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About the Gregory Center
Last updated: April 29, 2008
In this section you will find much information pertaining to the Gregory Center.
Page Contents
1. Founder's Statement
2. The "Baby Gregory" Story
3. Mission Statement
4. Vision Statement
5. Values
6. Goals
7. Board of Directors
8. Staff
9. Services
10. Sponsors
Founder's Statement
The Gregory Center for Exceptional Children and Families, Inc. was founded as a loving tribute to the strength, courage, and determination of Gregory David Bryant-Bruce, Jr. ("Baby Gregory"). Gregory was a child with Alagille Syndrome, who dealt with a seizure disorder and profound disabilities following a fall from the bed. His daily existence was a testament to the strength of the human spirit. His incredible resilience has been an inspiration for all who were blessed enough to touched his life.
The center was dedicated by his mother, Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce, his sister Dominique, and his brother Christopher to honor his life and now will continue to exist in honor of his memory.
Gregory David Bryant-Bruce, Jr.
June 10, 1993-November 30, 2003
Special thanks to Peggy Miller who believed in the Gregory Center from the start and encouraged me to breathe life into the dream.
The Baby Gregory Story:
http://www.gregorycenter.org/babygregory.shtml
Mission Statement
The Gregory Center for Exceptional Children and Families, Inc. is a non-profit resource and services center founded and incorporated in July 1997 for the purposes of providing a comprehensive information database and a seamless support system of services that will epitomize the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual growth and development of children with disabilities and/or chronic diseases and their families,in a community inclusive environment.
Our motto is "Where Growth Begins."
Vision Statement
The vision of The Gregory Center is to provide a system of integrated resources and globally supportive services, thus allowing children with disabilities and chronic diseases and their families to participate and be recognized, respected and appreciated as contributing members of an inclusive community, which enables all children to thrive and to achieve their maximum potential.
Values
The following core values are held in the highest regard by The Gregory Center and serve as the foundation of the organization:
.Dedication to God as the center of our lives
.Appreciation of the inherent value of every human being
.Committment to the pursuit of excellence
.Respect
.Compassion
.Honesty
.Integrity
.Trust
Goals
1. To provide a locus from which comprehensive disability related information can be accessed
2. To provide innovative medical options/alternatives in health care
3. To provide educational resources for children with disabilities and their families
4. To provide social and recreational resources
5. To provide spiritual resources
6. To provide an avenue to support community inclusiveness of all individuals
7. To create, through research, improved materials to enhance the lives of children with disabilities and chronic diseases
8. To provid educational opportunities to those who care for children with disabilities and to the general community
9. To serve as an advocate for children with disabilities and all who serve them
The Gregory Center Board of Directors
Honorary Board Members:
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Esq. (in memorium)
Reverend George O. McCaleb (in memorium)
Mr. Evander Holyfield
Ms. Barbara Saltzman(Mother of the Jester-
How the Jester Lost His Jingle)
Scientific Advisory Board Members:
Runette Flowers, MD
Benjamin D. Gold, MD
Cheryl Bryant-Bruce, MD
Theoharis Theoharides, MD, Ph.D.
General Advisory Board:
Dr. Grady Mayeaux
General Board of Directors:
Cheryl Bryant-Bruce, MD -(Chair)
Ms. Peggy Miller
Pastor Wayne Jackson
Dr. Lane Scott
Thelma Bryant
Mr. David Winters (President, Los Angeles Luxury Council)
Board of Directors, Ex Officio
John Mayoue, Esquire
Administrative Staff:
We have numerous positions open on our administrative staff. If you are interested in volunteering on the administrative staff of the Gregory Center, please contact our director at cheryl@gregorycenter.org
Medical Director and CEO
Dr. Cheryl Bryant-Bruce, MD (cheryl@gregorycenter.org)
Chief Financial Officer
Bob St. Jean
Marketing and Publications
Director of Therapeutic Interventions
Director of Neuromuscular Re-Organization
Walters Rehabilitative Therapy
Walter E. Lewis(Gene),CDNO(wel1@mindspring.com)
Director of Neuro-oxygenative Therapy
HyperbariCare
Dr. Lane Scott, PhD(www. stanfordHyperbarics.com)
Director of Play Technotherapy
Director of Education and Advocacy
Angela Collins(acollins@elitepersonalphysician.com)
Director of Financial Aquisitions
Angela Collins(acollins@elitepersonalphysician.com)
Services:
(N.B. Some services may be temporarily suspended at this time).
Reference:
- Online database
- Library
Legal:
- ADA/IDEA
- Wills and Trusts
Therapeutic:
- PT/OT/Speech
- Visually and Hearing Impaired
- Assistive Technology/Play Therapy
- Music/Dance/Art Therapy
- Neurodevelopmental Re-education/Patterning/Brain Mapping
- Aquatic Therapy
- HBOT
- Amtryke Regional Center
- Advanced Respiratory Care Compression Vest
Support:
- Support Groups
- Advocacy
- Recreational
- Respite
Research:
- Toys and Clothes
- Adaptive Equipment
- Communication
- Caregiver Coping
- Rare Disorders
- Outcomes
- HBOT
- Neurological Organization
Medical:
- Physician Referral
- Physical Exams
- Developmental
Education:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Museum
- Community Outreach
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
Web Solutions of Georgia, Inc.
Mr. Evander Holyfield
Mr. Johnny L. Cochran, Esq.
Elite Personal Physician Services, Inc.
HoBo Men and Women International, Inc.
Massage by AVA
Jimmy Jimmy Coco
Ms. Andrea Balsley
Mr. John Sortino
Greenforest Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship(Mountainview, CA)
Ms. Karyn Greer
WXIA-TV Atlanta/ 11 ALIVE
Citibank
Wells Fargo
R & R Vans
MetLife/Mr. Norman Plotkin
Bivens Insurance Agency
Foundation for Peace and Human Dignity
Moye's Healthmart Pharmacies
Eagle's Landing Country Club
Rolling Out Atlanta Weekly Entertainment Magazine
Rehab Technologies, Inc.
Rockdale Family Practice
Selective Employment Services
South DeKalb Pediatrics/Dr. Runette Flowers, MD
Eagle's Landing Primary Care Specialists, PC
VISY Paper Company
Ballethnic Dance Company/Mr. Waverly Lucas
The Teddy Bear Parade
Parent-To-Parent of Georgia
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Hollywood Videos
Walmart SuperCenter
Kroger Foodstores
Tate and Associates
GAC Construction
Numerous volunteers and friends to whom we are tremendously grateful!
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