LEEP provides inclusive recreation, sporting, and healthy living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recreation provides many benefits such as the opportunities for socialization, personal growth, a feeling of being valued. Ultimately LEEP's goal is to enhance the quality of life of its participants.
LEEP serves individuals over the age of eight years, however the largest population served is adults. LEEP participants have some form of developmental or intellectual disability and may have physical disabilities and/or mental illness. There are hundreds of individuals in the Greater Mankato Area who participate in LEEP programs throughout the year.
LEEP was started in 1978 by a group of parents who had children with disabilities. They were searching for some activities that fit the special needs of their children so they started a weekly bowling group. Since that time, LEEP has grown in number of participants served and activities/events it offers. LEEP continues to collaborate with many people and agencies in our community who are committed to LEEP's mission.
