Thomas Enzerra Autism Project

Thomas Enzerra is a non-verbal Autistic student with severe dexterity impairments. He uses an I-Pad on a daily basis to communicate. Tommy and Autistic children require a substantial amount of technological support, programs, etc. to become fully inclusive in their communities. It is Tommy’s mission to provide Washington County Autistic children with the programs and resources that support them as members of the community.

The following was noted about Pennsylvania Public Schools in a 2007 Study by Augenblick, Palaich and Associates..
• Providing a basic, quality education for students eligible for special education requires, on average, more than twice the cost of teaching students without special needs.
• 391 school districts have inadequate funding for special education, averaging an annual shortfall of nearly $1 million per district.
• Statewide, the total gap in annual funding for special education is $380 million. The average per pupil shortfall is $1,947, based on a total of 194,862 students in districts with a funding gap.
• Raising special education resources to an adequate level for all students would greatly increase the ability of school districts to meet the basic needs of students with disabilities.

Funds will be raised in many ways.
The Thomas Enzerra Autism Pierogi sale will run March 1-March 31
The Thomas Enzerra Autism Dodgeball Tournament shall run annually.

Examples of items provided to Autistic Support Classrooms or Autistic children:
I Pads ($799 each)
Touchscreen computer ($899)
I tunes cards-apps ($100-$500)
Workbooks
Sensory products
Classroom learning tools
Etc.

Please make donations to

‘Thomas Enzerra Autism Project"
32 Willowbrook Lane
Washington PA 15301

For sponsorships, registration, Chinese auction donations, or any other questions regarding the annual Tournament please contact:
Paula Enzerra
Thomas Enzerra Autism Project
724-712-5452
mpenz@pa.net