ASD Athletes ASD Athletes is a 501c3 non-profit organization and we are very excited about our debut to the general public! We need your help as much as possible to spread the word about the cause behind our charity foundation, to promote and support physical activity opportunities for the ASD community. Click here for more info and view the site
Knoxville Challenger Sports Baseball, Basketball, Golf
Sports for kids with special needs for more info email nicholasarning@birch.net Click here for more info and view the site
The VIP program carries the AYSO philosophy of “Everyone Plays” to a new height, giving everyone a chance to play.
Through participation in VIP soccer, our goal for every player is to:Have fun playing soccer! Click here to print info
Special Needs Cub Scouts for more info call Brenda Koch 705-3497 or email thekochzoo@tds.net
Eagleton Little League Challenger Softball League in Maryville.
currently have kids from Blount, Sevier, and southern Knox County involved for more info
call Jerry Johnson Mobile: 556-3304
Sunshine Ambassadors
Enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through dance! Through special classes that utilize repetition and patient modeling of movements, people with mental disabilities are taught choreographed routines. We currently have classes operating in the Bearden area of Knoxville, Fountain City, Powell, Jefferson City, and Harrogate. In addition, more classes are about to start in Oak Ridge, Maryville and Jamestown, and possibly in the Karnes area.
Therapeutic benefits include increased self-esteem, improved social skills, improved muscle coordination, controlling weight, learning to follow instructions, and expansion of communication skills. Public performances help the dancers gain confidence and increase their self-esteem, while at the same time raising the public’s awareness of the beautiful gifts these individuals bring to our society.
If you are interested in a class, please call Lurley Noe at 865-219-8697 or 865-384-6156, or you may use e-mail: lurley@bellsouth.net.
Heidi's Musical Gymnastics... For special needs!
Emphasizing early childhood development through musi & gymnastics in a funtastically wonderful way. Emphasizes gross motor skills, hand-Eye
coordination, listening skills, balance, fitness, gymnastics, social skills and confidence.
Call 671-4116 for more info.
This is the info on the special needs martial arts class.
International Sanjuriu is opening a studio here in Oak Ridge in Grove Center which is about 15 minutes from Lovell Road (center point park) area.
They should be open in 4-6 weeks. If they have to do additional work they will be open in 8 weeks.
They have done martial arts classes at Tennessee School for the Deaf and have also held classes for some wheelchair bound folks. They are very interested in developing a special needs class
that is small, effective, and affordable for children of all abilities.
They aren't sure of the costs yet to keep the lights on and the rent paid. In the past, David said no one has paid more than $20/week for access to all classes at all times.
If anyone is interested please call:
David Allred 684-9575 - cell phone
Caleb Sheppard 539-1763 - home 680-6470 - cell phone
Art for Asperger's -- Art and design for visual learners, high-functioning autistic children and Asperger's children.
Group and private lessons available. Currently serving Knox and Loudon counties.
For more information please contact Mrs. Anne Winsauer at 865- 966-1022.
