Nominated by Dr. David E. Weber, the charity receives $1,000 from ABB Optical Group
(L-R): Rekha Suryanarayana, It’s A Sensory World executive director and co-founder; Dr. David E. Weber; Angela Weber, Practice Manager; and Angela Stephens, It’s a Sensory World program director and co-founder
ABB Optical Group, a leading national provider of optical products, services and business solutions for the eye care industry, is pleased to announce that It’s a Sensory World (ISW) in Farmers Branch, Texas has received a $1,000 grant through the company’s Sixth Annual ABB Cares program, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding non-profit organizations throughout the country.
Nominated by local optometrist Dr. David E. Weber in Dallas, It’s a Sensory World is devoted to serving children with special needs with customized sensory-based programs to maximize developmental potential leading to the independence and inclusion of each child.
It’s a Sensory World offers ISW Academy, a school program that provides a unique educational approach that combines several intervention methods. In just the last three years, the school program has grown from 32 to 54 students. This growth brings new expenses and ISW has a very limited budget. Tuition paid by families only covers 70% of the cost of operating ISW Academy and the other 30% is dependent on fundraising. The ABB Cares grant will help fund new therapeutic classroom materials and sensory gym equipment.
“I have a personal connection to It’s a Sensory World because my son who is on the autism spectrum was one of the first children to ever participate in programs at It’s a Sensory World,” said Dr. Weber. “The faculty and staff seem to never run out of compassion and energy, and I believe our community is fortunate to have these innovative people and programs nearby.”
ABB Cares recognizes charities that have been nominated by eye care professionals across the country for exceptional programming and community impact. Other 2019 grant recipients are: BIO Girls in Fargo, North Dakota; Lakeshore Food 4 Kids in Ludington, Michigan; Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge in Minneapolis; Sandy Feet Initiative in Mission Viejo, California; The Camphill School in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania; and Vision is Priceless in Jacksonville, Florida.
“It’s a Sensory World has created an incredible community where children with special needs and their families can feel included and supported,” said ABB Optical Group Chief Executive Officer Tom Burke. “We commend this amazing organization for the important work that they do and thank Dr. Weber for bringing them to our attention.”
For more information about It’s a Sensory World, visit itsasensoryworld.org. For more information about ABB Optical Group, visit abboptical.com.
About Dr. David E. Weber
Dr. Weber is from Detroit, Michigan where he completed his completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Wayne State University. He earned his Doctorate at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. After receiving his doctorate, he completed clinical externship programs at the Naval Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and at a private ophthalmology practice in Blytheville, Arkansas. He has been practicing optometry in Dallas for almost 30 years. Patients come from all around North Texas to see Dr. Weber, as he is well-known for being one of the most thorough and attentive eye practitioners in the area, with a keen ability to solve even the most complex vision challenges. Dr. Weber devotes considerable time to contact lens patient care. For more information, call 214-368-8825 or visit davidweberod.com.
About ABB Optical Group
ABB Optical Group is a leading provider of optical products, services and business solutions in the eye care industry. ABB operates through three business pillars: ABB Contact Lens, ABB Labs and ABB Business Solutions. ABB is focused on the future of eye care professionals, helping them succeed by making practices more efficient and assisting providers to effectively navigate market changes. Visit abboptical.com for more information.
