use principles of natural horsemanship to enhance self-awareness that allows for the rider to have connection and balance with the horse. These lessons teach skills that can be applied to everyday life .  

While many of our activities at Rainbow Equine Center are about learning how to steer, stop, and have fun on a horse, we provide other sensory stimulation. At the farm we provide sensory experiences that include painting of horses, grooming of horses, bathing of horses, and other animal interactions. By having these other activities of sensory input we can ensure that each individual continues to learn both on and off a horse. These additional activities aid in attention, speech, and motor and body awareness by using touch, movement and sound. We understand that some days are not riding days and want to provide as much stimulation to keep a keen focused mind.

*No age requirement or weight limit

Rainbow Equine Center offers private half-hour sessions to help manage emotional responses and open doors to improve recreational and performance goals. We focus on concepts of communication, timing, feel, creativity, consistency and rhythm. We are also trained to work with IEP goals if needed. We establish a foundation that empowers individuals to channel negative behaviors in a productive outlet. Additionally individuals will learn new life skills with a horse and create a satisfying relationship. *Lesson horses are provided.

*Lessons start at 4 years of age

*We have a weight limit of 220 pounds for various horses​

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