C.R.E.A.T.E!
The Center for Expressive Arts, Therapy and Education, P.L.L.C.
Mental Health Counseling Services ,
Arts-based Therapies, Workshops
and Events for all ages
C.R.E.A.T.E! Center for Expressive Arts, Therapy and Education, P.L.L.C.
141 Union St
Manchester, NH 03103
ph: 603-625-0010
fax: 603-625-0075
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Inclusivity
C.R.E.A.T.E! aims to provide its services to all whose mental health needs are within the expertise, knowledge and ability of its staff. C.R.E.A.T.E! is committed to a policy of inclusivity and is making changes to the Castle towards that end. Until these changes are complete, reason accomendations will be made to service disabled clients in home or at an accessible facility. Please return for updates on the progress of our goal of inclusivity.
Spring 2011 Update
CREATE! has been acquiring quotes for the wheelchair lift and looking for the best fit. One area distributor came in to look at the space. He is getting back to us on some options.Our carpenter is to give us quotes on the bathroom renovation work when he gets done his next job.Grants are being looking into to help with the costs of the renovations and lift. Several plumber/contractors have been approached to do the renovations as a community service.In addition, the Nikki LaBarge Memorial Fund is going to become a non-profit under which grants will be more available...that will take a while but the group heading that is very excited about what the non-profit will mean to providing more inclusive services.If you would like to help us make this part of our dream come true, please contact us at the number below.Phase II
Phase II and III of the renovations are in the planning stages. Currently, C.R.E.A.T.E! is looking for pricing on wheelchair lifts, getting contractor estimates, and arranging funding. If you can help with any of these, please let us know.
Phase I
Phase I has been completed with a new stairwell put in the waiting area with a area mapped out for a wheelchair lift. The renovations will allow for people in wheelchairs to safely access three therapy rooms and the ballroom. C.R.E.A.T.E! is thrilled to have been able to take this step and thank Brandon Waite for doing such wonderful work.
Plan for Inclusivity
A Vision of Inclusivity
From the start, Steven Durost envisioned C.R.E.A.T.E! as a Castle accesible to all. He has aimed to grow the business and each step of the way to create renovations that would improve the building and the building's accessibility. The plan has Three Phases. 1) Restructing of the waiting room stairway to include an area for wheelchair lift, creating rooms on the middle floor, breaking through the ballroom wall and installing a set of French doors. 2) Installing a wheelchair lift. 3) Demolishing the bathroom and recreating it for wheelchair accesibility. Return to this page for updates on the progress.
Building and Funding
Renovations to an iconoclastic building like the Castle takes time, expertise and money. If you have any of these and would like to help, please connect with us through the number below. C.R.E.A.T.E! can use fund-raisers, fund-contributors, volunteers, contractors and workers. The work you do will benefit so many for years to come.
C.R.E.A.T.E! Center for Expressive Arts, Therapy and Education, P.L.L.C.
141 Union St
Manchester, NH 03103
ph: 603-625-0010
fax: 603-625-0075
stevendu
