IM Able Foundation: We remove obstacles that keep people with challenges on the sidelines, providing them access to programs and equipment tailored to their needs and a community of all abilities to support them. The website contains information on the following: grants for purchasing adaptive equipment, Equipment Demo Days, Race Mates, Adaptive Personal Training, and Group Fitness classes (adaptive and inclusive).
The Baseballtown Charities Dream League: Dream League kicked off in 2018 and allows those with physical and intellectual challenges the same chance to enjoy the game of baseball as so many able-bodied players do. Our athletes play on a custom-designed, turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
Special Olympics:
Unified Sports of PA (see your school district Athletic Department for Unified Sports opportunities in your home district)
United Way of Berks County - Finding Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities meeting a variety of needs and interests are available throughout Berks County. Search our extensive listing of opportunities to find the match that’s right for you.
PA Youth Leadership Network (PYLN): A for youth, by youth, organization promoting advocacy, self-determination, leadership, empowerment, and service learning in the areas of transition, employment, education, and community engagement.
PA 211 - United Way: Connect with resources in your community. PA 211 can help with utilities bills, housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and much more!
Find Your Center for Independent Living (CIL): This search tool identifies the Center for Independent Living agency for each county in Pennsylvania.
Berks County's CIL is Abilities In Motion
BARTA Special Services: Shared ride bus service offering consolidated trips between customers’ origins and destinations that are not well served by fixed route bus service. Often referred to as “Paratransit,” the shared ride service operates during limited hours and specific travel areas.