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rochelle center

Rochelle Center, founded in 1972, is a non-profit agency offering outcome-based day supports for adults with developmental disabilities as they strive to be self-reliant in our community. Meaningful day supports provide continuing personal individualized training in the areas of self-determination, communication, recreation and sensory stimulation in The Developmental Supports Program. The Production Center offers employment opportunities both on and off campus with individual job training and skills as they progress along the continuum to Supported Community Employment and eventual independence.

saddle up

Saddle Up! is a recreational therapeutic riding program that offers physically and mentally challenged children 4 to 18 years of age the opportunity to experience interacting with horses while increasing physical, social and communication skills. Students develop muscle strength, balance and coordination during ground activities and riding. The program, which began in 1991 with loaned horses and 10 students, operates today with 300 volunteers, 139 program participants, 21 horses, a Board of Directors, full time Executive Director, Business Manager, Program Manager/Leader Instructor, Development Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Farm Manager, and part-time staff of Equine Manager, Equine Trainer and NARHA (North American riding for the Handicapped Association) certified Instructors.