The New Blue Foundation was created in 2019 to provide a sustained advocacy and fundraising entity specifically for the autistic community in the Greater New Orleans area.
“New Blue” endeavors to bring needed and consistent programming and services to area families impacted by autism, as well as reinforcing proven initiatives capable of increasing qualified service providers to the area.
The New Blue Public Schools Initiative in partnership with Schaumberg Elementary, to be piloted in the 2020-2021 school year. This pilot will place ASD-specialized clinicians consistently in the public school environment to increase the faculty's ability to provide more intensive services for the unique needs of each child. The goal of th
The New Blue Public Schools Initiative in partnership with Schaumberg Elementary, to be piloted in the 2020-2021 school year. This pilot will place ASD-specialized clinicians consistently in the public school environment to increase the faculty's ability to provide more intensive services for the unique needs of each child. The goal of this pilot is to build and prove a model that can be replicated in other schools, cost-effectively.
Brushes Without Boundaries, sponsored by the Ashley Longshore Charitable Trust, presented with artists Devin "Cypher" Dennis and digital art partner Microsoft. New Blue weekend experiences are designed by clinical therapists and free to participants.
The Rhapsody in Blue music therapy series provides weekend experiences free to participants combining the expertise of professional ASD-specific music therapists with the virtuosity of prominent New Orleans musicians.
Leadership
Lisa McCaffety-Scott, Founder
Advisory Board
Jenny Longwell, Ph.D., BCBA
Penny Roberts, Ph.D., MT-BC
Meredith Sharpe, MA, MT-BC
Kate Lacour, AT-BC
Amy Dailey-Williams
Margi Cates
Operating Partner
Your donations to the New Blue initiatives will have immediate impact - give today:
c/o Chartwell Center, 1225 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Director: (512) 750-3650, lisa@mccaffetyscott.com
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