What’s Here
Dance
- Title: Lewis County Rockers
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: ARC, Oneida-Lewis Chapter
Description: Offers a country line dance troupe for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Details: Eligibility: Individuals in Lewis County with DD (Medicaid waiver eligible)
Application process: Call for info
Required documentation/fees: Call for info
County: Lewis
Contacts: Call 315-376-6473
Title: Westcott Recreation Club
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: Westcott Community Center, sponsored by CNY Arts
Description: Offers community dances for individuals with developmental disabilities. 7:00 – 9:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month October – April (except January)
Details: Eligibility: Individuals with DD
Application process: None
Required documentation/fees: $5/person
County: Onondaga
Contacts: Call 315-478-8634
Yoga & Meditation
- Title: Yoga in the Park
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: Syracuse Parks and Recreation
Description: An outdoor yoga program that welcomes people of all abilities. Classes are offered in Thornden, Burnet and Onondaga Parks. All classes are weather permitting and take place in the summer.
Details: Eligibility: Individuals with and without DD
Application process: RSVP or get more information at parksyouthrecreation@syrgov.net
Required documentation/fees: None
County: Onondaga
Contacts: Chris Abbott
Phone number: 315-382-3303
Email: cabbott@syrgov.net - Title: Family Yoga Program
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: STRIDE Adaptive Sports
Description: Introducing STRIDE Yoga! STRIDE is proud to offer this new program for youth athletes together with their caregiver at their newly renovated gym in West Sand Lake. This class is for individuals with special needs, cognitive, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities to learn benefits of flexibility coupled with the relaxation techniques that yoga can provide. This class is a great family activity so parents and children can reap the benefits while incorporating them into their family’s daily lives. Family partnership is not required.
Details: Eligibility: Individuals with DD ages 5-21
Application process: Visit website for info
Required documentation/fees: $25 administrative for the 6-week session. Visit website for info.
County: Rensselaer
Contacts: To register, contact mevans@stride.org or 518-598-1279.
Find more info at:https://www.stride.org/sports/yoga/ - Title: Mindfulness/Meditation Social Club
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: ARISE, Inc.
Description: Want to try mindfulness/meditation but not sure where to begin? We’ll show you how to start, feel better, reduce your stress, and enjoy life a little more.
Details: Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities
Application process: Call for more info
Required documentation/fees: Call for more info
County: Cayuga
Contacts: Sara Douglass, Independent Living Coordinator
Phone: 315-255-3447 ext. 318
Email: sdouglass@ariseinc.org
Find out more information at:https://ariseinc.org/cayuga-county-social-clubs/
Title: Recreation and Relaxation Program
Type: Mindful Movement
Organization: ARC, Oneida-Lewis Chapter
Description: Offers individuals with developmental disabilities the chance to participate in weekly activities.
Details: Eligibility: Individuals in Lewis County with DD (Medicaid waiver eligible)
Application process: Call for info
Required documentation/fees: Call for info
County: Oneida
Contacts: Amber Yancey, Activities Specialist
Phone: 315-874-4587
Email: Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org