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Sport & activitiesMiami, FL

Miami-Dade Parks — Adaptive Sports for People with Disabilities

County-run wheelchair basketball, swimming lessons and an annual adapted-sports sampler day for people with disabilities in Miami-Dade.

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The practical details

Ages servedVaries by programme — wheelchair basketball is ages 16 and older; swimming lessons are open to all ages
Current waitNo wait time published — advance registration is required for each programme
WhereMiami-Dade County
Address275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128 (Hickman Building)
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

What this is, in plain language

County-run adaptive sports for people with disabilities in Miami-Dade: wheelchair basketball practice, swimming lessons, and a free annual sampler day where visitors can try adapted sports and equipment.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Runs a free wheelchair basketball programme (Miami Heat Wheels), including team practice and skill development for novice players, on Saturdays from September to March; limited wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served.
  • Offers swimming lessons and fitness swim in group and individual settings, $40 for 8 group sessions or $150 for 8 individual lessons, plus a $15 annual registration fee, on Saturdays from September to May.
  • Holds an annual, free one-day 'Adapted Sports Experience' each spring where participants can try various adapted sports and equipment first-hand and meet local athletes and coaches.
  • Serves people with disabilities across Miami-Dade County; advance registration is required for the ongoing programmes.

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