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Inclusive and adaptive recreation opportunities in Massachusetts this summer include state parks with accessible pools/spray decks, beaches with mats and floating/sand beach wheelchairs, plus info about Adaptive Kayaking, Sailing, Swimming and more.
Summer 2024 Also Includes:
• SEPAC Summer School
• Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conf.
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• American Sign Language Summer Symposium
• Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway Park
• Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Guardianship Webinars
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• Explore Possibility Summit w/ the Mass Rehab Commission
Make sure that your family finds time to dive into the unique and adaptive fun this summer! Sharon Marie
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Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conference Boston, June 23rd - 25th, with Perkins School for the Blind of Watertow. CVI Conference: Building Meaningful Recognition is meant for the CVI community to gather and learn from leaders in the field, medical and research experts, educators, people with CVI, and families. Explore quality assessment and instructional practices that help build meaningful recognition and access, current research about CVI, and advocacy resources. ** Scholarships for families and...Read more
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American Sign Language Summer Symposium: Boston, June 21st - 23rd, with Northeastern American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors, and is designed to educate ASL students at various levels in an ASL-only environment, Workshops: Situating the Ethical Interpreter, Read more
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Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway Park: June 26th. Join the Boston Red Sox and the Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway. The Red Sox will recognize integral members of the MDSC community during the pre-game ceremonies. Then, enjoy the game with fellow MDSC-ers as they...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention: Weston, August 24th. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. There will be traditional “comic con” style artists, vendors, cosplayers, Jedi training, superhero academy, block building, and...Read more
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Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts State Parks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks in Massachusetts state parks. The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR Universal Access Program) gives people with disbilities access to water and swimming recreation.
* Pools with ramps or zero-depth entry, and a chair lift.
* Pools with lifts and stairs only (No Ramps Into The Water)
* Pools where the Spray deck surfaces and water features are accessible.
* Select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use. Read more
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance to reserve a beach wheelchair. There are two types of beach wheelchairs at DCR beaches. Sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs are made of....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester, July 9th - August 13th. Free. Recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the water. This swim program does not provide swim lessons. Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages...Read more
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Adaptive Ski Day: Holland / Sturbridge, June 26th, with the Webster Water Ski Collective, Aqua Riders of Holland Show Ski Team and Team Hoyt New England. Life jackets MUST be warn by all participants while they are in the water. The host will conduct a safety evaluation of all skiers prior to their ski run to make sure the jacket properly fits and ...Read more
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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages: Somerville, June 30th. Accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing wall. ACG will provide a safe and supportive environment for people with disabilities to enjoy the sport of climbing. ACG volunteers will be on hand to help fit gear, guide new ...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard: Hingham, June 29th. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. Meet barnyard friend and exploring the woodland trails.Pre-registration required...Read more
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Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities: East Boston, July - August, with Piers Park Sailing. Open to any municipality in Massachusetts. The Piers Park Sailing Center programs are inclusive, about 1/3 of participants are sailors with a cognitive or physical disability. Youth with disabilities age 6-22 can enroll for free in Harbor Explorers, Science of Sailing, and Sailing After School programs. Read more
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Inclusive Sailing in Hingham: July 10th - 24th, with the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership. An introductory sailing class designed for newcomers to sailing. :Learn some of the essential skills needed for sailing small boats. Registration is open to all students ages 7-22 years of age who receive special education services...Read more
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Bay State Games Para Track & Field Meet Weston, July 20th. Registration Deadline: July 10. Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria - A full time resident of MA, ME, NH, RI or V.T, A full time student at a recognized academic institution in MA, a registered member of a Track and Field...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Guardianship is Not the Only Option: Supporting Decisions in Adulthood: Webinar, June 24th, with the PPal of Massachusetts. Parents of youth with disabilities are often told that the only way to remain involved in their child’s adult life is to go to court and become a legal guardian. But other options—including Supported Decision-Making—may work better for a person with a disability....Read more
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You Have Been Appointed Guardian, Now What? Webinar, June 25th, with Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown. Guardians are appointed to provide decisional support in areas where a young adult has challenges. Hear about what great guardians do to create a successful experience for the adult-with-a-guardian, for the state or court that...Read more
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Young Leaders Rising Program for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: June - August 2024, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities in Boston. This is an 8-week youth-led leadership program for high school participants (ages 14-22), and fellows (ages 18-27) with any type of disability. YLR 2024 enables youth to select from two separate schedules; one designed for in-person programming, and one for virtual participants. Both groups will have the opportunity to come together during hybrid activities...Read more
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There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
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