Recreation

" YWH Therapy & Sensory Centre is a purposefully designed, sensory-informed space for children and families of all abilities, to play, move, connect, and feel truly welcomed, exactly as they are. 

Katherine "Kay" Samiano, OT

Kay is a registered Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families across schools, clinics, and communities.

Her journey is both professional and deeply personal. As someone who experienced the world differently growing up, and now as a mom of a child with sensory needs, Kay understands firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when support systems don't make sense.

YWH was born from a deep personal passion and a lifelong commitment to create the space she wished had existed, for every child, every family, no exceptions.

Way2Move provide inclusive and adaptive sport, fitness, yoga and wellness program for children, youth and adults of all abilities across Calgary and surrounding communities. Their mission is to create a welcome environment where children and adults can explore movement, develop new skills, and experience a true sense of belonging. 

Way2Move offers Adults Adaptive Sports Program, Kids Adaptive Multi-sport program, Kids Yoga and Meditation, and Adults & Kids Customized Programs. 

Calgary Adapted Hub is an amazing gathering of recreation resources for inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programming. Partnering with a variety of organizations, Calgary Adapted Hub makes finding recreational programming a breeze. 

MOVE by Goodlife Kids Foundation is a free physical activity fitness program for youth ages 12-21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. The MOVE program is held both in person at Goodlife Fitness facilities and online. MOVE does a great job outlining any expectations for their program online, to support families as they take part in something new.