Quiet Santa is a volunteer-run event for children with autism or other special needs to have a private family visit with Santa. We started this program because we recognize that not all children with sensory issues can enjoy typical visits with Santa, which are usually in malls or other loud locations. We strive to keep our event low-key and customizable for each family.
Quiet Santa is not affiliated with any nonprofit or business. We are simply volunteers hoping to provide kiddos and their families a really cool, really unique, sensory-friendly opportunity.
Developed in 2008, the Rec Programs are for individuals with developmental disabilities that are 16+ years old. Rock & Green Rec gives each individual opportunities to have fun and increase their socialization, develop friendships, and stay active in their community.
Catholic Charities' Rock and Green county Recreation program was developed for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities age 16 years and older. Both programs offer an opportunity for individuals to socialize, and stay active. All of the events take place after normal work hours and weekends. Rock County Recreation offers events two times and month at locations throughout Rock County. Green County Recreation offers events once a month at locations throughout Green County
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world, with more than 9,000 in Wisconsin. They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!
Everybody is different. Special Olympics is for people who are different because they learn new skills slowly. They are different in other ways as well. They have an intellectual disability, or ID. Intellectual disabilities happen in all cultures, races and countries. The goal of Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is to reach out to the more than 145,000 people in the state with ID. Our 9,000+ SOWI athletes—ages 8 years old and up—come from all regions of the state. We also have a Young Athletes program for children ages 2 to 10. At any age and in every county, our athletes are learning new skills, making new friends and gaining in fitness and confidence.
Special Olympics Wisconsin trainings and competitions happen 365 days a year. We offer 19 Olympic-style winter, spring, summer and fall sports. All sports are coached by certified volunteer coaches. Many athletes start in one sport, then go on to try others.
There is no upper age limit, and in fact, the average age of an athlete is 33. So whatever your age or skill level, Special Olympics has something for you.
Madison, WI 53718
We work to improve education, living environments, social and recreational activities, with full community inclusion through acceptance and awareness. We work to provide awareness and education, develop high quality services, and to support people and their families who are developmentally disabled.
Turning Point strives to facilitate a program for individuals with disabilities that develops work skills, encourages engaged learning, and introduces community connections through tours and guest speakers. Our goal is to improve the employment outcomes and independent living skills of individuals with disabilities transitioning into adult life.
We are a 9 month program that works with individuals 18 and older that have a documented disability. Our program focuses on the areas of work, finances, transportation, relationships, multicultural awareness, solutions, safety, health, nutrition identity, etiquette, community, transition, and independence. We also go on tours in the community to learn about different jobs and opportunities around Madison.