Adaptive Sports Programs for Children with Disabilities
Many adaptive sport programs are available in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, while others are offered nationwide.
Our Occupational Therapy experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
Many adaptive sport programs are available in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, while others are offered nationwide.
The “Developmental Therapy Group” is a group program offered at Virtua Specialty Care Center. Four children participate in an 8-week Physical and Occupational Therapy developmental group aimed at improving skills such as independence with dressing, clothing fasteners, utensil use and handwriting as well as improving general strength, balance and coordination. If your child is age 4 - 8 years old and you'd be interested in participating, please contact devgroupVirtua@chop.edu.
The Education Law Center of PA advocates for children with learning disabilities to ensure that all children have access to a quality public education. To contact the local office by phone, call 215-238-6970.