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  • Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange is a community-based resource for people with disabilities, serving Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. The Cities and school districts of Edina, Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Richfield work together to provide recreation and education for people with disabilities. This cooperative is known as the Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE). The AR&LE Advisory Committee consists of consumers, parents, professionals and agency representatives. The committee consults with program supervisors on the development, implementation and evaluation of services for people with disabilities.



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AR&LE is made up of two parts- Adaptive Recreation ("AR") and the Learning Exchange ("LE")

  • Adaptive Recreation: The cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield each have programs that are specifically designed for people with disabilities of all ages including- softball, bowling, swimming lessons, fitness programs, skiing/snowboarding, basketball, as well as a number of social programs for both youth and adults.
  • The Learning Exchange: The school districts of Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield Community Education Adults with Disabilities programs are working together to offer customized classes for adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Classes include cooking, independent living skills, health and fitness, and other leisure learning activities.