Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings in the region.
*Please check with venues before attending an event to ensure times and details are valid and to understand health guidelines.
MONDAYS
Management for Independent Living Enrichment Program. For teens transitioning into independent living. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Peak Potential Therapy, 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd., Northfield, peakpotentialtherapy.com
Adapted Dance. Designed for ages 13+ with disabilities. 4-4:45 p.m. 9/12-10/17. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
MONDAY & TUESDAY
Funday Group. Designed to help 8-11 year olds manage their social skills. Times vary. The Center for LifeSkills, 6325 Cochran Road, Solon, center4lifeskills.com
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Swimming with Autism. Learn water safety, water entry and exit, breath control and more. 6, 6:30, 7 or 7:30 p.m. Kohl Family YMCA, 477 E. Market St., Akron, autismakron.org
MONDAY-THURSDAY
Flight. Preschool alternative that focuses on social skills, fine motor, sensory, and more. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Reaching New Heights, 6960 South Edgerton Road, Brecksville, reachingnewhts.com
TUESDAYS
Special Sport. Ice skating for those with disabilities. 5:30-6:15 p.m. 9/13-10/25. Mentor Ice Area, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, mentoricearena.com
FRIDAYS
Friendship Fridays. Ages 3-8 learn to play and make friends. 9-11 a.m. Above All Therapy, 5425 Warner Road, Suite 3A, Valley View, abovealltherapy.com
SEPTEMBER 16-18
Rotary Camp Respite Weekend. A great way for a first-time camper to gain a short overnight experience. 6 p.m.-10 a.m. 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, gotcamp.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Deaf Gathering. Open social hour for deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing people. 6:30 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
OCTOBER 11
Adapted Plant Planet. Ages 5+ come for a fun fall program. 5-6:30 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
OCTOBER 22
Family Fun Fair and Exceptionalities Expo. Trunk or treat, food, goodie bags and more. Noon-3 p.m. The Church at Silver Lake, 2951 Kent Road, Silver Lake, mcbdd.org
THROUGH OCTOBER 26
ReelAbilities Film Festival. Promotes awareness of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. summitdd.org
