PTLive - Protected Tomorrows Special Needs Directory

The mission of Neumann Association is to integrate persons with disabilities and other life issues into the community and enrich their quality of life with choice and independence.

We’ve never counted exactly how many doors we have – but we do know how many people have passed through them. During the past year, more than 1050 children, adults, seniors and their families have taken advantage of the programs and services offered behind the many doors at Villa Esperanza Services

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a non-profit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to assist blind and visually impaired people of all ages to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities; and to educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life.

For over 25 years, VSA arts of Indiana has led the movement to make arts accessable to people with disabilities. VSA arts offers a variety of opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages to engage the power of the arts as a means of education, creative self-expression, and personal or professional growth.

Art Access/VSA arts of Utah was chartered in 1984 by a small group of dedicated persons who saw the value of making the arts accessible to persons with disabilities.

Walton Rehabilitation Hospital is a cornerstone of the Walton Rehabilitation Health System. Its a non-for-profit rehabilitation hospital, located in downtown Augusta, GA. The hospital offers adults and adolecents inpatient and outpatient programs for persons recovering from stroke, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain and other disabling illnesses and injuries.

Warren Special Recreation Association provides leisure and recreation activities for adults and children with disabilities. Enhancing abilities in enjoyable social settings is a goal of WSRA programs. Participants learn new skills, practice sports, dance and sing with friends and take advantage of WSRA’s large variety of programs. WSRA is a cooperative of three park districts and one township: Gurnee Park District, Grandwood Park District, Warren Township and Wildwood Park District.

A nonprofit organization operated by volunteers offers individuals and families the opportunity to enjoy a wheelchair-friendly get-away. Set on 18 acres of woodland and prairie Welcome HOME offers overnight guests the use of one wing of an award winning wheelchair accessible design home. Guest wing includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, screened porch, kitchenette, family room with gas fire place, board games, library with print and talking books, large TV with cable. Grounds offer a camp fire site, picnic tables, trails in the woods and the prairie. Some adaptive equipment is available for guests use. Inquire about specifics. Welcome HOME B&B is open year 'round. Tours of the entire house are available upon request.

Wellness G.I.F.T.S. specializes in camping retreats for people with developmental disabilities and their families including recreation, education,therapy and respite time.

We focus on the individual and their opportunity for fun. The mission of the West Suburban Special Recreation Association is to provide superior recreation services for persons with disabilities." We are dedicated to serving our customers with: first class program opportunities, responsive outreach distinctive customer service, reliable transportation professional, caring staff, in a safe and fun environment.

The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association has been providing fun, recreational opportunities to individuals of all ages with disabilities since 1976.WDSRA offers four seasons of programs, special events and trips including Special Olympic programs and adapted sports programs each year.Programs are offered for all ages, from preschoolers to seniors, and are designed with a close staff to participant ratio.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association serves more than 8,000 people of all ages with disabilities in over 1,000 annual recreation programs, special events, and trips. This nationally acclaimed, not-for-profit organization is a cooperative extension of the Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield Park Districts. WDSRA also provides inclusion services to assist and advise any resident who is interested in participating in one of the above mentioned park districts' programs.

On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Westview, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident's physician, our staff – including medical specialists, nurses, dietitians and social workers – establishes a comprehensive treatment plan intended to restore you or your loved one to the highest practicable potential. Our goal is to provide quality care in comfortable, compassionate environment, demonstrating on a daily basis our guiding principle of providing Quality Through People.

Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF provides people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Its magazine, Wheelin' Sportsmen, and its Web site, www.wheelinsportsmen.org, are dedicated to the education and entertainment of these enthusiasts and their able-bodied outdoor partners.

Wilderness On Wheels Foundation operates a model wilderness-access facility which makes a Colorado mountain environment accessible to all. W.O.W. is a nonprofit agency with no paid administrative staff. It's a charity where your participation is important and makes a significant difference. Please join us.

WilPower, Inc. provides psychiatric rehabilitation and supportive housing for people disabled by chronic mental illnesses.