{"id":1078,"date":"2025-06-20T20:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/?page_id=1078"},"modified":"2025-06-20T21:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T21:55:13","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1078\" class=\"elementor elementor-1078\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-631e40f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"631e40f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8810ff5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8810ff5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4484cd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4484cd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16371139 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16371139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ACAP builds pathways for people who have disabilities to express their passions and demonstrate their abilities in the community around them. ACAP is not merely an assemblage of members and staff, but is composed of people coming together to work, learn, adapt, and serve the community. We endeavor to build up the larger community, and in so doing, discover our valued place within it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f315d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8f315d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea9db8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ea9db8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-193\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0561-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3c7ff6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d3c7ff6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9053f0f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9053f0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498705b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"498705b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/153620658_1199002407222605_776890733033987350_n-e1741155571871.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/153620658_1199002407222605_776890733033987350_n-e1741155571871.jpg 640w, https:\/\/jjknaak.com\/acapnewsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/153620658_1199002407222605_776890733033987350_n-e1741155571871-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e09f4e8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e09f4e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a4d91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86a4d91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Staff<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>ACAP has a committed, creative, and trained staff featuring five certified recreation therapy specialists, one certified social worker, one certified nursing assistant, and an emergency medical technician. Additionally, three staff members have been with the organization for over 20 years, providing stability and consistency in service delivery. ACAP regularly sponsors recreation therapy interns from top-ranked programs in the state, who help deliver programs and care for members while learning and practicing on the job.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1} --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd7afeb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd7afeb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ed97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2ed97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>ACAP\u2019s mission is to encourage people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential and to acquire life-long skills that will enable them to become contributing and valued members within their communities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Partners<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>ACAP has more than 60 active partnerships with businesses, organizations, and groups. We have worked decades with some partners. Below are a few of our strongest partners. We appreciate everyone who has supported ACAP as partners over the years.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-41539b2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41539b2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3108507 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3108507\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d5507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8d5507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dancetracksllc.com\/\">Dance Tracks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jkleeblackbelt.com\/\">JK Lee Black Belt Studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.helpingwildlife.org\/\">Wildlife in Need Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.potteryinwaukesha.com\/\">The Potter\u2019s Shop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeshacounty.gov\/retzernaturecenter\/\">Retzer Nature Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab81e18 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab81e18\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b91a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b91a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plowshareftm.org\/\">Plowshare Fair Trade Market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clients.mindbodyonline.com\/classic\/mainclass?studioid=17182&amp;tg=&amp;vt=&amp;lvl=&amp;stype=&amp;view=&amp;trn=0&amp;page=&amp;catid=&amp;prodid=&amp;date=4%2f30%2f2017&amp;classid=0&amp;prodGroupId=&amp;sSU=&amp;optForwardingLink=&amp;qParam=&amp;justloggedin=&amp;nLgIn=&amp;pMode=0&amp;loc=1\">Reaching TreeTops Yoga<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waukeshacivictheatre.org\/\">Waukesha Civic Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandhomehealth.com\/Milwaukee\">Heartland Hospice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gwcymca.org\/YMCA-Waukesha\/Locations\/Waukesha-YMCA.htm\">Waukesha YMCA<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e26667 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e26667\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c9256 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7c9256\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8fa28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8fa28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Since our place is within the context of the community, we do not separate ourselves by segregated facilities or signage denoting our distinction from the community. We are members of it and therefore strive to make our presence visible as fellow citizens and consumers\u2014not visitors.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":803,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09396c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f09396c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f22f50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f22f50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the News<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>ACAP is honored to be recognized by local media. We believe this recognition is a powerful showcase of the impact our organization and our members have on our community. Click the links below for the full story:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenbecker.com\/milwaukeesphilanthropiccommunity\"><em>Ellenbecker Investment Group Radio Interview (1\/17\/2021)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/cbs58.com\/news\/sunday-morning-spotlight-acap-of-waukesha\">CBS 58: ACAP of Waukesha Highlight<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/cbs58.com\/news\/sunday-morning-spotlight-acap-playmakers-of-waukesha\">CBS 58: ACAP PlayMakers Highlight<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-a28f6dc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a28f6dc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eff9668 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eff9668\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8a7a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8a7a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"dslc-module-01a6b8fd886\" class=\"dslc-module-front dslc-module-DSLC_Text_Simple dslc-in-viewport-check dslc-in-viewport-anim-none  dslc-col dslc-6-col  dslc-module-handle-like-regular \" data-module-id=\"01a6b8fd886\" data-module=\"DSLC_Text_Simple\" data-dslc-module-size=\"6\" data-dslc-anim=\"none\" data-dslc-anim-delay=\"0\" data-dslc-anim-duration=\"650\" data-dslc-anim-easing=\"ease\" data-dslc-preset=\"none\">\n<div class=\"dslc-text-module-content\">\n<h2>Volunteer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .dslc-module --><\/p>\n<div id=\"dslc-module-e73a31558f8\" class=\"dslc-module-front dslc-module-DSLC_Text_Simple dslc-in-viewport-check dslc-in-viewport-anim-none  dslc-col dslc-12-col  dslc-module-handle-like-regular \" data-module-id=\"e73a31558f8\" data-module=\"DSLC_Text_Simple\" data-dslc-module-size=\"12\" data-dslc-anim=\"none\" data-dslc-anim-delay=\"0\" data-dslc-anim-duration=\"650\" data-dslc-anim-easing=\"ease\" data-dslc-preset=\"none\">\n<div class=\"dslc-text-module-content\">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to broaden your horizons, get hands-on experience with individuals with disabilities, or simply looking to give back to your community, we have the volunteer experience for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"dslc-module-7aaedae40c8\" class=\"dslc-module-front dslc-module-DSLC_Button dslc-in-viewport-check dslc-in-viewport-anim-none  dslc-col dslc-12-col  dslc-module-handle-like-regular \" data-module-id=\"7aaedae40c8\" data-module=\"DSLC_Button\" data-dslc-module-size=\"12\" data-dslc-anim=\"none\" data-dslc-anim-delay=\"0\" data-dslc-anim-duration=\"650\" data-dslc-anim-easing=\"ease\" data-dslc-preset=\"none\">\n<div class=\"dslc-button\"><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acap-waukesha.org\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c6ee1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05c6ee1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf5e21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acf5e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"dslc-module-b548e3deab0\" class=\"dslc-module-front dslc-module-DSLC_Text_Simple dslc-in-viewport-check dslc-in-viewport-anim-none  dslc-col dslc-12-col  dslc-module-handle-like-regular \" data-module-id=\"b548e3deab0\" data-module=\"DSLC_Text_Simple\" data-dslc-module-size=\"12\" data-dslc-anim=\"none\" data-dslc-anim-delay=\"0\" data-dslc-anim-duration=\"650\" data-dslc-anim-easing=\"ease\" data-dslc-preset=\"none\">\n<div class=\"dslc-text-module-content\">\n<h2>Refer a Member<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .dslc-module --><\/p>\n<div id=\"dslc-module-e944bac2d26\" class=\"dslc-module-front dslc-module-DSLC_Text_Simple dslc-in-viewport-check dslc-in-viewport-anim-none  dslc-col dslc-12-col  dslc-module-handle-like-regular \" data-module-id=\"e944bac2d26\" data-module=\"DSLC_Text_Simple\" data-dslc-module-size=\"12\" data-dslc-anim=\"none\" data-dslc-anim-delay=\"0\" data-dslc-anim-duration=\"650\" data-dslc-anim-easing=\"ease\" data-dslc-preset=\"none\">\n<div class=\"dslc-text-module-content\">\n<p>Would like to refer someone into our program? 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We appreciate everyone who has supported ACAP as partners over the years.\u00a0 Dance Tracks JK Lee Black Belt Studio Wildlife in Need Center The Potter\u2019s Shop Retzer Nature Center &nbsp; Plowshare Fair Trade Market Reaching TreeTops Yoga Waukesha Civic Theatre Heartland Hospice Waukesha YMCA Our Philosophy Since our place is within the context of the community, we do not separate ourselves by segregated facilities or signage denoting our distinction from the community. We are members of it and therefore strive to make our presence visible as fellow citizens and consumers\u2014not visitors. In the News ACAP is honored to be recognized by local media. We believe this recognition is a powerful showcase of the impact our organization and our members have on our community. Click the links below for the full story: Ellenbecker Investment Group Radio Interview (1\/17\/2021) CBS 58: ACAP of Waukesha Highlight CBS 58: ACAP PlayMakers Highlight Volunteer Whether you&#8217;re looking to broaden your horizons, get hands-on experience with individuals with disabilities, or simply looking to give back to your community, we have the volunteer experience for you! Volunteer Here Refer a Member Would like to refer someone into our program? 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