For 65 years Society for Handicapped Children and Adults have been providing services and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Society for Handicapped is 100% privately funded and we depend on generous individuals and community-minded companies for funding.
Please consider making a 100% tax deductible donation to our organization; no donation is too small and it is truly a great cause!We are a 5013c non profit organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Federal tax id#94-1279804
What do we do? We HELP.
We operate the largest LOAN CLOSET in our area. Loaning adaptive medical equipment and mobility aids to those in need in our community and surrounding communities. In the last two years, our Loan Closet inventory has more than QUADRUPLED in size! This means we can accomodate even more people in need!
We Offer Educational, Social and Recreational Programs.
Adapted Sports such as bowling, biking, water skiing, snow skiing and golf are offered with Society for Handicapped as well as A Day on the Farm. These programs and events are very exciting for our participants and give them a chance to try new things as well as enjoy their favorite activities, meet new friends and sustain valued friendships within the organization.
Sign Language Classes are taught quarterly by experienced Instructors. Sign Language is not only valuable for people with hearing impairments but has proven to be quite useful for children with various other disabilities and babies!
The Special Needs Ball, now in it's second year, is a night out for those 14 years and older with disabilities. This Ball is not your average crepe paper and balloons high school dance! It is the formal event of the year! The event is a prom like atmosphere, with music, dancing, food and fun! Wishes are granted to some of the lucky party-goers with disabilities. This is an event that everyone looks forward to. Last year, over 100 participants enjoyed the Ball!
We have the COOLEST Annual Fundraising and Special Events in the Area!
Ski & Board-a-Thon: (Feb or March)The Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Annual Ski and Board-a-Thon is one of the most anticipated events of the year at Dodge Ridge! This amazing event helps raise funds for the adapted ski program now in its 25th year at Dodge Ridge, allowing people with disabilities to experience the thrill of snow skiing.
Participants sign up and join or form a team, collect donations with a personalized online giving webpage, and after meeting their pledge requirements of $150, enjoy a day out on the slopes! We have a BBQ lunch, free Swag Bags and more!
Golf Tournament: (May) Enjoy a day on the green and support services like the Loan Closet and our Golfing Unlimited program which enables children and adults with disabilities to learn how to play golf!
To participate in the tournament it is $150 per golfer or $600 for a foursome (2012 pricing only)! This includes a swag bag full of exciting freebies, lunch, dinner, Poker Run with a chance to win a Deluxe Prize Package, raffle, wine tasting, restaurant samples and more!
Walk and Roll: (October) Our FIRST annual Walk and Roll event will be premiering in October 2012. This event is open to everyone in the community and serves as a forum for disability awareness and acceptance. Participants will raise money for Society while having fun in a festival type atmosphere and walking, or rolling, to raise awareness of various disabilities. Please visit our website as it gets closer to October for information and registration! We are very excited to add this new event!
Gala: (September) Our Annual Gala is a formal fundraising event that takes place every September. This event is geared toward community leaders and donors and serves as a fundraiser as well with dining, live auction, silent auction, raffles and more!
Heroes- Volunteer Appreciation Event: (April) We appreciate ALL of our very important and wonderful volunteers. Each year, we honor them by hosting a free event at a local venue, offering fun, food and friendship! We also honor our Volunteer(s) of the Year with a special award and presentation. Last year, we had a great BBQ and a lot of fun on the Party Deck at the Modesto Nuts Baseball Opening Night!
We have fun.
Society for Handicapped CHildren & Adults is all about fun. The smiles and laughter we help create and facilitate make memories that will last a lifetime! We love Society!
