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Erin Lacotta

  • Special Olympics athlete trains with a Unified Partner at the IM ABLE Foundation in Wyomissing as part of the Unified Fitness program offered by the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, which will launch this month at the West Chester Area YMCA in suburban Philadelphia.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Launch Inclusive Fitness Program with Special Olympics Pennsylvania

    September 10, 2025

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), in partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA), has officially launched Unified Fitness, a 12-week health and wellness program at West Chester Area YMCA. The…

  • A YMCA staff member smiles while engaging with a young boy and other children at a classroom table filled with toys and learning materials. The inclusive environment reflects adaptive programming for children with developmental delays.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Highlights Inclusive Approach to Summer Camp with Adaptive Programs Tour

    August 2, 2025

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomed families, partners, and community members on Tuesday, Jun. 29, to its Upper Main Line YMCA branch for a guided tour…

  • A YMCA summer camp counselor smiles with three young campers, all with face paint and arms around each other, enjoying outdoor activities in a cheerful and inclusive setting.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Showcases Adaptive Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities

    July 26, 2025

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is hosting a tour of its growing catalog of Adaptive Programs and Summer Camps, designed for children with developmental…

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    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Erin Lacotta

    March 28, 2025

    Erin Lacotta, Senior Association Director of Behavior Support and Adaptive Programming at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, has built her career on a commitment to…

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    The 2025 Class of VISTA NextGen Superstars: Part 2 of 4

    February 19, 2025

    The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and VISTA Today is thrilled to reveal its 2025 Class of VISTA NextGen Superstars, an initiative presented by Penn…

  • A student in an early learning classroom proudly showcases an art project.  
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Establishes Chester County’s Rapid Response Team for Childcare Providers 

    October 2, 2024

    As teachers are well aware, classroom management has become increasingly challenging over the past decade. In response, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has launched…

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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shines Spotlights Its Adaptive Fitness Offerings

    July 31, 2024

    With July being Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has focused on…

  • A YGBW camp counselor draws on a whiteboard with a camper at BumbleBee Day Camp at the Upper Main Line Branch in Berwyn during the summer of 2023.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Adaptive Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities 

    June 3, 2024

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) prides itself on being accessible to all in the community and eliminating financial barriers for children, families, and seniors…

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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Host Adaptive Pickleball Events Free for the Community

    April 19, 2023

     The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Adaptive Pickleball clinics for adults with developmental disabilities. Clinics are free to YMCA members and the community. They will be held at…

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