<p>Every child has the right to enjoy the fun of playing sports, the joy of teamwork, the achievement of hitting a ball or making a goal or crossing the finish line. Many programs have been developed to get children and adults with disabilities in the game. Find one that&#39;s right for your child.</p><p><strong>Multiple Sports</strong></p><p>Special Olympics offers opportunities in a variety of sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities; its Unified Sports program brings athletes with and without disabilities together. Paralympics provides competition for athletes with physical impairments. Follow the links below to find programs in your area.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.specialolympics.org/program_locator.aspx" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">Special Olympics</a></li><li><a href="http://www.specialolympics.org/unified_sports.aspx" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="2">Unified Sports</a></li><li><a href="http://www.paralympic.org/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="3">Paralympics</a></li></ul><p><strong>Baseball</strong></p><p>The Little League Challenger Division and the Miracle League both allow children with physical and mental disabilities to play baseball in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Use the links below to learn more about each and find out which one has a program near you.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.littleleague.org/learn/about/divisions/challenger.htm" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="4">Little League Challenger Division</a></li><li><a href="http://www.themiracleleague.net/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="5" rel="nofollow">Miracle League</a></li></ul><p><strong>Soccer</strong></p><p>American Youth Soccer Organization and US Youth Soccer both offer programs designed to get children with physical and mental disabilities on a soccer field. The links below provide descriptions and contact information.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ayso.org/Page2603.aspx" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="6">AYSO VIP Program</a></li><li><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/TOPSoccer/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="7">US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer</a></li></ul><p><strong>Hockey</strong></p><p>American Special Hockey Association provides an adaptive ice-hockey experience for people with physical and developmental disabilities, while Special Hockey International offers &#34;hockey for the developmentally challenged.&#34; Look for a member club in your area using the links below.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.americanspecialhockey.org/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="8" rel="nofollow">American Special Hockey Association</a></li><li><a href="http://www.specialhockeyinternational.org/member-clubs/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="9" rel="nofollow">Special Hockey International</a></li></ul>