Social & Recreation: Arts (Parents/Family Members)

The soul of Near West Theatre is belief in the healing, transformative power of the theatrical arts. The personal and communal growth possible when participating in an acting, singing, dancing ensemble is most fully realized with both skilled leadership and loving collaboration. Their mission is to build loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through transformational theatre arts experiences.

Individuals with mobility challenges, hearing impairments, and other disabilities finally have access to programming and activities, whether as actors or audience members, since moving to their new, ADA-compliant facility in the Gordon Square Arts District.

For more information about Near West Theatre and their accessible programming, visit their website.

A variety of adaptive programs for all ages and ability levels, with activities ranging from woodworking to musical theater. Schedule changes seasonally, cost and location vary between programs.

Their programming also includes online workshops for parents of children with disabilities.

Visit the Orange Village Recreation website or search our Event Calendar for current program schedule.

Peak Potential Therapy provides speech therapy, ABA therapy, educational tutoring services, dance/movement classes and a variety of day camps to children with special needs or disabilities in Northeast Ohio. They believe in a family-focused approach and support your child through fun and meaningful activities.

Additionally, they offer a resource and toy lending library and academic tutoring.

Children of all ages are able to participate in several therapeutic and recreational camp options. These camps provide a safe, comfortable setting for your child to practice important social skills, maintain a routine through breaks from school, and have fun with friends.

Their variety of group dance and movement classes are for a variety of ages, from toddlers through adult, and taught by a master’s level intern in dance/movement therapy.

A collaboration of professional artists and holistic health care practitioners who provide an unusual selection of life-enriching classes and activities for senior adults, people faced with illness, and anyone with physical or mental challenges throughout the greater Cleveland area.

They will conduct classes in homes or in group settings. They offer various art and holistic health classes including tai chi, yoga, gardening, art and music.