El Pasos Miracle League

Provide a community service component to the program which includes volunteers from university and community college health-related programs and organizations assisting the program participants. Included in the volunteer service are high school students, business service organizations and community leaders.

Summer programs for children and individuals with disabilities are inclusive, requiring more volunteers, planning, and scheduling. These programs also provide services for clients at State Supported Living Centers.

Hosting an event that provides a pathway to self-confidence and development of self-esteem yearly, has proven over and over again how children and individuals with disabilities deserve the chance to show how alike they are to their able-bodied peers. Providing a venue where participants can display their talent, humor, vulnerabilities, and rewarded for stepping outside of their comfort zone is the goal we desire to reach each time. We provide the opportunity for our participants demonstrate their independence and willingness to climb above the expected.

With the continuation of soccer and the addition of multiple sports programs including swimming, basketball, track and field, flag football, golf and bowling, we have been able to satisfy the needs of our participants to compete in team and individual competitions through League play and Special Olympics.

A baseball program that runs year-round where children with disabilities at different levels of the autism spectrum are included alongside able-bodied children to develop skills and socialization as well as provide a better understanding of those that have different abilities.