Recreation and Cultural Programs and Day Services
Organizations that provide recreational, cultural and sports programs for people with disabilities, as well as day programs:
A Special Place
TEL: (630) 254-9772
A Special Place for Us offers arts, recreational and social programs for people with disabilities.
Canopy Adult Day Program
TEL: (630) 864-3830
Canopy is a day program for adult individuals ages 22 and up on the autism spectrum.
Community Access Naperville
TEL: (630) 352-1928
Community Access Naperville offers weekly day programming, which includes vocational and community involvement activities for people with disabilities.
DuPage Children's Museum
TEL: (630) 637-8000
The DuPage Children’s Museum provides accommodations for visitors with accessibility needs. In addition to several resources provided, a respite room is available. Adaptive Play Time programs provide a modified environment for play and learning for children with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or those who have sensory processing disorders and their families.
DuPage Valley Special Athletes
DuPage Valley Special Athletes is an organization providing sports opportunities for athletes with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities
TEL: (630) 588-8543
Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities provides a program of therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or social challenges.
Little Friends - Adult Day Services
TEL: (630) 355-6533
Little Friends Adult Day Services program seeks to provide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities meaningful ways to spend their days. Our three programs: Community Day Services, Supported Employment Program, and Inklude Art Studio provide individuals with opportunities to pursue a variety of personal goals and lead empowered lives.
Naperville Little League Challenger Program
TEL: (630) 420-9020
The Little League Challenger division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.
Naperville Park District
TEL: (630) 848-5000
The Naperville Park District provides community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for Park District programs in partnership with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association.
PremierCare
TEL: (630) 579-4325
PremierCare's MyDay is an adult day program for individuals with disabilities.
Ray Graham Association
TEL: (630) 620-2222
Ray Graham Association offers community learning centers, two day programs and a recreational program for individuals with disabilities.
Ready Set Ride Therapeutic Riding Facility
TEL: (815) 439-3659
Ready Set Ride provides therapeutic equine recreational activities to special needs or terminally ill individuals.
Riverwalk Recreational Services
TEL: (630) 357-8166
Riverwalk Recreational Services program seeks to provide community involvement, recreation and opportunities to volunteer for local nonprofits to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Special Olympics Illinois Region C - DuPage County
TEL: (630) 545-3402
Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Illinois Region E - Will County
TEL: (708) 991-7564
Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Synapse House
TEL: (877) 932-1120
Synapse House provides offers day programming and vocational and community activities for persons recovering from acquired brain injuries or strokes.
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
TEL: (630) 681-0962
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association provides community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.