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Adaptive Sports:
AbilityPLUS Adaptive Snow Sports - Ski and snow sports instruction for children and adults www.abilityplus.org
Wings & Hooves Therapeutic Riding - Therapeutic riding for individuals with physical, developmental and emotional challenges www.wingsandhooves.org
TOPS Soccer - Soccer program for kids of varying abilities www.mayouthsoccer.org/pages/95_top_soccer.cfm
Flips and Giggles Gymnastics - Adaptive and inclusive gymnastics classes www.flipsandgiggles.com
Outdoor Explorations - A non-profit organization providing outdoor and adventure programs for people with disabilities www.outdoorexplorations.org
Special Skates: A learn-to-skate program for children and adults with special needs. Lessons are held at the Burbank Ice Arena in Reading on Saturday afternoons.
http://www.ci.reading.ma.us/Pages/ReadingMA_Recreation/specialprograms/specialskates
Social and Other Skills:
Social Smart Kids - online support for kids who are challenged by social interactions; founded by a mom of a child with Down's Syndrome who realized that enabling her daughter to function socially ultimately garnered real acceptance for her. www.socialsmartkids.com
Advocacy & Information:
Wright's Law - Information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities www.wrightslaw.com
Federation for Children with Special Needs - See their parents' guide here www.fcsn.org/parentguide/pgintro.html
No Myths - A public service announcement about life with autism, made by people with autism www.nomyths.org
Concord SEPAC - Concord Special Education PAC has alot of good links and information www.concordspedpac.org
And Some Humor:
The "Movement of Imperfection" - Started by two sisters, each with children who have learning disabilities, they share their trials and triumphs and inject some well needed humor.
www.shutupabout.com |
