RAMP. Friends of Jon, and the Rockford Park District are all hosting the second annual accessible field day for individuals with disabilities and their families at Levings Park on September 20th.
Friends of Jon is an organization created by the siblings of Jon Wrenn, a man who experienced a life-changing brain injury after a car accident. The mission of Friends of Jon is to enhance the lives of those living with a traumatic brain injury. Hence, their idea for “Accessible Adventures”.
This field day is in honor of Jon, who loved being active. There will be several accessible activities, such as a canoemobile, a ten person canoe that travels the country and allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors. Other activities to enjoy include food trucks, a resource fair, Birds of Prey Show, and other adaptive activities. This event is completely free and will be held on September 20, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. For questions, please contact Jessica Wexell at jwexell@rampcil.org.
About Friends of Jon:
Friends of Jon is an organization created by the siblings of Jon Wrenn, a man who experienced a life changing-brain injury after a car accident. Their mission is to enhance the lives of those with traumatic brain injuries. Because of Jon’s fun-loving, adventurous spirit, the intent of Friends of Jon is to support nonprofits that work with those with traumatic brain injuries and bring them more fun, recreational opportunities.
About Rockford Park District Therapeutic Rec:
Rockford Park District’s Therapeutic Recreation program provides community based recreation to promote a meaningful leisure lifestyle to people with disabilities. Programs range from youth to adult, and include programs such as baseball, social gatherings, summer camps, and more! Learn more about their programs at https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/therapeutic.
About RAMP:
RAMP is an organization that helps individuals with disabilities reach their full potential. Individuals with physical or mental disabilities can receive services form RAMP, such as employment services, transition services from high school to adult life, advocacy in schools, and much more. RAMP staff also actively promote systematic change to create a more inclusive world for everyone.
About RAMP:
RAMP’s mission is to build an inclusive community that encourages individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. RAMP takes a creative approach to find resources and opportunities available to team up with individuals with disabilities to access the community where we live, work and play. We have this knowledge because the majority of our staff and board of directors have disabilities. RAMP staff meets individuals with disabilities where they are at and together as a team we take them where they want to go. We advocate for the implementation of current laws, promotion of needed legislation and improvement of existing systems for people with disabilities while working to diminish negative attitudes that threaten to impede equal access. RAMP is a United Way Member Agency.
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