DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in social, educational, recreational and healthy activities throughout the community. Programs are held throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Offers recreational programs for adults and kids with disabilities Programs include: * Adaptive softball league for adults * Adaptive sports sampler for kids * Adaptive yoga for kids * Adaptive ice skating * Special Olympics bocce ball * Dances * Trail Trekkers An inclusion program allows people with disabilities to participate in recreation activities that are available to the general public. Therapeutic recreation staff work to support the individual's needs without fundamentally altering the activity.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Adaptive yoga for people with disabilities and their caregiver that focuses on the mind-body connection. * Offers ongoing online class sessions

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides youth with disabilities access to adapted high school sports programs Maintains a list of member teams and a current calendar of conference games Sports offered are based on the rules and guidelines of the Minnesota State High School League.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION A wide variety of adaptive programs and events are offered, including sports, social activities, dances and weekend getaways. The programs are designed to: * Encourage physical fitness * Build social and team-building skills * Help individuals gain confidence * Provide breaks for caregivers

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Inclusion services are available for people with disabilities - call for inclusion support at least 3 weeks before the program starts at: (952) 826-0433 or TTY (952) 826-0379. The Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE) (https://www.arlemn.org) program provides activities and classes for adults with disabilities in the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield. Transportation (https://www.reachforresources.org/services/trail) to AR&LE classes and activities can be provided by Transportation Resources to Aid Independent Living, Inc. (TRAIL). Riders must be age 22 or older and in independent living situations. There is a $2 round-trip fee. Registration required.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION The iCan programs offered to people with disabilities include: * The iCan Bike programs - teaches people with disabilities how to ride a two-wheel bike through five day bike camps * the iCan Swim program - teaches people with disabilities how to swim through five day swim camps. * The iCan Dance program - teaches people with disabilities how to dance with after-school and camp programs.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs for youth and adults who have physical disabilities. These activities are adapted to enhance participants independence, improve self-confidence and encourage an active, healthy lifestyle.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION The recreation and creative arts therapy program helps disabled Veterans live active lives through recreation and athletics

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Specialized activities offer educational, social, life skills and recreation opportunities.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Learning Exchange offers a variety of customized classes and special events, as well as training and accommodations to include adults with disabilities, 18 and older, in all community education activities in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. Classes take place at various locations in the four cities. Programming may include: * Cooking * Crafts * Health * Performing arts * Social skills * Enrichment * Independent living

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides year-round sports and recreational opportunities for children and adults with mobility challenges Also loans out adaptive equipment Activities include: * Fishing * Wheelchair soccer and basketball * Dances * Theater * Sled hockey * Bowling * Adaptive skiing * Fashion show * Walking and biking * Track meet * Curling * Archery * Baseball and softball * Picnics and other activities * Adaptive yoga * Wheelchair tennis * Music * Basketball Families and friends can participate as well.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Combats social isolation for those with disabilities through playing video games Staff work with the individual with disabilities to understand their needs and find the best solution to allow them to start playing. They provide custom gaming setups, including modified controllers and unique assistive technology products. Offers a live Twitch video game streaming channel which helps support people with disabilities and connect players in the broader gaming community Knowledge base (https://ablegamers.org/knowledge-base) articles offer gaming suggestions with assisted devices and for select physical disabilities.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Offers opportunities for people to connect with others, practice skills or learn about disability related topics. Classes, workshops, and events are held throughout the year. They provide a chance to learn a variety of skills, while offering an opportunity for social engagement in a group setting. Example topics include cooking, art and creative expression and community outings.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Offers annual fishing events through local chapters. These events enable thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate in fishing. Contact your local chapter to learn more information about fishing events in your area. Minnesota/Western Wisconsin chapter information: * Bemidji (https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/bemidji-mn) * Brainerd (https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/brainerd-mn) * St. Croix Valley (https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/st-croix-valley-wi) Also provides information about adaptive equipment for the disabled angler.

DESCRIPTION: Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities MORE INFORMATION Provides recreation opportunities available for people of all abilities in combination with Reach for Resources. * Accommodations specific to a disability-related need, a behavioral support, an allergy, or other need for inclusion services are available. Offers an all-inclusive playground at Northwoods Park, where children and families of all abilities can play together in an inclusive environment.