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Easter Seals Canada
Access 2 Card
The Easter Seals Canada Access2 Card program helps to ensure recreational, cultural, and entertainment venues are more accessible to all. The Access2 Card allows an individual with a disability's support person to get in for free or at a discounted rate when the individual with a disability presents the card at participating venues. The individual must have a permanent disability and require the support of a support person to be eligible for the card.
Ages: All
Siksika Community Wellness and Mental Health
Adaptive Lacrosse for Ages 6+
Join the Lacrossing Barriers and Community Wellness team for drop-in Adaptive Lacrosse at the Deerfoot Sportsplex. Ages 6 and up, all abilities and parents are welcome to play.
Ages: 6+
University of Calgary - Active Living
Adaptive Paddling Programs
These sessions are centered upon giving participants with physical and/or cognitive disabilities the experience to participate in various adaptive watersports. Participants and their friend, family member, or aide will learn the basics of paddling with one of our trained instructors while building their skills and confidence on the water. Note that UCalgary Programs do not provide intimate & personal care for participants. Participants who require this level of care must provide their own personal aide/support. All participants must register with a paddling partner (family member, friend, aide).
Ages: 6+
University of Calgary - Active Living
Adaptive Physical Activity for Kids
At the Adaptive Physical Activity for Kids program, youth will be guided through a variety of activities and experiences that are personalized for them over a series of classes. Participants will have the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills and may choose to participate in learning sport specific skills relating to soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and dodgeball.
Ages: 6-16
FSCD Eligible
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS)
Adaptive Snow Sports
Offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons. We welcome participants of all skill levels and use adaptive equipment and strategies to encourage fun, progression, and skill development, so you leave the mountain enjoying the slopes as much as we do!
Ages: 7+
Rocky Mountain Adaptive
Adaptive Sport Programs, Lessons, and Experiences
Rocky Mountain Adaptive is partnered with many wonderful local organizations to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy mountain adventure. Rocky Mountain Adaptive additionally offers a Volunteer Buddy Program to support individuals requiring additional assistance while taking part in their chosen activity. Buddies are trained volunteers who guide the adaptive guests around suitable terrain, and may provide assistance with getting on equipment, available during the Winter at Sunshine Village and Summer in the Bow Valley.
Ages: 4+
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Lacrossing Barriers
Calgary Adaptive Lacrosse, Boxing, and Dance Programs
Offers adaptive lacrosse, boxing, dance, and other sport opportunities for ALL children, youth, and adults.
Ages: All
Mount Royal University
Children's Adapted Physical Activity Program (CAPA)
Free recreational program. The CAPA program will pair student volunteers one-on-one with children who are experiencing disability (of any type: physical, sensory, developmental, and/or intellectual), ages 4-12 years. Activities will include organized games and sports, obstacle courses, craft-making, and story-telling in both the gym and swimming pool settings.
Ages: 4-12
Mount Royal University
H2Able Adapted Swimming Lessons
H2Able is a one-on-one adapted swimming lesson program that provides critical life skills for those with disabilities in aquatic emergency situations. The goal of the program is to gain confidence and comfort in the aquatic environment and to learn aquatic survival skills while having fun.
Ages: 3-17
Inclusion Alberta
Inclusive Recreation
Our team is available to help individuals and families explore their interests and to assist organizations, groups, schools or municipalities become more inclusive and able to accommodate children and adults with disabilities, ensuring success for everyone.
Ages: All
Calgary Adapted Hub
Inclusive Sport Programming
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart (CAH) connects children, youth, and families living with disabilities with inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programming in the city of Calgary. Whether you’re looking for recreational, developmental, or high performance adapted sport opportunities, you’ll find them here.
Ages: 0-17
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Online & In Person Recreational Programs for Children/Youth with Sight Loss
Variety of online & in person programs for children and youth with sight loss, including reading, music, exercise, and more!
Ages: 6-17
Kids Cancer Care
PEER Therapeutic Exercise Program for Children On or Off Cancer Treatments
Our PEER exercise program is designed for kids on or off cancer treatments and their siblings. The right prescription for physical activity can help your child develop strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. Regular exercise helps restore energy levels and improve mental and physical well-being. PEER exercise sessions offer kids the opportunity to be more socially engaged and can improve academic performance.
Ages: 3-17
Genesis Centre
Recreation Activities and Community Camps
The Genesis Centre offers a number of recreational activities and community camps.
Ages: All
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS)
Recreation and Respite Programs
Offers a variety of social and recreational group respite programs, including Community Outings, Specialized Programs, and Specialized Care Programs (After School, Before and After Program Care, PD Days etc.)
Ages: 4+
FSCD Eligible
PDD Eligible
Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families
Recreation and Social Programs
Join our recreation and social programs for all different ages and abilities, including music and movement programs, virtual programming, and adapted bike programs.
Ages: 0-17
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI)
Recreational and Social Activities for Individuals with Brain Injuries
The Community Integration Program (CIP) offers meaningful recreational and social opportunities for clients in group and one-to-one settings. Facilitated by ARBI’s recreation therapists, these virtual and face-to-face sessions take place at our facilities or out within the community. Community Integration Programs Offered: Community Kitchen Program, Cooking Skills Program, Gardening Program, Golf Program, Music Therapy Program, Peer Connect Program, Seated Exercise Program (In-Person & Virtual), Walking Program, Art Program, and Woodworking Program.
Ages: All
Trico Centre for Family Wellness
Skill Builder Recreation Program
Offers skill building programs that work on fine motor skills, making friends, anxiety, and confidence, as well as non-competitive sports programs. Skill Builder programs are open to all children and youth. If your child would benefit from one-on-one support and/or is eligible for aide support (i.e. FSCD), they ask caregivers to make arrangements and notify the Programs Director.
Ages: 3-14
Eastside Memorial FC
Soccability Program
Soccability is our all-abilities program that provides inclusive and adaptive programming for players with an impairment. The program is a leader in adaptive soccer programming and is proud to support the players needs whether physical or neuro-diverse, we aim to meet the players where they are at, to ensure they are supported in a fun yet challenging environment.
Ages: 3+
Between Friends
Social and Recreational Programming
Between Friends offers a variety of social and recreational programming for all ages and abilities throughout the year, including their W.E.S.O.A.R., Adventurers, and G.L.O.W. programming, in addition to their special events programs.
Ages: 3+
Special Olympics Calgary
Sport Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Offers a variety of sport and wellness programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities including bowling, skiing, track & field, basketball, golf, swimming, walk/run club, and more. Sport specific programs are for individuals 8 and older - young athlete programs are available for children ages 2-7. Special Olympics programs are open to individuals with an intellectual disability ages 2 years and older. Participation is open to all individuals with an intellectual disability, regardless of the level or degree of that person’s disability, and whether or not that person also has other mental or physical disabilities.
Ages: 2+
Just Keep Swimming Calgary
Swimming Lessons for Children and Adults with Neurological and Developmental Disabilities
Offer Swim Skills lessons for children aged 5-14 and Swim Fit lessons for adolescents and adults. Offers private lessons for children ages 3 - adult.
Ages: 3+
Cerebral Palsy Alberta
Wellness and Social Inclusion Programs
Offers in person and online recreation programs for all ages, such as art, gardening, music, aqua therapy, and more.
Ages: 1+
Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association
Wheelchair Sports - Powerchair Soccer
Powerchair soccer has been described as “playing soccer in go karts!” by our athletes. Plastic or metal footguards are attached to the front of power wheelchairs to maneuver a giant soccer ball.
Ages: 4+
Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB)
Winter, Summer, and Indoor Sports Programming for Individuals with Visual Impairments
Offers a variety of sport programs for youth and adults. Winter programs include blind hockey, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, skating, and snow-shoeing. Indoor program include archery, bowling, dance, gymnastics, indoor rock climbing, martial arts, Movement 4 Me program, skateboarding, swimming, and yoga. Summer sports include dragon boat, lawn bowls, running club, sailing, soccer, tandem cycling, and walking club.
Ages: 6+
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Sports & Recreation
Special Olympics Calgary

Sport Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

Offers a variety of sport and wellness programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities including bowling, skiing, track & field, basketball, golf, swimming, walk/run club, and more. Sport specific programs are for individuals 8 and older - young athlete programs are available for children ages 2-7. Special Olympics programs are open to individuals with an intellectual disability ages 2 years and older. Participation is open to all individuals with an intellectual disability, regardless of the level or degree of that person’s disability, and whether or not that person also has other mental or physical disabilities.

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