Recreation and Cultural Programs and Day Services

A Special Place for Us offers arts, recreational and social programs for people with disabilities.

Canopy is a day program for adult individuals ages 22 and up on the autism spectrum.

Community Access Naperville offers weekly day programming, which includes vocational and community involvement activities for people with disabilities.

The DuPage Children’s Museum provides accommodations for visitors with accessibility needs. In addition to several resources provided, a respite room is available. Adaptive Play Time programs provide a modified environment for play and learning for children with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or those who have sensory processing disorders and their families.

Little Friends Adult Day Services program seeks to provide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities meaningful ways to spend their days. Our three programs: Community Day Services, Supported Employment Program, and Inklude Art Studio provide individuals with opportunities to pursue a variety of personal goals and lead empowered lives.

The Little League Challenger division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.

The Naperville Park District provides community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for Park District programs in partnership with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association. 

PremierCare's MyDay is an adult day program for individuals with disabilities.

Ray Graham Association offers community learning centers, two day programs and a recreational program for individuals with disabilities.

Ready Set Ride provides therapeutic equine recreational activities to special needs or terminally ill individuals.

Riverwalk Recreational Services program seeks to provide community involvement, recreation and opportunities to volunteer for local nonprofits to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Synapse House provides offers day programming and vocational and community activities for persons recovering from acquired brain injuries or strokes.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association provides community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.