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This page is meant as a resource for parents and guardians of children with disabilities. It will supply them with a list of physical recreational activities within Montreal that cater to children with disabilities.

Adapted Swimming Lessons

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Malcolm-Knox Aquatic Center

  • For who? Children 3 years of age and older who are
(1) Of average or above average intelligence, free of physical and sensory handicaps, but who may have perceptual or attention deficits (Program: Aqua Percept – swimming and gym) OR
(2) With physical, sensory, and/or intellectual challenges needing individual instruction (Program: Adaptive Aquatics – swimming and gym).
  • When? 10 weeks per session (Sept – Dec; Dec – March; April – June; June – August)
  • Where? Centre aquatic Malcolm-Knox in Pointe-Claire
  • Contact: Mrs Jane Stowe at 514-630-1202 ext 1515
  • Registration and more information: City of Pointe-Claire

YMCA

  • For who? Private swimming classes for children / teenagers with special needs (determined by case).
  • Contact: Jennifer Pigott (for the West Island)at (514)630-9864 ext 5229 or Jennifer.pigott@ymcaquebe.org
  1. Aquatic Centre AADDO
  • For who? Different public swimming classes for all ages, as long as the child will be able to follow the class (instructor to child ratio = 1:4-6), the classes accept those who are intellectually disabled, ambulating independently /or with a walking aid /or who are independent users of a manual or motorized wheelchair. Also have private or semi-private classes for all needs.
  • Where? City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux
12 001 De Salaberry Boulevard
Dollard-des-Ormeaux H9B 2A7
  • Contact:
  • Michelle Linke (Aquatic Coordinator – Aquaschool & Aquafitness) at (514) 684-0070 ext.262 or mlinke@ddo.qc.ca
  • Andréane Duguay (Aquatic Coordinator – Red Cross programs) at(514) 684-0070 ext. 263 or aduguay@ddo.qc.ca

Autisme et troubles envahissants du développement Montréal

  • For who? People aged above 3 years old who have autism or ASD or PDD with intellectual deficits. (Every participant must be accompanied in the pool by an adult.)
  • Where? Joseph-Charbonneau pool
8200, rue Rousselot
Montréal, Québec H2E 1Z6
  • Contact: Geneviève Perras at (514) 524-6114 ext. 3052
  • For more information visit Autisme Montréal

Aquatic Activities and Gym

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Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec Montreal Chapter 1

  • For who? Children and teenagers from 6 to 16 years of age with learning disabilities, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and mild autism. This is a socialization swim, gym, and art program called “Aqua K.I.D.S”.
  • When? 10 week sessions, Fridays 6:00-8:15PM
  • Where? Hampton YMCA, NDG
  • Contract: Judy Deere at (450) 698-2425
  • For more information visit Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec (ldaq)

Gymn-eau Federation

  • For who? Children and teenagers from 5 to 15 years of age. Who are ambulating independently or with the aid of a walker. Who have mild intellectual delay, ADHD, dyspraxia, high level autism. This is a gym and swimming program run by the occupational therapists. (French only)
  • Where? Laval, Montreal, and Repentigny
  • Contact:
Laval: Sylvie Brunet at (450)-625-2674 or laval@gymn-eau.org
Montreal at (514)-625-2674 or montreal@gymn-eau.org
Repentigny at (450)-582-7930 or repentigny@gymn-eau.org
  • For more information visit GymnO

Body Building

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Viomax

  • For who? Teenagers from 14 to 18 years of age. Who are ambulating independently or with a walking aid or who are independent users of a manual wheelchair.
  • Where? Lucie-Bruneau Rehabilitation Center
2275, Laurier avenue East
Montreal, Quebe
H2H 2N8
  • Contact: Eva Panetta at 514-527-4527 ext. 2681 or jeunesse@viomax.org
  • For more information visit Viomax

Dance

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Gymn-eaux Federation

  • For who? Children and teenagers from 5 to 21 years of age. Who are ambulating independently with no walking aids. Who have mild intellectual delay, ADHD, dyspraxia, high level autism. (French only)
  • Where? Laval
  • Contact: Sylvie Brunet at (450)-625-2674 or laval@gymn-eau.org
  • For more information visit GymnO

Soccer

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Children First Foundation of Regina Assumpta Sports Center/Fondation Enfant en tête du centre sportif Régina Assumpta

  • For who? Children and teenagers from 7 to 18 years of age who ambulate independently and don’t require a walking aid.
  • Where? Montreal
  • Contact: Julie Bonneau at (514)-382-9998 ext. 414 (5109 voicemail) eet@reginaassumpta.qc.ca
  • For more information visit Regina Assumpta

Yoga

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???The Way Through Valerie Sabbah

  • For who? Private Yoga, Body-Mind Sessions for Children with Special Needs: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Anger Management, ADD/HD. By appointment only.
  • Where? St. Henri, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Contact: 514-220-5301 or valerie@thewaythrough.ca
  • For more information visit The Way Through

Sun & Moon Yoga

  • For who? Special needs Children and Adults
  • Where? 557 Lakeshore Drive
Dorval, QC, Canada
H9S 2B4
  • Contact: 514-839-6315 or yoga@sunandmoonyoga.ca
  • For more information visit Sun and Moon Yoga


http://www.montrealfamilies.ca/Montreal-Families/December-2008/Fun-activities-for-kids-with-special-needs/

http://www.laccompagnateur.org/en/loisirsAdaptes/loisirs.php

http://www.enfantshandicapes.com/en/our-services/recreation/day-camps.html

http://www.inspirationsnews.com/pdf_en/database/emsbdatabaseupdatjune2012.pdf

References

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http://www.summit-school.com/Home.html

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