Recreation & Leisure
Carrboro Recreation & Parks -
http://carrbororec.org/275/Recreation-Parks-Cultural-Resources
To enrich the leisure needs and quality of life for citizens by providing accessible facilities, creative and diverse recreation opportunities and a safe public park system.
Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation -
https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/parks-and-recreation
To enliven our community by providing exceptional service, creating opportunities for inclusive recreational and cultural experiences and nurturing beautiful, sustainable spaces.
Special Olympics of Orange County -
https://sonc.net/local-programs/orange-county/
The goal is for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
Reality Ministries -
https://realityministriesinc.org/
Reality Ministries was founded in 2007 by Jeff McSwain and a group of friends who were compelled by a vision of ministry that reflected God’s heart for humanity and intent on creating a space where everyone is accepted, valued and celebrated. Our mission: to create opportunities for adults with and without developmental disabilities to experience belonging, kinship and life-changing Reality of Christ’s love.
The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center -
The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center (NCTRC) empowers children and adults with physical, mental, emotional and social challenges to create more active, healthy and fulfilling lives through equine assisted activities and therapies.
Best Buddies UNC -
https://campusy.unc.edu/committee/best-buddies/
Best Buddies pairs UNC students with members of the Chapel Hill community who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Best Buddies mission is to facilitate and create lasting friendships between the college buddies and the community buddies, through regular group events (talent shows, UNC sporting events, movie screenings, etc.), but also through one-to-one meetings outside of large group events. Best Buddies recruits throughout the year on campus and is always looking for new college and associate buddies!
Ossia Music Therapy -
https://www.ossiamusictherapy.com/
Connecting (neurons, muscles, words, memories, people) through music. Serving those with neurological needs in Chapel Hill and the Triangle region of NC, and beyond.
Voices Together's unique music therapy model transforms the lives of people on the Autism spectrum or who are otherwise neurodivergent.