CHILDREN’S REHABILITATION CENTER Pediatric outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services to children ages birth through 21. Special programs include Adaptive Karate, Aquatic Therapy and Specialized Equipment Clinics.
317 North St., White Plains | 597-4084
GREENBURGH SPECIAL EDUCATION RECREATION Offers a large array of activities and outings for children with disabilities, such as Challenger basketball, horseback riding, karate, swim classes, art classes, dances, parties and camp and recreation nights in the community.
11 Olympic Lane Ardsley | 693-8985 ext. 128
HERO, Inc. Nonprofit organization providing tennis, dance, music and pet therapy for all ages.
2975 Westchester Ave., Suite 410, Purchase
251-0804 | hero-ny.org
JCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER After-school and weekend recreational program for teens with special needs in grades 9-12. Programs include computer club, Saturday night teen lounge, Wednesday afternoon social groups, Sunday Adventure travel group and other activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, dancing.
999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale.
472-3300, ext. 426. jccmw.org
JCC ON THE HUDSON After school and school vacation enrichment programs for children with developmental and physical disabilities grades K-6 and social skills groups, recreational programs for 6-12 year olds with learning or developmental disabilities. Also, adult programs for the physically challenged. Inclusion karate and Jewish culture classes as well. Parent support groups also available.
371 S. Broadway Tarrytown
366-7898 | jcconthehudson.org
KIYOKO BROWN LEKOTEK CENTER Located at the Cerebral Palsy of Westchester specializing in learning through play for babies to 8-year-olds with various disabilities or delays. Toys available to borrow.
937-3800, ext. 323 | cpwestchester.org
NORTH EAST WESTCHESTER SPECIAL RECREATION, INC. Weekend, summer and after school recreational programs for children with special needs. 63 Bradhurst Ave., Hawthorne.
347-4409 | northeastspecialrec.org
NORWEST Therapeutic recreational programs for children with disabilities ages 5 and up. Weekend, school vacation and after school programs and a six-week summer camp and an August mini-camp.
293-D Furnace Dock Road, Cortlandt Manor
737-4797 | nor-west.org
SOUTHEAST CONSORTIUM FOR SPECIAL SERVICES Provides a wide range of sports and social activities for special needs children.
740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck
698-5232 | secrec.org
SPECIAL PROGRAM AND RESOURCE CONNECTION (SPARC) Nonprofit agency providing social, recreational and therapeutic services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities from ages 5 to 105.
3045 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights
243-0583 | sparcinc.org
YONKERS DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION Dance and music therapy, art, girl scouts, theater arts, pet therapy, teeball, special Olympics swimming and Project Friendship.
285 Nepperhan Ave. Yonkers | 377-6438.
ROSENTHAL JCC OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER Super Soccer Stars for ages 9-12 with ADHD, Autism, PDD NOS. Two children per coach. A parent support group meets monthly. A Club for high-functioning children with special needs ages 11-13 will offer a social outlet to meet other similar children.
600 Bear Ridge Rd. Pleasantville
741-0333 | [email protected]
STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN There is free admission for families of children with special needs on Accessibility Day. Check for days and times. Reservations not required.
303 West Ave., Norwalk, Conn.
203-899-0606 | steppingstonesmuseum.org
SPARC, INC. (SPECIAL PROGRAM AND RESOURCE CONNECTION) Recreation, social and therapeutic programs for children, teens and adults with developmental, learning and associated special needs. Professionals offer creative and individualized goal-oriented activities focusing on socialization and building skills for life and leisure. Private consultations for home music, art and recreational therapies.
243- 0583 | sparcinc.org
WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM Social events, educational and recreational programs and family support services for families with children with autism and related developmental delays.
741-5019 | wfautism.org
YWCA of White Plains (North Street) Special Programs Department. Sunday recreation for ages 4-21. Vacation camps, school vacation camps for children with autism, PDD, CP, MR. Swimming, piano and guitar lessons available. Family respite and support also available.
949- 6227 ext. 108
Looking for more resources for parents of children with special needs? Check out our Special Needs Guide.
