Programs & Services

We would like to thank our Program Partners & Sponsors.  If you, your organization or business would like to become a Kya’s Krusade Program Partner or Sponsor, please contact us at 614-750-2198 or e-mail develop@kyaskrusade.org. 

We look forward to the opportunity to continue to work with you as we embark on our Krusade!

Program Partners

 

Art Therapy Program

Program Sponsors

Mrs. Ruth Watkins - Art Therapy Program

Bubble Painting

Flower Pens & Garden Vases

Tissue Paper Collage Window Art

Abstract Art T-shirts

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Apple & Potato Prints

Mother’s Day Frames

Free Form Clay Creations

Coffee Filter Flowers

Plastic Flower Vases

**These photographs belong to and are for the sole use of Kya’s Krusade and may not be used, reproduced or distributed without the express permission of Kya’s Krusade, Inc.

“Thank you so much! This was a wonderful experience for my boys. I so appreciate offering the classes to siblings. So often siblings get lost in the shuffle of school, doctor appointments, therapy sessions, etc. I think it also helps Aiden feel more comfortable in class to have Brady be here. It also helps to have another way for Aiden to experience his environment, especially something that doesn’t seem like therapy. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!    -Chandra Kociia-Leggett (Art Therapy Program)

Dear Kya’s Krusade,
I would just like to take this opportunity once again to say thank you, so much, for all you have done for my son. As with most 17 year old boys, his pick-up is his pride and joy. It was a dream-come-true for him to finally have his own wheels and all the freedom which comes with that. The lift Kya’s Krusade purchased for his truck made his dream a reality.  As a result, he can now easily drive himself to school, go run my errands for me, and he’s even been known to go pick up the occasional girl. He loves the fact that he can now tell me he’s going to go pick up a friend, will be riding around, and will be back by 11:30.  I also like knowing he does not have to sit around in his truck, unable to get out and walk a girl to the door, or come in to pick her up. He hates what he feels is putting his friends out, when they have to help him in and out and get out his wheelchair, but this gives him a new sense of independence knowing he can do it all himself. I cannot even begin to fully explain the blessing Clay has received with the funding and kindness of Kya’s Krusade. Thank you, and I sincerely hope that other children and teens can experience the fun, happiness, and independence in the same way my son has with the help of this organization.
Thank you and God bless you,
Lisa Braddock
Mother of Clay Hinton (Financial Assistance Program)

Kya’s Krusade Program Calendar 2008

Financial Assistance Program (E-mail: financialassist@kyaskrusade.org)
	June 2008	December 2008
Applications Available	April 14, 2008	April 14, 2008
Applications Accepted	April 14, 2008	October 1, 2008
Application Deadline	June 14, 2008	December 1, 2008
Notification	June 30, 2008	December 15, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art Therapy Program (E-mail: arttherapy@kyaskrusade.org)
	Spring 2008	Summer 2008	Fall 2008
Registration Deadlines	April 19, 2008	July 5, 2008	September 27, 2008
4-Week Class Series	April 26, 2008	July 12, 2008	October 4, 2008
	May 3, 2008	July 19, 2008	October 11, 2008
	May 10, 2008	July 26, 2008	October 18, 2008
	May 17, 2008	August 2, 2008	October 25, 2008
Volunteer Orientation	April 20, 2008		September 28, 2008

Kya’s Krusade in partnership with Columbus Recreation & Parks is pleased to offer an Art Therapy Program for children ages 4 - 18 with physical disabilities and their siblings.  This program is conducted in Columbus, Ohio.                         

What is Art Therapy?  

     Art Therapy uses the creative process of art to facilitate each participating child’s self-expression and personal physical, developmental and emotional growth.  Art Therapy provides children with the combined benefits of manual manipulation, creativity and fun!

Examples of previous activities include: bubble painting, collage window art, abstract t-shirt art; apple and potato prints; free form clay creations, fall wreaths, leaf collages and and garden vases.

Art Therapy Program Card

• Classes are for children with physical disabilities and one sibling, ages 4 to 18 years old.
• Classes are taught by age group by a licensed Art Therapist.
• Children may enroll  in 1 or multiple classes during a given series.
• Class sizes are limited to ensure that each child receives dedicated attention.
• There is no charge to participate in this program.  Donations are welcomed. 

Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Program Registration Form

    Winter 2009 Art Therapy Class Registration Form

    Spring 2009 Art Therapy Class Registration Form

    Summer 2009 Art Therapy Class Registration Form

    Fall 2009 Art Therapy Class Registration Form

                                    Winter 2009         Spring 2009        Summer 2009        Fall 2009
Registration Deadlines: February 28         April 18             July 25                  September 26
2009 Class Schedule:     Mar 7 - Mar 28    Apr 25 - May 16 Aug 1 - Aug 22      Oct 3 - Oct 24

Program E-mail Address: arttherapy@kyaskrusade.org or 614-750-2198 (phone)

All Kya’s Krusade programs and services are free of charge. Donations are welcome.

If you would like to make a donation to this program, you can:

1. Donate on-line and select Art Therapy Program
2. Mail a check or money order to our address:  Kya’s Krusade
                                                              947 E. Johnstown Rd., Ste. 143
                                                              Gahanna, Ohio 43230
            (Please specify Art Therapy Program on the memo line)

For information about becoming a Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Class or Program Sponsor, please contact us at develop@kyaskrusade.org.

About Our Art Therapist, Diana

Diana Zamrazil Van Bruggen, MAAT, LPC, is an art therapy counselor, art teacher, and fused glass artist. She has 13 years experience providing care and counseling for Ohio individuals with a wide variety of special developmental, psychosocial, and physical needs.  She currently provides art therapy for adolescents affected by cancer and children with special needs.  Diana earned her MA in Art Therapy Counseling from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Art Therapy Program Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register my child(ren) for the Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Program?

Once the program registration form is completed, you only need to submit the Class Registration form for the term in which your child is interested.  Sibling’s must be registered to participate.

If my child is not able to participate in all four classes, may I still enroll him or her?

Yes, although participating in all four classes will provide the added benefits of continuity and relationship-building, you may select any or all of the classes on the class registration form.

How long is my child(ren)’s registration valid?

The program registration form is valid for the entire year in which it is completed.  Individual class series registration forms must be completed for each series in which you’d like your child enrolled.

What if I miss the registration deadline, but would still like to enroll my child(ren)?

     Kya’s Krusade is a nonprofit comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less-publicized physical disabilities.  We offer education and assistance to children from diagnosis through 18 years of age. We encourage the use of our services by those affected by any type of physical disability, as the benefits of many of our activities are not disability-specific.
     We strive to provide emotional support, education, hope and inspiration throughout the journey of these children into adulthood.  Kya’s Krusade advocates compassion, awareness and the expansion of available resources for children with physical disabilities.

Programs & Services:

• On-line Community Forums (including Success Stories, Comfort Zone & Triumphs)
• On-line Education
  The educational portions of our website, a continuous work-in-progress, provide an array of physical disability information, including useful on-line resource links and common equipment, treatment , home care tips and other informative topics.
• Information Packet Program & Provision of Resource Information
  Upon request, Kya’s Krusade provides national, state, regional and local resource information tailored to the needs of each family.
  Kya’s Krusade Resource Information and Information Packets Reference Sheet

• Financial Assistance Program
  Kya’s Krusade offers financial assistance to families for adaptive equipment and additional physical, occupational and hippo- therapy sessions that are not covered by insurance.

            Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Adapt Equip Reference Sheet

            Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Therapy Reference Sheet

• Art Therapy Program
  Kya’s Krusade sponsors small group art therapy classes (in central Ohio) taught by a licensed Art Therapist for children ages 4-18 with physical disabilities and their siblings.

             Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Program Reference Sheet

     We look forward to working with you and for you, as we embark on our Krusade to increase the accessibility and range of available resources dedicated to children with physical disabilities.  Please contact us at info@kyaskrusade.org to let us know how we can serve your family or to become a part of our Krusade! 

We appreciate your consideration and support.

Program Director: Ashandra McLymont (ashandra@kyaskrusade.org)
 

All Kya’s Krusade programs and services are free of charge. Donations and sponsorship are welcomed.

Please send your check or money order to our address and specify the program to which you’d like your contribution applied, if you have a preference.

Kya’s Krusade, Inc.
947 East Johnstown Road, Suite 143
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 750-2198 (phone)          (614) 478-3223 (fax)

     It is important for children with physical disabilities to continuously participate in therapeutic activities to increase and maintain the function, use and range of motion about their joints and muscles.  Access to the proper adaptive equipment and additional therapy sessions can support their care, progress and confidence. These often become additional out-of-pocket expenses for families, who already face financial strain with other basic healthcare costs associated with caring for children with physical disabilities.

Kya’s Krusade provides two types of Financial Assistance to help families with expenses not covered by insurance:

1. Adaptive Equipment
   
2. Additional Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Hippotherapy Sessions

Who is eligible to receive financial assistance?
Children under the age of 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of a life-long physical disability affecting the child’s motor skills, for which physical/occupational therapy is part of the treatment regimen, are eligible to receive financial assistance.

What does the financial assistance cover?
Financial assistance awarded through Kya’s Krusade may only be used for adaptive equipment, hippotherapy, or additional physical or occupational therapy sessions not covered by insurance. Examples of eligible adaptive equipment are adaptive easels, tables, chairs and seating; mobility aids (gait trainers, walkers, tricycles); standing aids and assistive bathroom, bathing and toileting equipment.

Financial Assistance Program Contact Information: financialassist@kyaskrusade.org

Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Guidelines and FAQs

Current Assistance Cycle Information

Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Application for Additional Therapy

Kya’s Krusade Financial Assistance Program Application for Adaptive Equipment

Applications Accepted Beginning: April 19, 2008

Application Deadline: June 14, 2008

Notification Date: June 30, 2008

Info Packet Program Request Forms

Kya’s Krusade Information Packet Request Form

Kya’s Krusade provides resource information on our website and upon request by e-mail and through the dissemination of information packets, by mail. We do not provide referrals, but rather present resource options, from which these families may benefit. Kya’s Krusade Information Packets contain national, state, regional and local resource information tailored to the needs of each family. Requestors may select from medical, financial, equipment, services, informational, recreational and support resource categories. We also receive and fulfill specific information inquiries such as available equipment, vendors and funding sources by e-mail.

This service is free of charge. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future! Please contact us at info@kyaskrusade.org if you have any questions or need additional assistance.

Results of the Previous Assistance Cycle

June 2008 Financial Assistance Cycle

Applications Received	4
Families granted assistance	1
Assistance awarded for Hippotherapy	$ 500.00

 

Our Mission

Kya’s Krusade is a comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities. We offer education and assistance for children from diagnosis through 18 years of age. We strive to form a diverse community network and provide opportunities to enable equal access to all available informational, emotional, medical and financial sources of support.

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