Recreation & Socialization
The Sports, Therapeutic, and Adaptive Recreation (STAR) Center creates health equity in the greater La Crosse area by removing barriers and creating opportunities for all to be physically active. STAR offers three categories of programming including adaptive recreation, para sports, and specialized exercise programs. Financial assistance and scholarships are available for all.
Examples include:
Adaptive/para pickleball
Adaptive/para tennis
Adaptive/para strength and conditioning
Power soccer
Boccia
Wheelchair football
Wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair team handball
Giving people the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive
Aptiv is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to:
Showcase their aptitude for learning new skills
Better engage and play a more active role in their community
Live a more meaningful and fulfilling life
Find adaptive options that help them succeed in their goals
Our mission is to provide a spectrum of innovative support through programs and service so they may live more independent lives. We provide support when and where you need it, whether it’s in your home, at school, in the community or at one of our 8 service locations.
Community Focused Services
VARC, Inc. provides a wide array of services to our clientele. At VARC, we understand that each person is an individual, and has unique preferences and abilities. Our customized programming allows each client to experience their community as they would like.
A variety of recreational, vocational, community-oriented and employment-related activities are offered to meet the desires of all participants. All programs are designed to improve the well-being of those we serve, and are driven by our mission to remove barriers of those with varying abilities. Each program takes into account the client’s requirements, preferences, and goals, and is individualized to meet their desired outcomes.