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  • About
    • What we do
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Get Involved >
      • TEAM KINERA
      • Eastern Shore - COC Meeting
    • Events >
      • NEW! Art Classes
      • Trunk or Treat
      • KIRG 2020 Solstice Stomp 5k
    • Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Privacy Statement and Disclaimer
  • Free Developmental Screenings 3/14/21
  • Resources
    • Indoor Activities (Winter)
    • BLOG
    • Parent Groups >
      • Kinera Connect
    • IEP Guidance
    • Transitioning Youth & Adult
    • Assistive Tech & Power Mobility
    • Fun for Children
    • Amanda's Story - A Girl with Autism
  • COVID-19 Updates
  • Occupational Therapy (OT)
    • OT Providers
    • OT Screening Tool
  • Donate Now
  • Contact
  • One Perfect Day
  • Speech Therapy
    • Therapists and Staff
Kinera helps individuals with special health care needs and their families by providing resources to support, inform and connect them with services and opportunities that will enhance their quality of life

What's happening at Kinera during Covid-19

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We are offering in-person and telehealth occupational therapy.

Contact us to schedule your child's OT evaluation.

Learn more about changes to services, new protocols and virtual support being offered as a result of COVID-19.


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Click to learn more about our upcoming FREE Developmental Screening day and to RSVP an appointment on March 14
Space is extremely limited! 

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NEW! Speech Therapy: To request an evaluation for your child, please contact kate@kinera.org or call 443-249-3126. 
Click here to meet our SLPs and for more information.


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Weather Closures: Kinera will post closings due to weather events here. Please contact the office with any questions. Stay safe!

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Consider making a donation for 2021...

Please consider helping Kinera Foundation with a donation. Your help is needed now to ensure that we can continue to provide necessary therapies, programs and services to local children who have disabilities and special needs. 
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Visit Ways to Help to find out more

Next Kinera Connect/Kinera Cares Parent & Caregiver Meeting:

*NEW* Save-the-date for Parent/caregiver Meeting: Wednesday, February 3, 7pm, with special guest Katie Peternel, BCBA, QACPS.
Topic: Toilet Training Strategies

*NEW DATE* Mark Your Calendar! Tweens & Teens Social Hour: Friday, February 26, 7pm "Fav Memes" and "Winter Trivia"

Stay tuned for more info about additional upcoming Virtual Social Hours for tweens, teens, adults and families with disabilities and special needs. Email Julie@kinera.org for secure meeting links and to be added to our mailing list.

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We have created an Amazon Wish List of important items needed to help move our organization forward. What a great way to support Kinera and make a focused impact! Thanks to the quickness of Amazon Prime, you can click, purchase and ship essential items directly to our office without having to make personal contact. 

View Kinera's Amazon Wish List

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support this year!


"What makes Kinera unique is the emphasis on parent to parent support. They provide innovative programs that make a difference in the lives of children, TEENS and Adults with disabilities and their families."

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Virtual Kinera Meetings

During Covid-19, we are using virtual meetings to stay connected with our community!
​Kinera Connect is a monthly meeting for parents/caregivers. We are also offering virtual social groups for Tweens & Teens (11-17 yrs) and Adults (18+). Email Julie@kinera.org for meeting info and links. 
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OT Screening Tool

Does your child have difficulties with everyday activities at home, school or in the community? Is your child struggling because of physical, psychological/emotional issues, developmental delays, or intellectual disability? If yes, an occupational therapist may be able to help your child. Click here to find out more about OT at Kinera and for our OT Screening Tool. 
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New Art Program!

Is you child, tween or teen interested in art? Kinera is now offering "Art Club" group virtual classes with Keene Design. There are classes for all abilities and age groups from Pre-K through teens. Email Kate@kinera.org for more info about Kinera's Art Club. 

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Need some ideas on how to keep kids busy all winter long? 
 Download this list of fun, sensory-friendly activities to do at home!

Helpful Articles, Links & Resources During Covid-19:

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-Children's National Covid-19 Handbook for Kids
-Free Audible Stories for Kids!
​-State of Maryland Rumor Control Page for Covid-19
-How to Make a No-Sew Mask
-Virtual Field Trips 
​-Fine Motor & Handwriting Activities for Home
-Supporting Kids Through Covid-19
-More Virtual Museum Tours 
-The Benefits of Using a Visual Timer
-Mindfulness and how it helps children
-Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Covid-19 Resources
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
-Maryland Department of Health
-How to Wash Hands poster

Kinera Foundation
115 Sallitt Dr., Suite C
Stevensville, MD 21666
443-249-3126
Kinera Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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​Please remember to choose Kinera Foundation when shopping with the Amazon Smile program. Thank you!