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Sports for Children with Special Needs
Competitive sports teams in your community may be a bad fit for your child with special needs, but there are organizations with programs that will welcome him or her. Here's how to find them.
Sports for Special Needs
Every child has the right to enjoy the fun of playing sports, the joy of teamwork, the achievement of hitting a ball or making a goal or crossing the finish line. Many programs have been developed to get children and adults with disabilities in the game. Find one that's right for your child.
Winter Paralympics
At the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, athletes with disabilities competed in five sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Sledge Hockey, and Wheelchair Curling. Learn more about the sports and see photos of athletes in action.
Sports for Children with Physical Disabilities
From Cure Our Children, articles and links on finding athletic opportunities for children with physical disabilities, including modifications for adapting recreational activities.
Special Needs Swim Gear
Children with special needs may face special challenges when it comes to water play -- from keeping ear tubes dry to finding extra-large swim diapers. Here's the gear they'll need to stay cool in the pool.
Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome
Tennis-playing brothers Luke and Murphy Jensen, winners of the French Open Doubles in 1993, and coach Vince Schmidt travel to various locations around the country to provide tennis clinics for children and young adults with Down syndrome.