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Abilitations Children's Therapy & Wellness Center focuses on the abilities of each child versus the disability. Our programs and therapy sessions are designed to promote each child's highest level of functional independence and help achieve their personal goals. We believe every child has the potential to become who they are meant to be despite obstacles that lie in their way. Our goal is to support and promote a sense of self and a focus on the overall wellness of each child. Provides yoga, music therapy, fitness and wellness programs, indoor soccer league, etc.
Adapted Physical Education Resource:
Dream League baseball gives special needs children the opportunity to play America’s greatest pastime. With the help of peer buddies, players of varying disabilities are given the chance to enjoy the sport of baseball while their parents proudly cheer them on! Games are played at Tyler Run Park in Wake Forest.
Holly Springs School of Dance, Shining Stars Dance Program creates a class specifically designed for kids with special needs. This free class is open to anyone in the community who has a child that could benefit from this fun class. SDC members dance with these kids the 1st Saturday of each month from 10-11am.
JumpZone of Cary invites Children with Special Needs and their families to come to Jump!Zone on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. FREE ADMISSION!!
Miracle League of the Triangle creates positive life experiences for children with special needs and their families through baseball. Games are played at Adams Elementary School in Cary.
Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department, Visually Impaired Program offers a variety of exciting monthly activities for area residents with a visual impairment. Athletic programs include beepball and bowling. We offer a wide variety of trips to sporting events, family outings, both local and statewide day trips. Classes are scheduled according to interest. Each activity is designed to offer instruction and meet the interests of all ages. To receive our bi-monthly newsletter (which is available in large print, braille, and audio) and increase the quality of your leisure time, please call 919-807-5403. Reference the Leisure Ledger (search Specialized Recreation Services) for more information at
Special Olympics’ mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Town of Cary - Specialized Recreation - The Town of Cary Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable modifications will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you or a family member requires reasonable modification to participate in a program, please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
YMCA of the Triangle has been providing facilities, programs and services that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all for more than 150 years. The YMCA of the Triangle holds true to the mission of serving people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages, and incomes in order to make its community a healthier, safer, better place to live.