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Provides respite care in a social and recreational environment for adults on the spectrum.

An exercise program for male and female teens and young adults with autism who want to learn how to become more physically active in their lives.

Provides quality social, recreation, and development opportunities for people with disabilities.

A not-for-profit organization on a journey to make Dance and Expressive Arts accessible to those living with disabilities. They use movement as a catalyst for self-expression, connection, sustainable health, emotional regulation, and, above all, JOY! Bloom strives to ignite imagination through thoughtful, outside of the box program content and intentional interactions. They aim to build and foster natural connections to create a community that, together, can encourage, support and love enough to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Here to help you find the right program. Utilizing their program navigation service they aim to support families, educators, and allied health professionals with finding a program that is a good fit for a group or an individual child interested in participating in sport and recreation. Their collective of Calgary-based organizations is committed to providing quality sport and recreation opportunities for children, youth, and families living with disabilities.

A wide range of specialized materials, facilities, and programs are available for people of all ages with special needs.

A volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting those living with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive skiing and snowboarding. CADS promotes adaptive sport by teaching people with disabilities how to ski/snowboard by using skills and equipment tailored to their individual needs. CADS programming consists of 8 two hour sessions which typically tun in January to February on Friday evenings at Canada Olympic Park (COP). Programming for ages 6 and up.

An online directory which lists the agencies and organizations which offer recreational programs for those living with a disability. This guide should be used as a starting point to guide your search for active recreational programs for you or your family members.

The Community Kitchen program is for women with developmental disabilities. It includes finding recipes and cooking group meals to making crafts and planning activities together, offers participants opportunities to learn new skills, build relationships and get involved with the community. The program runs every second Friday from Sept-June, and once a month in July/Aug. Individuals can register on the website, or drop-in.

A largely volunteer-based organization that provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. DSAA believes in giving opportunity, accessibility, and independence to those who are living with a disability. Provides specially adapted sail boats, sailing programs, and facilities for people with various disabilities. There are individual as well as community sails. For more information on programming, please visit their website.

Provides an opportunity for people to partner with a horse on the journey towards Emotional Growth, Self- Awareness and Healing. Horses offer us genuine, honest, authentic feedback which provides a unique opportunity for personal growth. Rein Forth offers one on one Equine Facilitated wellness sessions, Group workshops, Summer Camps and Team Builds as well as some Introductory Western Pleasure riding lessons. Bookings as available.

Exceptional Abilities Education Consulting and Tutoring has a youth & adult support includes Career Connections program offering career coaching, skills training, and mentorship. Their unique Adapted Learn to Drive program adapts drivers education for neurodiverse learners and individuals who benefit from tailored instruction. Lessons focus on building confidence, safety awareness, and mastery of both technical and social aspects of driving. They also offer workshops for students, parents and educators.

Is an organization committed to empowering individuals 18+ with disabilities throughout Alberta. They have a website database to help caregivers find respite workers. They provide help with AISH Applications & Appeals, PDD Applications, City of Calgary Fee Entry Program, Housing Applications and more. They offer Social Skills programs, Community Access, Support Independent Living Program and have programs for Cooking, Art & Crafts, Yoga, Bowling, Social evening, Music and Dance, ASL and more.

Offers community-based drama programs to Calgarians with disabilities that foster a love of theatre, the joy of community, and the rewards of self-expression.

Offers many fitness and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.

These are small, inclusive, group-directed sing-a-long music classes for people of all ages and abilities to express themselves through the wonder of song. Join a small group of friends who meet weekly its a great way to spend an hour at home, at a park, or wherever you are out in the world!

Offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults (18+), with programs available to both PDD and non-PDD clients. Programming is split between visual arts and performing arts; studio sessions are offered in addition to workshops as part of the visual arts program, and the performing arts programming includes both dance and theatre.

NeuroNav Travel helps families, couples, and individuals plan vacations that are accessible, stress-reduced, and tailored to diverse needs. From sensory-friendly accommodations to mobility access and dietary considerations, every trip is designed with inclusivity in mind so that travel feels safe, manageable, and enjoyable for everyone.

New Life Sensory creates an inclusive space where clients of all abilities can explore and connect through meaningful recreational and sensory experiences.Our programs enhance emotional well-being, build confidence, promote joy and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience all the benefits of riding on and spending time with a horse.

Offers an all-Abilities cheer program for ages 8+ called Radiance. 1:1 support of provided for individuals that require additional assistance. They are inclusive and open to everyone. Team will compete/perform at 2 local competitions as well as 2 in house showcases. Coaches trained in working with individuals with disabilities.

An adaptive sport organization whose aim is to provide any individual (both youth and adults) with a disability the chance to access all sport, recreational and adventure activities in the Canadian Rockies.

They strive to empower autistic individuals by providing supportive programs, safe spaces, skill-building and more through two programs, AutiSpace and AutiScord. AutiSpace is a drop-in program for autistic adults to do sociable activities with each other and make friends. AutiScord is a Discord server for autistic adults to chat with each other, plan social activities and share resources. Programs are Free!

A mobile yoga company that teaches city-wide, offering therapeutic yoga classes for children, adults, and seniors with neurological and physical disabilities. They teach private, semi-private, and public classes, which are individualized specifically to meet each persons needs and abilities. Spectrum Yoga and Wellness also offers Developmental and Behavioral aide supports (PUF, PDD, and FSCD), as well as community aide supports and respite services. Siblings, family members, and community aides are also welcome to participate and assist.

Offers nature-based therapy, animal assisted interventions, and equine assisted therapy. Supporting clients through hands-on learning wherein they can interact with the animals on the farm, develop significant relationships with their primary animal co-therapist, and practice their skills while developing new awarenesses, tools, and capabilities. Sessions are customized to meet the unique needs of every client; working with improving confidence and self-esteem, boundaries and assertiveness and responding to feedback, emotional awareness and regulation, behavioural awareness and regulation, and overcoming interpersonal challenges.

The Living Room is a peer-led, no-pressure social group for autistic and neurodivergent adults (18+), begun by a mom of a special needs adult who was lonely and a bit adrift after losing the structure and support found in schools. This is for young adults to hang out and have fun, no parents or caregivers are present. Its free to join, with in person events all self-pay & virtual events are free on Discord.

Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator & Certified Horse Powered Reading Facilitator. The Sage Mustang partners with previously untouched wild mustangs to provide an amazing experience that enhances personal growth. This innovative opportunity offers powerful solutions to acquire invaluable knowledge, skills, and experiences through engaging, fun, objective-based learning activities that will last a lifetime! Sessions will begin in spring, weather dependent. Individual sessions are available by request while group sessions are scheduled.

Their Wholistic Day Programs offers a variety of community-based day programs where participants experience a variety of social situations on a daily basis, both within their community and the outlying areas. Participants must have a developmental disability, be at least 18 years old, and require partial to total assistance with activities of daily living.

WinSport is committed to inclusion across their summer camps, adapting activities and having a team that can step in and offer some extra support!