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Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

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Therapeutic Camps
Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Wheelchair Sports
Adapted Sports/Games
Epilepsy
Residential Camps
- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome - Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons - Resource library with current information on Down syndrome - Social activities and informational meetings - New parent breakfast - Networking with other organizations - Bi-monthly newsletter - Education packet - New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available - Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome - Information packet for grandparents - General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals - Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over - Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year - Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring - Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May - Annual conference for educators, held annually in October - Solutions, a newsletter for educators

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Grandparents
Workshops/Symposiums
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Down Syndrome
Parents of People With Disabilities
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Case/Care Management
Participants in the Project Lifesaver program wear a special wrist bracelet equipped with a small transmitter which emits a radio signal every second. When an enrollee wanders, the caregiver notifies local law enforcement and a search is initiated using trained and certified tracking personnel. The response team utilizes tracking equipment that picks up this signal which is specific and personalized for each individual.

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Brain Injuries
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Missing Persons Location Assistance
Locator Aids
Down Syndrome
Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Categories

Therapeutic Camps
Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Wheelchair Sports
Adapted Sports/Games
Epilepsy
Residential Camps
Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Categories

Therapeutic Camps
Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Wheelchair Sports
Adapted Sports/Games
Epilepsy
Residential Camps
A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 years old, and their families. Program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Early Identification Programs
Provides baskets with resources and handy items to new and expectant parents of babies born with Down syndrome Each basket contains a personal letter from Jack's family, written to encourage families on their new, unexpected journey, a baby sign language DVD, and two physical books. There are also some gifts for the new arrival including a personalized onesie, a blanket, a burp cloth, a hand-knit hat and booties, a board book, and toys Offers information and referral to resources for families of infants with Down Syndrome, baskets may be delivered by USPS within the United States

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Down Syndrome
Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

Categories

Therapeutic Camps
Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Wheelchair Sports
Adapted Sports/Games
Epilepsy
Residential Camps
Provides therapeutic riding incorporating sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation to build skill and confidence. Serves individuals with a variety of diagnoses including: - Autism - Down syndrome - Developmental delays - PTSD Offers: - Adaptive Riding (for individuals with special needs) - Hope & Healing with Horses (for teens and adults) - Mount Up - Walk On (for military veterans) - Stable Moments (for children who are in foster care or have been adopted)

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Down Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Equestrian Therapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Provides comprehensive medical care exclusively for children. Visit website for listings of services and specialty clinics. Services include: - Children's staff blends traditional, cultural, and complementary medical care - Emergency care - In-patient medical care - Out-patient pediatric clinics - Rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, and language pathology - Neonatal and pediatric intensive care units - Neurodevelopment disorders and autism spectrum testing and evaluation - Mental health services - Surgery including outpatient surgery

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Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Emergency Room Care
Hospital Based Outpatient Services
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Language Disorders
Adolescents
Pediatrics
Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Pathology
Sleep Disorders
Infants/Toddlers
Speech Impairments
Hospitals
Lead Poisoning
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Child Guidance
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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