Physical disabilities resources
The following are links to recreation opportunities in the Ottawa community for children and youth with physical disabilities.
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Abilities Centre Ottawa: Programs and initiatives that support quality participation, community capacity building and educational opportunities that break down barriers and increase inclusive recreational and sport opportunities for people of all abilities. Ability First Ottawa: Assist persons with disabilities, and their families, reach their social, educational and employment goals Adaptive Boccia: Boccia leagues at Carleton University Archery Canada: Promotes all types of archery to all Canadians Badminton Canada: Para Badminton Resources BEING Studio: Supports artist in visual arts and creative writing Boxing Without Barriers: Boxing Classes for individuals with disabilities Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa: After-school, weekend and summer programs Bowhead Corp: Designs innovative bikes, wheelchairs, and adaptive solutions for persons with mobility disabilities Brave Hearts: Equine-Facilitated Wellness programs Camp Merrywood: Fully accessible and inclusive camp for kids with physical disabilities Canadian Adaptive Snowsports | Sports de glisse adaptés Canada Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Canadian Jax Unified Rugby Football Club: Rugby for all abilities Capital City Condors: Inclusive Adapted Hockey Team Carleton Athletics Adaptive Sports Featuring wheelchair basketball, para-swimming and Boccia City of Ottawa Inclusive Recreation: Integrated recreation programs offered through various community centres in Ottawa Chair Yoga/Low Mobility Dance | Devotiondance Cheer Sport Sharks / Cheer Abilities Dovercourt Recreation Dovercourt Recreation WAVE: a work and recreation program for adults with special needs East Nepean Challenger Baseball: Baseball team for youth/adults of all abilities Fitness Dynamics: Triathlon club Flow Recreation Therapy: Recreation therapy support and programs for individuals (both-in person and virtual programming) Freedom at Depth: Scuba diving training for people with disabilities Friends in Sportfishing: Provides recreational boating and sportfishing Girl Guides of Canada: Organization for girls and women making a positive difference GleeCeptional: Glee club for children and youth with exceptionalities Go Capital Synchro: Synchronized swimming club Happy Trails: Therapeutic equestrian centre Heroes Circle: Empowering Martial Arts program for individuals with disabilities and or chronic illnesses Jack Purcell Recreation Association: Ottawa community centre Dance for All Abilities in Kanata - Trio Danceworks Lanark County Therapeutic Riding: Therapeutic equestrian centre in Lanark county LiquidGym Rehab and Training Centre: Unique rehab and fitness centre that incorporates water and land equipment The Miracle League of Ottawa: Accessible baseball facility and programs National Capital Able Sail Association – Nepean Sailing Club: An adapted sailing program for individuals with physical disabilities Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Ontario Para Network: Wheelchair Sports Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association: Wheelchair Basketball Recreational and competitive wheelchair basketball opportunities to people of all ages, genders and abilities Ottawa City Soccer Club – Just For Kicks: Soccer program for children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club: Inclusive programming for all levels of ability and development Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League: Recreational and competitive wheelchair floor hockey league Ottawa River Canoe Club: PaddleALL: Canoe/kayak program for individuals with disabilities Ottawa Para Table Tennis Club: Para Table Tennis Ottawa Stingers Wheelchair Rugby Pain Relief Yoga- Healing Yoga Ottawa- Yoga for individuals experiencing chronic pain Parasport Ontario - Ottawa Fencing Club: Para Fencing Club Partners In Parenting: Respite and Recreational Services: After care and Saturday program that focuses on providing a stimulating and fun environment for kids and adults with Special Needs. PowerHockey Ottawa | Facebook Propeller Dance: Inclusive dance program RA Centre: Junior Sports Programs and Clubs Recreational Respite: 1:1 or group recreation programs that support individuals to achieve goals Relais plein air | National Capital Commission: Location for outdoor activities in Gatineau Park, offering outdoor programs and equipment options for people with disabilities Ringette for All – Where everyone gets to play! – City of Ottawa Ringette Scouts Canada: Offers programs for boys, girls and youth ages 5-26 Shaun Kehoe Fitness Adaptive Personal Training & Disability Fitness Programs SkiAbility Ottawa: Water skiing and wakeboarding for persons with a physical disability Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario: Facilitate the integration of all athletes, together with persons facing physical and developmental challenges in the sport of sledge hockey Spinal Cord Injury Ontario: Information on resources, equipment, recreation opportunities and more Starr Gymnastics: Provides integration classes that include 1:1 support while being a part of the group Sunshine Bowling League: Promotes bowling opportunities for those with disabilities S.W.A.M.: Affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs Tae E. Lee Taekwondo: Taekwondo for children with disabilities The Ottawa Bandits Hockey Team: Inclusive Hockey Team for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities. TopShape Inc: Individualized and specialized fitness training solutions and physiotherapy Tranquil Acres: Therapeutic equestrian centre servicing the Ottawa region TROtt: Therapeutic Riding Association Ottawa-Carleton YMCA-The Capital Region: Resource for health, fitness and recreation, childcare and social services |
Developmental disabilities resources
The following are links to recreation opportunities in the Ottawa community for children/youth with Developmental Disabilities.
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Abilities Centre Ottawa: Programs and initiatives that support quality participation, community capacity building and educational opportunities that break down barriers and increase inclusive recreational and sport opportunities for people of all abilities. Ability First Ottawa: Assist persons with disabilities, and their families, reach their social, educational and employment goals BEING Studio: Supports artist in visual arts and creative writing Best Buddies: Fostering meaningful friendships for people with intellectual disabilities Boxing Without Barriers: Boxing Classes for individuals with disabilities Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa: After-school, weekend and summer programs Capital City Condors: Inclusive Adapted Hockey Team Canadian Adaptive Snowsports | Sports de glisse adaptés Canada Canadian Jax Unified Rugby Football Club: Rugby for all abilities City of Ottawa Inclusive Recreation: Integrated recreation programs offered through various community centres in Ottawa Cheer Sport Sharks/Cheer Abilities Dance for All Abilities in Kanata - Trio Danceworks Dovercourt Recreation WAVE: a work and recreation program for adults with special needs G.A.C.S.N. – Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs: Saturday recreation program for youth and young adults with special needs. Dragonfly: Dance program for learners with Down Syndrome East Nepean Challenger Baseball: Baseball team for youth/adults of all abilities Flowrecreationtherapy.ca – CONNECT: Recreation therapy support and programs for individuals (both-in person and virtual programming) Friends in Sportfishing: Provides recreational boating and sportfishing Girl Guides of Canada: Organization for girls and women making a positive difference GleeCeptional: Glee club for children and youth with exceptionalities Go Capital Synchro: Synchronized swimming club Happy Trails: Therapeutic equestrian centre Heroes Circle: Empowering Martial Arts program for individuals with disabilities and or chronic illnesses Lanark County Therapeutic Riding: Therapeutic equestrian centre in Lanark county LiveWorkPlay: Helping people with disabilities live, work and play Lotus Centre: Accessible and inclusive music education programs The Miracle League of Ottawa: Accessible baseball facility and programs Ottawa City Soccer Club – Just For Kicks: Soccer program for children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities Ottawa River Canoe Club: PaddleALL: Canoe/kayak program for individuals with disabilities Ottawa Rowing Club - Special Olympics Ontario (Greater Ottawa Rowing Program) Propeller Dance: Inclusive dance program RA Centre: Junior Sports Programs and Clubs Rideau Canoe Club: Canoe and Kayak sprint racing for paddlers with intellectual and developmental disabilities Ringette for All – Where everyone gets to play! – City of Ottawa Ringette Recreational Respite: 1:1 or group recreation programs that support individuals to achieve goals Scouts Canada: Offers programs for boys, girls and youth ages 5-26 Shaun Kehoe Fitness Adaptive Personal Training & Disability Fitness Programs Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario: Facilitate the integration of all athletes, together with persons facing physical and developmental challenges in the sport of sledge hockey Social Network for Youth: Social group for youth and adults Special Olympics: Sports organization where athletes with developmental disabilities can compete Starr Gymnastics: Provides integration classes that include 1:1 support while being a part of the group Sunshine Bowling League: Promotes bowling opportunities for those with disabilities SuperHEROS | HEROS Hockey: Open to youth ages 7-17 with cognitive and physical challenges S.W.A.M.: Affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs Tae E. Lee Taekwondo: Taekwondo for children with disabilities Tamir Keshet Community Connections- Integration Aides to support children and youth with developmental, emotional, social, learning, and/or behavioural challenges who are enrolled in local summer day camps. The Ottawa Bandits Hockey Team: Inclusive Hockey Team for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities. Tranquil Acres: Therapeutic equestrian centre servicing the Ottawa region YMCA-The Capital Region: Resource for health, fitness and recreation, childcare and social services Y’s Owl Maclure Co-operative Centre: Recreation and life skill groups addressing transition to adulthood, employment, gaming/ social rec groups, cooking and independent living skills classes 6 Tigers Karate: Karate for kids with special needs |
Autism spectrum disorder resources
The following are links to recreation opportunities in the Ottawa community for children/youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Abilities Centre Ottawa: Programs and initiatives that support quality participation, community capacity building and educational opportunities that break down barriers and increase inclusive recreational and sport opportunities for people of all abilities. Ability First Ottawa: Assist persons with disabilities, and their families, reach their social, educational and employment goals Autism Moves: Promotes physical activity, fundamental movement skills, and peer connection for youth with autism through sport. BEING Studio: Supports artist in visual arts and creative writing Best Buddies: Fostering meaningful friendships for people with intellectual disabilities Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa: Mentoring programs for children and youth Boxing Without Barriers: Boxing Classes for individuals with disabilities Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa: After-school, weekend and summer programs Capital City Condors: Inclusive Adapted Hockey Team Canadian Adaptive Snowsports | Sports de glisse adaptés Canada Canadian Jax Unified Rugby Football Club: Rugby for all abilities City of Ottawa Inclusive Recreation: Integrated recreation programs offered through various community centers in Ottawa Cheer Sport Sharks / Cheer Abilities Dance for All Abilities in Kanata - Trio Danceworks Dovercourt Recreation WAVE: a work and recreation program for adults with special needs G.A.C.S.N. – Gloucester Association for Children with Special Needs: Saturday recreation program for youth and young adults with special needs. East Nepean Challenger Baseball: Baseball team for youth/adults of all abilities EB Building Blocks: Playgroups, social skills groups and camps Flowrecreationtherapy.ca – CONNECT: Recreation therapy support and programs for individuals (both-in person and virtual programming) Friends in Sportfishing: Provides recreational boating and sportfishing Girl Guides of Canada: Organization for girls and women making a positive difference GleeCeptional: Glee club for children and youth with exceptionalities Go Capital Synchro: Synchronized swimming club Happy Trails:Therapeutic equestrian centre Heroes Circle: Empowering Martial Arts program for individuals with disabilities and or chronic illnesses Lanark County Therapeutic Riding: Therapeutic equestrian centre in Lanark county Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton: Programs and camps for individuals with learning disabilities/ASD LiveWorkPlay: Helping people with disabilities live, work and play Lotus Centre: Accessible and inclusive music education programs The Miracle League of Ottawa: Accessible baseball facility and programs Ottawa River Canoe Club: PaddleALL: Canoe/kayak program for individuals with disabilities Propeller Dance: Inclusive dance program Proset: Autism Inclusive tennis RA Centre: Junior Sports Programs and Clubs Recreational Respite: 1:1 or group recreation programs that support individuals to achieve goals Ringette for All – Where everyone gets to play! – City of Ottawa Ringette Scouts Canada: Offers programs for boys, girls and youth ages 5-26 Shaun Kehoe Fitness Adaptive Personal Training & Disability Fitness Programs Social Network for Youth: Social group for youth and adults Special Olympics: Sports organization where athletes with developmental disabilities can compete Starr Gymnastics: Provides integration classes that include 1:1 support while being a part of the group SuperHEROS | HEROS Hockey: Open to youth ages 7-17 with cognitive and physical challenges S.W.A.M.: Affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs Tae E. Lee Taekwondo: Taekwondo for children with disabilities Tamir Keshet Community Connections- Integration Aides to support children and youth with developmental, emotional, social, learning, and/or behavioural challenges who are enrolled in local summer day camps. Tranquil Acres: Therapeutic equestrian centre servicing the Ottawa region TROtt: Therapeutic Riding Association Ottawa-Carleton YMCA-The Capital Region: Resource for health, fitness and recreation, childcare and social services Y’s Owl Maclure Co-operative Centre: Recreation and life skill groups addressing transition to adulthood, employment, gaming/ social rec groups, cooking and independent living skills classes 6 Tigers Karate: Karate for kids with special needs |