Adaptive Needs Resources in Oakland County and SE Michigan – Here you’ll find contact info for special needs and adaptive organizations in SE Michigan including adaptive recreation, sports leagues, support groups, medical specialists, therapeutic recreation centers, and more.
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Adaptive Needs Resources in SE Michigan and Oakland County
The following list was put together by our friends at Oakland County Parks and is extremely comprehensive. Oakland County Parks is a leader in Michigan in providing Adaptive Needs recreation in the form of fun events and excellent adaptive needs facilities in their County Parks system. Learn more here…
Adaptive Needs Resources – Parks & Recreation Resources / Oakland County
Canton Therapeutic Recreation
CantonMI.gov/135/Therapeutic-Recreation
734-394-5360
Independence Township Therapeutic Recreation
IndTwp.com/Departments/Parks_Rec_And_Seniors/Therapeutic_Recreation.php
248-625-8223
Macomb Adaptive Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
Macomb-MI.gov/743/Adaptive-Recreation
Oakland County Parks – Adaptive Recreation
OaklandCountyParks.com/AdaptiveRec
248-221-8040
Provides adaptive recreation opportunities, including kayaking, social activities and more.
Southfield Parks and Recreation – Therapeutic Recreation
CityOfSouthfield.com/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Adaptive-Recreation
248-796-4620
Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
SterlingHeights.gov/1231/Adaptive-Recreation
586-446-2700
Provides adaptive recreation events for people with disabilities in Sterling Heights.
Troy Adaptive Programs
Rec.TroyMI.gov/Adaptive
248-524-3484
Troy adaptive recreation offers a variety of programs for people with disabilities, including movie nights, social events and more.
Waterford Parks and Recreation – Therapeutic Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
WaterfordMI.gov/1016/Therapeutic-Recreation
248-674-5441
Provides adaptive sports and social clubs for people with disabilities of all ages.
Adaptive Needs Resources – Parks & Recreation Resources / SE Michigan
Detroit Parks and Recreation
DetroitMI.gov/Departments/Detroit-Parks-Recreation
313-224-1100
Ingham County Parks / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
PK.Ingham.org/
517- 676-2233
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Metroparks.com/
810-227-2757
Livingston County Parks / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
GreatStartLivingston.org/Parks-And-Playgrounds-In-Livingston-County/
517-540-6829
Macomb Township Parks and Recreation
Macomb-MI.gov/204/Parks-And-Recreation
586-992-2900
Monroe County Parks and Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
Co.Monroe.MI.US/310/Parks-Recreation
734-240-7250
Michigan State Parks
Michigan.gov/DNR/Places/State-Parks
517-284-7275
Oakland County Parks
Oakgov.com/Oakland-County-Parks
248-221-8040
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Parks & Rec
Washtenaw.org/288/Parks-Recreation
734-971-6337
Wayne County Parks
WayneCountyMI.gov/Parks-Recreation
734-261-1990
Adaptive Needs Resources – Sports Leagues & Recreation
Athletes Unlimited
AthletesUnlimited.com
248-680-9000
A nonprofit organization that provides sport and recreational opportunities to people with disabilities.
Autastic Athletics / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
Autastic-Athletics.com
248-224-4151
A fitness and sport organization in southeast Michigan focusing on tennis and bowling.
Cody Unser First Step Foundation: SCUBA Diving
CodysFirstStep.org
832-421-2150
A nonprofit which provides unique opportunities – such as SCUBA diving – for people with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries.
Disability Network Eastern Michigan / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
DNEMichigan.org
Rec-IT@DNEMichigan.org
RecConnect is an inclusive and wellness program that provides adaptive sports, recreation and wellness programs for people of all ages with disabilities living in Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola counties.
Disability Network Washtenaw-Monroe-Livingston
DNWML.org
734-971-0277 – Washtenaw
517-586-0233 – Livingston
734-682-5271 – Monroe
Disability Network provides advocacy, arts and recreation programs for people with disabilities residing in Washtenaw, Livingston and Monroe counties.
Greater Flint Hockey Association
GFHAHockey.com
810-599-3274
Includes information and registration for sled hockey programs.
Hockey Mentors for Special Players / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
HockeyMentors.net
Hockey Mentors is a nonprofit that provides adaptive skate opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
HYPE Athletics
HYPEAthletics.org/VTS
313-436-0043 – Dearborn Heights
734-721-7400 – Wayne
Provides secondary education and training services to people with disabilities.
Inclusively Fit
InclusivelyFit.org
586-850-5004
A fitness facility serving people with disabilities in Sterling Heights.
Metro Detroit Sled Hockey / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
MetroDetroitSledHockey.org
Community@MetroDetroitSledHockey.org
Sled hockey is a paralympic sport for athletes with physical disabilities. Both youth and adult teams are available.
Michigan Adaptive Sports
MoveUnitedSport.org/Organization/Michigan-Adaptive-Sports/
4301 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 180/B200, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Provides activities such as downhill skiing, water skiing, camping and more.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan.gov/DNR/About/Accessibility
Comprehensive recreation resource for finding accessible beaches, campgrounds, hunting areas, track chairs and more in Michigan.
Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoor
MIOFO.org
734-612-6677
Provides outdoor recreation for wounded veterans and people with disabilities.
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America – Adaptive Sports Michigan / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
PVA.org
248-476-9000
Provides sports and recreation opportunities like wheelchair sports and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.
Michigan Victory Games
MichiganVictoryGames.org
Practices and competitions for those with physical disabilities who participate in sports.
Miracle League
MiracleLeague.com
770-760-1933
Accessible baseball opportunities for people with disabilities.
Move United – Michigan Sports Unlimited
MoveUnitedSport.org
989-225-0545
Provides resources and access to recreational and sport activities such as bowling, powerlifting, water sports and more.
Mt. Brighton Adaptive Sports / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
MTBAdaptiveSports.org
MBAdaptive@gmail.com
Provides opportunities for those with disabilities to participate in downhill snow sports by providing lessons and unique adaptive equipment.
National Wheelchair Softball Association
WheelchairSoftball.org
Facilitates national teams and tournaments for wheelchair softball across the United States for both adults and juniors. Grand Rapids hosts the state team, Michigan Rollin’ Whitecaps.
Neighborhood Club
NeighborhoodClub.org/register/course.asp?activity=Youth&categoryid=1
313-885-4600
17150 Waterloo, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Provides adaptive bowling, softball, swimming lessons and indoor rowing for people withdisabilities.
No Limits Fishing Adventures
NoLimitsFishing.org
810-499-1241
Provides fishing adventures on the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair.
Northern Michigan Adaptive Sports and Recreation / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
Facebook.com/NMAdaptiveSports/
231-342-2518
Provides downhill snow sports for people with disabilities.
Reimagine Life Foundation Adaptive Sports Program
RIMFoundation.org
Kerrie Macudzinski – 313-745-1055 or Myreo Dixon – 313-745-6624
Reimagine’s SportsAbility Program provides a space for individuals with disabilities to engage in competitive sports such as kayaking, wheelchair basketball and much more.
Special Olympics- Michigan
SOMI.org
989-774-3911 or 800-644-6404
Individual and team sports training and events for those with intellectual disabilities.
Team GUTS / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
TeamGUTSMichigan.com
248-701-3067
Adaptive fitness classes including marital arts and dance in Clawson.
Thunder in the Valley
ThunderInTheValleyGames.com/index.php
989-497-3075
Thunder in the Valley is an annual athletic games event that provides the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to compete in their sport. Events include track, field, archery, powerlifting and more.
Tim Tebow Foundation: Night to Shine
timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/
Night to Shine is a dance that honors people 14 years and up. This event is hosted by multiple locations in southeast Michigan and worldwide.
UMAISE
University of Michigan UMAISE
734-936-5491
University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE) is an organization that provides sports and fitness recreation activities for people of all ages and abilities.
USTA Midwest Wheelchair Tennis
USTA.com
941-696-7000
Provides resources and tournament information for adaptive tennis.
Wheelchair and Amputee Ballroom Dancing – Dance Mobility
FredAstaire.com/Bloomfield-Hills/Para-Dance-Lessons/
248-454-1715
Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Bloomfield Hills provides a free monthly group lesson to wheelchair users and amputees.
Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
TheWCHL.com
734-560-3890
Michigan’s only adaptive wheelchair floor hockey league.
Wheels in Motion
WheelsInMotion.org
810-656-2054
Provides wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat rides on Otter Lake, adaptive mountain biking and more.
Wheelchair Rugby
DetroitRugby.org
Clubhouse: 21618 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48091
Detroit Rugby Football Club provides opportunities for wheelchair users to train and participate in rugby tournaments.
Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF
NWTF.org
1-800-843-6983
Provides hunting opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
Wheelchair Sports Federation
WheelchairSportsFederation.org
718-416-0064
Provides both recreational and competitive sports for people with physical disabilities.
Wheelin’ Team 457 / Adaptive Needs Resources / Sports Leagues
810-225-9259
Provides people with physical disabilities with indoor and outdoor recreation.
Yoga Moves MS
YogaMovesMS.org
248-417-5985
Provides adaptive yoga classes for those with neuromuscular conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and more.
Adaptive Needs Resources – Support Groups
Reimagine Life Foundation Amputee Support Group
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
261 Mack Blvd., Detroit, MI 48201
313-745-9793
RIMRehab.org/patients/support-groups
U-CAN: University of Michigan Community Amputee Network
University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center
2850 S. Industrial Highway, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-973-2400
Brain Injury Association of Michigan
Many support groups statewide – find the one closest to you.
810-229-5880
Brain Injury Support Group
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
261 Mack Blvd., Detroit, MI 48201
313-567-3779
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired
26777 Central Park Blvd., Suite 150, Southfield, MI 48076
313-272-3900
MI SIBS (Michigan Supporting & Including Brothers and Sisters)
theARCWW.org/MISIBS
SIBS@misibs.org
Provides information, resources and support to adult siblings of people with disabilities.
Spinal Cord Injury
Reimagine Life Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Roundtable
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
261 Mack Blvd., Detroit, MI 48201
248-745-1055
Reimagine Life Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan – Novi Center
42005 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
248-305-7575
DNEM/Henry Ford Hospital Macomb Stroke Support Group
Disability Network Eastern Michigan
16655 15 Mile Road, Suite B, Clinton Township, MI 48035
586-268-4160 or Rec-IT@DNEMichigan.org
McLaren Community Support Group
3230 Beecher Road, Flint, MI 48532
810-342-5560
McLaren Macomb Stroke Support Group
1000 Harrington Blvd., Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-493-8879
McLaren.org/main/stroke-education-and-support
Reimagine Life Foundation Family & Client Stroke Support Group (Novi)
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Novi Center
42005 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
248-305-7575
Reimagine Life Foundation Family & Client Stroke Support Group (Sterling Heights)
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Sterling Heights Center
33464 Schoenherr Road, Suite #100, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
586-264-1043
Adaptive Needs Resources – Therapeutic Recreation Centers
Accessible Kayak Launch Map of Michigan
MichiganWaterTrails.org
Provides an interactive map of all adaptive kayak/boat launches in Michigan.
Camp No Limits / Adaptive Needs Resources / Therapeutic Recreation
NoLimitsFoundation.org
207-569-6411
Camps for children living with limb loss.
Carousel of Hope
CarouselofHopeMinis.org
Provides equine-assisted therapy with miniature horses.
Dance for Parkinson’s Classes: Moving Through
DanceForParkinsons.org
1-800-957-1046
Provides in person and live online dance for those with Parkinson’s Disease.
GiGi’s Playhouse – Detroit / Adaptive Needs Resources / Therapeutic Recreation
GigisPlayhouse.org/Detroit
248-557-9899
Provides free educational and recreational programs to people of all ages with Down syndrome.
Got Ability Sports
Facebook.com/GotAbilitySports/
616-334-3582 or info@gotabilitysports.com
Provides recreational opportunities such as tennis, archery, hiking and cycling.
Home & Community Recreational Therapy
HCRT.net
734-546-8775
Provides clients with recreation services tailored to their personal goals and pre-injury lifestyle.
OATS Therapeutic Horseback Riding
OATSHRH.org
248-245-1020
Provides adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding.
Play Place
AutisticPlayPlace.org
586-254-6533
Provides play opportunities, summer camps and haircuts for children with autism.
Program to Educate all Cyclists (PEAC) / Adaptive Needs Resources / Therapeutic Recreation
BikeProgram.org
734-484-2758
Provides people with disabilities an opportunity to learn and practice riding a bicycle.
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA)
Recreation RARARecreation.org/Programs/Adaptive.php
Provides adaptive fitness, sports and social activities along with SCAMP.
Specialty Aquatic Programs
SpecialtyAquaticPrograms.com
248-419-0327
Provides unique water recreation programs.
STRIVE
STRIVERTS.com
248-922-1236
Provides in-home and community based recreational therapy.
The Fowler Center / Adaptive Needs Resources / Therapeutic Recreation
TheFowlerCenter.org
989-673-2050
Provides year-round outdoor recreational camp for children and adults with disabilities.
Therapeutic Concepts
TherapeuticConceptsLLC.com
586-722-7524
Provides unique adaptive events for people with disabilities.
Therapeutic Riding Inc.
TherapeuticRidingInc.org/
734-677-0303
Provides adaptive equestrian activities for children and adults with disabilities.
Wilderness Inquiry / Adaptive Needs Resources / Therapeutic Recreation
WildernessInquiry.org
612-676-9400
Provides access to outdoor recreation for all people.
4H Proud Equestrian Project (PEP)
CANR.MSU.edu/Proud_Equestrians_Program
810-338-8200
PEP provides riders with disabilities an opportunity to connect with and ride horses.
For more info on Oakland County and Southeast Michigan Adaptive Needs Resources, visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/recreation/adaptive-recreation
