ARTREACH
The ARTREACH program joins the arts and special audiences through the distribution of donated and discounted tickets to performing arts events and museums, as well as brings the arts to participating agencies and schools where individuals cannot leave their facilities or prefer the arts be brought to them. ARTREACH serves special audiences, including the physically and mentally challenged and the economically disadvantaged in the Delaware Valley. Visit their web site at: http://www.art-reach.org/

Dating Skills, Relationship & Sexuality Counseling

DELARC
Annual Harvest Ball and Holiday Banquet in Delaware County. Call (610) 325-3950 for ticket information.

Exceptional Adventures
Travel experiences from one-day excursions to complete vacation packages, New York to Hawaii, Europe & the Caribbean. Custom tours available. Escorted by trained professionals. Call (215) 947-8428.

Gam Yahad (All Together)
Jewish holiday programs for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Offered at various area synagogues at holiday times. For information call Jewish Family and Childrens’ Services at (215) 673-0100, ext. 123.

Girls High/School for Exceptional Adults
Evening classes at Girls High (Broad & Olney) for men and women, in various subjects including academics, music, crafts, physical fitness. Call (215) 276-5258, after 6 p.m. only, for information on registration.

The Guided Tour, Inc.
Guided and supervised travel experiences to Hawaii, Disney World, Bahamas, New York, you name it. Adults age 17 up, with physical and developmental challenges. Call (215) 782-1370.

Haverford Township Adult School

Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corp. (PCCD)
Cultural Center. Offers classes in music, dance, art, etc. Hourly, daily or weekly programs available. Located in North Philadelphia. Call (215) 229-4550.

Pegasus Riding Academy
Therapeutic horseback riding program (or horse & carriage) for people with physical and/or mental disabilities. Fully certified, medically approved riding therapy improves self-esteem as well as physical fitness and coordination. Call (215) 742-1500.

RecCare Recreational Support Services
Provides personalized therapeutic recreational services in homes, residences and community centers. Call Dr. Lynda Mitchell (215) 248-6464.

Ronald Bruce Nipon Association
Socialization and recreation program for adults with mild to moderate disabilities. Weekend events including skills training classes, parties, theatre trips, movies, etc. Located in Northeast Philadelphia. For membership information, call (215) 537-1540.

Service Association for the Retarded
Arts and Crafts classes at Hall-Mercer MH/MR Center (8th and Locust). Spaces limited, call (215) 829-5204 for more information.

Sharon Baptist Church, Special Ministries for Special People
3955 Conshohocken Street, 19131. For more information on recreational activities or other services of the ministry contact Barbara Gunther 215-748-6852, fax- 215-473-3000

Speaking For Ourselves
An independent community organization controlled by people with disabilities. Bimonthly chapter meetings for individuals with disabilities to discuss issues of concern. For location of meetings in Philadelphia and suburbs, call the regional office at (610) 825-4592. Visit their Web site at:  www.speaking.org 

Special Olympics of Pennsylvania
2900 Southampton Road, 19154 
Offers sports trainings and competitions for children and adults, with locations in each county.The phone number in Philadelphia is 215-671-5037. Visit their web site at: www.specialolympics.org/

Special Vacations

SPIN (Special People in Northeast)
Therapeutic recreation program at Norcom Center offers a variety of recreation programs. Call (215) 613-1070 or visit their Web site at 

Travel Club
2703 Meadowbrook Blvd., York, PA 17402. Call 800-272-6676.

United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA)
Recreation Department. Leisure activities including art therapy, music appreciation, large social functions, sports teams, and field trips. Call (215) 248-7613.