Iowa nonprofit Can Play empowers communities for inclusive recreation
“Tonight, we’re going to work on building strong muscles and fast feet!” Melissa Clarke-Wharff calls out to a group of pre-teens warming up for 45 minutes of fitness fun.
Can Play’s adaptive programming is underway alongside other weeknight sports practices at the RecPlex in West Des Moines, Iowa. Volunteer coaches facilitate hopscotch, ball handing, and flag football as family members and caregivers chat on the sidelines.
