Mission
Our Mission
To work in partnership with families and communities to enable children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities to lead meaningful lives.
Our Values
By working with families and communities, we help enable children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full, meaningful lives that include a chance to work and contribute. Everyone has valuable talents and abilities. And everyone matters. We seek to transform the way communities and societies understand, relate to, and support citizens with developmental disabilities. By honoring diversity in values, heritages, abilities, and interests, we help to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Board Members
Members of The Board of Directors of the SHIELD OF DAVID, INC.
Lori Reinsberg
President
Connie Schraft
Vice President
Kevin Genirs
Treasurer
Laurie Sprayregen
Secretary
Tony Bernstein
Anita Friedman
Tim Genirs
Jose Nunez
Aroza Sanjana
Louise Young
Staff Development
Staff development is an integral component of all Shield Institute programs. Our professional team provides support and direction for mandated trainings and staff workshops that highlight best practices in the field. This highly capable team of professionals has advance training in CPR, First Aid, SCIP-R and HIPAA regulations.
Staff development provides the backbone of professional development at The Shield. Evidenced based practices are supported through a variety of hands on activities in collaboration with program directors and principals. Teachers and therapists benefit from in depth discussion, exploration and demonstration of technology and curricula.
Corporate Compliance
The Shield Institute complies with all federal, state and city mandates regarding consumer and student privacy and billing regulations. To make a confidential (or anonymous) complaint, our toll free compliance helpline is 877-547-6402 or email: complianceofficer@shield.org
Corporate Compliance Contact Information
Corporate Compliance Vendor Guidelines
Shield Institute Code of Ethical Conduct
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)