Magnifying Abilities For adults with unique learning abilities
Spring 2026
Welcome to Magnifying Abilities Magnifying Abilities is a social/recreational program for adults 18 and older with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program is designed to enhance community involvement and lifelong learning of people with disabilities. Individuals who participate in the program reside within Carver and Scott County.
Sponsored by SWMetro Community Education Consortium
Administrative Assistant: Denise Ayen 952.556.6402 ayend@district112.org
Program Specialist: Susan Meyer 952.556.6434 meyers@district112.org
Instructor Spotlight: Theresa Ganzer Theresa has been teaching MA classes for two and a half years. Her favorite class to teach is painting. She is a high school media arts teacher by day. Her current passion is graphic design and animation but her roots started in painting and traditional art marking. Theresa says, “I love sharing my knowledge with others! I love that I have so many outlets in my life to continue to share my artistic skills and help anyone from all walks of life and any skill level find the artist within themself. Everyone has so much creativity inside of them and I feel very privileged to be able to help others unlock that creativity”. Magnifying Abilities offers Exploring Art class once a month.
MA Professionals: Cari Nesvold Doni McQuiston Kelli Christopher Website: ce4all.org
Address:
110600 Village Road
Chaska, MN 55318
Volunteer With Us!
If you are looking for an opportunity to be involved in the community, consider volunteering with Magnifying Abilities! We invite individuals 16 and older, who have a friendly attitude and a willingness to get to know people of all abilities, to provide support at our events! The time commitment is short (typically less than 2 hours) and we have a lot of fun!! Attending family members of participants willing to be an “official” event volunteer are asked to contact MA staff regarding upcoming opportunities. Please reach out to Susan Meyer with Magnifying Abilities at (952) 556-6434 or meyers@district112.org or register on our website.
Watch the MA Video Here!
Want to learn more about Magnifying Abilities? Visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymqyT0xrSk or scan the QR code to hear from MA participants and families in our promo video!
Be a Magnify Abilities Instructor!
Attention Magnifying Abilities families and friends…do you - or someone you know - have a special skill, unique hobby, or background in education? We are always looking for new instructors to provide interesting education opportunities for Magnifying Abilities! Please reach out to Susan at meyers@district112.org for more information about becoming a paid instructor with MA.