Everyone In Afterschool Program
In 2006, UCPGG established the Everyone In afterschool program. This program enables children with disabilities to attend traditional afterschool care programs by providing them with recreation assistants. It is open to children in grades K-8. UCPGG pays for the recreation assistant and the participating family is only responsible for the traditional charges of the afterschool program that they choose.
Learn more about the Everyone In program.
Early Head Start Home Based Program
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) has been selected as a new Early Head Start grantee for a specialized center and home based program focusing on services to families with disabilities. Participants in the Early Head Start program will include: expectant mothers and fathers with diverse disabilities or who already have a child with a disability, parents/grandparents/caregivers with disabilities and their children 0-3, and infants and children 0-3 who have disabilities, medical issues, or developmental concerns.
To learn more, see the announcement for the new home based Early Head Start Program.
Special Skaters Program
The Oakland Ice Center invites skaters with cognitive or physical disabilities to its Special Skaters Program. Skaters ages four and up can join in on Friday evenings, 5:00 – 5:45 pm, for skating and games like mini Olympics, kite flying on the ice, and broomball. Ice sleds are also available for skaters with impaired lower-limb mobility.
Ice Center staff and volunteers assist during these sessions, generally providing a ratio of at least one skating helper for every three participants. Some of the children and teens who have taken part in the Special Skaters Program have developed such good skills that they are now volunteer on-ice helpers. Parents or siblings of children with disabilities are also welcome to join in.
Dates – most Fridays, 5:00-5:45 pm
Location – Oakland Ice Center, 519 18th Street, Oakland, CA
Ages – four and older
Cost – $20 for eight weeks, drop-in okay too
Groups should call ahead.
For questions about the Special Skaters Program, send an email to David Hicks at dhicks@sharksice.com or call 510-268-9000.
2010 Summer Camps
See an extensive list of summer camps from the Family Resource Network.
2010 Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs
TOPSoccer Program
TOPSoccer/Challenge Soccer is a special program for players ages 5 through adult with physical or developmental disabilities. The purpose is to give every player a chance to experience the joy of soccer. Players practice once a week starting in mid August. Games are held on Saturdays beginning in September and ending in November.
Register for TOPSoccer.
TOPSoccer – flyer
Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC) Adaptive Sailing Program
The TISC Adaptive Sailing Program ranges from introductory sailing for children and adults to competitive training for individuals training for the US Paralympic Sailing Team. Physically disabled persons gain a sense of independence and self-confidence while sailing and are able to compete equally against able-bodied sailors. TISC instructors are trained to support the needs of each unique participant and promote safety both on and off the water.