Robbie Foundation

Robbie Foundation RF helps children with special needs by funding adaptive equipment, assistive technology & therapies.

The Robbie Foundation is dedicated to assisting children with developmental disabilities* (including, but not limited to physical disabilities, speech and language delays, sensory integrated disorders, cerebral palsy, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation). We serve children between the ages of birth and 20 years residing in the state of Maine. Our primary mission is to fund

adaptive equipment, assistive technology, therapy treatment and/or any necessary item not covered by insurance. By providing such services, our hope is to improve the quality of life for children with special needs.

Therapy wedges are supportive tools that help children with disabilities improve posture, balance, and body positioning ...
06/05/2026

Therapy wedges are supportive tools that help children with disabilities improve posture, balance, and body positioning during play, learning, and therapy activities. By promoting better alignment and core engagement, wedges can make everyday tasks more comfortable and accessible while supporting motor development, sensory regulation, and participation in activities with greater confidence and independence.

Maybe it was a new word, a new skill, a confident step, or a breakthrough moment you’ll never forget. We’d love to hear ...
06/02/2026

Maybe it was a new word, a new skill, a confident step, or a breakthrough moment you’ll never forget. We’d love to hear your story and celebrate alongside you.

For many children and young adults, communicating about their disability is a way to connect and be understood.How do yo...
05/30/2026

For many children and young adults, communicating about their disability is a way to connect and be understood.

How do you approach these conversations? Share your thoughts below.

At Robbie Foundation, we’re excited to introduce our community to Play Warriors, a compassionate therapy practice dedica...
05/29/2026

At Robbie Foundation, we’re excited to introduce our community to Play Warriors, a compassionate therapy practice dedicated to supporting children and families. ⭐ Their Child Life Therapy program offers specialized support to help children better understand and cope with life’s challenges in a safe, nurturing way.

What Is Child Life Therapy? 🤔

Child Life Therapy helps children and families cope with stressful or challenging life experiences, like illness, loss, trauma, or major life changes.

How it helps:
-Supports emotional well-being during difficult times
-Reduces fear, confusion, and anxiety
-Promotes healthy development and resilience
-Encourages expression through play and communication

Areas of support include:
-Grief and loss
-Medical experiences or diagnoses
-Stress and trauma
-Life transitions and behavioral challenges (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, autism, family changes)

Through guidance, play, and education, Child Life Therapy helps children feel understood, supported, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges.

Learn more at www.playwarriorsinc.com

Sometimes it’s one tool or adjustment that really changes things.What’s the most helpful accessibility feature your chil...
05/27/2026

Sometimes it’s one tool or adjustment that really changes things.

What’s the most helpful accessibility feature your child uses?

Drop it below! Others may benefit from your experience.

On behalf of Robbie Foundation and Robbie’s loved ones, we are deeply grateful for every contribution, kind message, and...
05/24/2026

On behalf of Robbie Foundation and Robbie’s loved ones, we are deeply grateful for every contribution, kind message, and act of support shared in Robbie’s memory. 💙

Your donations will help continue the mission and impact that Robbie cared so deeply about, ensuring that his legacy lives on through the lives touched by the foundation. 🕊 During a time of great loss, your kindness has brought comfort, strength, and hope to all of us. Thank you for honoring Robbie in such a meaningful way.

If you didn't get a chance to donate and want to, please visit our donation page here: https://robbiefoundation.com/donations/

Robbie's Obituary: https://www.cotefuneralhome.com/obituary/robert-gierie-iii

The right seating support can open up more opportunities for connection and independence.What has worked well with your ...
05/21/2026

The right seating support can open up more opportunities for connection and independence.

What has worked well with your child?

There are moments along the journey that stay with us.What’s one therapy moment that made you feel proud or hopeful? 😊
05/19/2026

There are moments along the journey that stay with us.

What’s one therapy moment that made you feel proud or hopeful? 😊

Your support in action:"The iPad and communication tools provided to this student are already having a meaningful impact...
05/17/2026

Your support in action:

"The iPad and communication tools provided to this student are already having a meaningful impact. “It has been incredibly helpful for him,” his teacher shared, noting how much he enjoys using features like Siri to explore and learn independently.

With access to classroom apps, audiobooks, and Google Classroom, he can now practice skills and complete assignments at his own pace. The device has also created opportunities for connection, whether watching videos or sharing stories with his siblings.

“I can't thank you enough for what you do,” his teacher wrote. As this student prepares for an upcoming surgery, this technology will help him stay connected to school and continue learning."

Want to help? Donate today!

https://robbiefoundation.com/donations/

Real change starts with shared voices. What challenges or solutions have you seen?
05/14/2026

Real change starts with shared voices. What challenges or solutions have you seen?

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