ABOUT
OUR STORY:
JuSco’s Special Abilities Recreation Center (JSARC) blossomed from LaToya’s heartfelt desire to create something meaningful, something that truly serves families who often feel unseen. Her vision was not just to offer services but to open doors to affordability, accessibility, and a sense of belonging for individuals with special needs and their loved ones.
Shaped by her own personal journey and the challenges her family has faced, LaToya carries a deep calling to support, encourage, and walk alongside this community. Every program, every effort, and every step is guided by compassion and a sincere commitment to uplift the lives of those she serves.
The name “JuSco” is more than a title; it is a loving tribute to her son, Julian Scott. His journey is the heartbeat of this mission, and his name stands as a reminder of the purpose, hope, and unwavering love that inspired it all.
OUR VISION:
To build a world where individuals with special needs thrive, financially, physically, emotionally, and socially, by enriching their lives through financial assistance provided through scholarships. accessible recreation, compassionate support, community engagement, and transformative training. We are committed to expanding awareness, elevating the quality of life, and creating inclusive opportunities through supportive services and community leadership.
OUR CORE VALUES:
ADVOCATE
Our goal is to stand up for our families and be the voice for the voiceless while educating the community on providing a better quality of life by standing and fighting for their needs.
COMPASSION
We care about our families and their success in everyday life. We show our compassion through the support and love given by our team.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We embrace the differences in each family we serve. Inclusion with our families and staff helps bridge the gap to inclusion.
SERVE
We serve our families by filling the gaps in life skills, quality of life, and needs of the families, and creating a culture that allows each individual to be their authentic self.
KINDNESS
In our organization, we prioritize kindness—it's a non-negotiable value. Acts of kindness are effortless yet invaluable. They allow us to impact the families we serve, bringing them joy and hope.
SUPPORT
We provide our families with support through support services and programs.
WHO WE SERVE
JSARC is dedicated to serving individuals with diverse abilities, particularly those whose needs are often overlooked or unmet financially, recreationally, or within traditional community programs. We proudly welcome participants with sensory, intellectual, developmental, and physical differences.
Our core service is to provide scholarship-based financial assistance for essential therapeutic supports, including ABA Therapy (behavioral health therapy), Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Alongside these services, we offer inclusive recreational programs, life-skills development, and quality-of-life initiatives designed to bridge the gaps families often encounter.
We are committed to creating a safe, uplifting environment where every individual can grow, belong, and confidently embrace their authentic self.
LaToya Scott
FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LaToya Scott, Certified Autism & Neurodiversity Life Coach, Author, Parent Advocate, and Homeschool Mom, is the CEO and Founder of JuSco’s Special Abilities Recreation Center (JSARC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the special needs community. Under her leadership, JSARC provides inclusive, affordable programs and support services designed to uplift families, promote life-skills development, and create a safe, welcoming environment where individuals of all abilities can thrive. LaToya’s passion is rooted in her unwavering commitment to ensure that every family, regardless of ability, has access to the financial resources, care, and community they deserve.
LaToya's journey began in 1999 at Trinity Christian College, where she worked in the disability department during her undergraduate studies. There, she discovered her life’s calling while engaging with the vibrant and diverse individuals within the special needs community. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Economics and built a strong foundation in Human Resources before further advancing her advocacy through a Certificate in Parent Leadership and Advocacy.
As a mother of a neurodivergent child, LaToya’s work is deeply personal. She is committed to supporting families navigating similar journeys. The creation of JSARC was born out of her desire to meet the unique needs of her own son and to provide accessible, affordable, and meaningful services for families like hers. Understanding the life-changing impact of affordable therapies, community support, and inclusive programming, LaToya’s mission centers on providing high-quality, low-cost opportunities that strengthen families and promote independence.
LaToya is dedicated to advocating, educating, empowering, supporting, and serving the special abilities community through comprehensive financial scholarships for therapy needs, recreational programs, caregiver support services, and life-enriching initiatives. With a heart for service and a vision for inclusion, she remains committed to ensuring that no need is left behind.