This calendar contains events from numerous disability organizations in the Upper Valley, combined to be the most effective, up to date information. If you would like your events added to this calendar, please contact Emma Woloshin at Emma@snsc-uv.org. A description of each disability organization is below the calendar.
In 1979 the parents of a girl with autism began reaching out to other parents in their community. Their informal parent support network quickly began to get a lot of calls. The new parent network grew tremendously. With boundless enthusiasm and a drive to make a difference, this group of parents started what would become The Special Needs Support Center, a place that helps children and adults with special needs, and their families, meet their unique challenges through advocacy and program support.
Since then, The Special Needs Support Center has grown into a system of resources and programs that:
Zack’s Place is a free enrichment center whose mission is to empower special-needs people of all ages to express themselves through art, music, dance, literacy, athletics, and fitness while developing bonds of friendship. The center was founded in 2006 by the parents of a teenager who were seeking fellowship and creative outlets for their son with Cerebral Palsy, who would soon age out of the public education system. With few post-educational resources available, Zack’s parents created “Zack’s Place” in answer to the daunting issue of what do special-needs individuals and their families do after their school years have ended.
73 Central Street, Suite A, PO Box 634 Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-5868
info@zacksplacevt.org
Spark! Community Center’s mission is to provide a welcoming place where the lives of all people of differing abilities are enriched through a sense of community. Our vision is to be a vibrant center that embraces a diverse integrated community where all participants are inspired to realize their fullest personal potential.
59 Hanover St, Lebanon, NH
603-678-8619 (center)
802-221-4044 (office)
info@sparkcommunitycenter.org
At MoonRise we help transform life experiences through partnership with our horses and integrating the expressive arts. We work with individuals, families, and groups utilizing experiential and holistic approaches to address root causes of issues emerging from adverse childhood experiences and other life stressors. The programs are small and flexible, operating during all seasons with winter being a bit quieter. We design programming to meet specific needs of our clients and utilize the barns, fields, and surrounding woods as places for self-exploration and discovery.
MoonRise Therapeutics PO Box 90 Taftsville, VT 05073
802-299-8192
Office@moonrisetherapeutics.org
High Horses (HH) features a highly credentialed staff, hundreds of volunteers, a beloved herd, and a 38-acre farm. Each year we bring enrichment and healing to more than 200 participants, who represent all ages and backgrounds from 3 years old to 90 years young. Our core areas of Adaptive Riding and Physical/Occupational Therapy are carefully cultivated — and we are creating comprehensive programs to meet the current needs of veterans, youth, and the elderly, as well as their families and caregivers.
138 Horse Farm Rd, Sharon, VT 05065
802-763-3280
Hello@HighHorses.org
The mission of Visions for Creative Housing Solutions is to provide residential options, services and support designed to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and similar disabling conditions. We are dedicated to fostering growth and independence through vocational, social, and recreational opportunities. Our goal is to proactively facilitate the transition of care for adults with developmental and similar disabilities from their aging parents to a stable, reliable and caring environment. We offer wrap around supports designed to facilitate long term friendships and a sense of well-being and self-worth.
Visions For Creative Housing Solutions, 8 Sunrise Farm Lane, Enfield, Nh, 03748
603-632-7707
info@visionsnh.org
