From Quest, Inc.
In Summary:
Quest, Inc. has received a $50,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation to expand arts programming at Quest Kids Academy, a school serving children, teens, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The funding will enhance music, dance, and experiential learning opportunities as Quest prepares to open its newly built campus at 500 E. Colonial Drive in 2026. The new facility will house both Quest Kids Academy and Quest Kids Therapy, creating an integrated learning and therapy environment.
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Quest, Inc. is expanding art programming at Quest Kids Academy – a school for children, teens, and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities – thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
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The funds will support field trips and music and dance classes throughout the school year. This comes as Quest prepares to open its newly built home at 500 E. Colonial Drive in 2026. The innovative learning and therapy campus will be home to Quest Kids Academy and Quest Kids Therapy. Quest Kids Academy serves those ages 5-22 using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy – one of the only clinically proven methods to change behavior – in two major focus areas:
- Early Academics with an emphasis on building foundational learning and classroom readiness skills
- Life/Employment Readiness with an emphasis on developing social and vocational skills to transition into adulthood
“With 1 in 31 children being diagnosed with autism, the need for innovative learning environments has never been greater,” said John R. Gill, President and CEO at Quest, Inc. “Thanks to the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, our new home will be a place where the arts drive development – strengthening skills, unlocking potential and preparing students for greater independence.”
For more information about Quest Kids Academy, including how to apply and/or to invest in Quest, Inc.’s mission, visit QuestKids.org. Financial assistance is available through the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities Program.
About Quest, Inc.
For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has transformed the lives of thousands of adults and children with developmental disabilities through a range of services proven to increase capabilities and quality of life. From the humble beginnings of a single location serving eight individuals to over 20 locations serving over 500 individuals each day in Orlando and Tampa, we continue to help those with developmental disabilities experience a whole life.
About Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth to the transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to improve educational outcomes by providing access to arts programs that engage and inspire children in under-resourced communities. Founded in 2018, the Genesis Inspiration Foundation has awarded over $13 million in grants to expand youth arts at museums, schools, and community organizations nationwide. With the support of Genesis and its retailers, we are introducing children to a new world of the possible. To learn more, visit us online at GenesisInspirationFoundation.org.
Key Points:
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The $50,000 grant will fund arts-based programming, including music, dance, and field trips.
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Quest Kids Academy serves students ages 5 to 22 using Applied Behavior Analysis–based instruction.
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Programming focuses on early academics and life and employment readiness.
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Quest is preparing to open a new learning and therapy campus in 2026 at 500 E. Colonial Drive.
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Financial assistance is available through Florida’s Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities.
