reporter: he s one of the more than 200 campers accepted this year to rising above disabilities, or r.a.d. camp, an overnight summer camp for children and adults with special needs in southern california. for many it s their first ever camp experience. when campers arrive for their week-long stay, each one is paired with a buddy from the hundreds of staffers on hand. katie webb brundige and meghan clem are the camp s co-founders. it s an amazing opportunity for our campers to have independence, growth, friendship and just fun. i like camp. yeah, it s special. i m so happy i m here. i m so happy. linsey: r.a.d. camp not only provides a new experience for the campers but a much-needed break for caregivers. the camp is staffed around the clock with a medical staff including 38 nurses and 26 medical students who dispense more than 1,000 pills at breakfast alone. volunteers say r.a.d. camp enriches their lives too.
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Dance parties, trivia events, and other engaging activities are on the roster
Joining a dance party or participating in a trivia-fun showdown, one that s focused on music, via Zoom?
It can raise the spirits, connect you with others, and give some lovely uplift to your day at home.
That s just what the team behind RAD (Rising Above Disabilities) is doing for many Southern Californians, thanks to the brand-new, activity-packed RAD Club.
The virtual club, which provides . engaging, entertaining, and recreational content all-year-round to kids and adults with special needs, was co-founded by Meghan Clem and Katie Webb-Brundige, who created RAD Camp in 2014.