ISLAND DOLPHIN CARE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE, THERAPEUTIC,MOTIVATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL DOLPHIN ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES (AND OR CAREGIVERS) THROUGH THE USE OF INNOVATIVE THERAPY TECHNIQUES WHICH ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO DISCOVER AND ACHIEVE DESIRED GOALS STRENGTHS AND THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL FOR INDIVIDUAL FULFILLMENT. THROUGH INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE ARE INSPIRED TO VALUE AND RESPECT MARINE MAMMALS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.