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The HANDS Program Social Groups and Sports

Alabama Autism Assistance Program (The HANDS Program)

Birmingham, Alabama - Jefferson County

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Jun 4, 2026

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Birmingham

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300 Shadow Wood Park, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35244

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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.

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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
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Location contacts

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The HANDS Program

300 Shadow Wood Park, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35244

Social groups and sports run seasonally. Families should confirm current offerings, seasons, and registration directly.

Programs and offerings

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

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  • 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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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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