Virginia Beach: Special Needs
AMC Sensory Friendly Movies
Description:
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!
Phone:
(757) 486-5665
Aragona Pembroke Little League
Description:
Ages 4-16. Tee ball, softball, baseball and Challenger divisions are offered in both the spring and the fall.
Arts Inclusion Company
Description:
Arts Inclusion Company is a company where people of All Abilities are welcomed to participate in all aspects of theatrical arts.
Address:
Virginia Beach, VA
Autism Society of Tidewater
Description:
Resources, support and programs for families living with autism.
Phone:
(757) 461-4474
Email:
tasa@tidewaterasa.org
Baila Fuzion Dance and Creative Arts Center
Description:
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.
Phone:
(757) 328-3151
Email:
bailafuzion@gmail.com
Brain Balance of Virginia Beach
Description:
Sensory motor training and stimulation and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines.
Phone:
(757) 644-6460
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Description:
Private K-12 school specializing in educating children with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia other learning differences. Summer Camps available.
Phone:
(757) 497-6200
Cinema Café Pembroke
Description:
Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.
Phone:
(757) 523-7469
Email:
events@cinemacafe.com
EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
Description:
Therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions.
Phone:
(757) 721-7350
Email:
information@equikids.org
Forward Motion Farm
Description:
Horseback riding lessons and home to Untamed Spirit Therapeutic and Educational Program - a nonprofit therapeutic riding program.
Phone:
(757) 288-5999
Email:
info@untamedspirit.org
Green Run Little League
Description:
Green Run Youth Little League including Challenger division.
Grommet Island Park
Description:
100% ADA Accessible Playground on the oceanfront. Beach wheelchairs are available for use at no cost (call to reserve).
Phone:
(757) 385-1100
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story MWR
Description:
Military families and DOD. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading. Swimming Lessons. Pool and Water Park. Special events. Birthday Parties available. Contact information for School Liaison.
Phone:
(757) 422-7714
Kelskids Special Needs Aquatic Programs
Description:
Swim lessons, paddle board, surfing and aquatic safety skills for children and adults with special needs.
Address:
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:
(252) 489-5589
Email:
kel.kids@gmail.com
Keystone Education Services
Description:
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.
Phone:
(757) 802-7120
Email:
info@keystonetutors.net
Learning Resource Center
Description:
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.
Phone:
757-428-3367
Learning Rx
Description:
Brain training & cognitive skills testing for children and adults.
Phone:
(757) 226-0816
Email:
vbtc@learningrx.net
Let Me Be Great Children's Yoga
Description:
Currently offering yoga classes for children ages 2-17 of all ability levels, and Baby & Me Yoga classes.
Phone:
(757) 724-1533
Email:
LetMeBeGreatYoga@gmail.com
Little Gym Virginia Beach
Description:
Classes ages 0 - 12: Dance, Gymnastics, Sports, Martial Arts, Mommy & Me. Camps & Parties available.
Phone:
(757) 368-6600
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Mount Trashmore Park
Description:
Public park with "Kid's Cove" ADA compliant playground, running trail, lakes, picnic areas, and skate park.
Address:
310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach VA
Phone:
(757) 385-7275
Performing Arts Academy
Description:
Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Dance for special needs children, Pilate’s, and Yoga!
Phone:
(757) 439-1218
Email:
paadance@gmail.com
Plaza Little League
Description:
Baseball, Softball & Challenger Teams, ages 4-18
Phone:
(757) 463-2140
Email:
plazall@verizon.net
Provision Family Education Services
Description:
Provision Family Education Services provides academic support and enrichment to non-traditional families such as working homeschoolers, co-parents, and families with special needs.
Address:
Virginia Beach, VA
Phone:
757-753-0597
Email:
pfes@families4hg.org
Sandler Center Foundation
Description:
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.
Address:
201 Market Street
Virginia Beach VA
Virginia Beach VA
Phone:
(757) 385-2535
Surfers Healing Virginia Beach
Description:
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.
Address:
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Phone:
877-966-SURF
Email:
info@surfershealing.org
The Language Literacy Doctor
Description:
-The Language Literacy Doctor is a private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children with speech, language, reading and other language based learning disabilities.
-Comprehensive evaluations and therapy in the areas of speech, language, dyslexia, spelling, and writing skills.
-Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
-Individual and group therapy sessions
-Orton-Gillingham and Reading with TLC approaches used for reading/dyslexia
-Comprehensive evaluations and therapy in the areas of speech, language, dyslexia, spelling, and writing skills.
-Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
-Individual and group therapy sessions
-Orton-Gillingham and Reading with TLC approaches used for reading/dyslexia
Phone:
(757) 632-0704
Tidewater Learning Center
Description:
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.
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.
Phone:
(757) 437-0936
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Description:
Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.
Phone:
(757) 385-0402
Email:
fun@VBgov.com
Virginia Beach School of the Arts
Description:
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 programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers
Private instrumental instruction ages 4 - adult on piano, violin, voice, cello, voice, flute, clarinet, & saxophone.
Preschool & elementary arts-focused theme summer camps.
Homeschool programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers
Phone:
(757) 717-7187
Email:
virginia@vbsota.com
Virginia Beach Therapeutic Recreation
Description:
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.
Address:
Virginia Beach, VA
Phone:
(757) 385-5990
Email:
fun@VBgov.com
YMCA JT's Camp Grom
Description:
An all inclusive day camp experience for adults and children with differing abilities, wounded veterans and gold star families.
Phone:
(757) 962-4175
Email:
cdavis@ymcashr.org
Young Life Capernaum
Description:
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.
Address:
Virginia Beach, VA
Phone:
(757) 810-9857
Email:
craymer.yl@gmail.com
Z. Andrew Jatau MS, LPC
Description:
Counseling services for individuals and families. Facilitator of Social Skills 101 - a 6-session program from Mylemarks designed to teach kids all about social skills.
Phone:
(757) 559-1773
Email:
zandrewjataulpc@gmail.com
Zumbini with Wendy
Description:
Designed for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45-minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding and fun. Tap your toes, sing-along and get lost in the only program to combine early-childhood development with the magical joy of Zumba® Fitness.
Phone:
(757) 268-2604
Email:
Wbjkidpt@gmail.com