Fun Stuff for Patients

Organizations and Activities for People with Disabilities

Camp for All

Camp For All, located in the rolling hills of Washington County, Texas, is a unique camping and retreat facility that strives to enrich the lives of people with special needs. Camp For All works in partnership with special needs groups whose members gain self-esteem, self-awareness and independence by participating in programs that are recreational, therapeutic and educational. The camp provides a fully-accessible environment and programs that are tailored to meet the needs of campers of all ages, interests and abilities.

713-686-5666 (Houston)

www.campforall.org

Dionysus Theatre

Dionysus Theatre provides theatre experience for teens and young adults who are disabled, disadvantaged, chronically ill, or those able-bodied actors who want to help us spread our message of love, dignity and tolerance for people of all abilities.

713-728-0041 (Houston)

The River Performing and Visual Arts Center

The River’s mission is to provide an accessible, affordable, fine arts education for special children, ages 2-19, who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, or are economically disadvantaged. Siblings are welcome.

713-520-1220 (Houston)

www.riverperformingvisualarts.com

Special Olympics Texas

Special Olympics Texas provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities [mental retardation], giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

713-290-0049 (Houston)

1-800-876-5646 (Outside Houston)

www.sotx.org

Texas Adaptive Aquatics

TEXAS ADAPTIVE AQUATICS features an outstanding adaptive water skiing program that allows people with physical and/or mental disabilities the opportunity to discover the thrill and excitement of water skiing, sailing, and kayaking.

281-324-4653 (Houston)

Activities also are available in Dallas.

www.taasports.org