Ability KC
‘s mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing educational, vocational, and therapeutic services.
One way that they achieve their mission is through aquatic therapy. Ability KC incorporates aquatic therapy services into the therapy schedules of children and adults participating in Ability KC Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Preschool programs. In addition they offer adaptive swim sessions for children ages 3-6 and ages 6-10.
The adaptive swim sessions are an eight week program held at the Ability KC Children’s Center Campus. Each session is designed for children with special needs at all levels of ability. Children’s goals include gaining confidence in the water, water safety and swim strokes. All sessions are led by a therapist with each participant having a one-on-one “buddy”.
They currently need help from volunteers in these classes! There are sessions on Wednesdays from 4:15pm-5:30pm and on Thursdays from 2:45pm-5pm. The swim season runs from September 4th through October 24th.
If you’re interested, reach out to Jazzmin Hill for more information!
Happy volunteering!