Reaching out to those affected by SCI
Inspiring the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
Supporting individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
Empowering those with SCI to fulfill their goals and dreams
Inspiring the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
Supporting individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
Empowering those with SCI to fulfill their goals and dreams
Recreational & Sports Organizations
for People with Disabilities
- AccesSportAmerica - (866) 457-7678 or: www.accessportamerica.org
Offers: windsurfing, kayaking, rowing/sculling, outrigger canoeing, water-skiing, kite sailing as well as rock/wall climbing, cycling and soccer. - All Out Adventures - (413) 527-8980 or: www.alloutadventures.org
Offers: accessible flat-water canoeing and kayaking, cycling, hiking, bird watching, camping and more in various locations throughout Massachusetts. - Butlee's Handicap Adventures - (508) 588-8059 or: www.handicapadventures.org
Offers: camping, hunting and fishing. - New England Paralyzed Veterans Assn. - (800) 660-1181 or: www.nepva.org
Offers: bass fishing, deep sea fishing, tennis, trap shooting, billiards, skiing and rowing, etc. Also has a team for: quad rugby, basketball and softball. - New England Wheelchair Athletic Association - (781) 830-8751 or: www.newaa.org
NEWAA helps individuals with physical disabilities participate in recreational and sports activities. They provide opportunities for athletic competition by sponsoring regional and local meets. - NorthEast Passage - (603) 862-0070 or: www.nepassage.org
Current Sports Development opportunities include: cycling, waterskiing, sled hockey, scuba, golf, etc. - Outdoor Explorations - (781) 395-4999 or: www.outdoorexplorations.org
Offers: kayaking, sailing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor activities. - Quad Rugby - www.quadrugby.com
Quad rugby or wheelchair rugby - Shake-A-Leg - (401) 849-8898 or:
www.shakealeg.org
Shake-A-Leg operates three major programs: Whole Life Therapy (for Adults and Teens), Adaptive Sailing, and the Confidence Is Cool Children's camp. - South Shore Center For Outdoor Education (781) 982-5205 or: www.top-roping.com
Offers: outdoor rock climbing, NAA Target Archery, ACA Intro To Paddling, and Adventures in Youth. - Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Assn - or Ken Mumford at (617) 543-8062 or: www.wheelchairsportsandrecreation.com
Offers: sledge hockey, quad rugby, basketball, training and field games.
Adaptive Sports at the Greater Beverly YMCA
The Greater Beverly YMCA is looking for interested participants for its adaptive sports
programs:
If you are interested in paticipating in any ot these activites or looking for other adaptive sports programs please contact:
Kristianna Penman, Director of Adaptive Programs
978-922-0990 ext. 129
penmank@northshoreymca.org
northshoreymca.org
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What: Pick-Up Basketball When: Sundays 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free Who: 18 & up, bring friends Where: Sterling YMCA, 254 Essex St. Beverly |
Handcycling
Call for times Rides: $15/member, $25/non-member Rentals per day: $20/member, $20/non-member 16 & up Call for location |
If you are interested in paticipating in any ot these activites or looking for other adaptive sports programs please contact:
Kristianna Penman, Director of Adaptive Programs
978-922-0990 ext. 129
penmank@northshoreymca.org
northshoreymca.org
Wheelchair
Sports and Recreation Association Inc.
Our Mission Building bridges from hospital dependency to personal
independence through recreational and sports therapy.
Organization Profile AKA WSRA, a Non-Profit Organization Founded by Charles and Danielle Ekizian.
In 1989 Charles and Danielle Ekizian wanted to formalize their work in the use of recreational and sports activities among the newly disabled as catalysts for regaining active, invigorating lifestyles. Its primary objective is to introduce people with spinal cord injuries or other similarly disabling conditions to a stimulating recreational environment as soon as possible after hospitalization or primary rehabilitation, and to involve them in life sports and recreation - individually, through WSRA or through other organizations.
WSRA is an exempt organization under Section 501 {c}{3} of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to WSRA are tax deductible.
Contact Information
Ken Mumford
Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association, Inc.
16 Leatherchip Road
Holbrook, MA 02343
Telephone: 617-543-8062
Email: wheerus@aol.com
Organization Profile AKA WSRA, a Non-Profit Organization Founded by Charles and Danielle Ekizian.
In 1989 Charles and Danielle Ekizian wanted to formalize their work in the use of recreational and sports activities among the newly disabled as catalysts for regaining active, invigorating lifestyles. Its primary objective is to introduce people with spinal cord injuries or other similarly disabling conditions to a stimulating recreational environment as soon as possible after hospitalization or primary rehabilitation, and to involve them in life sports and recreation - individually, through WSRA or through other organizations.
WSRA is an exempt organization under Section 501 {c}{3} of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to WSRA are tax deductible.
Contact Information
Ken Mumford
Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association, Inc.
16 Leatherchip Road
Holbrook, MA 02343
Telephone: 617-543-8062
Email: wheerus@aol.com
NWBA Basketball
The Boston Jr. Celtics NWBA team (wheelchair basketball) is recruiting high school age teens (13 to 17) for their upcoming
Fall season. The program runs from September through March and is operated out of the Mass. Hospital School in Canton
MA.
The program is free to all participants. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The team travels and competes with other teams in the Northeast for tournaments. It is a great opportunity to travel and make new friends and have a great time competing! Please contact Virgil Sousa, Recreational Therapist at Mass Hospital School (781-828-2440) or Gina Kucker (978-374-7766) or gkucker@lucent.com for more information.
The program is free to all participants. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The team travels and competes with other teams in the Northeast for tournaments. It is a great opportunity to travel and make new friends and have a great time competing! Please contact Virgil Sousa, Recreational Therapist at Mass Hospital School (781-828-2440) or Gina Kucker (978-374-7766) or gkucker@lucent.com for more information.
 Tel: 781.933.8666
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