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Springfield Park District

Location Name
Springfield Park District
2500 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703

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. 

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United Way of the Midlands

Cedar Valley Community Support Services - Cedar Rapids

Location Name
Cedar Valley Community Support Services - Cedar Rapids
2515 18th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
A drop-in site that provides leisure, social, and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, workshops and games.
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United Way of the Midlands

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Location Name
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
2121 West Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506

Provides the following community-based therapeutic recreational services:

- Athletics and Special Olympics.

- Social outings.

- Arts and crafts.

- Music.

- Day Camp.

- Adult Day Programs.

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Cornerstone Services - Kankakee - Harvard Road

Location Name
Cornerstone Services - Kankakee - Harvard Road
1475 Harvard Road, Kankakee, IL 60901

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.

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United Way of the Midlands

Hampshire Township

Location Name
Hampshire Township
170 Mill Avenue, Hampshire, IL 60140

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.

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SOAR - Special Opportunities Available in Recreation

Location Name
SOAR - Special Opportunities Available in Recreation
109 East Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

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.

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Partners for Exceptional People of Clinton County

Location Name
Partners for Exceptional People of Clinton County
Backshop Pizza is meeing place, Clinton, IA 52732
Advocacy and activities for the special needs people of Clinton County. Activities include picnics, dances, parties, movies in the local area.
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United Way of the Midlands

Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery - Dixon Office

Location Name
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery - Dixon Office
114 East Everett Street, Dixon, IL 61021

Offers a recurring event, every last Friday of the month for individuals in the recovery community. 

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United Way of the Midlands

Tri-State Independent Blind Society

Location Name
Tri-State Independent Blind Society
1068 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque, IA 52003

Offers to hold monthly social events/activities for membership on Tuesday afternoons which include various activities, bookstore available and bingo.

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Center for Sight & Hearing

Location Name
Center for Sight & Hearing
8038 MacIntosh Lane, Rockford, IL 61107

Provides a low vision social and support group offering a friendly, informative environment for individuals with vision loss.

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United Way of the Midlands

Joliet Park District - Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

Location Name
Joliet Park District - Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center
3000 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435

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.

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Autism Action Partnership

Location Name
Autism Action Partnership
10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154

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.

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Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society

Location Name
Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

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.

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Cornerstone Services - Joliet

Location Name
Cornerstone Services - Joliet
777 Joyce Road, Joliet, IL 60436

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.

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United Way of the Midlands

Special Connections of Grundy County

Location Name
Special Connections of Grundy County
Address Confidential, Morris, IL 60450

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.

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United Way of the Midlands
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Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

Location Name
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
Park Fair Mall - Lower Level, 100 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 107, Des Moines, IA 50313
Offers a place for those with disabilities to socialize with peers and engage in various classes, activities and support groups. Activities and classes focus on health and wellbeing, independent living skills, and employment. Information and referrals to other resources can also be provided.
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Plainfield Township

Location Name
Plainfield Township
22525 West Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
Brings awareness to the community and enhances the self-sufficiency and quality of life for disabled citizens by developing and administering social program for people with disabilities.
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Link Associates

Location Name
Link Associates
1452 29th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Provides comprehensive, year round community based leisure programs and services. Social and community integration, fitness and athletics, art and music, and special events.
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United Way of the Midlands

United Spinal Association of Iowa

Location Name
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.

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United Way of the Midlands

Horizons for the Blind

Location Name
Horizons for the Blind
125 Erick Street, Suite A103, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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

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United Way of the Midlands

Three Birds Playhouse

Location Name
Three Birds Playhouse
Address Confidential, Robinson, IL 62454
Offers monthly gatherings for adults with special needs to congregate in a safe space.
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United Way of the Midlands

Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome

Location Name
Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome
1035 Abbey Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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.

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United Way of the Midlands

Autism Action Partnership

Location Name
Autism Action Partnership
10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154
Structured social programming designed for adolescents with autism to engage in activities with same-age peers that strengthen social and life skills.
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United Way of the Midlands

Autism Action Partnership

Location Name
Autism Action Partnership
10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154

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.

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United Way of the Midlands

Educational Center for the Visually Impaired

Location Name
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired
3240 Hedley Road, Suite C, Springfield, IL 62711

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.

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United Way of the Midlands