​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.

Dr. Chelsea Lindo, PT, DPT is a neurodiversity affirming therapist who puts emphasis on child-led approaches. Her certifications include: Certified Autism Specialist, DMI, Exercise Physiologist, AHA CPR, and APTA Clinical instructor.

We are able to accommodate nearly every diagnosis, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays | Torticollis | Plagiocephaly | Brachial Plexus Injuries | Cerebral Palsy | Down Syndrome | Genetic Conditions | Toe-Walking | W-Sitting | Dyspraxia |Retained Primitive Reflexes | And more.

Accepting patients of ALL AGES who would benefit from a non-traditional physical therapy treatment plan such as individuals with developmental, physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities.

Don’t let aging out of a program or service stop your loved one miss out on their goals! There is an option with PT2Go!

A not-for-profit organization serving the needs of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Families of Autism Coming Together (FACT) offers a variety of programs and services for local children and young adults with autism, and their families.

FACT Programming Includes:
Camp GonnawannaGOagin’® | Ages 6+
Monthly Social Outings | Ages 13+
Leisure & Sports Programs | Ages 6+ including fine arts, life skills, performing arts, bowling, soccer, and more.
Family Fun Days | All Ages & FREE! Welcoming of all ages and abilities

The FACT Resource Center in Virginia Beach provides a supportive and nurturing environment through collaborating, cooperating, and cohabitating of multiple local programs serving the autism community. On-site resources include the Factivity hall,  board room, gymnasium, sensory gym, and quiet room. Space is available for programming, parties and special events (contact FACT for additional information).

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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.

Studio Seventeen offers a full variety of classes in dance and tumbling! Classes for all ages and abilities including an adaptive dance class for children with special needs.

Swimming at the Y helps people thrive—in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide kids and teens with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swimming lessons, swim teams, lap swimming and more, the YMCA of the South Hampton Roads provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

• Swim Lessons
• Swim Teams
• Adaptive Swimming
• Family Open Swim
• Water Safety Programs
• Water Exercise Classes

POOL LOCATIONS

Chesapeake:
Great Bridge Family YMCA
Greenbrier Family YMCA
Taylor Bend Family YMCA

Norfolk:
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Y on Granby (Outdoor pool only from May 23- August 18)

Portsmouth:
YMCA of Portsmouth
Effingham Street Family YMCA (Outdoor pool only from May 24- August 25)

Suffolk:
Suffolk Family YMCA

Virginia Beach:
Hilltop Family YMCA
Indian River Family YMCA
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
Princess Anne Family YMCA

Competitive power semi professional soccer team. Players can participate in travel events or only local events and practices. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 99 can play

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.