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Inclusive/adaptive summer recreation opportunities in Massachusetts for families with disabilities include state parks with accessible pools/spray decks, beaches with mats and floating/sand beach wheelchairs.
Summer 2024 Also Includes:
• Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant:
• Advancing Your Student's Voice Through the IEP
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• Celebrating Leo Sarkissian
• Stephanie Moulton Mental Health Symposium
• Adaptive Sailing, Sled Hockey, Swimming
• Explore Possibility Summit w/ the Mass Rehab Commission
• "Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability Transition Supports Transition Conference
• Adult Family Care (AFC) Information Session
Have safe and inclusive Fourth of July! Sharon Marie
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Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant: Deadline to apply is July 20th. The performer and autism self-advocate Kodi Lee and the Flutie Foundation are providing the Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant. This will enable teens and young adults with autism of all talent and ability levels to take their next step in gaining experience in the fine arts by covering costs for art or music therapies, advanced lessons...Read more
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Celebrating Leo Sarkissian: Hingham, July 11th, with The Arc of the South Shore. Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, has decided to retire from his full-time position as of November 1, 2024. Members of the Massachuetts' disability community's will have multiple opportunities to express and share their gratitude at upcoming events and online. Wish him well and to learn about The Arc’s vision for the future by dropping in at an Open House. Registration is required...Read more
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Stephanie Moulton Mental Health Symposium: Boston, July 18th, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The 12th annual Stephanie Moulton Symposium: The Power of Belonging & Building Strong Communities. For DMH and Provider Staff, individuals who receive services, and others other interested in Mental Health Safety...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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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody, July 6th, with the North Shore Children's Museum. The museum will be at low capacity, and sounds and lights will be turned down. Geared to provide those with autism or other sensory processing difficulties with a comfortable museum experience. Online tickets suggested...Read more
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Sled Hockey Skate Event for Disabilities in Western Mass: Westfield, July 6th. Open to the public. With The Center for Human Development (CHD) All In program and the Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. For those with physical disabilities - you must have some arm strength.
Teams are for: *Youth (under 16), Adults (16+)...Read more
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Adaptive Track in Brighton: July 9th - August 22nd, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Classes are free and open to participants of all abilities ages 5-21. Designed to foster a supportive and inclusive team environment within the Franciscan Children’s....Read more
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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 Rowing in Holyoke: Through August, with Holyoke Rows and the DCR’ Universal Access Program. Free to individuals with disabilities and their families. This program serves people of all capabilities, from beginners to leisure rowers, to competitive racers...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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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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Adult Family Care (AFC) Information Session: Webinar, July 8th, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. The AFC program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free stipend to care for people age 16 and older in a home setting, who cannot live safely...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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"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability Transition Supports: Roxbury, and Virtual Options, October 15th & 16th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. For parents, caregivers, and professionals working with postsecondary transition-age youth with disabilities(14 -22). Discuss the transition planning, how to determine transition goals on Massachusetts’ new IEP form, learn about post-secondary educational options, healthcare transition...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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