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Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts
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...
Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts
Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
Para Open Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Para Open Rowing – This program is ideal for new rowers and recreational...
Teen Para Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Teen Para Rowing – The Para Rowing Teen Group will be an introduction...
Para Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Para PR3-ID Rowing – Summer – Tues & Thurs – 6pm, Jun 30,...
Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only
Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...
Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston
Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...
Adaptive Kayaking: Worcester
Worcester, MA, August 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the pond....
Open Swim for Special-Needs Families
Holyoke, MA, Summer, 2026, with the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities.* Picnic tables on the grass...
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...
Adaptive Kayaking: Waltham
Waltham, MA, August 20th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the pond....
Accessible & Adaptive Sailing: Boston
Boston, MA, August 24th – 26th, 2026, with Spectrum Sailing. Free. *20 participants will be selected by lottery to attend. Spectrum Sailing, 501(c)(3), provides free, inclusive sailing opportunities to autistic youth across the country. During...
Sensory-Sensitive Swim on Fridays: Springfield
Fall/Winter 2026, with the JCC Springfield. * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool.* Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access.* The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading pool.* Specially designed...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 10 – October 29th, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working...
AmpSurf New England Inclusive Learn to Surf Event: Maine
York Beach, ME, September 19th & 20th, 2026, with Amp Surf New England. Join in at the beach sharing Adaptive Surf Therapy for people with disabilities, Veterans & First Responders. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Winter 2026 & 27, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim...
