Become a member

We welcome new members to join SPHERE!

While our programs are based in Ridgefield, CT, members come from western Connecticut and neighboring New York towns. SPHERE members are adults with disabilities who like to have fun, make new friends, and gain confidence through learning!

 

“SPHERE gives me something to do and somewhere to go each week. “

—Jennifer Bender

There are so many ways in which SPHERE, since its founding in 1987, has been a positive presence in the life of our son, John-Andrew, and in our own lives as well. He was 22 then and now is 56 – that is hard to believe!

—Ghislaine and Chris Moomaw

“Our deepest hopes for Juliette have come true – that she would find friends, stimulating and enriching activities, a welcoming community, warmth, and adventure.”

—The Edelman Barberie Family

” Best Part is helping everyone keep SPHERE going. Enjoy singing and dancing and making my parents proud. Each week I love to see all these happy faces, and hear laughter of members. They are my people. I would cry if we didn’t have SPHERE anymore.”

—Jocelyn Steele

“One of the reasons I love SPHERE so much is because it’s challenging for special needs people to find and maintain a rich social life where they can be safe, accepted and valued for exactly who they are. “

—Katy Regnery, Drew Gilliam’s Sister

“I would be lonely without SPHERE, no one to talk to. “

—Marianne Nielsen

“SPHERE has made me appreciate my life.”

—Emily Haughney

“I have met so many friends,I wouldn’t have them otherwise.”

—Ron Gunther

“SPHERE provides so many fun opportunities for adults with disabilities! My daughter Emma says she loves that they can all be themselves, and they learn so much.”

—The Biles Family

“I moved to Ridgefield for SPHERE; it’s about friendships. “

—Cameron Kirk