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Springfield Park District
Offers monthly get togethers to children with disabilities for an opportunity to make friendships, foster peer relationships, and develop social skills. Services include fun crafts, games, and activities, while also hanging out with friends and experiencing new things within the community.
Cedar Valley Community Support Services - Cedar Rapids
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
Provides the following community-based therapeutic recreational services:
- Athletics and Special Olympics.
- Social outings.
- Arts and crafts.
- Music.
- Day Camp.
- Adult Day Programs.
Cornerstone Services - Kankakee - Harvard Road
Provides multiple forms of community services for individuals with disabilities. Specific services vary based on location, but generally include:
- Various kinds of activities.
- Community outings.
- Learning and developing social skills.
- Learning and developing basic skills.
Hampshire Township
A senior group that meets throughout the month for fun, socialization, and fellowship. A calendar of events is posted on the Township's website.
Transportation is available for Hampshire and Burlington Township residents; must call ahead with at least 72 hours advance notice.
SOAR - Special Opportunities Available in Recreation
Serving individuals with disabilities who are unable to successfully participate in regular recreation programs.
Services provided:
- Cultural Arts.
- Special Events.
- Special Interests (educational, outdoor/nature, cooking, social, horticulture, games, self-improvement).
- Sports and Fitness.
Partners for Exceptional People of Clinton County
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery - Dixon Office
Offers a recurring event, every last Friday of the month for individuals in the recovery community.
Tri-State Independent Blind Society
Offers to hold monthly social events/activities for membership on Tuesday afternoons which include various activities, bookstore available and bingo.
Center for Sight & Hearing
Provides a low vision social and support group offering a friendly, informative environment for individuals with vision loss.
Joliet Park District - Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center
Provides year round recreation activities for participants who have physical or mental disabilities, sensory impairments, or any other type of disability. Helps to develop leisure skills, independent living skills, and motor skills.
Autism Action Partnership
Creates social opportunities for autistic adults to connect and build community through inclusive, enjoyable events.
Gatherings include game nights, craft sessions, outings to arts and entertainment venues, and more.
Each event is designed to provide an environment that encourages socializing with peers.
Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society
Provides regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions regarding their life experiences and the activities in which they and their family are involved. Also offers programs and provides speakers on subjects which are of particular interest to members, as well as other families having a member with disabilities other than Down syndrome.
Cornerstone Services - Joliet
Provides multiple forms of community services for individuals with disabilities. Specific services vary based on location, but generally include:
- Various kinds of activities.
- Community outings.
- Learning and developing social skills.
- Learning and developing basic skills.
Special Connections of Grundy County
Provides people with disabilities the opportunity to socialize and develop a variety of skills. Activities have included:
- Bingo, Games, & Movie Nights.
- Fitness classes.
- Spring Fling Formal Dance.
- Arts and Crafts.
- Family Picnic.
- Corn Fest
- Parade.
- Bowling.
- Holiday Parties.
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
Plainfield Township
Link Associates
United Spinal Association of Iowa
Offers to host events that provide various accessible recreational opportunities to those with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) and other wheelchair users.
Horizons for the Blind
Provides the following services to assist blind and visually impaired individuals:
- transcribes materials on all subjects into large print, braille, and audio
- Provides indirect services through public/private facilities and cultural organizations to make their programs and physical plants accessible
- Sponsors an outreach community organization, The Weekenders, which provides opportunities to attend a wide variety of social and cultural events
- Processes monthly billing statements in braille, large print, and audio for utilities and banks
- Store at main location where you can purchase helpful products from the gadget gallery and devices
Three Birds Playhouse
Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome
Provides guidance and support to families of individuals with Down Syndrome, through speaker events, newsletters, social events, community awareness activities, and a resource library. There is no permanent location; meetings are primarily held in the Crystal Lake area.
Autism Action Partnership
Autism Action Partnership
Social clubs offered in schools across Nebraska connecting students with and without autism. AAP can connect teachers to the training and support needed to start a group.
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired
Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:
- Friendship Fridays.
- Book Club.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Making Computers Fun.
- Mobile Device Advice.
- Daily Living Skills.
- Personalized Enrichment.