PACER Center
Activities for People with Disabilities
8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN, 55437
(952) 838-9000
pacer@pacer.org
https://www.pacer.org/students/recreation-and-sports.asp
Service Details
Description
Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities
Additional Information
Fun Times is a volunteer, social program that connects high school teens and young adults with and without disabilities.
* Activities may include game nights, bowling, sporting events, painting classes, theater outing
Opportunities are also available for youth and young adults without disabilities to volunteer with inclusive fun for peers with disabilities.
Tech for Teens is a series of workshops designed for kids with disabilities to help gain exposure to Technology, Engineer and Math concepts in a comfortable and inclusive setting. Learn about coding video games, websites, 3D printing, and robotics through hands-on activities.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Payment
- Private pay
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Eligibility
For high school students or young adults with and without disabilities.
Application Instructions
Application varies by program.
For more information about Fun Times, email danna.mirviss@pacer.org.
Fees
Participants pay their own fees for group activities, such as movie and concert ticket costs.
Tech for Teens workshops are free.
Business Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (952) 838-9000 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PS-8000.3000Health/Disability Related Social Clubs Definition
Organizations that provide an opportunity for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, events for children and other companionable activities. Some organizations may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership or provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
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YB-9500.0500Adolescents Definition
Individuals who are age 13 to 17.
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YG-8000.8000Students With Disabilities Definition
Students who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations which may affect their educational performance, their mobility or their ability to communicate.
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YJ-8750.1500Children and Youth With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Children and adolescents who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their performance in school and their ability to engage in one or more major life activities.
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YY-0500.9500Young Adult Volunteers Definition
Young adults who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need.