WAUKESHA, Wis.— A well-known organization that helps people with physical and intellectual disabilities is celebrating an important anniversary.
Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP) is celebrating 40 years of serving the Waukesha community. Back in 1982, there were a lot fewer programs in Wisconsin that provided recreational opportunities to those with disabilities.
One major ACAP program is Art Links. It’s an art studio and gallery space where ACAP members can create works and sell them. Members get to keep 50% of the proceeds and 50% goes back to the organization.
Katie Baesemann is one of the artist who participates in the program. As she glazed a piece of pottery, she said it has provided her a sense of purpose.
"I have come a long way, I feel happy when I come!"
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“It is so much fun,” said Baesemann. “You feel very productive, feel better than when you get there because you know people are going to enjoy them and hopefully have them for a long time.”
In addition to art programs, ACAP offers numerous other opportunities for those they serve, including theatre programs and other recreational activities.
If you would like to see the work the ACAP artists create, you can visit their art gallery at 333 W. Main Street in Waukesha. You can also visit their website here.