Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Overview May 17, 2019

Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Sports and recreational activities that are fun, competitive, and rewarding for individuals with special needs or disabilities. Through community partnerships we are able offer a comprehensive list of unique programs and events.

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Class March 12, 2021

Adaptive Memberships
Checkout the exclusive membership options for unlimited access to DRD Adaptive/Therapeutic programs [some exclusions apply].

Adaptive memberships and programs are designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Adaptive Memberships provide individuals with disabilities and special needs unlimited access to any of the adaptive/therapeutic recreation programs taught by DRD staff for the set amount of time of the membership [annual or semi-annual] from the date of purchase. Program exclusions include, but are not limited to adaptive contract instructor classes, adaptive aquatics, and golf programs.

Class July 24, 2019

Adaptive Sports Calendar
Thanks to our partners and sponsors, there are adaptive sport and recreation events and classes throughout the year - please click below for our calendar of exciting events and ongoing classes!

Flipping through months of a paper calendar

Class April 13, 2021

Adaptive Aquatics (including Adaptive Splash Play)
Join us for adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. We offer both a beginner class, and an intermediate to advanced class. Both classes will be followed by an open swim session.

Adult helping child with special needs learn to swim in pool

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Archery
Archery is a sport that assists with muscle development, accuracy, balance, coordination and patience. The program takes place in a highly supervised environment where positive encouragement and individualized instruction is provided to encourage success.

Girl in wheelchair shooting an arrow with a bow

Class March 23, 2021

Adaptive Art Scene
Our adaptive art scene gives participants the opportunity to show their artistic skills on canvas. All ability levels are encouraged to join.

Paint brushes against an abstract art piece

Class April 6, 2022

Adaptive Badminton
This indoor sport will begin with drills to learn the basics and progress into game play for anyone with a disability or special need. Basic swing methods, proper footwork and rules of playing will be covered.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Basketball
Participants will learn the fundamentals and basic rules of basketball while developing motor skills, building confidence, and increasing physical activity by participating in the class/sport.

Young man shooting basket from wheel chair and standing

Class October 27, 2020

Adaptive Boccia
Join us on the Palm Desert Tennis Courts for Boccia, the Paralympic sport for all abilities. We are looking to expand this high skill and accuracy driven game within the valley, and the skill sets of the participants.

Class April 14, 2023

Adaptive Family Craft Night or Game Night
Join us for a night of arts & crafts or games - these programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and all ability levels are welcome. We encourage friends and family to join, too!

Class April 14, 2023

Adaptive Family Field Day
In trying to beat the heat, we will have several water-involved activities to keep us cool - water balloon toss, water relay, obstacle challenges, and more. This activity is designed to meet the needs of individuals with a special need or disability.

Class April 12, 2021

Adaptive Fitness
Join us for a demanding workout that has options all ability levels. Class focuses on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Fitness – Hybrid Online or In-person
Join us for our hybrid online or in-person class for fitness - you can attend via ZOOM from your home, or attend in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Fitness Class – 16 Years of Age and Over
Increase coordination, stability, flexibility and posture with a class focused on strength, conditioning, cardio and movement. A variety of options are available for anyone with a special need or adaptation.

Woman raises barbell over her head photo

Class April 13, 2023

Adaptive Goalball
Goalball is a sport that levels the playing field for individuals with visual impairments. Drills include catching, throwing, and communication with your teammates all while blindfolded.

Drawing of a person blindfolded with a ball

Class July 25, 2019

Adaptive Golf (Abili-Tee)
First Tee instructors will move participants through putting, chipping, driving and course play during the 7 hands-on classes. A focus on progressive course play and skill development will progress participants into regular game play.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Gymnastics
These gymnastics classes focus on vestibular and proprioceptive sensory inputs to engage participants in various gymnastics activities including tumble track, balance beam, obstacle course, bars and more. Classes are designed for youth with special needs.

Class March 23, 2021

Adaptive Hiking
Join us on a group hike in varying locations around the valley. Hiking takes place every other Saturday, with the start time dependent on the length of the hike, and the month/temperature. ALL ABILITY LEVELS WELCOME.

Group of people out hiking who stopped to take a photo

Class March 22, 2021

Adaptive Indoor Wiffleball
Join us for an introduction to playing wiffleball, including catching, throwing, hitting, and running!

Class December 8, 2022

Adaptive Music
Join us to make music with instruments made for all bodies! This class will incorporate fitness and fun into a great workout.

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Pickleball
Truly an all-ability game, pickleball is a great opportunity that can be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Swing a paddle and play with new friends for an exciting way to stay fit. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires

Class December 20, 2022

Adaptive Pickleball & Badminton
Work on hand-eye coordination and develop your pickleball and badminton skills with us. Classes work on skill development through drills with progression to game play. Throughout the hour-long program we will cycle groups through both sports.

Image showing a woman playing pickleball and a man playing badminton

Class April 13, 2023

Adaptive Scooter Soccer
This modified version of soccer is played on scooters with a giant ball option available for everyone. An excellent way to strengthen coordination and gross motor skills.

Ball and cones for adaptive scooter soccer

Class August 3, 2020

Adaptive Seated Fitness – Hybrid Online/In-person Class
Join us for our online class from home OR in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center for seated adult fitness! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Class April 11, 2023

Adaptive Stretch & Relaxation
This class will incorporate a series of dynamic stretches and breathing techniques to promote relaxation.

Two people stretching n Yoga type of movement

Class May 17, 2019

Adaptive Table Tennis
Adaptive table-tennis is a great opportunity to play indoors as our weather warms up. Whether you want to compete or just have a good time, this program is for you. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires assistance.

Class October 14, 2020

Adaptive Tennis
Learn to play tennis with our certified instructor at the Palm Desert Tennis Courts. Participants can join the program as a standing or sitting player. Sport chairs are available for use during the program. All ability levels welcome.

Class August 4, 2022

Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll Club
You can walk, run, or roll in one of our sport wheelchairs as we get our bodies moving again in Civic Center Park. As the weather cools down, we will work on technical running skills, endurance, and of course, have LOTS of fun!

Group of adaptive sports participants outdoors at a park

Class January 23, 2020

Adaptive Wallyball
Work on hand-eye coordination and volleyball skills with us in a rousing month of wallyball (also known as rebound volleyball). Sessions take place inside the racquetball court.

Class August 1, 2022

Community Adapted Sports Day
This disability sports festival is open to the community and offers participants the opportunity to experience adaptive sports programs, obtain information and more.

Adaptive/Therapeutic Sports & Recreation

Adaptive Memberships
Checkout the exclusive membership options for unlimited access to DRD Adaptive/Therapeutic programs [some exclusions apply].

Adaptive Sports Calendar
Thanks to our partners and sponsors, there are adaptive sport and recreation events and classes throughout the year - please click below for our calendar of exciting events and ongoing classes!

Adaptive Aquatics (including Adaptive Splash Play)
Join us for adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. We offer both a beginner class, and an intermediate to advanced class. Both classes will be followed by an open swim session.

Adaptive Archery
Archery is a sport that assists with muscle development, accuracy, balance, coordination and patience. The program takes place in a highly supervised environment where positive encouragement and individualized instruction is provided to encourage success.

Adaptive Art Scene
Our adaptive art scene gives participants the opportunity to show their artistic skills on canvas. All ability levels are encouraged to join.

Adaptive Badminton
This indoor sport will begin with drills to learn the basics and progress into game play for anyone with a disability or special need. Basic swing methods, proper footwork and rules of playing will be covered.

Adaptive Basketball
Participants will learn the fundamentals and basic rules of basketball while developing motor skills, building confidence, and increasing physical activity by participating in the class/sport.

Adaptive Boccia
Join us on the Palm Desert Tennis Courts for Boccia, the Paralympic sport for all abilities. We are looking to expand this high skill and accuracy driven game within the valley, and the skill sets of the participants.

Adaptive Family Craft Night or Game Night
Join us for a night of arts & crafts or games - these programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and all ability levels are welcome. We encourage friends and family to join, too!

Adaptive Family Field Day
In trying to beat the heat, we will have several water-involved activities to keep us cool - water balloon toss, water relay, obstacle challenges, and more. This activity is designed to meet the needs of individuals with a special need or disability.

Adaptive Fitness
Join us for a demanding workout that has options all ability levels. Class focuses on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Fitness – Hybrid Online or In-person
Join us for our hybrid online or in-person class for fitness - you can attend via ZOOM from your home, or attend in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Fitness Class – 16 Years of Age and Over
Increase coordination, stability, flexibility and posture with a class focused on strength, conditioning, cardio and movement. A variety of options are available for anyone with a special need or adaptation.

Adaptive Goalball
Goalball is a sport that levels the playing field for individuals with visual impairments. Drills include catching, throwing, and communication with your teammates all while blindfolded.

Adaptive Golf (Abili-Tee)
First Tee instructors will move participants through putting, chipping, driving and course play during the 7 hands-on classes. A focus on progressive course play and skill development will progress participants into regular game play.

Adaptive Gymnastics
These gymnastics classes focus on vestibular and proprioceptive sensory inputs to engage participants in various gymnastics activities including tumble track, balance beam, obstacle course, bars and more. Classes are designed for youth with special needs.

Adaptive Hiking
Join us on a group hike in varying locations around the valley. Hiking takes place every other Saturday, with the start time dependent on the length of the hike, and the month/temperature. ALL ABILITY LEVELS WELCOME.

Adaptive Indoor Wiffleball
Join us for an introduction to playing wiffleball, including catching, throwing, hitting, and running!

Adaptive Music
Join us to make music with instruments made for all bodies! This class will incorporate fitness and fun into a great workout.

Adaptive Pickleball
Truly an all-ability game, pickleball is a great opportunity that can be played indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Swing a paddle and play with new friends for an exciting way to stay fit. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires

Adaptive Pickleball & Badminton
Work on hand-eye coordination and develop your pickleball and badminton skills with us. Classes work on skill development through drills with progression to game play. Throughout the hour-long program we will cycle groups through both sports.

Adaptive Scooter Soccer
This modified version of soccer is played on scooters with a giant ball option available for everyone. An excellent way to strengthen coordination and gross motor skills.

Adaptive Seated Fitness – Hybrid Online/In-person Class
Join us for our online class from home OR in-person at our Bermuda Dunes Community Center for seated adult fitness! Class will focus on strength & conditioning with the use of minimal equipment.

Adaptive Stretch & Relaxation
This class will incorporate a series of dynamic stretches and breathing techniques to promote relaxation.

Adaptive Table Tennis
Adaptive table-tennis is a great opportunity to play indoors as our weather warms up. Whether you want to compete or just have a good time, this program is for you. Parent or caretaker is welcome if participant requires assistance.

Adaptive Tennis
Learn to play tennis with our certified instructor at the Palm Desert Tennis Courts. Participants can join the program as a standing or sitting player. Sport chairs are available for use during the program. All ability levels welcome.

Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll Club
You can walk, run, or roll in one of our sport wheelchairs as we get our bodies moving again in Civic Center Park. As the weather cools down, we will work on technical running skills, endurance, and of course, have LOTS of fun!

Adaptive Wallyball
Work on hand-eye coordination and volleyball skills with us in a rousing month of wallyball (also known as rebound volleyball). Sessions take place inside the racquetball court.

Community Adapted Sports Day
This disability sports festival is open to the community and offers participants the opportunity to experience adaptive sports programs, obtain information and more.

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