Solon Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation

🎨🌴 SNEAK PEEK!! 🌴🎨

Melinda is back with another fun design for Artsy Paint Night on June 4—and this month’s theme is a flamingo on the beach! 🦩☀️

New to painting or feeling a little nervous? No worries! Melinda paints alongside you step-by-step, sharing helpful tips along the way. Plus, our awesome volunteers are there to help throughout the class. 💛

This program is open to all ages, abilities, and skill levels—so come get creative with us!

👉 Ready to join the fun? Learn more and register here:
https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjQ3Njg=

Tag your paint partner! 🎨👇

🎤✨ Groovy Garfoose is BACK! ✨🎤

Get ready for another fun, engaging, and interactive Glee Club session this July! 🎶

This program is more than just singing—it’s a chance for your child to build confidence, express themselves, and shine while learning four songs through movement, instruments, sensory props, and more. 💛

At the end of the four weeks, the students will perform to everyone what they have learned over that time!

Led by Sarah, a music therapist with 15+ years of experience, this program creates a supportive and inclusive space where every participant can thrive. We’re excited to have her back not only this July, but again in October!

👉 Interested in registering or learning more?
https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjUxNTI=

📞 Have a child who may be outside the age range but would love to join? No problem! Reach out to Bri to explore options:
440-337-1427 | [email protected]

🎟 Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out!

The City of Solon is proud and excited to announce the launch of the Blue Envelope Program, which is designed to support safe and effective communication between community members with disabilities or language barriers and public safety professionals.

Learn more or check out the flyers here: https://www.solonohio.gov/1614/Blue-Envelope

Help us spread the word by sharing with friends, family, and those who may benefit! 💙

We are so grateful to have been one of the recipients of the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities 2026 Grants. Excited to watch lives be impacted and new programs created from this award.

THANK YOU for your support and generosity this year!

Cuyahoga DD Awards $197,500 in grants for inclusive arts and culture, recreation, access, and library programs.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. As part of its celebration and to demonstrate its commitment to inclusion, Cuyahoga DD announced 26 recipients of grant funds totaling $197,500.

These funds will support Cuyahoga County accessibility, arts and culture organizations, library programs, and recreation centers and providers.

“We are grateful to the taxpayers of Cuyahoga County. These local dollars allow everyone to get out and enjoy our community,” said Dr. Amber C. Gibbs, Cuyahoga DD Superintendent and CEO.

This year, Cuyahoga DD awarded nine Access and Physical Space grants for projects including curb cuts, ramps, automatic/assisted doors, and accessible playground equipment. Grant awards ranged from $5,000 - $10,000.

The seven Arts and Culture grant recipients will continue or expand their accessible programming for adults with DD. Grant awards ranged from $3,000 - $12,500.

The nine Recreation Services grant recipients will develop or expand inclusive, accessible sports and recreation programming. Grant awards ranged from $5,000 - $6,300.

The East Cleveland Public Library will bring on a Library Facilitator for accessible library programming with its $3,000 grant.

2026 Cuyahoga DD Grant Awardees

Access & Physical Space
• Euclid Ohio Recreation & Planning
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government
• The City of North Olmsted
• Cleveland Metroparks
• Cuyahoga County Public Library
• LAND studio
• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
• Rid-All Green Partnership
• SPACES

Arts & Culture
• Artful Cleveland
• Future Ink Graphics
• Graffiti HeArt
• North Pointe Ballet
• NPower Services Co / RockAbility
• Theatre Agápe
• Youth Challenge

Recreation Services
• Bedford Heights Community Center
• Bedford Parks and Recreation Department
• City of Middleburg Heights
• Empower Sports
• ICAN! - Independence Community Adaptive Network
• Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation Department
• Orange Community Education & Recreation
• Rec2Connect Foundation
• Solon Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation

Library Grant
• East Cleveland Public Library

Image description: Cuyahoga DD logo, 2026 Grant Awardees