Friday, September 1, 2017

Ann Arbor, MI, Fitness Program for DD


This is from an Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW) email newsletter:

Consider the Movers and Shakers Program

...The goal of this program is to provide an environment where adults with disabilities (18 years of age and older) can build cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance. Enrollment for Movers and Shakers includes 8, 90-minute sessions, hosted at the Meri Lou Recreational Center in Ann Arbor in partnership with Parks and Recreation of Ann Arbor.

Every participants works with their very own coach, 1:1 ratio, with a dedicated pre-medical or kinesiology student. The program fee is $300 per semester but scholarships are available to anyone in need.The FALL SEMESTER begins September 26th. For registration information and contact info, CLICK HERE .


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Find out more about the organization providing this program and similar programs for children and adults with special needs:


"It is LightUp’s mission to develop exceptional research-informed programs and to make these programs accessible to those who need them the most.

"LightUp strives to create an open, supportive, and fun environment for individuals with special needs to actively participate within their community, develop meaningful ongoing relationships, and ultimately improve their overall health, happiness, and life satisfaction.

"We work in collaboration with Sunfield Center, our affiliated mental health organization to advocate and provide high quality programs for individuals with special needs within our community."

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