Kind Games Adaptive Sports
CDT Kids is dedicated to supporting children with disabilities by providing them with essential life skills, including water safety. Our organization serves a diverse population of children, particularly those with Autism, Down syndrome, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. Our mission is to empower these children through educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities that foster independence and confidence. At CDT Kids, we are proud to have made a significant impact in the Phoenix community, over the past twelve years, we have provided an impressive 79,718 in ST, OT, PT, and FT services to individuals and families in need, demonstrating our commitment to fostering a supportive environment for all. Our passionate volunteers have contributed over 6,000 hours of their time, showcasing the power of community involvement and collective action. With a remarkable $7,043,196 in public support, we have been able to expand our reach and enhance our programs, ensuring that we can continue to meet the diverse needs of our community members. Our efforts have directly engaged 1,000 underserved participants ages 2-22, empowering them to access essential resources, build connections, and create positive change in their lives. Our services extend across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, and nearby areas. We strive to ensure every child receives the support they need to grow, thrive, and stay safe in their community.
"Kind Games" is an adaptive sports program at CDT Kids the Barn Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona. We will improve the member experience and health of HCBS recipients in Arizona. The following goals are a particular priority: expand opportunities for social engagement and relationship building, and support recreation and health promotion programs that promote physical activity and nutrition.
Adaptive Sports refers to sport activities that have been modified through equipment, rule changes, and other adaptations to allow athletes with a disability to participate. Adaptive athletes often compete with and against other adaptive athletes. Adaptive sports training and competition programs often operate separately from mainstream programs.
The goals and benefits of our new Kind Games an adaptive sports program are increased quality of life, increased self-confidence, improved health and wellness, fewer medical problems, greater stamina in everyday activities, increased social skills, participate in a group of people with similar ability levels, gain leadership and team building skills, and develop a peer and parent support system. Inclusion happens when everyone has access to and feels accepted, valued and like they belong in a space. In the context of disability specifically, inclusive spaces are those in which individuals respect others’ needs for accommodations and/or adaptive equipment and respond to each other with patience.
