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Mt. Zion UMC Preschool

Written by Joe Lane on September 18, 2024. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Bin There Dump That Atlanta, Community Projects, Construction Partners, Designer Projects, ServiceWise Electric, The Wall Nut.

Founded in 1973

In 1973, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church opened one of the first preschools in the East Cobb area. Today the program continues to be known for its commitment to quality early childhood education and loving care for children from 12 months through 5 years of age.

Since its inception, the preschool has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in Early Childhood Education. It has earned national recognition as a N.A.E.Y.C. accredited program and is also recognized as a ‘School of Excellence” by the North Georgia UMC Conference.

“Mt. Zion UMC Preschool is known as ‘the loving school in the heart of East Cobb.'”

Mt. Zion UMC Preschool is known as ‘the loving school in the heart of East Cobb.’ The goal of this makeover was to create a calming sensory therapy space for students attending Mt. Zion. Through a prior partnership with the Adaptive Learning Center, Mt. Zion has become known for excellence in the sensory special needs education space and has recently partnered with an in-house licensed occupational therapist to provide adaptive services for their students. By providing dimmable lighting, a custom climbing/cool down tower, a custom climbing wall, and various therapy and sensory equipment features, we were able to provide this therapy space that will serve hundreds of kids today and in the future.

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Desmond

Written by Clareece Cunningham on June 27, 2024. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Bin There Dump That Atlanta, Cambria, Construction Resources, Meet the Kids, Pulley and Associates, Randall Brothers, Real Floors Commercial.

7 Years Old
Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Club Foot, Bowel and Bladder Complications

Desmond has spina bifida, hydrocephalus and autism, but in no way do these diagnoses define him or limit his joy! His parents say is a social and caring person, always looking to greet anyone he meets in passing by shaking hands or giving a hug. Not only is he caring, but he is also fiercely independent and determined to do more things on his own; he knows what he wants! Because of this, he has always been structured in time scheduling and organization since birth. On any given day, you can find Desmond doing art, baking, cooking, out in nature, playing the piano or listening to music. He has such an imagination and loves being silly! Among his goals in life, he wants to be a veterinarian or as he calls it, a ‘pet doctor.’

“He has such an imagination and loves being silly!”

The makeover Desmond will be receiving will ensure that the space not only works for him now, but will continue to accommodate his needs for many years to come. Because of his diagnoses, he has no feeling below his knees. This requires him to use AFO braces. Getting into a bathtub or getting on hard flooring from his wheelchair is very careful work. Though he is independent and mobile with his wheelchair, they have to keep an eye on him as he can lose focus and be distracted in public settings due to his autism. Sunshine on a Ranney Day hopes to create a space for Desmond to feel safe and contained in his own bedroom, as well as a bathroom that gives space for increased independence and comfort.

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Photography by Carmen Mari

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Amanda, Caleb & Isaac

Written by Clareece Cunningham on July 3, 2023. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Bin There Dump That Atlanta, Cambria, Construction Resources, Meet the Kids, Mohawk, Pulley and Associates, Randall Brothers, Real Floors Commercial, ServiceWise Electric, The Wall Nut, TKO Plumbing Services.

19, 10 & 10 Years Old
Amanda: Spina Bifida

Caleb: Autism, congenital CMV, hearing & vision loss, sensory issues

Isaac: Pallister Killian Syndrome

Amanda, Caleb & Isaac come from a family of eight! Sunshine on a Ranney Day’s plans to create an accessible bathroom and therapy room for them will impact all three in different and wonderful ways.

Amanda is 19 years old and was born in China. She was born with spina bifida which causes her to be paralyzed from the waist down. She has been with her family since she was 13 years old and is such a joy! She uses a wheelchair and other medical equipment and has had many major surgeries since she’s been home. Amanda loves reading, anime, art and is very talented with drawing. She is also very excited to start her first job soon. A handicap accessible bathroom will be such a blessing to her!

“Sunshine on a Ranney Day’s plans to create an accessible bathroom and therapy room for them will impact all three in different and wonderful ways.“

Caleb is 10 years old and was born with congenital CMV and calcifications on his brain. He was adopted at 4 weeks old and he is such a cutie pie. He has severe autism and loves to quote books, movies and especially nursery rhymes. Singing, swinging and swimming are his very favorite activities. Everyone who meets Caleb falls in love with him. He is funny, sweet and silly. He will enjoy a new playroom/therapy room so very much.

Isaac is 10 and was born with Pallister Killian Syndrome which is a rare genetic disorder that affects the 12th chromosome. He was adopted at 5 months old when he was discharged from the NICU. He is blind, deaf and intellectually he is still their baby. He is an absolute JOY to his family. Isaac’s smile can melt a heart of stone! His laughter echoes through their home reminding his family that there is joy all around us if we just open the eyes of our hearts to see it! He loves swinging, lights, vibrating toys, and being held and tickled. He also utilizes a wheelchair and because of his size, an accessible shower is going to be the most amazing gift to him and to his parents. He will also love and enjoy the new therapy room!

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Photography by Shana Darnell

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Peyton

Written by Clareece Cunningham on December 8, 2022. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Bin There Dump That Atlanta, Cambria, Construction Resources, Meet the Kids, Pulley and Associates, Randall Brothers, ServiceWise Electric, TKO Plumbing Services.

7 Years Old
Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy

In 2015, Crystal gave birth to twins Peyton and Taylor at 26 weeks. Both only weighed a little over a pound a piece! Taylor had a brain bleed and Peyton suffered bilateral brain bleeds grade 3 and 4. After both came down with hydrocephalus, the girls got a VP shunt to help drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. All of this resulted in 3 months in the NICU! For the first year of their lives afterward, all seemed normal until they noticed Peyton was ignoring her right hand. They soon began early interventions and before long Peyton was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, affecting the right side of her body. She worked super hard in therapies and was able to take her first steps at 3 years old! Since then, Peyton began having seizures and now has the diagnosis of focal epilepsy as well.

“Despite everything she has gone through, she is the sweetest, happiest girl!“

Despite everything she has gone through, she is the sweetest, happiest girl! In June of 2022 she underwent a surgery called selective dorsal rhizotomy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This surgery was intended to relieve some of her symptoms of cerebral palsy and hopefully help her stay mobile and gain more skills. Peyton spent 30 days in the rehab facility at the hospital, working through intensive physical therapy. Even though this surgery requires a lot out of Peyton for the first year post-op, she has stayed so joyful and determined! Her hard work of relearning how to walk again paid off when she took her first independent steps again a week before Halloween. She attends intensive physical therapy 5 days a week and is making great strides towards a full recovery! “She is truly my hero,” – Peyton’s mom, Crystal.

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Photography by Carrie Birchfield

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Brianna

Written by Joe Lane on February 22, 2022. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Meet the Kids.

18 Years Old
Cerebral Palsy, Brain Damage, Epilepsy

Brianna “Breezy” was born on June 4, 2004. During birth, Breezy experienced complications causing brain damage and she received a later diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Breezy continues to defy odds; the doctors did not expect Breezy to live to see her first Christmas and now she is 17 years old! Breezy has a love for music and being outdoors. She comes from a musically talented family and attends a church that has many different types of instruments. Breezy enjoys attention and interaction with people from reading a book to simply holding hands.

“Breezy lights up a room with her beautiful blue eyes and contagious smile.”

Breezy is nonverbal and wheelchair dependent. Breezy has faced so many challenges throughout her 17 years of life and proves what love, prayer, and faith can do. Breezy lights up a room with her beautiful blue eyes and contagious smile. She continues to amaze and capture the hearts of her family, friends, church family, and community.

Breezy is fully dependent on her family to take care of her everyday needs and an accessible bathroom and bedroom renovation will make life easier for the whole family.

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Photography by Niki Murphy Photography

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Carson

Written by Garrett Nantz on June 26, 2021. Posted in Artisan Design Studio, Meet the Kids, The Wall Nut.

9 Years Old
Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder

As a fan of SpongeBob, sea creatures, aquatic life, Shark Week, and his multiple pets, Carson is like most nine-year-old boys. His favorite things to do are swinging, jumping, and climbing. Carson also likes small places, like a tent or under the bed, to hide if he’s having a bad day. Like all mothers and as a single mother of two, Carson’s mother is concerned with balancing activity and safety. Having been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder, SPD at age three, and recently diagnosed with Autism, Carson is a sensory seeker who likes to move all of the time. He has received occupational therapy for SPD and worked on fine motor skills. They also worked with the vestibular system for some motor functions of the head and posture, and the proprioceptive senses to help combine sensory information from the inner ear to receptors in the muscles and the joint-supporting ligaments for stance.

Having been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder, SPD at age three, and recently diagnosed with Autism, Carson is a sensory seeker who likes to move all of the time.

As Carson gets older, it will be even more important to have a safe space of his own, including appropriate sensory stimulation. A custom sensory room from Sunshine on a Ranney Day will give Carson what he needs to be and grow happier and healthier. Together with his family, he will better enjoy their three cats, bearded dragon, and beta fish and will have spent some energy so he can sit down and watch Shark Week like other kids his age.