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Two of our favorite organizations to connect families to are Special Olympics and “The Club”. Please read below….
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability.
How is it different from the Paralympics? Special Olympics and Paralympics are two separate and distinct organizations. Special Olympics is unique in providing sports opportunities for individuals with different levels of intellectual disabilities. Paralympics provides sports opportunities for elite athletes with a physical handicap.
Who can participate? Special Olympics is open to every intellectually disabled person, regardless of the level or degree of that person’s disability, and whether or not that person also has other physical disabilities.
What impact does Special Olympics have on athletes? Children and adults with an intellectual disability who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. They improve physically, mentally and socially. Overall, participants make new friends and discover new abilities and skills that will serve them well in day-to-day life.
What ages are eligible? Almost every age is eligible for Special Olympics programming in Nova Scotia from four to 88. Special Olympics Nova Scotia also has a youth program for children aged four to 12, which focuses on structured play and introduction to games, teams, competitions and socialization.
What sports are offered in Nova Scotia? There is a range of sports offered throughout Nova Scotia. The choices vary from region to region. The full list of official sports includes: Aquatics, Athletics, Bocce, Bowling (5 & 10 Pin), Curling, Cross County Ski, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey,Golf, Power Lifting, Soccer, Snowshoeing, Softball, Speed Skating, and a Youth Program. Please contact us to find out which sports are available in your community
How do I register someone to participate? Just contact a staff person with Special Olympics Nova Scotia or visit the “Our Regions” portion of our website for a contact in your area. They will give you all of the information you need and can put you in touch with resource people in your community.
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 201
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G6
Phone: (902) 429-2266
greekmr@sportnovascotia.ca
Welcome to “The Club”
Dressing up at The Club
Another HACL favorite Club is “The Club” or S.C.R.I. (Social, Cultural, Recreational Inclusion for All) the more formal name.
The Drop In Club is a place where you can hang out, spend time with friends and try out fun activities. Lots of our members have disabilities, special needs, or difficulties with learning and communication.
There are lots of activities you can try out while you are at The Drop In Club. Every day you can play the wii, do crafts, watch movies, dance, listen to music, make snacks, play basketball, or just hang out and chat. Our members come up with lots of ideas for fun activities like fashion shows, games, quizzes and painting. You can take part, or you can choose to do your own thing. There is also a quiet room where you can spend time whenever you want.
Sometimes there are special programs at The Club like dancing, drama, AV Club, boccia ball, life-skills, cooking and yoga. We do lots of activities that help people to live healthy lives or be creative. We also have big parties and movie nights. In the Summer we have a camp for our members.
The Drop In Club is for people who are aged 12 and up. Many people bring a worker or friend with them to give them support, some people visit on their own. Everyone is welcome to join in. There is a monthly membership fee and you can visit as often as you like, or you can choose to ‘Pay as you Go’. There are also a few bursaries available for people who cannot afford to pay the fee. The Drop In Club is wheelchair accessible with adult change facilities.
Check out more about “The Club” at www.theclubscri.com
