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Recreation and Leisure

Accessail Sailing Programs

Accessail is dedicated to providing sailing opportunities for everyone (8 years - adult) regardless of their physical and/or cognitive challenges. http://www.dbms.org

Search Beyond Adventures
Search Beyond Adventures annually operates over 150 supervised, assisted tours for adults with developmental disabilities.  Vacations are to diverse destinations, ranging from theme parks, music venues, national parks, cruises, and international locations.   Monthly tours depart to Orlando and Los Angeles, and frequent mini-bus tours depart MA to regional destinations, with convenient pick-up points in Boston, Newton, and along the Mass Pike. Care providers are welcome to participate at reduced rates. Call 800-800-9979, or  visit our web site for more information.

Special Olympics Massachusetts
Special Olympics Massachusetts a chapter of an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports at no charge to participants. Contact local Special Olympics Massachusetts offices in Massachusetts here:

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National Center for Physical Activity and Disability
NCPAD is an information center concerned with physical activity and disability whose goal is to provide people with disabilities with options, information, and resources to help them pursue whatever kind of activities they think they would enjoy. Website includes a directory of programs in Massachusetts which offer accessible activities and camps for people with disabilities. Also provides extensive collections of information on specific exercises and activities, technologies, nutrition and health, health promotion, relevant research, and more.

Universal Access Program
Overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the UAP manages accessible outdoor recreation programs in Massachusetts State Parks and State Ice Rinks. Website offers a listing of upcoming accessible events throughout Massachusetts' State Forests and Parks.  

All Out Adventures
Created to be part of a national movement towards inclusion, All Out Adventures (AOA), Inc. delivers quality outdoor recreation programming to people of all abilities, their families and friends. Provides customized instruction to both groups and individuals.  Also provides consultation with existing agencies to promote the dissemination of the most updated knowledge in adaptive recreation & assistive technology solutions. Easthampton-based.

Outdoor Explorations
A disability inclusive non-profit organization that provides a variety of outdoor adventure programs to persons with disabilities and their family, friends and community members. OE enables people to test their limits in a safe and supportive environment, learn new skills, engage in physical activity, build leadership skills, increase self-esteem and forge new friendships.

The Bridge Center (formerly Handi-Kids)
The Bridge Center is a non-profit agency that provides recreational activities for children and young adults with disabilities. We serve hundreds of people year-round through our Summer Day Camp, Saturday Camp, School Vacation Camp, After School, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Carriage Driving, Hippotherapy, Stable Management, Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, and Special Events.

Easter Seals Camp and Recreation Programs Without Barriers for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Programs include residential and day camp; all-inclusive recreation and sport programs; and respite programs which give participants an opportunity to engage in social and recreational activities, while their families get a much-needed break from the demands of caregiving.

Exceptional Vacations LLC

Exceptional Vacations is dedicated to providing high quality vacation opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs.  We ensure a safe environment that promotes integration, socialization, friendship and fun.  Vacation packages are all-inclusive (including lodging, supervision by experienced, professional staff, ground transportation, meals, and all activities), and are available to individuals with special needs who are age 18 and over.