Walter Hineman wore a tuxedo to his prom last year and remembers that he danced a lot.

Tracey Balcerek got another wear out of the apple red gown she bought for her brother's wedding. She had a blast socializing at the prom and is anxious to attend another one later this month.

The pair attended a special prom for disabled adults hosted each year by the nonprofit Celebration of Life, headquartered in Westmoreland County.

"They go all out to make it the way a prom should be: a decorated room, plenty of music and food -- they had it all," said Mr. Hineman's mother, Nikki Hineman, of North Huntingdon.

"Going to a prom really excited Tracey because she heard her siblings talk about proms, and she really loved getting dressed up," said her mother, Barb Balcerek, of Irwin.

Miss Balcerek and Mr. Hineman plan to attend this year's special prom, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," to be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19 at the Sisters of Divine Redeemer Hall, 999 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth Township.

The event is free to anyone over age 18 who has a disability, but registration is required by calling Angela Dodds at 724-327-9019.

Briana Kelly, of Edgewood, a founding member of Celebration, said there is no cost because everything is donated, from the space to food to prom gowns and more.

"We have women from Mary Kay [makeup] doing free make-overs ," she said.

Celebration of Life was founded in 2007 by 15 families who have someone with a disability, It is dedicated to providing a support system for adults with disabilities, such as mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and more.

Mrs. Kelly said the organization delivers a vital service because legally required public educational services and therapy programs end at age 21.

The group's long-term goal is to build a campus to provide residential and day program options offering external and internal training, employment, and social, recreational and life skills guidance.

It would also come to the rescue when aging caregivers are no longer able to provide care.

Until that dream becomes a reality, the organization is focused on a more immediate goal: building a hydroponic, soil-less, temperature-controlled greenhouse on the Sisters of Divine Redeemer campus, which would serve as a vocational training program.

Disabled adults would learn to grow, care for, package and sell produce year-round.

In the fall, Celebration of Life will submit grant proposals to fund the venture.

Pet care, such as grooming and pet-sitting, is also a possible future enterprise, Mrs. Kelly said.

For more, call 412-513-6438; visit www.thecelebrationoflife.net or write to the group at P.O. Box 87, Forbes Road, PA 15633.