Freedom Waters Foundation and Pure Naples Host Easter Seals Lily Academy Campers

NAPLES, Fla. - Aug. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Freedom Waters Foundation and Pure Naples hosted campers from Easter Seals for sightseeing cruises on the Double Sunshine on August 5th and 6th.   Easter Seals provides summer camp programs for children with autism and related disorders through their K-12 schools in Fort Myers and Naples.  The mission of Freedom Waters Foundation is to enhance lives by providing boating opportunities and marine related activities for people with disabilities, life threatening illnesses, youth at risk, others with special needs, and veterans.  Pure Naples donated the vessel and staff time so the children could enjoy their time on the water.

“Freedom Waters Foundation and Pure Naples provided a wonderful opportunity for our campers to get out on the water, see incredible wildlife and learn about our area,” said Jackie Indriago, Director of Easter Seals Lily Academy of Naples.  “This was our last week of summer camp and Freedom Waters and Pure Naples made it memorable.”

For more information about Easter Seals Florida programs call (239) 992-4680, email ttaylor@fl.easterseals.com or visit www.easterseals.com/florida.

About Easter Seals Florida

For 65 years, Easter Seals Florida has been offering help, hope, and answers to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easter Seals Florida provides a wide range of community based services in Southwest Florida. These services include Lily Academies, K-12 schools in Fort Myers and Naples for children with autism, clinical services, consultations and community training, and adult residential and day training.  For more information, call (239) 992-4680 or visit www.easterseals.com/florida

About Autism

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 68 children in the United States, and one in 42 boys.