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Sports Opportunities
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Special Olympics Kansas
KSSO provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Challenger YMCA
The Y Challenger program for children and young adults with special needs shines as an example of how participating in healthy activities can result in not only improved physical fitness but also personal growth, fun and friendships. Individuals 4-30 years of age with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through recreational and social opportunities.
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Access Dance Inc.
ADI was established to give children with special needs the same opportunity for dance and socialization that other children receive. ADI provides dance classes, dance shoes, costumes and performance opportunities free of charge.
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Gaby Lucas House of Dance
We are currently recruiting dancers with Extra Ordinary abilities including Cognitive or Physical special needs. Meets every Friday at 5:30
18845 W. 158th St. Olathe, KS 66062 Studio: (913) 839-1962
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Due West Theapeutic Riding Center
Founded in 2013 and as the first program of its kind in Wyandotte County, Due West Therapeutic Riding Center ("Due West TRC") provides therapeuticriding services to children and adults with disabilities and other therapeutic needs. Our program forms a connection between horse and rider that improves our clients' overall well-being.
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National TaeKwon do
National TaeKwon-Do has been teaching the Chang Hun style of TaeKwon-Do to the community of Shawnee, Kansas since 1992. We have classes from beginning children to adults. Whatever your level, you will be challenged at your own pace.
Studies have shown that children in TaeKwon-Do have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem. TaeKwon-Do gives a positive outlet for a child's energy. We promote good behavior through the tenets of TaeKwon-Do and we expect the same at home and in school. Shawnee Civic Center Master Suzan Crochet.
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KC Metro Challenger Football
A flag football league for kids with disabilities. League meets on Saturdays during the spring and fall at 68 Indoor Sports 11301 West 88th, Overland Park, KS.
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Local district teams and contacts
Shawnee Storm serves the entire Desoto school district
Contact Debbie Dujakovich debbied.sos@gmail.com
or Peggy Schmidt at peggyschmitt@kc.rr.com
Olathe Trailblazers
Trailblazers Special Olympics offers opportunities for individuals with intellectual challenges, ages eight and up, to participate in competitive sports on a local, regional and national level.
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