Skating for All Abilities
Every Ability Matters. Every Smile Matters. Everyone Belongs.
Help Us Make a Difference — One Child, One Smile, One Skate at a Time!
Creating a world where children and adults of all abilities can experience the joy of roller skating, build confidence, make friendships, and feel included.
Our Story
Every Child Deserves to Belong
Imagine being a child watching other children laugh, play, and enjoy the simple joy of roller skating, but feeling like you don’t belong because of a disability.
Now imagine the happiness on that child’s face when someone finally says, “Yes, you can skate too!”
That is the heart behind Skating for All Abilities.
Our nonprofit was inspired by two young boys and one heartfelt wish:
“I just want to be like the other kids.”
Those words touched our hearts and inspired a mission to create a place where children and adults of all abilities can experience friendship, confidence, independence, and the joy of roller skating and rollerblading.
Our Mission: Skating Is for Everyone
Skating for All Abilities is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive, affordable, and accessible recreational opportunities for individuals with autism, sensory challenges, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and other special needs.
Through our partnership with Just For Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein, Illinois, we are already offering sensory-friendly skating sessions designed to make everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and included.
But we need the support of our community to help this program grow.
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
Your generous contribution helps us remove barriers and create opportunities for children and adults of all abilities.
Sensory-Friendly Skating Sessions
A welcoming environment with reduced noise, no flashing lights, and accommodations for individual needs.
Adaptive Skating Equipment
Skate Helpers, helmets, and other equipment that allow individuals to participate safely and confidently.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Improvements, including a wheelchair-access ramp to help participants access the skating floor.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Helping families who cannot afford recreational activities.
Inclusive Community Programs
Creating opportunities for children and adults to socialize, build friendships, exercise, and experience the joy of belonging.
Every Donation Matters
Every gift, no matter the size, helps create a more inclusive skating experience.
We welcome donations from individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations.
Suggested Donation Amounts
$5 | $10 | $25 | $50 | $100 | $250
Any Amount Is Appreciated!
Your generosity helps provide the equipment, accessibility, scholarships, and programs that make skating possible for everyone.
Become a Community Sponsor
Partner With Us to Make a Lasting Difference
Local businesses and corporations play an important role in helping Skating for All Abilities expand our programs and reach more families.
Your sponsorship directly supports inclusive recreation and helps create a welcoming community where everyone belongs.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Community Friend — $250
Bronze Sponsor — $500
Silver Sponsor — $1,000
Gold Sponsor — $2,500
Platinum Sponsor — $5,000
Presenting Sponsor — $10,000 or more
Whether you’re a small local business or a larger corporation, your support can help make a meaningful difference.
Join Us in Making a Difference
When you support Skating for All Abilities, you are doing more than helping fund a skating program.
You are giving a child confidence.
You are giving a family hope.
You are giving someone a place where they feel accepted, included, and valued.
Our dream is simple: To create a community where no child or adult is left watching from the sidelines because of their abilities.
We cannot accomplish this mission alone, but with the generosity of caring individuals and businesses like yours, we can make a lasting difference.
Together, we can make sure everyone has a place to skate.
A Heartfelt Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for considering a donation and for helping us build a world where everyone belongs.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Lisa Duncan and Toby Tagliapietra
Founders, Skating for All Abilities
Contact Skating for All Abilities
Skating for All Abilities
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
139 N. Seymour Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
Email: justforfunrollerrink@yahoo.com
Website: https://justforfunrollerrink.com/skating-for-all-abilities/
Tax-Deductible Donations
Skating for All Abilities is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for a donation unless otherwise stated.
