sports

ANGEL LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM
Rockwall, TX
Free program for children with special needs ages 4 to 15 with an adult team for ages 16 and older.

BEYOND KARATE
Multiple Locations
Inclusive martial arts school open to students of all abilities.

BUDDY LEAGUE BASEBALL
Garland, TX
Inclusive baseball league that allows children to learn about sports and the fundamentals alongside their non-disabled peer buddies.

BUDDY UP FOR LIFE
Dallas, TX
Formerly known as Buddy Up Tennis. Buddy Up for Life Dallas features a 90-minute tennis clinic consisting of 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction and 30 minutes of fitness conditioning for Athletes ages 5 and over. Each Athlete is partnered with a volunteer Buddy to maximize their experience. The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas is a proud sponsor of Buddy Up for Life Dallas.

CARROLLTON PARKS AND RECREATION
Carrollton, TX
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation programs offer recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs from 6 years old to over 99 years of age. Programs are offered year round and provide a variety of activities such as; fitness, crafts and fine arts, education, outings and a variety of other programs that meet the needs of children/teens and adults with all abilities.

CITY OF PLANO ADAPTED RECREATION
Plano, TX
Plano Parks and Recreation Adapted Recreation programs offer recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs from 12 months to over 60 years of age. Programs are offered year round and provide a variety of activities such as; fitness, crafts and fine arts, education, outings and a variety of other programs that meet the needs of children/teens and adults with disabilities.

CONNECTIONS KIDS - THE SPECIAL NEEDS RECREATIONAL RESOURCES DIRECTORY
Comprehensive directory of recreational resources for parents of children with special needs.

THE MIRACLE LEAGUE
Multiple Locations
The Miracle League is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for children and young adults (ages 5-21) of all abilities to enjoy playing, growing, and learning through adaptive team sports. Multiple sports available through Miracle League of Dallas, Miracle League of Frisco, and Miracle League of Irving.

MY MARTIAL ARTS
Dallas, TX
My Martial Arts offers classes for children and adults with physical and developmental challenges so he or she can enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of martial arts.

SEMONES FAMILY YMCA
Dallas, TX
The special needs program provides opportunities for fun and physical activity for youth, teens, and adults with special needs through activities like yoga, Champions League multi-sports league, and seasonal parties.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Multiple League Locations
Special Olympics provides 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.

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