Night to Remember is a prom-like experience designed to celebrate kids, teens, and adults with special needs. Participation is completely free of charge, and includes a walk down the carpet with a cheering crowd, photography, a gift bag, snacks, and an amazing night of dancing!
RHYTHM WORKS Integrative Dance is a specialized, but inclusive, dance class for people with individual learning differences and other special needs. The program is based on the Hip Hop Made Easy Program.
Janesville, WI 53545
Prairie Kids Club has all abilities classes. All Abilities are offered for kids with ALL abilities, where our other classes may be too fast paced or physically challenging for students. We provide a safe space where all kids can learn about moving their bodies while making friends and participating in semi-structured activities. The instructor will individualize classes toward the group member’s current physical abilities. These classes will be highly flexible to accommodate the needs of all of the students. This class is ALL inclusive and accepts children of ALL abilities. Class sizes are smaller to encourage more hands-on work with the instructor. Classes available for kids age 5+
**Parents are encouraged to participate in this class alongside their child!
Sun Prairie WI, 53590
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.
With locations in Appleton, Beloit, Brookfield, Madison and West Allis we are a therapeutic day school that specializes in supporting children, adolescents and young adults who have diagnoses of developmental/neurological disabilities, and behavioral and emotional concerns. We also have summer camp available.
Madison, WI 53704
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
Southwest Opportunities Center, Inc. (SOC) is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Since 1988 we have been providing services to individuals with disabilities throughout Grant County and the surrounding communities of Southwest Wisconsin. Our objective is to be persistent in supporting, educating, and empowering each individual to reach their fullest potential. Our Mission is to provide opportunities for individuals to grow in everyday life.
P.O. Box 207
Lancaster, WI 53813
SPACE Autastic is an indoor sensory play facility for Autistic and other Neurodiverse individuals and their families. We also host monthly informational seminars and meetings for the public.
Indoor play areas for all ages, including calming rooms and party room; informational and topical meetings.
Staff, local programs and volunteers work together to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, free health screenings, unified experiences and community events to support child and adults with intellectual disabilities (ID).
Madison, WI 53718
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