Causes: Sports, Winter Sports

Mission: The purpose of Southern Connecticut Storm Special Hockey is to provide children from the age five through young adult with a developmental disability who are physically able the opportunity to play ice hockey. The program teaches skating and hockey skills, as well as gives the player the opportunity to play in a team sport. Through hockey, the program emphasizes the development of individual life skills such as self reliance, dependability, focus and confidence. "Life skills through ice hockey".

Results: Founded in 2006 and part of a nationwide program. Our athletes are gaining the confidence to try many new things, becoming independent, and real progress is being made to make their lives, and the lives of their families more successful.

Target demographics: developmentally disabled athletes age 5 and up in Southern Connecticut

Geographic areas served: Southern Connecticut and beyond

Programs: Therapeutic program for children and young adults with a developmental disability such as Autism or Down syndrome, teaching life skills and independence both on and off the ice through hockey. Founded in 2006