SPOKANE GUILDS' SCHOOL AND NEUROMUSCULAR CENTER

SPOKANE, Washington, 99202 United States

Mission Statement

Joya Child & Family Development: We believe in the worth of every individual and their right to a meaningful life. Our purpose is to nurture the full potential of families and their children, from birth to three, with disabilities. We do this through a personalized, comprehensive program of assessment, therapy, education, and support.

About This Cause

Joya Child & Family Development (dba Spokane Guilds' School & Neuromuscular Center) is a non-profit organization. It was established in 1960 to provide respite care to families that had a child with a developmental disability or delay. In 1979, Joya became the first neuromuscular center in Washington east of the Cascades. Prior to 1979, families had to travel to Seattle for their child to receive a complete developmental assessment. Joya is now one of two neuromuscular centers in Eastern Washington, the other being in Yakima. Today, Joya is a comprehensive assessment and therapy center for children, birth to three, with developmental disabilities. The brain is quickly developing during this very early age, making this the optimal time to provide intervention therapies to maximize potential, in the least restrictive environment. Joya services include: medical evaluations, physical, occupational and speech/language therapies, special education, and access to a full family support center including pediatric nurses and social workers. Annually, Joya serves about 300 infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Many of our students are diagnosed with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cancer, autism and other syndromes or impairments that cause a disability such as spina bifida, hearing or visual impairment, and muscular dystrophy. Families can self-refer or be referred by a doctor or other medical professional. All services are provided without regard for ability to pay.

SPOKANE GUILDS' SCHOOL AND NEUROMUSCULAR CENTER
1016 N Superior St
SPOKANE, Washington 99202
United States
Phone 509-326-1651
Website www.joya.org
Twitter @joyaspokane
Unique Identifier 910863163