The HANDS Program Social Groups and Sports
Alabama Autism Assistance Program (The HANDS Program)
Birmingham, Alabama - Jefferson County
Source checked
Jun 4, 2026
Birmingham
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Map and directions
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300 Shadow Wood Park, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35244
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The HANDS Program in Birmingham offers social groups for all ages and teen/adult sports like kickball and basketball for people with autism, alongside family support.
The HANDS Program (Alabama Autism Assistance Program) is a Birmingham nonprofit offering social groups, sports, and behavioral support for the autism community.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- http://www.thehandsprogram.org/contact-us.html
- Phone
- 205-733-0976
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children, teens, and adults with autism; social groups for all ages, sports for teens and adults
- Season
- Seasonal social groups (spring, summer, fall) and teen/adult sports
- Cost
- Confirm program cost, a financial assistance program, eligibility, registration, and current season offerings.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Social groups and sports run seasonally. Families should confirm current offerings, seasons, and registration directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Social groups and teen/adult sports
Autism social groups, teen and adult sports like kickball and basketball, financial assistance, and how to join.
- Ages
- Children, teens, and adults with autism; social groups for all ages, sports for teens and adults
- Season
- Seasonal social groups (spring, summer, fall) and teen/adult sports
- Schedule
- Contact The HANDS Program for current social group and teen/adult sports (kickball, basketball) seasons and registration.
- Cost
- Confirm program cost, a financial assistance program, eligibility, registration, and current season offerings.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 4, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The HANDS Program (Alabama Autism Assistance Program) in Birmingham offers seasonal social groups for all ages and sports for teens and adults, including a Kinect sports program, kickball, and basketball, alongside behavioral support, with a published address and phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Social groups and teen/adult sports
The HANDS Program (Alabama Autism Assistance Program) in Birmingham offers seasonal social groups for all ages and sports for teens and adults, including a Kinect sports program, kickball, and basketball, alongside behavioral support, with a published address and phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names autism, social groups for all ages, a Kinect sports program, kickball, basketball for teens and adults, and a financial assistance program.
Access notes to confirm: Ask which social groups and sports are running this season, age groupings, the sensory environment, financial assistance, and how to join.
What we checked
What we found: The HANDS Program (Alabama Autism Assistance Program) in Birmingham offers seasonal social groups for all ages and sports for teens and adults, including a Kinect sports program, kickball, and basketball, alongside behavioral support, with a published address and phone.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteThe HANDS Program Services
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is The HANDS Program Social Groups and Sports reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Alabama Autism Assistance Program (The HANDS Program)?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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