About

SPHERE’s mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of adults with disabilities through education, recreation and the arts while fostering and nurturing relationships between our members and our communities.

Goals

  • To present ourselves to the community and the world as smart, talented, and charming members of society.
  • To educate the community that SPHERE members are employable, approachable, and genuine contributors to our lives.
  • To provide recreational, educational, and cultural programs to improve the quality of life for our SPHERE members and our community.

FAQs

WHEN WAS SPHERE FOUNDED?

A: SPHERE was founded in 1987 to serve Ridgefield-area adults with disabilities in housing, education, recreation, and employment.

HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?

A: Applicants for SPHERE membership come from Ridgefield and the surrounding CT and NY areas. Our members have a broad range of intellectual disabilities and can complement SPHERE’s mission and goals through their participation in our programs.

HOW CAN I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

A: There are various opportunities to become involved in our programs.  If you would like to learn more about volunteering, please send an email to info@spherect.org

 

Statistics from 2025 at SPHERE