ABOUT
OUR STORY:
JuSco’s Special Abilities Recreation Center (JSARC) emerged from the heartfelt vision of a devoted couple. They aimed to provide accessibility and affordability of services and programs at a low cost, cultivating a warm and supportive community for individuals with special needs and their families.
Motivated by their personal journey and unwavering determination, they embarked on a profound mission to wholeheartedly connect with and uplift the special needs community. The name "JuSco" stands as a poignant tribute to their cherished son, Julian Scott, symbolizing the essence of their remarkable odyssey.
OUR VISION:
To enhance the awareness and quality of life for individuals with special needs through recreation programs, support services, community leadership support, and training.
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
JuSco’s Special Abilities Recreation Center services the special abilities community, individuals with unmet needs by traditional park districts, and local community service programs. We serve all Individuals with sensory, intellectual, and physical needs. Our clients are not obligated to reside in the south suburban area. We provide service at a low registration cost. NO NEED LEFT BEHIND!
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.