Special Needs

Area Sports that are Available for Children with Special Needs


Cascade Stables

Avery Bul, 504.891.2246
cascadestables.net
Offers one-on-one saddle seat riding instruction to children with disabilities.



Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center

504.466.9960
gnotrc.com
Provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with physical, emotional and learning disabilities.


Love Swimming
504.891.4662
loveswimming.com
Offers swim lessons to children with autism as well as those with any physical challenges.


The Miracle League of Greater New Orleans
Gina Lorio, 504.894.5415
gnomiracleleague.org
Provides all children with disabilities the opportunity to play team sports (sports offered are baseball, basketball and soccer).


New Orleans Fencers Club
504.430.0053
neworleansfencersclub.com
Offers seated and wheel chair fencing for all ages and abilities.


Special Olympics Louisiana
984.345.6644
laso.org
Provides sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with cognitive disabilities.


Special Olympics New Orleans
Kait Simpson, 978.809.4711
Offers swim lessons for children with any type of special need at Tulane’s Reily Center. Also available: tennis, basketball, and track programs.


We Rock The Spectrum
Brandi Boyd, 504.353.1585
werockthespectrumneworleans.com
Gym that provides equipment and play experiences for all children but geared towards those with sensory process issues.


The YMCA of Greater New Orleans
Rachael Jones, 504.392.9622
ymcaneworleans.org
Offers adaptive swim lessons to children with special needs all summer.

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