A Sampling of Specialized Recreation & Enrichment Programs
Source: Massachusetts Family Ties Directory of Resources for Families, 14 th Edition
Ability PLUS
Ability PLUS is a nonprofit organization located in
Waterville Valley, NH, and dedicated to helping
disabled people of all abilities realize their dreams of
inclusion through adaptive skiing and other recreation
opportunities and are affiliated with 10 sites around
New England.
PO Box 253
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Phone: (603) 236-4758
Fax: (603) 236-4250
Email: info@abilityplus.org
Website: www.abilityplus.org
Access2Adventure
Committed to improving the quality of life for people
with physical disabilities; provide unique opportunities
to participate in a variety of sports, recreational
activities and adventure travel. A2 is based in Rhode
Island and serves the southern New England
community.
PO Box 269
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone: (401) 835-2959
Email: info@access2adventure.net
Website: www.access2adventure.net
AccesSportAmerica
Dedicated to the discovery and achievement of higher
function and fitness for children and adults of all
disabilities through high challenge sports.
119 High Street
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: (978) 264-0985, (866) 457-7678
Email: betty@accessportamerica.org
Website: www.accessportamerica.org
Adaptive Action Sports
Creates programs and opportunities for individuals with
permanent physical disabilities to participate in ‘action
sports’ and/or the art and music scene that follows
them. New England activities include adaptive skiing at
10 sites in New England-Ability PLUS; adventure sports
in Tiverton, RI - Access2adventure; and Danville, NH Adventurelore.
2458 West Shore Drive
Lummi Island, WA 98262
Email: info@adacs.org
Website: www.adacs.com
All Out Adventures
Provides outdoor recreational opportunities throughout
New England. Outdoor recreation is made accessible for
people with and without disabilities by the use of
adaptive equipment, supportive techniques, and
assistance as needed.
184 Northampton Street, Suite H
Easthampton, MA 01027
Phone: (413) 527-8980
Fax: (413) 527-2483
Email: info@alloutadventures.org
Website: www.alloutadventures.org
American Camp Association of New England
Regional information and referral for camps. Call for
customized listing of children’s summer camp referrals
and for information about a full range of camp choices.
80 Westview Street
Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: (781) 541-6080, (866) 534-2267
Fax: (781) 541-6084
Email: camp@acane-camps.org
Website: www.acane-camps.org
American Camp Association - “Find a Camp” tool
Database of accredited day and overnight camps,
allowing you to search specifically for a camp focus
such as arts or academics, and to select specific
disabilities included or served by the camp program.
http://www.acacamps.org/
The Arc of Massachusetts
The 20 Chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts work
throughout the Commonwealth to provide services and
supports to individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities - such as Mental
Retardation, Down Syndrome, Autism, and cerebral
palsy - and their families on a case-by-case basis.
Leo V. Sarkissian, Executive Director
217 South Street, Waltham MA 02453
Phone: (781) 891-6270 Fax: (781) 891-6271
Email: arcmass@arcmass.org
Website: www.arcmass.org
Barton Center for Diabetes Education
The Barton Center for Diabetes Education is a yearround camp, retreat, and conference center, where
learning & shared experiences combine to support &
motivate children and families. We offer “Clara Barton
Camp,” a residential summer camp, (girls aged 6-16);
family retreats; weekend programs; and education and
support programs.
30 Ennis Road, PO Box 356
North Oxford, MA 01537
Phone: (508) 987-2056
Fax: (508) 987-2002
Email: info@bartoncenter.org
Website: www.bartoncenter.org
Carroll Center for the Blind
Serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons
by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and
educational opportunities to achieve independence,
self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by educating
the public regarding the potential of persons who are
blind or visually impaired. Hosts summer programs for
high-school and college students, ages 15-22.
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 969-6200, (800) 852-3131
Email: info@carroll.org
Website: www.carroll.org
Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Post-secondary school for special learners with musical
abilities. Two-year program. Summer program also
available.
48 Woodbridge Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Phone: (413) 540-9720
Fax: (413) 534-3875
Email: info@berkshirehills.org
Website: www.berkshirehills.org
Challenge Unlimited, Inc. at Ironstone Farm
Instructive horseback riding programs for people with
disabilities. Many offer a sliding fee scale. Provides
listing of NARHA programs throughout the state.
450 Lowell Street
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (978) 475-4056, (877) 632-8386
Fax: (978) 475-4046
Email: info@challengeunlimited.org
Website: www.challengeunlimited.org
Boy Scouts of America
Inclusive recreational opportunities through local Packs.
411 Unquity Road
Milton, MA 02186
Phone: (617) 615-0004
Fax: (617) 615-0005
Email: council@bsaboston.org
Website: www.bsaboston.org
Friends for Tomorrow
Enhance the lives of children and young adults facing
extraordinary mental and physical challenges through
the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding. NEW: Pony
Partners Program offers an opportunity for personal
growth to young girls (8-10) who are struggling socially,
personally, or academically as they approach middle
school; group meets for 8 consecutive weeks.
PO Box 213
Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 259-8909
Email: dbafft1@aol.com
Website: www.friendsfortomorrow.org
Breezy Hill Farms Therapeutic Riding
100-acre farm offers therapeutic riding for children with
special needs; riders use one of six horses in an outdoor
or indoor riding ring. With each rider, we have two
volunteers, a leader for the horse, a riding instructor
and at times an occupational therapist.
583 Adams Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Phone: (508) 429-6626
Email: therapeutic@bhfhorses.com
Website: www.bhfhorses.com/therapeutic.htm
Girl Scout Council
Offers a program during the school year for girls,
regardless of disability; also offers inclusive summer
camps.
Boston
95 Berkeley Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 482-1078, (800) 882-1662
Fax: (617) 482-9045
Email: info@ptgirlscouts.org
Website: www.ptgirlscouts.org
Serving: Boston, Metrowest
H.A.L.O. Foundation
Offers funding for individuals with neurological
disorders for items not covered by insurance, such as
adaptive tricycles, wheelchair lifts, limited computer
technology, enrichment programs, participation at
community events and transportation for special
excursions, technology for individual
growth/communication/management of an individual’s
disability.
Jewish Family & Community Services
1430 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (781) 647-5327
Fax: (781) 693-5579
Email: info@jfcsboston.org
Website: www.jfcsboston.org
Morgan’s Wonderland
Our vision at Morgan’s Wonderland is to establish a
special place where smiles and laughter make
wonderful memories
with family members caregivers and friends. This ultraaccessible family fun park offers an atmosphere of
inclusion
for those with and without disabilities so everyone can
gain a greater understanding of one another. Free
admission for
individuals with special needs.
5223 David Edwards Drive
San Antonio, TX 78233
Phone: (210) 495-5888, (877) 495-5888
Email: info@morganswonderland.com
Website: www.morganswonderland.com
KartWheels in Motion
A physical activity program for children with
developmental
and physical challenges. Gym activities in Brighton and
Waltham.
526 North Avenue
Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 893-6516
Website: www.kartwheels.org
New England Handicapped Sports Association
NEHSA is a nonprofit organization run by and for
individuals with Offers adaptive ski and Snowboard
lessons to people of all ages and all disabilities at
Mount Sunapee, Newbury, NH. Also offers year-round
programs in addition to ski & snowboarding.
Mount Sunapee Resort, PO Box 2135
Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: (603) 763-9158
Fax: (603) 763-4400
Email: info@nehsa.org
Website: www.nehsa.org
Lovelane Special Horseback Riding Program
Therapeutic horseback riding combines occupational,
physical, and/or speech therapy with the fun of riding a
horse. Especially for children with special needs,
benefits are derived from using the movement of the
horse to work the muscles of the rider to achieve
therapeutic goals.
40 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 259-1177
Fax: (781) 259-4877
Email: mail@lovelane.org
Website: www.lovelane.org
Massachusetts Special Olympics Association
Thousands of children and young adults with disabilities
participate in five annual statewide competitions.
“Unified Sports” program brings together athletes with
and without disabilities, matched by age and placed on
the same team. Publishes a quarterly newsletter
“Spotlight”.
Serving: Statewide
Categories: REC
Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 485-0986
Fax: (508) 481-0786
Email: PublicR@SpecialOlympicsMA.org
Website: www.specialolympicsMA.org
Pine Tree Society
Offers summer programs for children with disabilities, a
three-day program for child and parent to explore
augmentative communication and custom-made
adaptive equipment.
149 Front Street, PO Box 518
Bath, ME 04530
Phone: 207-443-3341
Email: pinetreesociety.org
Real World of Work-Carroll Center for the Blind
Provides paid summer part-time work experience for
visually impaired students ages 16-20.
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 969-6200, (800) 852-3131
Website: www.carroll.org
Reinbow Therapy
Reinbow Therapy was founded in March 2007. Reinbow
is a hippotherapy program geared for children with
special needs. Reinbow is located at two sites, Acton
MA and Boxford MA.
12 Solomon Pierce Road
Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (339) 206-0110
Email: reinbowtherapy@yahoo.com
Website: web.mac.com/reinbowtherapy
SPARK Center
Specialized day care, after school and summer
programs for
children with HIV/AIDS.
255 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
Phone: (617) 534-2050
Fax: (617) 534-2057
Email: spark@bmc.org
Website:
www.bmc.org/pediatrics/special/cap/overview.html
The Bridge Center
The Bridge Center offers recreational and skill building
activities for children and youth with disabilities on a 20
acre campus in Bridgewater, MA. Programs include
summer camps, horseback riding, year round after
school and weekend activities, and special events for
families.
470 Pine Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Phone: (508) 697-7557
Fax: (508) 697-1529
Email: info@TheBridgeCtr.org
Website: www.TheBridgeCtr.org
Universal Access Program: Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation
Provides outdoor recreation opportunities in
Massachusetts
state and urban parks for visitors of all abilities. Free
admission to state parks for individuals with disabilities;
contact DCR for details.
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation PO Box 484
Amherst, MA 01004
Phone: (413) 545-5353, TTY: (413) 577-2200
Email: mass.parks@state.ma.us
Website: www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access
VSA Arts of Massachusetts
Publishes a guide to over 200 accessible arts and
entertainment opportunities throughout the state for
people
with disabilities. Has developed a website that provides
extensive cultural access across the country.
The Nonprofit Center
89 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 350-7713, TTY: (617) 350-6536
Fax: (617) 482-4298
Email: cjwasburn@accessexpressed.net
Website: www.vsamass.org