About Us
Ashley Derr and Mary Ferons, founded Napa Valley Kids Connect (NVKC) in 2011, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which supports children's access to language, curriculum and movement. With the added dedication of Carri Mello, Marcy Bell-Ott and Margo Slack, Napa Valley Kids Connect is working to support our mission in helping this population to function as independently as possible.
Kids Connect is dedicated to enriching the lives of Napa Valley children with motor and communication difficulties. Our goal is to provide Napa Valley students with:
Kids Connect is dedicated to enriching the lives of Napa Valley children with motor and communication difficulties. Our goal is to provide Napa Valley students with:
- A method of communication
- Independence through mobility
- Technology to make curriculum accessible
- On-going educational support
How NVKC can help you?
- Funds technology through classroom grants to make curriculum accessible. APPLY
- Holds trainings
- Sends parents, teachers, and specialists to conferences and trainings which support AAC, AT and Movement APPLY
- Provides opportunities for motor challenged individuals to enjoy community based physical activities
