Cerebral Palsy

Resources & Education

Links and resources for patients, families, and providers

Adaptive shoes and clothing

Shoe recommendations
Clothing recommendations

State-funded resources

Regional Centers - Department of Developmental Services
- Early Start (birth - age 3)
- Children and adults ages 3+
California Children's Services - Department of Health Care Services (birth - age 21)

Adaptive sports and recreation

Organizations

PlayLA Adaptive Sports (free lessons and sports; LA area)
Angel City Sports (free activities and sports; LA area)
SoCal Adaptive Sports (free & low-cost sports and outdoor activities; Riverside County)
Playmakers (baseball, dance, basketball; Long Beach)
Isla Vista Community Services (free activities and sports; Santa Barbara area)
KEEN - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (free activities and sports; Downtown LA)

Individual sports/activities

Adaptive gyms and fitness classes
Surfing
Soccer

Adaptive shoes and clothing

Shoes to accommodate braces

See Kai Run Adaptive collection (children)
- Also available at Zappos
BILLY Footwear (children and adults)
- Also available at Zappos
Piedro Therapy shoes and boots (children)
Friendly shoes (children and adults)
- Also available at Amazon
Zappos AFO-friendly shoes (lots of children’s styles, a few adult styles)
Ikiki shoes (toddlers)

Adaptive shoes

Nike EasyOn (children and adults)
Zappos Adaptive (easy on/off sneakers and sandals for children and adults)
New Balance alternate closure shoes (children)

Adaptive Clothing

Target (infants and children)
SpoonieThreads (tube care and port access clothing for infants, children, and adults)
Special Kids Company (tube and port access clothing for children and adults)
French Toast (adaptive school uniforms)
JCPenny Adaptive (children)
Tommy Hilfiger (children and adults)

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State-funded resources

Access to therapies, equipment, medical treatment and case management

Early Start (birth - 3 years): The Early Start (ES) program is California’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for having a developmental disability and their families.

Information packets:
- English
- Spanish
Contact information:
- Phone: 800-515-BABY
- Email: [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY:
- Contact your Regional Center (Map)
- Anyone can refer your child to a Regional Center, including you

Children 3-17 and Adults

To be eligible for services, a person must have a disability that begins before the individual’s 18th birthday that is expected to continue indefinitely and present a substantial disability. Qualifying conditions include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other disabling conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:
- Contact your Regional Center (Map)
- Anyone can make a referral to a Regional Center, including you

California Children's Services (CCS)

Program overview

The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae.

HOW TO APPLY:

Fill out the CCS application
1. English
2. Spanish
Submit to your county CCS office

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Adaptive Sports and Recreation

PlayLA Adaptive Sports

Multiple Los Angeles locations

Free swimming, equestrian, volleyball, archery, tennis, JUDO, surfing, basketball, soccer, and skateboarding classes

Contact: [email protected]

(310) 202-2803

Angel City Sports

Multiple Los Angeles locations

Free adaptive sports and recreation events for youth and adults: swimming, functional fitness, golf, track and field, air rifle, and more

Adaptive sports camps

Angel City Games: adaptive sports festival (Summer 2025)

Contact: [email protected]

SoCal Adaptive Sports

Riverside County

Free and low-cost adaptive sports and recreation events for youth and adults: golf, bowling, hiking, archery, and many more

Adaptive sports after school programs

Contact: [email protected]

Playmakers

Long Beach

Adaptive baseball and basketball leagues, dance lessons

Contact: [email protected]

(562) 689-5939

Isla Vista Community Services District

Santa Barbara

Accessible recreation and adaptive fitness, including cycling, golf, kayaking, yoga, and wheelchair sports

Contact: (805) 569-8999 x82101

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

Downtown Los Angeles

Free accessible physical activities and fun: basketball, swimming, dance, art, and more

Virtual library of physical activities to participate in at home

Contact: [email protected]

(213) 276-1777

Adaptive gyms and fitness classes

Casa Colina Fitness After Therapy

Independent fitness programs (Pool and Land) – initial evaluation and development of an exercise program, followed by open access to the gym or pool during opening hours. Participants may work out independently or with the help of a family member/caregiver

For those who are unable to use the equipment independently and do not have someone to assist them, rehabilitation aides are available for an additional fee

Location: Pomona, CA

Contact: (909) 596-7733, ext. 3500

C.O.R.E (Center of Restorative Exercise)

Inclusive fitness facility with specialized equipment

Location: Northridge, CA

Contact: [email protected]

(818) 718-2673

AdaptFit

Inclusive group fitness classes and yoga

Location: Los Alamitos, CA

Contact: [email protected]

(562) 794-9330

Planet Fitness

Most locations now have adaptive exercise equipment, including hand cycles and adaptive ellipticals. We recommend calling your preferred location to confirm!

ZOOZ Fitness

Personal training, group workouts, and virtual sessions for kids, teens, and adults

Vendored through North LA County and Westside Regional Centers

Location: Woodland Hills, CA and virtual

Contact: (818) 646-6914

CrossFit 1904

Adaptive strength and conditioning classes

Location: San Diego, CA

Contact: (619) 693-6784

The Adaptive Athlete

Group fitness, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, dance

Location: Upland, CA