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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
[edit]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
- 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
- Registration and more information: City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]???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.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
[edit]http://www.summit-school.com/Home.html
External links
[edit]- Summit School
- City of Pointe-Claire
- City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Autisme Montréal
- Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec (ldaq)