Specialized Opportunities
The City of Richmond and its community partners offer a variety of programs for persons with disabilities.
Adapted Fitness
This program at South Arm Community Centre is designed for adults with disabilities (including head injuries, strokes, MS and wheelchair participants). The focus is on increasing mobility, strength, flexibility, range of motion and coordination.
Adapted Weight Training
This program at Thompson Community Centre is designed for adults with physical disabilities. Participants are challenged in a one-on-one environment with APT machine, railing, weights and Cybex functional machine.
Let's Play
Steveston Community Centre offers a free drop-in gym program on Tuesdays for children and youth with disabilities. For more information, call 604-718-8019.
Special Needs Swim
Minoru Pool offers a designated public swim time on Saturday afternoons for participants with disabilities.
Special Needs Swim Lessons
Swim lesson opportunities are offered for children and adults who require smaller group sized lessons.
Friday Night Social
This program at South Arm Community Centre offers social outings and sports designed for high functioning mentally challenged adults.
For more specific information or to register for these activities, please refer to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide
Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society
The City of RIchmond supports the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society (RTES). RTES offers a therapeutic horseback program for people with disabilities (specializing in children and youth). This activity provides both therapeutic and recreational benefits. RTES also provides volunteer opportunities to assist with their riding program.
Call Sandra at RTES at 604-241-7837 or visit www.rtesrichmond.com
Development Challenged Youth Basketball Association
The DCY Basketball Association promotes and supports the development of basketball programs in BC for youth with developmental challenges. Young men, aged 13 to 25, who have an interest in and the basic abilities needed to develop the skills and concepts of team basketball in an athletic setting are encouraged to participate.
Contact: Anne at DCYBA at 604-228-9527.
Wheelchair Sports
There are a number of wheelchair sport opportunities offered in Richmond throughout the year including tennis, curling and basketball.
Call BC Wheelchair Sport at 604-737-3194 or visit www.bcwheelchairsports.com
Other Links
Vancouver Adapted Snow Sports - www.vass.ca
BC Special Olympics - www.specialolympics.bc.ca
Power to be Adventure Society - www.powertobe.ca
Disabled Sailing Association - www.disabilityfoundation.org
