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RECREATIONThere are many different options for people with disabilities who want to get involved in social activities, sports, games, clubs, and the arts. Individuals with disabilities can participate in public and private recreation and leisure programs, and these programs are required by law to adapt their activities so individuals with disabilities can participate to the fullest extent possible. In addition, there are recreation programs that are designed to enhance the social, leisure, cognitive, and motor skills of children and adults with disabilities. These programs are often referred to as therapeutic recreation programs. One example of such programs is the social club, in which youth and adults with disabilities plan, coordinate and participate in group social activities such as field trips, picnics, and concerts. Another type of therapeutic recreation program is adapted sports, including wheelchair basketball, beep baseball for children who are blind, and Challenger Baseball, which pairs children with and without disabilities to play baseball and uses adaptive equipment such as a tee or a lighter baseball. Moreover, there are camps, museums and travel programs that cater to people with disabilities. Summer day recreation programs are conducted by Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Recreation Departments. There is a small enrollment fee for several of these programs. Program information is announced in late spring. Other recreation and enrichment programs are conducted throughout the year by the Recreation Departments in each jurisdiction.
City of Alexandria Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities - Therapeutic Recreation Section provides programs and services for people with disabilities. People with disabilities are eligible to participate in all Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs, activities and events. For more information on a specific Therapeutic Recreation program, please call the Therapeutic Recreation office listed below.
(703) 519-3353 Programs for youth with and without disabilities: Kingfishers and Youth Opportunity Sports Program for youth who need minimal assistance to participate in general recreation programs and activities: Recreation Buddy Program
Programs for children with developmental delays including mental retardation:
Programs for adults with mental retardation:
Programs for children with mental health issues:
For adults with mental health issues:
Classes for person with neurological impairments including brain injuries and strokes:
(703) 228-4740 Adults Going Places Social Club is for adults with mild disabilities. The club provides social activities and outings several times a month. Fun and Fitness is for l8 year olds and older with a focus on fitness activities such as exercise and body wellness, low impact aerobics, and skill development and participation in team sports. Holiday and Conference Camps are held on Parent Conference Days and during the winter and spring school breaks. Leisure Education and Activity Program (LEAP) offers recreational activities and community trips for adults with mental retardation 2l and over. Summer Day Camp Programs consist of arts and crafts, sports and group games, music and drama, cooking, nature activities, swimming, field trips and special events. Teen Scene offers social and skill building recreation activities to middle and high school teens with disabilities. Fairfax Recreation Department offers over 35 programs for Fairfax and Falls Church residents with disabilities. Call 703-324-5532 or check the website for information about the following programs.
Programs for ages 6 through 12:
Programs for ages 13 through 17:
George Washington 703-780-8894
Adult Social GroupsFun and Friendship Social Group is a group for adults with developmental disabilities offered through the Falls Church Community Center. For information contact Letha Flippin at 703-248-5113 (TTY 703-248-5149).Making Connections is a non-profit singles group for people with cognitive disabilities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Members participate in activities with other community organizations, comedy club night, country western line dancing, softball games, volunteer projects and a variety of theme nights. Discussion groups and one-on-one counseling sessions offer members opportunities to discuss and role play the complicated aspects of friendship and commitment. Members also contribute to and receive a newsletter and have access to educational materials. 301-926-2300
Athletics and RecreationBoy Scouts and Explorers: Boy Scouts of America has Cub packs and Scout troops for persons with handicaps. In addition, they mainstream youth with handicaps into regular packs and troops.(301) 530-9360 Brownies and Girl Scouts: The Girl Scouts of the National Capital Area (703) 365-9600 Challenger Baseball is an adapted baseball program for children with mental and physical disabilities and their peers without disabilities, ages 6 18.
Alexandria - call the Parent Resource Center at (703) 706-4552 Eddie's Club, Inc. gives boys and girls ages 4-18 with any type of disability, an opportunity to participate in a supervised, volunteer based, activity and recreational program. The Club operates on a weekend schedule having such activities and sports as dance, aerobics, basketball, soccer, wiffle ball baseball and many other activities taught by volunteers on a one-to-one basis. (703) 551-0652 Lift Me Up is a horseback-riding program in Great Falls for children with disabilities ages 3 16. (703) 759-6221 Little League (Vienna) sponsors baseball for children with mental and physical disabilities. Contact Fred Crabtree (703) 938-1764 McLean TOPSoccer a fun, noncompetitive soccer program for boys and girls aged 5-19 with mental or physical disabilities. This program exists throughout the United States and is availalble to everyone no matter his or her skill or ability level. (703) 893-9456 Mighty Special Music Makers A year round inclusionary adult music educatiion program where musicians can learn together and perform together.
National Air and Space Museum sponsors a special program for visitors who have mental retardation called "Looking at Shapes and Colors." It includes a slide presentation, a tour of 5 galleries and a chance to handle real aerospace objects. (202) 357-1543 Rainbow Center Therapeutic Equestrian Program, Inc. uses a certified physical therapist and a therapeutic riding instructor to help children develop cognitive, physical and social skills. (703) 469-8962 Special Olympics offers a year round program of sports training and athletic competition for ages eight and older with mental retardation, cognitive delays, or significant learning or vocational difficulties.
(703) 426-5601 VSArts Virginia (Formerly Very Special Arts) promotes arts, education and creative expression, involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit and improving the quality of life for all. (202) 628-2800 Yoga for the Special Child classes taught by Carol S. Sakai certified in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and Yoga for the Special Child. This technique uses a holistic multisensory approach to assist the child in motor/sensory integration, balance, strength, flexibility, concentration and the ability to relax (meditate). For ages 5 and older. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.
(703) 356-2423 Young Life is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization reaching out to teens with programs in some 450 communities in the United States and Canada and 36 countries overseas. Through weekly meetings, small groups, summer camps, weekend excursions, sports leagues and one-on-one time with an adult leader, Young Life leaders build relationships with teenagers who are in the midst of the most turbulent time of their lives.
Summer Residential CampsThe American Camping Association accredits camps all over the United States. To locate camps serving individuals with disabilities that meet the ACA standards, check out their web site at http://www.aca-camps.org. Camp Baker is a summer camp program for children and adults with mental retardation and/or physical disabilities sponsored by Richmond Area Association for Retarded Citizens.. Respite services are offered year-round for local citizens. (804) 748-4789 Family Services of Tidewater serves children of all ages with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. (757) 622-7017 Camp Easter Seal, Easter Seal Society of Virginia offers programs for children and adults having physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, or communication impairments. Two locations: East, near Milford and West, near Roanoke.
1-800-365-1656 Camp Lee Mar offers a summer long camp experience for children and youth aged 5-21 with mental retardation. Special programs and teaching methods are incorporated into the Camp Lee Mar experience that emphasize academics, speech and language therapy, and vocational preparation. (215) 658-1708 Camp Overlook offers one three day session in June to persons with mental retardation ages 15 or older who can dress, feed and toilet themselves. Other weeklong camps are inclusive, offering spaces for youth with mental retardation who are high functioning. (540) 269-2267 Camp Virginia Jaycee offers a summer residential camp serving children with mental retardation at least 7 years of age, no upper age limit. Applicants must be toilet trained. Activities include swimming, riding, camping, fishing, tent camping, boating, music, and crafts. (540) 947-2972
Miscellaneous CampsBelow is a list of summer camps that serve children with special needs. Please check with the individual camp as to services provided (day vs. overnight). Beep Ball For individuals with visual impairments, ages 8-adult (703) 324-5549 Burgundy Farm Country Day (703) 960-3431 Camp Bruce McCoy 1-800-334-8443 Camp Blue Ridge serves children who are blind or who have vision disabilities. (540) 377-2413 Capital Camps serves children with Learning Disabilities, Developmental Delays, and Attention Deficit Disorder, ages 9-12.
(301) 468-CAMP Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Summer Camp Program has programs for children who are blind or visually impaired, ages 6-14. (202) 454-6400 Conductive Education Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy An intensive therapy camp for children with cerebral palsy and other motor impairments. Camp is offered at the Cerebral Palsy Ability Center, 2445 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $2550 for the entire six weeks. Ages served 2 through 18. 703-440-6978 Gallaudet University Child Development Center serves children who are deaf or hearing impaired, ages 2-9. (202) 651-5130 Gallaudet University Childrens Instructional Program is for children who are deaf or hearing impaired. (202) 651-5000 George Mason University Compu-Write, Compu-Play, and Operation Breakthrough through the Helen A. Kellar Center for Human disabilities serves school-aged children who have writing difficulties and learning disabilities. (703) 993-3670 Holiday Trails Inc. serves children ages 7-17 with special health needs such as diabetes, cancer, and hearing/visual impairments. (804) 977-3781 Huntington Learning Center offers classroom help to children ages 5 to adult with all disabilities. (703) 425-7800 Kellar Camps serves children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and ADD, ages 6-12. (703) 218-8500 Kingsbury Center Day School Summer Time serves children with learning disabilities and speech & language difficulties ages 5-13. (202) 232-1702 Lab School of Washington offers programs for children with learning disabilities, ages 5 18. (202) 965-6600 McLean Bible Church Access Ministries Summer Program (703) 770-2944 Muscular Dystrophy Association (703) 385-7186 Prince William Park Authority has programs for children ages 6 13 with all disabilities. (703) 792-7060 Speech & Language Center of Northern Virginia operates programs for children ages 2 5 with speech and language deficits. (703) 356-2833 Summer Adventure Camp provides sensory integration programs for children ages 4 10. (202) 986-9896 Summer Camp, Virginia School for the Blind, Deaf and Multidisabled serves children ages 8 21. 1-800-666-0041
(703) 241-5542
Vacation and TravelThe following agencies sponsor special tours, etc., for persons with disabilities. Write or call for additional information: Exceptional Vacations specializes in packages that open doors for travelers with disabilities by offering a wide variety of trips to suit any interest. 954-781-0990 Golden Access Passport: Free Lifetime National Park Access The Golden Access Passport admits the pass-holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Where entry is not by private vehicle, the passport admits the pass-holder, spouse, children and parents. The passport also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as fees for camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, or cave tours. You may obtain the passport at any entrance fee area by showing proof of medically determined disability and eligibility for receiving benefits under Federal Law. The Guided Tour, Inc. offers US and worldwide tours for adults with developmental and physical challenges and two camps located in the Pocono Mountains - one for adults and one for ages 5-21.
Phone: (215) 782-1370 Melwood Recreation and Travel Center offers seven-day camping opportunities, a variety of travel programs through the summer, and week and weekend travel programs from September through May. (301) 870-3226 or (301) 934-3590 Milton Lodge Vacation Program, CHI Centers, Inc. sponsors vacations at a barrier-free beach house for adults with physical and mental handicaps in Milton, DE (near Rehoboth Beach)
(301) 445-3350, Ext.152 or Ext.111 People and Places is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization providing year-round, small group travel, vacation, and respite opportunities for persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. 716-937-1813 Search Beyond Adventures offers worldwide tours for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
1-800-800-9979 Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Based in New York City, our programs are available to people with MR/DD and the agencies that serve them throughout the United States. 212-222-9575 or 888-222-9575 TRIPS, Inc.s vacations are designed for people with developmental disabilities and other disabilities who require assistance for a safe and enjoyable vacation. TRIPS, Inc can hire additional chaperones to address particular needs. Travelers requiring one-on-one supervision may also choose to bring their own support person at 25% - 50% reduction on the package price.
1-800-686-1013
1-800-742-3935 or TTD (804) 371-0327
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