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All resources that include quotation marks were pulled from this website. Walking and Wheeling includes numerous other resources that cover many different needs for individuals with disabilities, many of them located in Wisconsin..

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The Milwaukee Ballet, along with Children's Hospital, has created a program that allows children with special needs try ballet. They have several classes that accommodate varying levels of needs, with physical and occupational therapists that work alongside students in some of their classes. At the end of their training, the students perform in a special on stage Milwaukee Ballet performance.

Adaptions by Adrian is a website that offers clothing and accessories for your child with special needs, and much more. Here is a sampling of some of the things they offer on their website:

Arm & Leg Warmers

WC Bags

Capes

Footwear

Hats

Jackets

Loungers

Mittens

Pants & Shorts

Protectors

Suits

Toys

Check out these boots that work with orthotics! These boots can also be purchased on Amazon.

Sit skis offer the opportunity for people with mobility impairments to get out into the solitude of a good ole Wisconsin winter. The sit skis are available for free use at the state parks listed below. All of these spots have flat, groomed trails allowing for easier maneuvering.

Buckhorn State Park - Necedah

Governor Nelson State Park - Waunakee

Harrington Beach State Park - Belgium

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit - Delafield

Mirror Lake State Park - Baraboo

Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Kansasville

There are three prominent disability groups in Wisconsin that provide enhanced fishing experiences to people with disabilities. From adaptive equipment to numerous events throughout the year, these organizations offer a variety of opportunities for people with disabilities to get out on the water fishing.

See their websites to find out more:

Many of our state parks with beaches feature different elements of accessibility on normally rather inaccessible terrain. Some parks have specialized beach wheelchairs which have large inflatable tires allowing for easy rolling on sand and entry into the water. Others have laid accessible beach trails providing a solid surface for people in wheelchairs or those with difficulty walking. Click on the Links to be directed to their info:

Suggest a Resource

If you know of a great resource for children with special needs that we don't have on our website please let us know.

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The Milwaukee Ballet, along with Children's Hospital, has created a program that allows children with special needs try ballet. They have several classes that accommodate varying levels of needs, with physical and occupational therapists that work alongside students in some of their classes.

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"The Challenger League is a flag football program for special needs children.; The goal of the program is to provide a fun-filled and positive experience for special needs children. It's offered to girls and boys ages 6 to 18 with a cognitive, social or physical disability.  Games are non-contact Flag Football and are non-competitive. Parents can assist their child or ask for a volunteer buddy to assist their child."

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Fox Valley Pop Warner Football, Inc. started our Challenger League in 2006. The Challenger League is a flag football program for special needs children. The goal of the program is to provide a fun-filled and positive experience for special needs children. It's offered to girls and boys ages 6 to 18 with a cognitive, social or physical disability. Games are non-contact Flag Football and are non-competitive. Parents can assist their child or ask for a volunteer buddy to assist their child.

The Challenger League provides special needs children the opportunity to play the great game of football.

The program is free of charge (all costs are covered by Fox Valley Pop Warner Football, Inc.)
We want to give all children the opportunity to play the great game of football. Please join us this season!

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Fox Valley Pop Warner Football, Inc. started our Challenger League in 2006. The Challenger League is a flag football program for special needs children. The goal of the program is to provide a fun-filled and positive experience for special needs children. It's offered to girls and boys ages 6 to 18 with a cognitive, social or physical disability.

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"Teaches life skills (honor, respect, perseverance, courtesy, self esteem, goal setting), bullying prevention and the art of self defense quickly and easily through Taekwondo. Welcomes all ages and abilities. Several of their instructors have autism."

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Appleton Ata is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Appleton Ata and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

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The Special Olympics provide year-round training and activities that are available for individuals with both intellectual and physical disabilities.

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"Wildcard Gymnastics has a special class that is geared towards children with special needs. They have a small group setting and work on learning gymnastics and other motor skills."

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We are awesome at other stuff too! Come see. For a full online schedule click and create an account.

Wildcard is offering a preschool aged Fireflies class for a whole calendar year! It is a year-long commitment that offers gymnastics, activities, and other educational experiences along the way. Have your 3-6 year old join us Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m. until Noon. Cost is $500/ month or just $125/ week.

Fireflies will be instructed during a class appropriate for each child's' needs. There will be time for socialization and interaction with one another and supervised free play in our 10,000 square foot facility. Instruction will focus on flexibility, locomotor skills, turn taking, strength building and learning gymnastics in a safe and comfortable environment. Fireflies will have the opportunity to use both the preschool and regulation size equipment while in class. We aim to promote fun and learning in our gymnastics setting.

This is a fantastic class for anyone wanting to get ahead in gymnastics and a jump start on socialization and other skills before kindergarten! Fireflies is also perfect for that Kindergartner that attends afternoon school or for those almost school-age kids needing physical activities within their curriculum. Wildcard is looking for at least 5 students who would love to try out this awesome opportunity!

Child must be potty-trained/out of diapers.

Please bring your own snack and beverage. For more info contact us through phone and/or email.

Learn to run, spin, jump, and flip off walls and mats in a padded environment in a Parkour-like class. We offer this class for an hour long in 3 different levels.

Warrior Kids is a free-running and flipping. Participants learn to move from place to place. Learn to flip like a ninja! Learn in a safe, matted environment. This class is for beginners.

This class is for more advanced warriors.

This class is for kids that have advanced through both Warrior Kids 1 & 2

~coach must refer child to join

This class is Tuesday Nights for anyone ages 14 and up. Come join us if you have had gymnastics/ tumbling/ free running experience and are looking to keep in shape, up on your skills or work on something specific such as flexibility or jumps. There is an instructor there to help guide you in the right direction and spotting if safe and necessary.

Wildcard also offers private lessons for those whom feel they would like special attention during their practice time. This is available for team kids looking to fine tone their routines before a meet or need extra attention on a specific skill they may be struggling with during a typical practice, rec kids wanting that little bit of extra one-on-one time to work on skills that may get them a step closer to their pre-team or team. We also offer private lessons to cheerleaders, dancers and anyone else looking for a one-on-one instruction time to work on jumps tumbling or whatever else you may be looking to fine tone with one of our qualified coaching staff. Prices vary depending on which coach will be conducting the private.

*Call for specific prices and to schedule today!

Features a small group setting to learn gymnastics and work on other motor skills in 30 to 45 minute class taught by our most experienced instructors.

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We are awesome at other stuff too! Come see. For a full online schedule click and create an account. Wildcard is offering a preschool aged Fireflies class for a whole calendar year! It is a year-long commitment that offers gymnastics, activities, and other educational experiences along the way.

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North American Squirrel Association (N.A.S.A.)

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North American Squirrel Association (N.A.S.A.)

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"This organization allows individuals with disabilities and physical limitations to experience various activities such as hunting, fishing, golf, skiing, and bicycling. They offer wheelchair accessible boats, golf carts, adaptive skiing and much more."

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Formed in 2003, the North American Squirrel Association (n.a.s.a.) is a non-profit organization that grew out of a desire to provide physically challenged and elderly members of our community with outdoor opportunities such as hunting and fishing. Using donated funds and equipment from generous individuals and businesses in the Coulee Region, n.a.s.a. has been able to provide such opportunities free of charge to those in need, all the while continuing to grow.

We want to thank all the people and businesses who have donated to our cause over the years! If you go to the ' Friends of n.a.s.a.' page you will see our list of donors and their websites. We encourage you to show your thanks by shopping with them and use their services!

La Crosse n.a.s.a. Banquet information is on the News & Events page. Get your tickets today!

Action Trackchair

For many years, those with mobility impairments could only go as far as the pavement would take them.

Not anymore. The Action Trackchair provides users the ability to get off the pavement and explore areas that were previously inaccessible to them. Areas that were once off-limits such as beaches, hiking trails, state and national parks and simply enjoying your own property are now attainable. The Action Trackchair can be used for hunting, fishing, hiking, strolling the beach, working on the farm and trekking through the snow. North American Squirrel Association provides these opportunities for free.
For More Information Contact
Dave Eddy 262-745-1493 email djeddy1@outlook.com or
Ken Spraetz 608-317-2326 email kspraetz@hotmail.com

NASA Fishing Event - Why we do what we do!

When we first found out we were going to be parents, taking our son fishing was one of the first things my husband mentioned looking forward to. When we were given Liam's Down Syndrome diagnosis, it was also one of the first things he asked if he would be able to do. With little to no knowledge about the diagnosis we had our doubts and questions, though I confidently replied "why not!?" This past July 8th n.a.s.a. (North American Squirrel Association) made the experience so much fun for our family, and from what we could tell, for every family that attended. We finally answered that doubt as we proudly watched, helped, and cheered Liam on as he reeled in his first fish. N.a.s.a. volunteers took care of absolutely everything so that we didn't have to worry about anything but enjoying ourselves. They cooked the fish that were caught and were there to help with anything from providing fishing poles, replacing hooks, and even taking the fish off of the hook if needed. Visiting with families old and new is always so refreshing, and this event was not the exception. We are so grateful and cannot wait to do it again next year!
Thank you to Susy Fort for contributing this article ... Pontoon Reservations NOW OPEN for May - August 2021

Merlin Mosey Memorial Park

Here are a couple of finished pictures from Merlin Mosey Memorial Park, created lin 2016. We would like to thank all of our n.a.s.a. donations for helping with creating this park! Check out the photo gallery under the "About Us" section for more pictures of the creation.

In Search of... The Sunny Side of Life

Donated Shotgun in Use!

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to the St. Joseph's Lions Club for donating this shotgun, which we lend out to disabled hunters who don't have their own gun to use. Here it is in action during one of our recent pheasant hunts!

2013-14 Discover Wisconsin n.a.s.a. Spotlight Video

Here's a video taken from the great Discover Wisconsin program, featuring many of the services we provide to disabled people in our area!

Billy Gowlland Memorial Squirrel Derby Video

Here's a video taken from the great Discover Wisconsin program, featuring many of the services we provide to disabled people in our area!

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Recreational Therapy | Special Needs | Disabilities | NASA Squirrel

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Formed in 2003, the North American Squirrel Association (n.a.s.a.) is a non-profit organization that grew out of a desire to provide physically challenged and elderly members of our community with outdoor opportunities such as hunting and fishing. Using donated funds and equipment from generous individuals and businesses in the Coulee Region, n.a.s.a.

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"Hoofers Sailing Club offers sailing to individuals with special needs. They have a hoyer lift to assist those who need help getting from the dock to the boat. They also offer supportive chairs for those that need more support for their upper body. If you want to bring a family member or friend to help out you can, or they can provide someone to help as well."

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Regardless of ability, sailing allows participant's an opportunity to enjoy a freedom not found on land. Sailing by its nature is an adaptive sport. Humans weren't built for the water or air, but with a little equipment we can harness both for a good day on the lake. Hoofer sailing prides itself in providing inclusion based programming for individuals with adaptive needs. Each year we work regularly with Special Olympics Wisconsin and individually with many people from around the community. Regardless of physical or cognitive need we can provide you with an amazing learning experience on the water.

Our 'adaptive membership' is the same cost as our regular membership with one difference. It provides an opportunity for two people to get out on the water!

When you sign up as a member, you are be paired with another individual or can bring a friend to act as your 'Navigator.' They participate alongside you in each lesson and act as an instructor assistant. It is generally recommended that you find a friend that understands your needs but we can always find a passionate sailor to pitch in! In order to ensure you are both in the same lessons we will schedule a little bit ahead of time and train all individuals in our adaptive equipment.

Do make sure your sailing is safe and fun we have plenty of adaptive equipment available for anybody that needs it. For transfers to and from the dock we have a Hoyer Lift

If you have mid-upper body mobility restrictions we have upper body restriction chairs designed by Creating Ability (we have sailed using these with quadriplegics and paraplegics)

If you have specific needs that require specific equipment please contact us! We often purchase or build gear for specific individuals.

If you are interested in getting involved through our adaptive sailing membership please contact the Outdoor UW office and get in touch with our Head of Instruction.

We look forward to getting you on the water!

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"This organization provides adaptive skiing for children and adults. Whether you are interested in adaptive skiing for fun or a more competitive adventure, Central Cross Country Ski Association has activities to match your skill level."

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Adaptive Nordic Skiing & Biathlon

Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) is a Gold Medal Paralympic Sport Club that works to make cross country skiing accessible to individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

Paralympic Sport Clubs are community-based programs developed to involve youth and adults with Paralympic-eligible impairments in sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level.

Working in cooperation with universities, physicians, and VA Hospitals, the CXC identifies and introduces individuals to Nordic skiing; provides training and the necessary equipment to pursue the sport.

The programming is designed for youth, juniors and adults at recreational, competitive and Paralympic levels for both Nordic Skiing and Biathlon.

Join Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) on Wednesday, October 21st for a special program for veterans and members of the armed forces with disabilities.

The event will include opportunities to practice target shooting with biathlon and air rifles. To register contact Jon Howell at the Madison Vet Center, Jonathan.Howell@VA.gov or 608-264-5342.

* This event is limited to 10 participants. Lunch will be provided. COVID protocol will be in place.

WHO: Veterans and members of the armed forces with any level of disability, including visual impairments.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 21st from 11am - 2pm

WHERE: Blackhawk Ski Club / 10118 Blackhawk Rd, Madison, WI 53717 (outdoor shooting range)

* Confirmation is required to attend.

Badgers Adapt Clinics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

Badgers ADAPT clinics is an opportunity for the CXC adaptive staff to introduce skiing to children with disabilities. The clinics introduce a variety of equipment types for children who are typically new to skiing. Less technical work and more play are the focus of these clinics.

As a partnership program with the University of Wisconsin, Madison the Adapt Clinics offer students involved in the study of adaptive fitness and kinesiology a hands on experience with potential adaptive athletes and the equipment required for beginner to elite level adaptive athletes along with CXC programming.

'Nordic Rocks' for Schools Program

The 'Nordic Rocks!' for Schools Program introduces children from kindergarten to sixth grade to cross-country skiing and creates an opportunity to teach skiing during the school day.

Participating elementary schools are supplied with skis, adaptet sit-ski equipment, a teaching manual and other resources to create a physical education class where children learn about the sport of skiing.

Veterans Program

CXC has had two successful years hosting monthly clinics at the regional VA hospitals. Veterans with injuries and disabilities learn best practice technique and take home exercises to provide an outlet for continuing health and fitness. Just like any other athletic pipeline, individuals are then encouraged to attend adaptive camps during the summer or schedule personalized one-on-one sessions with coach to continue their skiing.

Along with camps and clinics CXC has provided support and equipment to Veteran-specific events around the country, from locally organized events such as the Dryhootch of America, regionally hosted events such as the Valor Games Midwest, as well as nationally held events such as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

In the next year CXC will be restructuring the Veterans program to better-fit funding changes, but will continue to keep partnerships open and alive to service interested participants.

All of the Veterans services would not have been possible without outside support. Travel, coaching, and support to participants becomes a reality thanks to the Federal VA Grant.

CXC Adaptive Cup

The CXC Adaptive Cup is sanctioned and scored by Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) / U.S. Ski & Snowboard and features a series of exciting events in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Since its beginning in the winter of 2018, the CXC Adaptive Cup promotes the growth and development of adaptive cross country ski racers, helping athletes acquire the fundamental skills and positive mind-set required for cross country ski racing while providing challenging racing opportunities within the USOPC pipeline.

CXC Adaptive Program

The CXC Adaptive Program is a great "next-step" from camps and clinic settings, such as the Badgers Adapt clinics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Camp and clinic attendees are encouraged to continue ski training with the CXC Adaptive Program and participate at adaptive camps set up during the summer and into the fall.

The CXC Adaptive Program offers a strength training program based around the athletes' ability. Sit skiers enjoy trail rides and technique sessions to enhance the economy of their polling. Visually impaired skiers practice on an indoor treadmill to perfect their ski technique, using a rollerski treadmill. This environment is controlled to reduce the risk of injury and provide the athlete with a sense of safety.

Camps are typically over the course of a weekend and provide athletes with "take-home" practice points. Athletes are provided with additional informational resources covering topics such as nutrition, best practices for training, recovery, and overall health to keep them in top shape for the upcoming season.

Without CXC exposing me to so many cool opportunities, such as skiing in West Yellowstone my first year in the sport, I would definitely not have known what sports could offer me as a visually impaired athlete.

- Mia Zutter, CXC Adaptive Athlete

How We Do It

Fundraising is an integral piece in our ability to provide services and programs to the ski community. Weather we are supporting veterans, adaptive athletes, youth, junior or elite skiers, - we depend on memberships and support through fundraising events.

In addition to fundraising, we owe much of our capability in providing camps, race support, transportation, educational services and athlete programming to corporate sponsors.

At CXC we are constantly trying to innovate the sport with novel training ideas, equipment, gear and supplies. Donations are greatly appreciated and go towards our efforts to provide the best quality of services available today.

- Thank you!

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"Heaven's Gait is a therapeutic riding center that was founded on Christian values. The offer mounted and unmounted horse therapy sessions."

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Heaven's Gait Ranch, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was founded under the guidance of our Christian values, was built with the support of our generous donors, and is nurtured today with the time and talents of our dedicated volunteers. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, as we look forward to sharing this special place with you.

As a Member Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International,
Heaven's Gait Ranch, Inc. is also a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means that while we provide quality services under the highest standards of our industry, we also strive to make these services accessible to those in need.

Summer 2021 Session 1:
M-Th, June 1 - June 30
starting Tuesday after Memorial Day

Summer 2021 Session 2:
July 12 - August 26

Fall 2021 Session 1:
September 13 - November 18

Fall 2021 Encore:
November 30 - December 17

*For the health & safety of our family & yours,
p lease read our COVID-19 Response Policies updated 03/08/21
to learn the flow of what you'll need to know
before you come back to the barn.

Contact Margaret Robertson
at 920-917-7102
for program & volunteer scheduling.

Contact Margaret Mary McClaren
at 920-400-0628
for all other inquiries.

Thank you for your constant prayers and commitment to kindness.
You have made our mission possible thus far,
and we know that your faith and continued support will give us the courage and strength we need to "walk on" together.

Interested in Supporting HGR?
Read our Winter 2020 Newsletter & Appeal to learn how you can help.

Text to Give: (920) 315-7551
Keyword: horses

Photo Credit: HGR U.S. Veteran & Volunteer, Gail Morrissey

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Heavens Gait Ranch - New Therapeutic Riding Facility coming to Cedar Grove, WI

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Heaven's Gait Ranch, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was founded under the guidance of our Christian values, was built with the support of our generous donors, and is nurtured today with the time and talents of our dedicated volunteers.

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"Assist WI is located in Wisconsin Dells and assists families in having a fun experience while visiting WI Dells. It is all volunteer and fundraiser based. They will assist at most of the water parks, will take a hike, or assist with whatever adventure you want to experience as well as provide adaptive equipment for some experiences."

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We seek to share the beauty and excitement of South Central Wisconsin with special needs families through inclusive activities and adaptive adventures. Quite simply, we think Wisconsin Dells and the surrounding areas are awesome and
EVERY family should experience it, together!

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We seek to share the beauty and excitement of South Central Wisconsin with special needs families through inclusive activities and adaptive adventures. Quite simply, we think Wisconsin Dells and the surrounding areas are awesome andEVERY family should experience it, together!

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"The Milwaukee Ballet, along with Children's Hospital, has created a program that allows children with special needs try ballet. They have several classes that accommodate varying levels of needs, with physical and occupational therapists that work alongside students in some of their classes."

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Now in its 6th year, we have expanded Tour de Force to include a multi-level program to allow more children with a range of abilities to try ballet for the first time. Together, with our Company and MBII dancers and the help of Children's Hospital, we have seen how ballet can transform these young lives.

For more information, contact Alyson Chavez at achavez@milwaukeeballet.org

Click here to learn more about the program!
With gratitude, Tour de Force is supported by Heil Family Foundation.

LES PETITES (THE LITTLES) - 5 STUDENTS (NOT AGE SPECIFIC)

This class consists of children with very involved needs. They are dependent for cares and transfers. They may or may not have head control. This is a slow movement or stretching class, and children are paired with a physical or occupational therapist, and a dancer from the Milwaukee Ballet. Class is conducted out of the child's wheelchair with the use of floor mats, wedges, benches or bolsters to achieve the appropriate alignment and comfort for the child while addressing the goals of the class.

LES ÉLÈVES (THE STUDENTS) - 10 STUDENTS

This is a class for elementary aged children (both cognitively and actually - approximately 6-9 years old, 1st-4th grade) to stretch and learn the basics of ballet both on the floor and at the barre. These children must have head control, but may require use of wheelchairs, walkers or crutches for mobility aides. They may require Orthotics and it is up to the child if they would like to wear them during class. These children are paired with a physical or occupational therapist or a therapy student, as well as a dancer from the Milwaukee Ballet, based on their needs.

LES SUJETS (THE SOLOISTS) - 12 STUDENTS

This class is for children ages 5-7 (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) who are independent walkers. They may use braces/Orthotics to aid in their walking or require a hand held for higher level balance tasks. These children learn ballet stretches, and do both work at the barre and center or across the room. They are paired with another child in the class and a helper. Helpers in the class are either therapy students or our dancers. One physical or occupational therapist is also present at each class to provide assistance as necessary.

GLISSADE (GLISSADE IS A BALLET TERM THAT MEANS TO GLIDE) - 6 STUDENTS

This class is for upper elementary school and middle school aged children who use a wheelchair as a primary means of mobility. They are able to move their wheelchair on their own and are interested in learning dance moves while remaining sitting in their chair. Children should be open and willing to try new things. One physical or occupational therapist will be present in the class to provide assistance to the dance instructor as necessary.

How did Tour de Force come about?

The program was the brainchild of Dr. Maya Evans, MD, Director of Pediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehab at Children's Hospital. We imagined if these children who have a range of disabilities could see that dancers have a very strict training regimen, and they weren't the only ones in the world who had to push their bodies on a daily basis, they would be motivated to stretch and do their exercises more often.

"Our goal was to create a supportive environment where the children could try ballet classes in a format that made them feel empowered rather than excluded," Alyson Chavez, Director of Community Engagement.

How does Tour de Force empower these children?

The benefits are far greater and the rewards much bigger than we ever imagined. These children are doing ballet, stretching, growing and changing!

Diane Feldt, a physical therapist for Children's Hospital and mother of an eight-year-old daughter in the program, said, "When Anna actively flexed her knees and performed a plié, I cried tears of joy. She 'got' it. It is nothing short of amazing."

Our dancers are inspired to keep pushing themselves as they see their ballet buddies making weekly progress - lifting their torsos, responding to touch and direction, standing in "relevé," walking, jumping and holding their arms in fifth position with less assistance or none at all.

What makes Tour de Force so special?

At the end of their 5-week session, the children and their families enjoy a family-friendly Milwaukee Ballet performance where they see 'their' dancer on stage!

We named the program Tour de Force because we see each of our young dancers take big steps, leaps, and strides in every class! In the short time since Tour de Force began, the program has won a Eureka! Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal for Innovation in the Performing Arts, and has been featured on CBS 58 Sunday Morning and an Emmy-nominated episode of Milwaukee PBS's The Arts Page.

Together we are all doing something neither organization - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin nor Milwaukee Ballet - could do alone. We'll continue to inspire and be inspired!

Accessible Art

"The art of ballet had always seemed too exclusive for our family to be a part of. As we learn about their programs and have been invited to be a part of their extended group, we have met a group of wonderful, talented and accepting people." -Luisana Waukau, mother of Wally, student in Tour de Force

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As one of the top ballet companies in the nation, our captivating shows are brought to life by the most talented dancers in the world.

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Now in its 6th year, we have expanded Tour de Force to include a multi-level program to allow more children with a range of abilities to try ballet for the first time. Together, with our Company and MBII dancers and the help of Children's Hospital, we have seen how ballet can transform these young lives.

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"iCan Bike is a five-day camp offered annually in Oshkosh with 75 minute sessions each day designed to teach youth and adults with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bike."

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Whether you are looking to participate in or volunteer at one of our programs, we offer a variety of different locations across North America. Use the map below to locate a program near you!

2021 Programs

Below is a map of all our 2021 program locations confirmed to date. Through June 2021, each time we confirm a new program location with the local host, we'll update the below map to reflect such new locations:

Click, drag and zoom in on desired area of map

Hover cursor over icons to view each camp's city and state

Click icons for details about each camp's dates, location and registration links

(MAP LAST UPDATED: March 31, 2021)

iCan Bike

iCan Swim

iCan Dance

Don't see a program near you?

The best solution is to step up and host a program in your town! You'll love the experience while serving the needs of very special people.

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Whether you are looking to participate in or volunteer at one of our programs, we offer a variety of different locations across North America. Use the map below to locate a program near you!