- Phone: 715-748-3332
- Website: https://www.co.taylor.wi.us/hs/
- Address: 540 E. College Street Medford, WI 54451
- Phone: 715-421-8600
- Website: https://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/HumanServices/
- Address: 111 W. Jackson Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
- Phone: 920-722-2020
- Website: http://abseevision.com/
- Address: 1466 Kenwood Dr Menasha, WI 54952
- Contact Person: Dr. Linda Dejmek
Vision Therapy helps people who have suffered from brain injuries such as strokes, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), concussion, surgery, Parkinson's, MS and other neurological conditions to improve vision.
- Phone: (920) 427-3244
- Website: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/larsenwinchester/page-6.php
Over the years, this club has collected over one million dollars’ worth of new and used medical equipment either by donation or purchase.This equipment is then lent out to persons in need with only a minimal amount of paperwork. When the equipment is returned, it is repaired, if necessary, and reissued. There is no charge for this equipment but donations are welcome.
- Email: asfvevents@autismfoxvalley.org
- Phone: 920-460-9494
- Address: 211 E Franklin St, Appleton, WI 54911
- Email: info@dsawfoxcities.org
Hosted by Down Syndrome Association of WI-Fox Cities, Teen FrienDS Club offers a social gathering for teenagers with Down syndrome every second Friday of the month that includes music, movies, board games, and snacks. Teen siblings also welcome. Parents can drop teens off or stay as needed. The group meets from September to May, 6:30-9:30pm, at DSAW-Fox Cities.
- Phone: (920) 832-4308
Fox Cities Exceptional Abilities Prom: Presented by the Appleton North Psychology Club, this event is for all current or former special abilities students from the Fox Cities area high schools. Parents, siblings, friends, and teachers are also welcome. There is a dance, food, games, etc. Participants can dress casually, in prom attire, or according to the theme each year. There is no charge and no need to RSVP. Typically takes place in April/May of each year. This event is posted on Appleton North's facebook page. Contact Appleton North for more information.
- Website: http://appletonparkandrec.org/
Every July during Children’s Week, the Parks and Recreation department offers a Playground Fair. It is two fun-filled days of carnival games, inflatables, great food and entertainment. During the Friday of the Playground Fair, the fair opens early (from 12:30 – 2:00) specifically for children with special needs.
- Phone: 920-544-7829
- Contact Person: Julie Van Hoosen
- Email: juliespyne@gmail.com
This is a safe meet up for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. We meet once a month to just be together and give our adults an opportunity to socialize. Past events have included a dance (Night to Shine), mini golf, picnic at Bay Beach, movies, and more! We look for inexpensive fun activities that encourage friendship among our adults and also their parents and caregivers.
- Contact Person: Monica Betters
- Email: mbetters90@new.rr.com
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/Oshkosh-Inclusive-Park-Project-191880970862285/
- Address: 1232 W South Park Ave Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sit skis offer the opportunity for people with mobility impairments to get out into the solitude of a good ole Wisconsin winter. The sit skis are available for free use at the state parks listed below. All of these spots have flat, groomed trails allowing for easier maneuvering.
- Buckhorn State Park - Necedah
- Governor Nelson State Park - Waunakee
- Harrington Beach State Park - Belgium
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit - Delafield
- Mirror Lake State Park - Baraboo
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Kansasville
- Phone: 608-267-7490
- Contact Person: Nick Zouski
There are three prominent disability groups in Wisconsin that provide enhanced fishing experiences to people with disabilities. From adaptive equipment to numerous events throughout the year, these organizations offer a variety of opportunities for people with disabilities to get out on the water fishing.
See their websites to find out more:
Many of our state parks with beaches feature different elements of accessibility on normally rather inaccessible terrain. Some parks have specialized beach wheelchairs which have large inflatable tires allowing for easy rolling on sand and entry into the water. Others have laid accessible beach trails providing a solid surface for people in wheelchairs or those with difficulty walking. Click on the Links to be directed to their info:
Big Bay State Park (beach trail and beach wheelchairs)
Buckhorn State Park (beach trail and beach wheelchairs)
Harrington Beach State Park (beach trail and beach wheelchairs)
Kohler-Andrae State Park (beach trail and beach wheelchairs)
Whitefish Dunes State Park (beach trail and beach wheelchairs)
- Website: http://www.myteamtriumph-wi.org/
myTEAM TRIUMPH-WI uses a teamwork approach and community focus in endurance athletics to create communities that embrace, celebrate, and empower those with diverse abilities. Program provides the opportunity for members to participate in running, biking and triathlon events throughout the state by pairing Captains (athletes with disabilities) with Angels (able bodied athletes) and the specialized equipment needed to experience the “thrill of the race” with a focus on building impactful relationships through the experience.
- Website: http://www.adaptivesportsmen.org
- Email: aneu@adaptivesportsman.org
Adaptive Sportsman Inc. has a mission of providing outdoor recreation for physically challenged people. They feature fishing, target shooting, ATV rides and hunting. Participants can borrow adaptive equipment or inquire about resources to help acquire their own.
- Phone: 920-593-6300
- Website: http://www.ctoforme.org
"Dedicated to serving the recreational needs and desires of the physically challenged sportsperson.” Provides numerous adaptive sportsman activities for those who love the outdoors including deer, turkey, and pheasant hunts, fishing events, archery shoots, clay shoots, etc. Most events include provision of needed equipment, mentors, and food. They also attend events such as Timber Rattlers baseball games, car races, etc.
- Phone: 920-323-5505
- Website: http://www.fusionathleticsgb.com
Team Shine is a cheerleading team for athletes of all abilities ages 5 to 21. The season runs from August to March with practices held one night a week. Participants learn a 2.5 minute routine full of jumps, stunts, dancing, and fun tailored to maximize the athletes’ abilities.
- Phone: 920-983-1700
- Contact Person: Julie
- Email: GBEJULIE@aol.com
Offering a cheer team designed for all abilities, Green Bay Elite’s team is co-ed and available for ages 6 and up. The team practices once a week and provides the opportunity to perform with a “cheer buddy”.
- Phone: 920-832-5905
The Special Needs Beginner Swimming Class is for children ages six and up who may have mild to moderate disabilities or who may require more of an intimate learning environment to maximize their potential. Participants are given time to practice skills while positive and corrective feedback is given on how to improve.
- Phone: 920-337-1122
- Website: http://www.wearecp.org
Offers classes in four program areas: Aquatic Therapy, Specialized Exercise, Swim Class and Health & Wellness. The two warm water pools are equipped with handicap-accessible features, including handrails and pool ramps. Pools are open to the public, no membership fees are required.
- Phone: 920-882-3689 or 920-954-7628
- Contact Person: Casey Cebulski & Philipp Herzog
Open swim and private swim instruction for children with special needs is available at Fox Cities YMCAs.
- Phone: 920-882-3689 or 920-954-7628
- Contact Person: Casey Cebulski & Philipp Herzog
- Phone: 920-830-5714
- Contact Person: Erin Brennan
Open swim and private swim instruction for children with special needs is available at Fox Cities YMCAs.
- Phone: 920-560-3412
- Contact Person: Nikki Boyd
- Email: nboyd@ymcafoxcities.org
Open Swim and private lessons are offered at Fox West YMCA
- Phone: 920-722-7946 (SWIM)
- Website: http://www.swimtastic.com
Provides private, semi-private, and group lessons for children with disabilities all year round. Parents appreciate the easy registration process, flexible class times, small class sizes, individual attention, and professional staff. Swimtastic has a fun and relaxing environment with 90-degree water, palm tree shower, and water slide.
- Phone: 920-448-2804
- Website: http://allouez.recdesk.com
- Contact Person: Allouez Parks and Recreation
This class strives to improve timing, motor planning skills, balance, and coordination in a fun environment and is open to special education students who love movement, dance, and music. It offers specific stretching and strengthening exercises, general movement patterns, Brain Dance and progress to beginner ballet, jazz and hip hop moves. The class instructors are experienced in dance instruction and physical therapy.
- Email: asfvevents@autismfoxvalley.org
A social networking group for adults ages 19 – 29 on the autism spectrum who are looking to meet others while participating in various outings.
- Phone: 920-731-9831
- Contact Person: Lisa McCallister
- Email: lisa@soarfoxcities.com
Sponsored by SOAR Fox Cities, TnT serves youth with and without disabilities ages 13-23. Bimonthly meetings, as well as additionally scheduled educational, social and recreational activities, provide a number of opportunities for fun, community service, and socializing.
- Phone: 920-731-9831
- Contact Person: Lisa McCallister
- Email: lisa@soarfoxcities.com
SOAR Fox Cities’ after school program for youth in the middle school age range. This group does age appropriate cooperative activities which encourage positive interaction between youth with and without disabilities.
- Phone: 1-800-274-0099 x1
- Website: http://marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/sensory-specific-films/reel-movies-for-real-needs
Enjoy a movie in the theater in a setting that might be more comfortable for children with special needs – with the lights up and the sound at a lower volume. One Saturday morning a month, a ‘first run’ movie is played at the Appleton East Cinema for the regular matinee price at a convenient 10:30 AM showtime.
- Phone: 920-731-9831
- Contact Person: Lisa McCallister
- Email: lisa@soarfoxcities.com
SOAR Fox Cities’ after school program held once each month for elementary school age youth with and without disabilities. Youth take part in circle time along with large and small group activities. This program is held at one of the local elementary schools and anyone is welcome to attend.
- Phone: 414-226-8331
- Contact Person: Kathy Altman
Biking Buddies program loans out DUET bikes free of charge so youth and adults with disabilities can enjoy biking. Also provides a variety of summer workshops, peer support groups, and writing/book clubs for both youth and adults with disabilities.
- Email: asfvevents@autismfoxvalley.org
Group for children ages 7 to 10 with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome who want to socialize with other kids in a positive environment.
- Phone: 920-731-9831
- Contact Person: Lisa McCallister
- Email: lisa@soarfoxcities.com
Sponsored by SOAR Fox Cities for children 3 – 12 years of age who have a developmental disability. Provides a day of educational and meaningful activities once a month so parents can get a break from caregiving.
- Phone: 920-954-7610
- Contact Person: Melissa Quintanilla
Come join in the fun, socialize with friends, win a prize and move to the music. The Appleton YMCA offers this weekly opportunity on Thursdays from 5:45 – 7:00 PM for individuals with special needs ages 18 and older from October - April. FREE for everyone (No registration required).
- Phone: 920-832-0344
- Email: helpline@eastersealswisconsin.com
A program of Easter Seals Wisconsin, provides monthly recreational activities during the school year for families having a child on the spectrum. With the help of high school volunteers, provides an opportunity for children to be engaged while parents relax.
- Phone: 920-730-8174
- Contact Person: Jodi
Any children between the ages of 2-7 are welcome to participate in the Young Athletes Program, which is an inclusive sports-play program open to children of ALL abilities. Young Athlete Program participants meet in Darboy during the winter months.
- Phone: 920-886-2132
- Contact Person: Angie Kennedy
Offers private swim lessons and open swim. Ask about SNAP (special needs adaptive program)
- Phone: 920-882-7887
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/appleton.ata
- Contact Person: Rick Glenn
- Email: rglenn@new.rr.com
Fox Valley Pop Warner Football, Inc. started our Challenger League in 2006. The Challenger League is a flag football program for special needs children.; The goal of the program is to provide a fun-filled and positive experience for special needs children. It's offered to girls and boys ages 6 to 18 with a cognitive, social or physical disability. Games are non-contact Flag Football and are non-competitive. Parents can assist their child or ask for a volunteer buddy to assist their child.
- Phone: 414-328-9972 ext 103
- Website: https://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/opportunities/topsoccer/
- Contact Person: Meghan Ward
- Phone: (414)310-7051
- Website: https://www.wasa.org/page/show/5306962-sled-hockey-2019-2020-
- Contact Person: Nicole Verneuille
- Email: nicole@wasa.org
- Phone: 920-494-9931
- Website: https://curlgb.com/customPage.php/learn-2-curl
- Address: 781 Mike McCarthy Way | Green Bay, WI
- Email: gbcurling@gmail.com
- Phone: (920) 832-0344
- Website: https://www.eastersealswisconsin.com
- Address: 2331 E. Lourdes Dr. Appleton, WI 54914
- Contact Person: Pattie Slempkes
- Email: info@eastersealswisconsin.com
- Phone: (920) 851-6160
- Website: http://www.beaminginc.org/
- Address: 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI 54956
- Email: info@beaminginc.org
- Phone: 262-825-3737
- Website: http://www.zachariahsacres.org/
- Address: N74 W35911 Servants’ Way Oconomowoc, WI 5306
- Contact Person: Terry Bartowitz
- Email: zacreskids@yahoo.com
Zachariah's Acres has various events during the year that include nature based activities such as fishing, guided nature walks, planting and harvesting fruit and vegetables, and learning about the miracles of nature.
- Phone: (920) 336-5754
- Website: http://www.syblehopp.org/
- Address: 755 Scheuring Road De Pere Wi 54115
- Contact Person: John Driessen
- Phone: (920) 558-4602
- Website: http://www.autismfoxvalley.org/
- Address: PO Box 266 Little Chute, WI 54140
- Phone: (414) 327-3729
- Website: https://www.dsaw.org/green-bay
- Address: PO Box 668 Green Bay, WI 54305
- Email: info@dsaw.org
- Phone: (414) 327-3729
- Website: http://www.dsawfoxcities.org/
- Email: info@dsaw.org
- Website: https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov
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