Dallas-Fort Worth VisionWalkSaturday, March 22nd, 2025, 9:00 AM (CST)Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $71 million to fund sight-saving research. Join your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
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ASSOCIATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (AFIL) 214-351-0798 www.afildfw.org For parents whose children will be finishing school AFIL is a great program to get them ready to live more independent lives by offering them a half-way home and life skills to help them transition into independence.
Adaptive Sports and Recreation: Many local communities offer adaptive sports programs, such as wheelchair basketball, para-swimming, adaptive skiing, and more. These programs help individuals with disabilities participate in sports and physical activities tailored to their needs.
Dance and Movement Classes: Adaptive dance and movement classes enable individuals with physical disabilities to experience the joy of dance and creative expression in a supportive environment.
Theater and Drama Workshops: Drama programs for disabled individuals offer a platform for self-confidence, communication skills, and storytelling through acting and theater performances.
Creative Writing Workshops: Writing workshops help individuals with disabilities express themselves through poetry, short stories, or journaling.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Also known as equine-assisted therapy, this program involves interacting with horses to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Gardening and Horticulture Programs: Horticultural therapy offers therapeutic benefits through gardening and connecting with nature.
Accessible Travel Programs: Certain organizations arrange accessible travel experiences, allowing disabled individuals to explore the world comfortably and inclusively.
Community Art Exhibitions: Local art galleries and community centers may host art exhibitions featuring works created by disabled artists, promoting their talent and creativity.
Inclusive Cooking Classes: Cooking classes designed for disabled individuals can teach culinary skills and promote independence in the kitchen.
Photography Classes: Adaptive photography classes provide accessible equipment and techniques for individuals with disabilities to express their creativity through photography.
The Clubhouse For Special Needs: The Clubhouse is a year-round day program open Mon - Friday from 8am to 6pm. We are also open during Spring, Summer, and Winter Break. We focus on providing a safe, fun place for teens and adults (our "Clubbers") with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and physical disabilities. A "Clubber" is a member/client of the Clubhouse. Adaptive & Special Needs Programs
Ages: 5-18 yearsAngel Camp is a day camp for children with special needs that offers typical day camp activities such as horse back riding, canoeing and basketball along with field trips specially designed for kids with special needs.
Ages: 3 and UpMiracle League provides children and adults with special needs and other disabilities the opportunity to play softball / baseball in a safe, fun atmosphere.
Ages: 7-25The Champions League is a multi-sports league for individuals with special needs. This groups meets monthly to play a variety of different sports, like baseball, lawn games, and swimming. This league requires registration.Locations:Semones Family
Ages: varies by location and activitySwimming programs for children and adults with special needs and other disabilities range from adapted private lessons to Special Olympics swimming team. Locations:CoppellJ.E.R. Chilton at Rockwall
Yoga can improve behavior and focus, increase strength, flexibility, balance, and promote self-regulation in children with special needs. Each class is taught by a certified special needs yoga instructor. These classes require registration.Locations:Semones Family Celebrations
Parties for children with special needs and their families are free and open to the community. Each year we celebrate Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. These events require registration.Locations:Semones Family
Home Medical Equipment Drives FODAC is a non-profit dedicated to recycling lightly used Home Medical Equipment (HME) and we rely on donations from the local communities. Help someone in your community today by recycling and donating your gently used equipment.FODAC is partnering with cities and local civic groups to collect HME, with multiple events throughout the year!If your community is not organizing an event, you can contact FODAC to schedule one near you.
"Invisible” Disabilities and the ADA When someone has a non-apparent disability, such as diabetes, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, asthma, mental illness or HIV/AIDS, it frequently can raise unique issues for both the employer and the employee. This session will review the legal issues, EEOC guidance and court decisions when "invisible" disabilities are at issue, including pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations, workplace disclosure, reasonable accommodations and confidentiality.