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This page is meant as a resource for parents and guardians of children with disabilities. It will supply them with a list of physical recreational activities within Montreal that cater to children with disabilities.

Adapted Swimming Lessons
Malcolm-Knox Aquatic Center
 * For who? Children 3 years of age and older who are
 * (1) Of average or above average intelligence, free of physical and sensory handicaps, but who may have perceptual or attention deficits (Program: Aqua Percept – swimming and gym) OR
 * (2) With physical, sensory, and/or intellectual challenges needing individual instruction (Program: Adaptive Aquatics – swimming and gym).
 * When? 10 weeks per session (Sept – Dec; Dec – March; April – June; June – August)
 * Where? Centre aquatic Malcolm-Knox in Pointe-Claire
 * Contact: Mrs Jane Stowe at 514-630-1202 ext 1515
 * Registration and more information: City of Pointe-Claire

YMCA
 * For who? Private swimming classes for children / teenagers with special needs (determined by case).
 * Contact: Jennifer Pigott (for the West Island)at (514)630-9864 ext 5229 or Jennifer.pigott@ymcaquebe.org


 * 1) Aquatic Centre AADDO
 * For who? Different public swimming classes for all ages, as long as the child will be able to follow the class (instructor to child ratio = 1:4-6), the classes accept those who are intellectually disabled, ambulating independently /or with a walking aid /or who are independent users of a manual or motorized wheelchair. Also have private or semi-private classes for all needs.
 * Where? City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux
 * 12 001 De Salaberry Boulevard
 * Dollard-des-Ormeaux H9B 2A7
 * Contact:
 * Michelle Linke (Aquatic Coordinator – Aquaschool & Aquafitness) at (514) 684-0070 ext.262 or mlinke@ddo.qc.ca
 * Andréane Duguay (Aquatic Coordinator – Red Cross programs) at(514) 684-0070 ext. 263 or aduguay@ddo.qc.ca
 * Registration and more information: City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux

Autisme et troubles envahissants du développement Montréal
 * For who? People aged above 3 years old who have autism or ASD or PDD with intellectual deficits. (Every participant must be accompanied in the pool by an adult.)
 * Where? Joseph-Charbonneau pool
 * 8200, rue Rousselot
 * Montréal, Québec H2E 1Z6
 * Contact: Geneviève Perras at (514) 524-6114 ext. 3052
 * For more information visit Autisme Montréal

Aquatic Activities and Gym
Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec Montreal Chapter 1
 * For who? Children and teenagers from 6 to 16 years of age with learning disabilities, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and mild autism. This is a socialization swim, gym, and art program called “Aqua K.I.D.S”.
 * When? 10 week sessions, Fridays 6:00-8:15PM
 * Where? Hampton YMCA, NDG
 * Contract: Judy Deere at (450) 698-2425
 * For more information visit Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec (ldaq)

Gymn-eau Federation
 * For who? Children and teenagers from 5 to 15 years of age. Who are ambulating independently or with the aid of a walker. Who have mild intellectual delay, ADHD, dyspraxia, high level autism. This is a gym and swimming program run by the occupational therapists. (French only)
 * Where? Laval, Montreal, and Repentigny
 * Contact:
 * Laval: Sylvie Brunet at (450)-625-2674 or laval@gymn-eau.org
 * Montreal at (514)-625-2674 or montreal@gymn-eau.org
 * Repentigny at (450)-582-7930 or repentigny@gymn-eau.org
 * For more information visit GymnO

Body Building
Viomax
 * For who? Teenagers from 14 to 18 years of age. Who are ambulating independently or with a walking aid or who are independent users of a manual wheelchair.
 * Where? Lucie-Bruneau Rehabilitation Center
 * 2275, Laurier avenue East
 * Montreal, Quebe
 * H2H 2N8
 * Contact: Eva Panetta at 514-527-4527 ext. 2681 or jeunesse@viomax.org
 * For more information visit Viomax

Dance
Gymn-eaux Federation
 * For who? Children and teenagers from 5 to 21 years of age. Who are ambulating independently with no walking aids. Who have mild intellectual delay, ADHD, dyspraxia, high level autism. (French only)
 * Where? Laval
 * Contact: Sylvie Brunet at (450)-625-2674 or laval@gymn-eau.org
 * For more information visit GymnO

Soccer
Children First Foundation of Regina Assumpta Sports Center/Fondation Enfant en tête du centre sportif Régina Assumpta
 * For who? Children and teenagers from 7 to 18 years of age who ambulate independently and don’t require a walking aid.
 * Where? Montreal
 * Contact: Julie Bonneau at (514)-382-9998 ext. 414 (5109 voicemail) eet@reginaassumpta.qc.ca
 * For more information visit Regina Assumpta

Yoga
???The Way Through Valerie Sabbah
 * For who? Private Yoga, Body-Mind Sessions for Children with Special Needs: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Anger Management, ADD/HD. By appointment only.
 * Where? St. Henri, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
 * Contact: 514-220-5301 or valerie@thewaythrough.ca
 * For more information visit The Way Through

Sun & Moon Yoga
 * For who? Special needs Children and Adults
 * Where? 557 Lakeshore Drive
 * Dorval, QC, Canada
 * H9S 2B4
 * Contact: 514-839-6315 or yoga@sunandmoonyoga.ca
 * For more information visit Sun and Moon Yoga

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