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Special Olympics Iowa

551 SE Dovetail Road, Grimes, IA 50111
A non-profit organization that uses sports training and quality competition to provide people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in a larger society where they are accepted and respected. Special Olympics Iowa currently serves 11,000 athletes and sports partners in all 99 counties in Iowa. Training and competition is offered in 23 different sports throughout the year. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: Challenge Days are specially designed events using switch activated equipment for athletes with the most severe and profound physical and intellectual disabilities. Unified Sports is the pairing of athletes with intellectual disabilities and those without on the same team. Athlete Leadership Program (ALP) is designed to train athletes in literacy and speaking skills to enable the athletes to serve as public speakers, board members and other leadership roles in the community. Healthy Athletes is a screening program promoting greater overall health and fitness for the athletes. "Young Athletes" is an introductory program offering play day activities and socialization skills for children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2 and 7.

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Waukon Wellness Center

1220 3rd Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172

Offers a kitchenette and pantry, telephone, internet access, and a meeting area. Senior activities are scheduled based on interest and can include social activities and games, public health wellness screenings, and educational sessions.

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Plainfield Township

22525 West Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
Brings awareness to the community and enhances the self-sufficiency and quality of life for disabled citizens by developing and administering social program for people with disabilities.

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Special Connections of Grundy County

Address Confidential, Morris, IL 60450
Enhances physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, and social skills, and encourages family and community support. Engages members in a variety of year round opportunities for individual, team, and unified sports

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Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome

1035 Abbey Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Provides guidance and support to families of individuals with Down Syndrome, through speaker events, newsletters, social events, community awareness activities, and a resource library. There is no permanent location; meetings are primarily held in the Crystal Lake area.

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Crown Point Community Center

6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131
Offers a community center for senior citizens in the Johnston area. Congregate meals and a wide variety of activities to keep seniors active are available. Crown Point Community Center also is available for rent to the public for business meetings, weddings and other types of parties and functions.

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Runnells Senior Center

108 Brown Street, Runnells, IA 50237
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Tri-State Independent Blind Society

1068 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque, IA 52003

Offers to hold monthly social events/activities for membership on Tuesday afternoons which include various activities, bookstore available and bingo.

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Special Olympics Illinois - Region I

1950 North Water Street, Decatur, IL 62526

Offers international programs of physical fitness, sports training, and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services include sports basketball, bowling, power lifting, soccer, softball, volleyball, aquatics, motor activities, golf, and flag football. Athletes develop better coordination, get needed exercise, improve concentration and discipline, meet other athletes, and gain a feeling of satisfaction and success. 

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West Side Community and Senior Center

134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society

1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

Provides regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions regarding their life experiences and the activities in which they and their family are involved. Also offers programs and provides speakers on subjects which are of particular interest to members, as well as other families having a member with disabilities other than Down syndrome.

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Special Olympics Illinois - Region G

605 East Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761

Offers international programs of physical fitness, sports training, and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services include sports basketball, bowling, power lifting, soccer, softball, volleyball, aquatics, motor activities, golf, and flag football. Athletes develop better coordination, get needed exercise, improve concentration and discipline, meet other athletes, and gain a feeling of satisfaction and success. 

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Senior Services Associates - Elgin

101 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120

Offers a variety of opportunities to socialize virtually and in-person. Includes activities such as bingo, card games, holiday parties, crafts, and bus trips to ball games, theatre events, and other special outings. Also works with professional organizations/individuals who give presentations on a variety of topics of interest to older adults. 

Provides events focused on maintaining the health of older adults. Programs and activities include exercise programs, fall awareness presentations, flu shots, medication management, and a wide range of screenings including those for blood pressure, hearing and sight, mental health, and counseling.

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Winnebago Public Health Department - Senior Citizen Center

103 Beck Street, Winnebago, NE 68071

Provides a weekday noon meal to local seniors and Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors. A range of 60-90 meals are served each day.

Offers seniors a variety of activities to promote active living, including:

- Field trips.

- Pool tournaments.

- Bingo.

- Home health aides.

- Social activities.

- Transportation.

- Legal assistance.

- Exercise classes.

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Autism Action Partnership

10909 Mill Valley Road, Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154
Structured social programming designed for adolescents with autism to engage in activities with same-age peers that strengthen social and life skills.

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Norwoodville Community Center

3077 NE 46th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Encourages members to remain active in their community and maintain social engagement with other seniors and the broader community.

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Altoona Senior Center

6615 NE 41st Avenue, Altoona, IA 50009
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Muscatine Community YMCA

1823 Logan Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
International program of year-round sports and athletic competitions for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics athletes include men, women, boys, and girls; the program offers training and competition opportunities for every athlete regardless of gender, age, or ability.

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Troy Township

25448 West Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Provides senior community socialization opportunities, which include:

  • Nutritious meals
  • Games
  • Events
  • Outings

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Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities

2215 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
Jewish seniors who are home-bound or in nursing homes are visited on a regular basis, and rides are provided to ensure they get to doctors’ appointments, pick up prescription medicine, and/or go grocery shopping.  During Jewish holidays, the Federation provides programming to nursing homes around the area.  Companionship and socialization is a priority with the Senior Program.

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First United Methodist of Monmouth

221 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462

Provides services for seniors, such as educational events or social outings, Bible study, and healing touch. Also provides friendly visitors for seniors to help with loneliness. 

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Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

2121 West Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506

Provides the following community-based therapeutic recreational services:

- Athletics and Special Olympics.

- Social outings.

- Arts and crafts.

- Music.

- Day Camp.

- Adult Day Programs.

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Northside Senior Center

3010 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Center for Sight & Hearing

8038 MacIntosh Lane, Rockford, IL 61107

Provides a low vision social and support group offering a friendly, informative environment for individuals with vision loss.

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