Virginia Beach: Special Needs

Music Lessons - instruction may be available in: Bass, Cello, Drums/Percussion, Fiddling, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Park View Strings, Percussion, Piano, Prezuki, Recorder, Suzuki Strings, Winds, Viola, Violin and Voice.

Band-Together is a pilot program through Academy of Music that provides instrumental music instruction for individuals with and without disabilities on traditional band instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion.)

​Aid Another provides inclusion programs that exclusively considers special needs families. Aid Another provides inclusive educational, cultural and recreational programs that are designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and enhance social settings. Aid Another is committed to building a network of support, advocacy and inclusion within our community that exclusively focuses on solving the challenges of special needs families.
- Bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. The special needs dance program and special needs music class are designed for individuals with mental, physical and/or developmental impairments.
- A special needs T-ball league, the Champions. This division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of participating in team sports.
- Aid Another provides various educational opportunities and support services for the community and special needs families to be educated regarding various social, legal and supportive issues.
- Partnerships with various photographers who have made the necessary accommodations to allow families to schedule a photo session that fosters to the needs of the family.
- Facilitation of a vocational and lifestyle development program that focuses on solving challenges by implementing accommodations that encourage special needs individuals to engage in everyday work activities, improve quality of life by providing gainful employment and training, reduce isolation by encouraging social interaction with fellow employees and enhance social settings by offering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Inclusive activities, camp experience, and special events in support of Aid Another programming

AMC locations in Hampton and Virginia Beach offer monthly screenings of popular movies with modifications for a sensory-sensitive audience. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Ages 4-16. Tee ball, softball, baseball and Challenger divisions are offered in both the spring and the fall.

Arts Inclusion Company is a company where people of All Abilities are welcomed to participate in all aspects of theatrical arts.

Resources, support and programs for families living with autism.

The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is dedicated to creating connections, and empowering everyone through knowledge, advocacy, and supports to live fully.

Classes for youth and adults including performing arts (dance and acting), Fashion, Tech, GEN Now (life skills) and more. Dance classes for students with special needs are available.

Dance ages 18mos + including Mommy & Me, Ballet and Tumbling. Adaptive Dance class for students with special needs. Acting and Musical Theater Classes. Birthday Parties available. Summer Camps/Programs available.

Private K-12 school specializing in educating children with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia other learning differences. Summer Camps available.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

All inclusive vocal studio, coaching available for beginning to advance students, including those with disabilities.

Therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions.

Summer programs are available for both the therapeutic riding participants and an inclusion camp open to the public. Campers must be able to follow verbal directions, have an interest in learning about horses and horse care, and be toilet trained. Each day campers will receive both mounted riding and ground lessons in order to learn proper horsemanship while having tons of fun! The camp will help to build positive relationships with fellow campers, equines, staff, and counselors.

Gymnastics, Tumbling and Mommy & Me. Birthday Parties. Summer Camps. Classes and programs for kids with special needs.

Horseback riding lessons and home to Untamed Spirit Therapeutic and Educational Program - a nonprofit therapeutic riding program.

Indoor playground with a toddler area for little ones under 36". Older children's playground is designed for children 37" up to 5ft.
Bumper cars are designed for children taller than 36". The Virginia Beach location has a Ninja Warrior course! Birthday parties, Special Events & Group Events available.
Full-service restaurant on site!

Green Run Youth Little League including Challenger division.

100% ADA Accessible Playground on the oceanfront. Beach wheelchairs are available for use at no cost (call to reserve).

Indoor flying for ages 3 to 103 and of varying capabilities. No parachutes are required and no experience is necessary to fly in the controlled environment.

Indoor Trampoline Park offering Family Jump, Jump for Kids 6 and under, Open Jump, as well as Birthday Parties and Special Events. Special Sensory Times are available for Special Needs, check schedule for current dates.

Swim lessons, paddle board, surfing and aquatic safety skills for children and adults with special needs.

Tutoring and educational services in Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, History, Homework Help, Special Needs, Homeschool Assistance, Standardized Testing and Early Childhood. Services at Keystone location or your location.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the oldest, locally owned and operated Tutoring provider in the Tidewater area. They also provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or those with behavioral difficulties. The LRC provides assessment and advocacy services, and provides homeschool support.

Brain training & cognitive skills testing for children and adults.

Currently offering yoga classes for children ages 2-17 of all ability levels, and Baby & Me Yoga classes.

Public park with "Kid's Cove" ADA compliant playground, running trail, lakes, picnic areas, and skate park.

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Dance for special needs children, Pilates, and Yoga! Summer Camp programs available.

Opening April 2021! Polkadot Play is a sensory gym and learning center in Virginia Beach, Virginia serving all of Hampton Roads.

Provision Family Education Services provides academic support and enrichment to non-traditional families such as working homeschoolers, co-parents, and families with special needs.

The Rivermont School Tidewater provides a therapeutic educational program for students, ages 5-22, with special needs, including autism, who have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

Board Game Cafe & Bar with a collection of 500+ board games that any guests can play. Suggestions from staff are available, as well as help learning how to play. Food and drink available. Opening early Fall 2021.

The Sandler Center Foundation provides provides community and education programs including educational matinee performances, free performances for military families, free sensory-friendly performances for individuals and families with special needs.

Arts, Basketball, Summer Camps, Infant Programs, Mommy & Me, Swimming, Tennis, Teen Programming and more. Birthday parties available.

Social Skills Groups and Programs for Kids, Adolescents, and Teens. Locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

Spectrum Parents Events is a nonprofit support group for autism families. We do everyday normal activities to over the top epic events, as well as share local resources, workshops, scholarships, support, retreats, free & affordable activities for everyone in the family.

In-home and in-school speech therapy services! Over 10 years of experience.

Release your inner artist at the Splash House! This fun family friendly activity is perfect for all ages. First you'll get suited up in coveralls, booties and a bonnet. Next you'll pick out your paint and tools. We'll show you to your paint stall, which you can keep private or pull the curtains back. Then it's time to SPLASH! You'll splash, squirt and throw paint at your canvas to create your masterpiece!
Special hours for kids under age 5, and for children with Sensory needs. Also available: birthday celebrations or date night.

Surfers Healing hosts regular day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families can be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.

Team Hoyt is the inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick Hoyt, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country. Team Hoyt strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community.

Classes ages 0 - 12: Dance, Gymnastics, Sports, Martial Arts, Mommy & Me. Camps & Parties available.

Services offered include tutoring in all subjects, tutoring at the elementary, middle, high school, & college levels.
Academic coaching, ACT/SAT prep,
Educational therapy for learning disabilities & ADD/ADHD.
Complete and partial Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Full written reports
Parent and teacher conferences
Advocacy. Seminars & workshops for PTAs & other groups.
Study skills workshops and surf camps.

We assist and teach customers of all ages and abilities in making tye dye clothing and creating custom dyes for groups, teams, etc. Offered are: Simple Art Education classes, Basic Science of Dyeing, Field trips, Birthday parties, Sensory friendly party and event options, WYNE and DYE nights. Fun for all ages and abilities
Wheelchair accessible dye station
Two semi private party rooms

Hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. 3D IMAX® Theater. Boat trips, tours, children's programs. Birthday parties and summer camps available. Teen nature conservation programs and opportunities.

Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

Music and Art Classes, ages infant to adult. Preschool classes ages 2.5-5yrs old.

Private instrumental instruction ages 4 - adult on piano, violin, voice, cello, voice, flute, clarinet, & saxophone.

Preschool & elementary arts-focused theme summer camps. Homeschool Unlimited Programs for grades 1-6.

Homeschool programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers

After school programs, summer day camps, dance classes, fitness programs, aquatic programs and social/leisure programs, for children, teens and adults with disabilities such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, moderate behavioral/emotional disorders, mild to profound intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments.

Dance class ages 18 months - adult, Camps, and Birthday Parties. Mommy & Me, Creative Movement, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Contemporary. Special Needs Classes available

An all inclusive day camp experience for adults and children with differing abilities, wounded veterans and gold star families.

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.

Young Life Capernaum in the Hampton Road's vision is to build friendships with kids with disabilities and their families and introduce them to the incredible person of Jesus.