A NONPROFIT FOUNDATION SUPPORTING THE RESIDENTS & PROGRAMS OF THE J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

Outdoor recreation and leisure activities are important for all people, yet individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have unique challenges.

Specialized Outdoor Adaptive Recreation (SOAR) is a project that creates recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.  With modified equipment, the residents at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center have the opportunity to take part in activities such as water skiing, water tubing, pontoon rides, Jet Ski rides, and snow skiing.  The SOAR program has been serving residents of all abilities since 1999.  

Recent Projects

Assure the Future

Project Spotlight:  SOAR Program

Board of Directors​

Rod Willcox, Chair

Waits Gordon, Treasurer

Lynn Brown

Kathy Johnson

Steve Purcell

Jan Richardson

Marsha Riddle

Leadership

Shelter Sound System
The JIRDC picnic shelter is enjoying a new sound system thanks to the Assure the Future Board of Directors Discretionary Fund.  This system allows residents who are on the lawn surrounding the shelter to clearly hear during activities like music concerts and Special Olympics.

Volunteens
The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation awarded $2,000 for the 2023 Volunteen Program, a summer volunteer program for local area teens to engage with center residents. 

Foster Grandparent Program
The Mull Foundation awarded $1,585 for training and program supplies for the Foster Grandparent program.  

LAMB Foundation

Generosity from the LAMB foundation supported the purchase of physical therapy exercise and rehab equipment, a sound system for the Dogwood Resource Center, and a professional Nikon camera to capture the lives of residents for famiilies, residents, and JIRDC history.

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