Our Mission:

Ivey Ranch Park is dedicated to encourage the interaction of disabled and able bodied children, of all ages, by providing educational and recreational activities. Since 1983 we have served children and adults with disabilities but will not exclude the able bodied, since integration, inclusion and interaction are important components of our program. Serving over 200 individuals a month, our essential goals are:

* Community integration and participation
* Personal choice
* Self-respect and respect for others
* Competence and self reliance

Currently over 2/3 of our children here at the Ivey Ranch Child Development Center have moderate to severe disabilities which include behavioral disorders, genetic disorders, and disabilities caused by accident or trauma. School age children come for after school, summer and off-track care. The Center also operates a preschool, in-home respite services, and summer camp.

News and Events in 2009

* The Magic of Ivey Ranch By: Michelle and McKen’Z Zang (Rider)

* Ivey Ranch $50,000 Grant Match Challenge! for the new Equestrian Center.

* More ways to get involved with Ivey Ranch - check our Opportunities page.

* Volunteers needed for our 5th Annual Western Hoedown 2009. Save the Date!

* Ivey Ranch Park Annual Report 2008, available for download

Ivey Ranch Programs include:

Child Day Care, Respite Services, Community Garden

Equine Programs:

Ablebodied Horsebackriding, Therapeutic Horsebackriding, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Horses for Heroes, Summer Horse Camp

Ways to get Involved:

Volunteer Opportunities, Summer Horse Camp Internships, AmeriCorps, Western Hoedown Planning Committee, Sponsor a Horse