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Adaptive Activities Minneapolis

Empowering individuals with special needs to thrive, connect, and explore the community - side by side with their peers.

Our Goal, Vision, & Commitment

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Our Story

Founded in 2023 by the Carl Family, Ability 2 Believe – The Brayden and Brooks Foundation – is built on years of hope, love, advocacy, and dedication.

Brayden and Brooks, twin brothers born in 2015 to Jeremy and Ashley Carl, have inspired this journey. At 18 months, Brayden was diagnosed with autism, and since then, the family has faced many challenges and celebrated many milestones.

Early in their journey, Ashley recognized a critical gap in one-on-one care programs for children like Brayden. Driven to make a difference, she launched the Rally for Autism in 2019 to raise funds for a local therapy center that had supported Brayden for years. That experience sparked her passion and led to the creation of Ability 2 Believe.

Our mission is to support the special needs community by offering inclusive programs and services that provide one-on-one care for children and adults, while also welcoming individuals of all ability levels.

Brayden’s biggest supporter is his twin brother Brooks, who continues to be his advocate and cheerleader. Inspired by their bond, we also focus on supporting siblings of individuals with special needs, helping them connect with others who understand their unique experiences.

This is just the beginning. Ability 2 Believe has big goals for the future, and we need your help to achieve them. Please consider donating today!

Rally for Autism

Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists,
it is making a new space, a better space for everyone.

Rachel Olivero

Upcoming Events

  • Sports Skills Camp for Grades 5-8
    Sports Skills Camp for Grades 5-8
    Mon, Oct 20
    Christa McAuliffe Elementary
    Oct 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
    Christa McAuliffe Elementary , 1601 12th St W, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
    Sports program for special needs children, with a goal of helping children feel confident with their athletic and teamworking skills.
  • Sports Skills Camp for Grades K-4
    Sports Skills Camp for Grades K-4
    Mon, Oct 20
    Christa McAuliffe Elementary
    Oct 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
    Christa McAuliffe Elementary , 1601 12th St W, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
    Sports program for special needs children, with a goal of helping children feel confident with their athletic and teamworking skills.
  • Pumpkin Decorating Family Festival
    Pumpkin Decorating Family Festival
    Wed, Oct 22
    Hastings Middle School Cafeteria
    Oct 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Hastings Middle School Cafeteria, 1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
    Carve, paint or sticker a spooky jack-o-lantern to light up your Halloween!
  • Rally for Autism
    Rally for Autism
    Sun, Nov 09
    Dugarel's
    Nov 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Dugarel's, 3475 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
    Silent Auction, Raffles and a Day of Fun and Football on the Big Screens!

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