According to the 2019 US Census Bureau, in East Baton Rouge parish over 49,000 individuals under the age of 65 are living with physical or developmental disabilities. There are also over 20,000 veterans, many of whom require services to treat PTSD and service-related disabilities. Families of individuals with disabilities expend significant time and money toward improving their physical and mental quality of life. The rising costs of medical and therapeutic services hinder access to treatment options, leads to isolation for both the person with special needs and their caregivers, and negatively impacts quality of life.