The Northern Lights
Our Performing Art class enjoyed taking a moment and watching the magnificent display of last...
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SPHERE helps adults with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams.
Our Programs
SPHERE programs bring members together in a positive environment where each person is unique. Our members thrive from rich experiences and a strong sense community.
Art Class lets me spend time creating beautiful pieces while surrounded by friends.
Designing beautiful jewelry and selling it makes me proud.
I call the Bingo numbers and win prizes! We always have a great time.
I love taking field trips with my SPHERE friends.
Performing Arts class lets us pretend we are different characters.
I liked learning new recipes at Cooking Class.
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Our SPHERE artists spent time creating heart shakers, colorful, sensory-filled works that celebrate creativity, focus, and self-expression, in this week's SPHERE-It Creations class.
Moments like these remind us that art isn’t just about the finished piece. It’s about the process: choosing colors, experimenting with sound and movement, and finding joy in making something entirely your own.
At SPHERE, these experiences are opportunities for connection, confidence-building, and a sense of belonging. 💗 ... See MoreSee Less
Representation matters, and today, it feels especially meaningful. ✨
We’re celebrating Mattel's release of their newest Barbie doll with autism, a powerful step toward visibility, understanding, and inclusion.
For the adults we serve at SPHERE, and for so many individuals and families in our community, representation isn’t about a trend; it’s about being seen. It’s about honoring neurodiversity, challenging outdated narratives, and affirming that there is no single way to think, feel, learn, or belong.
When major brands reflect the full spectrum of human experience, it helps create a world where differences are not just accepted but valued.
At SPHERE, we believe everyone deserves opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and be celebrated for exactly who they are. This week's announcement from Mattel reminds us why that mission matters.
Here’s to progress, visibility, and a future where everyone can see themselves reflected. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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