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For over 50 years, CTC has created extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people and their communities. The first theatre for young people to win the Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theater, CTC has welcomed more than 11 million people and created over 200 new plays since 1965. CTC is recognized as North America’s flagship theatre for multigenerational audiences as well as a major cultural and artistic resource in Minnesota.
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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute was formed in June 2013 through the merger of Courage Center and Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health. Both organizations bring a strong history of service to people with disabilities as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community services. Our goal is to partner with you to help you achieve your highest level of independence, health and wellness. We do this by providing excellent services, innovative programs, ground-breaking research and barrier-shattering advocacy.
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Drama Interaction, Inc. is a creative and performing arts program dedicated to fostering expression and empowerment in children and adults who are differently-abled (special needs), inner city youth and Seniors, including those with Dementia and Alzheimers. Our 501 (C) (3) non profit non profit organization combines the unique talents and passions of performing artists, special education teachers and Certified Dementia Communication Specialists and Facilitators. Drama Interaction believes we each can be a star on life’s stage if we focus on ability rather than disability.
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At Hammer Travel, we organize fun-filled, all-inclusive vacations for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you’re after gorgeous landscapes, thrilling adventures, or tasty cuisine, we’ll hit it all throughout our various trips for disabled adults. Our Minnesota-based agency takes our travelers all over the country — from Nashville to San Francisco. Our staff of accredited professionals provides a worry-free, exciting experience, wherever you are headed. Let’s see the world.
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Highland Friendship Club serves people with disabilities from teens through adulthood with a range of opportunities to develop lifelong skills, friendships and connections within their community. Highland Friendship Club (HFC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that its members have ample chances to build personal relationships, explore new interests, and form lasting friendships with people of all abilities. Additionally, HFC provides parents and caregivers with options, support and hope!
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Mind Body Solutions is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a mission to transform trauma, loss and disability into hope and potential by awakening the connection between mind and body. We’re best known for adapting yoga for persons living with disabilities. Through our Opening Yoga to Everyone program, we offer adaptive yoga instruction in the Twin Cities area and teacher training for yoga teachers from around the world. We also offer adaptive yoga classes at our studio in St. Louis Park and at partner locations in the Twin Cities. See our class schedule to find a class and come find us!
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Reach for Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support individuals with disabilities and mental illness to reach their full potential. We do this by providing individualized services that maximize independence, promote community involvement, and improve physical and mental well-being. Reach serves over 1,000 individuals each year through our Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion, Independent Living and Employment Support, Mental Health Support, and Waiver Case Management services.
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Simply Jane is an Open Paint Studio where “Everyone is a Fabulous Artist!” We are Simply Jane & ArtAble a 501c3 non profit where we use the Simply Jane product for teaching painting techniques. The studio is completely wheel chair accessible, including automatic doors, ramps, and adjustable tables that accommodate large, motorized wheelchairs. We offer drop-in painting, summer camps, release day camps, saturday classes and parties for all ages and abilities in a variety of artistic mediums. We also offer field trips and events for group homes, adults and children with disabilities. All classes are inclusive of all abilities. What sets Simply ArtAble apart from other art studios is that our staff is experience in working with people with all types of challenges, including physical disabilities, cognitive disorders, developmental disorders, and mental health struggles.
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True Friends is a nonprofit agency providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel and team building; serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Plymouth, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
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Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities. Upstream Arts was founded in 2006 by Julie and Matt Guidry, parents who witnessed first-hand the positive impact of the arts on their son, Caleb, who is non-verbal. Upstream Arts’s vision is to change mindsets about ability and disability and promote more connected and engaged communities
by increasing intentional opportunities for shared creative experiences.
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For over 30 years, Ventures Travel has specialized in supported travel opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and have seen the positive impacts that these vacations have on our travelers. In addition to providing group travel opportunities, Ventures Travel also prides itself in it’s Custom Travel program where travelers are able to customize the travel experience down to the smallest details. We provide life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem and provide necessary supports to facilitate a safe and memorable vacation experience for anyone who desires to travel. We believe everyone deserves a vacation.
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Wilderness Inquiry creates unforgettable outdoor adventures for people like you. We operate throughout North America and around the globe, maintaining high quality standards on every trip we do. Wilderness Inquiry adventures are more than simple vacations. We break the mold and invite you to experience the outdoors in a manner that provides new perspectives on the natural world and the power of positive community spirit. We use an approach called the Universal Program Participation Model, which promotes the inclusion of people from all walks of life. Over the years, we have found that success depends far more on a positive attitude than experience or ability.
