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All Americans gain when people with intellectual disabilities are fully included in their communities.
This means that supports should be available and affordable so that each individual with disabilities can not only live, learn, and work, but also enjoy recreation and leisure with others who do not have disabilities.
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Members of The United Arc
enjoy an accessible canoeing trip.
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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.
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.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is 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.
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.
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