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ORGANIZATION: The Ability Center

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Open Gym The Ability Center's (TAC) Open Gym program is reinventing the way people play. It provides an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to play together in an inclusive, non-competitive, friendly environment. Activities include wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports and play. All equipment is provided.


Volunteers are asked to:

  • Wear casual clothes and gym shoes
  • Arrive 30 minutes before programming start time
  • Look for a TAC team member and ask how you can help!
  • Help unload, set-up, and reload equipment
  • Assist with score keeping or programming needs as directed
  • Be a friendly and welcoming to attendees
During the program if there are no volunteer needs you are welcome to play and join in the fun; Volunteers may bring kids/friends/family to participate.


Open Gym Locations:
Whitman Middle School
11100 W Center St, Wauwatosa

Rite-Hite Family YMCA
9250 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

Hales Corners Lutheran
2300 W Janesville Rd, Hales Corners

Longfellow Middle School (Outdoors on playground during the summer)
7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

Location details and specific dates can be found online: tacwi.org/upcoming-events

Email programs@tacwi.org with any questions.

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About The Ability Center

Location:

10300 West Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, US

Mission Statement

Mission: To provide people impacted by disabilities with a daily opportunity to be fit, active, healthy, and to play. Vision: To build communities where all abilities are provided a universal opportunity for health, wellness and recreation.

Description

Goal: To provide a higher quality of life for people of all abilities by transforming greater Milwaukee into the most universally inclusive recreation destination in the world.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Community, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Milwaukee, WI 53226

(43.051342,-88.0412)
 

DATE POSTED

March 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Family Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Networking
  • Basketball
  • Occupational Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Typically about 3 hours. Programming is on Thursday and Friday evenings, and select Sunday afternoons.
  • Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds; passion, empathy, and openness to people with disabilities.

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