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FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation Enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, through the power of creative arts and recreational therapies.

FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a space for folks with special needs to enrich their lives. Founded in 1951, we work with clients of all ages, introducing them to new activities and experiences, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and showing them new ways to communicate how they feel. Through the dedication of our highly-trained staff and the support of partners and collaborating organizations throughout Metro Detroit, we offer music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for children and adults with a variety of special needs diagnoses. We go into schools in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to provide music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for students receiving special education services. We work to expose our clients to new avenues of expression which serve to improve how they relate and interact with their environments and families. FAR’s mission is to promote understanding and provide education for children and adults with special needs through therapeutic opportunities. Thanks to decades of support from our community, we are able every day to show our clients they have the power and ability to live the lives they want to live.

Some moments from an incredible evening last Thursday at our 26th annual FAR Friends event. To say this event was a succ...
10/20/2026

Some moments from an incredible evening last Thursday at our 26th annual FAR Friends event. To say this event was a success would be a massive understatement! Our clients performed for a full house of guests who came together to celebrate just how FAR we've come in our 75 years of impact.

Whether you're a client, staff member, volunteer, friend, or family member, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for coming together to bring this event to life. It was an incredible honor to celebrate with you all 🧡💜💙

Did you know that Mi ABLE hosts monthly webinars with information on how to save for qualified disability expenses? Usin...
10/20/2026

Did you know that Mi ABLE hosts monthly webinars with information on how to save for qualified disability expenses? Using a MiABLE 529 Disability Savings Plan, individuals with disabilities can save for expenses such as health and wellness, housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, and more.

📆 MiABLE hosts these webinars the third Wednesday every month! Upcoming dates include:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 6PM-7PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6PM-7PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 6PM-7PM

To register, visit https://www.michigan.gov/miable

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: MiABLE Informational Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

10/16/2026

“I bet I could fit in that HULKEN “- Anna

Today is our final FAR Friends Thursday for the year... because today is the big day!!! We can't wait to see you all thi...
10/15/2026

Today is our final FAR Friends Thursday for the year... because today is the big day!!! We can't wait to see you all this evening at the Seligman Performing Arts Center for our 26th annual 🧡💜💙

WHERE:
Seligman Performing Arts Center
22305 W. 13 Mile Road
Beverly Hills, MI 48025

WHEN:
Doors open at 5:30 for the FAR Bazaar, silver circle pre-glow reception, and other pre-event activities
Performance at 7:00PM

10/14/2026

POV: it’s FAR Friends rehearsal week!

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow at our 26th annual FAR Friends 🧡💜💙

Scenes from blocking rehearsal 🎵🎤FAR’s biggest night is just TWO DAYS away! Our performers have been working so hard to ...
10/13/2026

Scenes from blocking rehearsal 🎵🎤

FAR’s biggest night is just TWO DAYS away! Our performers have been working so hard to put this show together, and we are so excited to share it with you this Thursday 🧡💜💙

Amidst our final preparations for FAR Friends, President Pamela Ayres sat down with WWJ Newsradio 950 last week to talk ...
10/12/2026

Amidst our final preparations for FAR Friends, President Pamela Ayres sat down with WWJ Newsradio 950 last week to talk about FAR, our 75th anniversary, and our upcoming FAR Friends celebration this Thursday. WWJ, thank you so much for the opportunity to share our story!

A 75-year celebration for FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation in Birmingham is winding down, but there is one more event coming up on Thursday. Some people who are helped by the organization will be performing in a real concert hall. FAR President Pam Ayres talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman. (Photo: Ge....

Did you know that October 8 is DAF (donor-advised fund) day?What is a Donor-Advised Fund?A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a...
10/08/2026

Did you know that October 8 is DAF (donor-advised fund) day?

What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and flexible way to support charitable organizations that are meaningful to you. It allows individuals and families to set aside money for charitable giving and recommend grants to nonprofits over time.

At FAR, individuals never age out of our services, and we are committed to providing financial assistance to those in need. Every gift helps us provide scholarships, expand access to therapy, and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. As we celebrate 75 years of creativity, empowerment, and community, we invite you to consider making FAR part of your DAF giving.

Thank you all for believing in our mission and for being part of the FAR family. Together, we can continue to celebrate just how FAR we've come!

FAR Friends is exactly ONE WEEK away from today! Today, we thought it would be fun to compare our clients' first FAR Fri...
10/08/2026

FAR Friends is exactly ONE WEEK away from today! Today, we thought it would be fun to compare our clients' first FAR Friends appearances with their most recent FAR Friends appearances.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating how FAR we've come next Thursday, October 15!

Address

1669 W Maple Road
Birmingham, MI
48009

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12486463347

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