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| AbilityFirst |
| Through 23 locations across Southern California, AbilityFirst provides programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities reach their full potential throughout their lives. They offer a broad range of employment, recreational and socialization programs and operate 11 accessible residential housing complexes. |
| 877-768-4600 |
| California, USA |
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| Adaptive Adventures |
| Sports and recreation for adults and children with disabilities. Programs include adaptive skiing, Nordic skiing, sledge hockey, snowmobiling, handcycling, paddle sports, sailing, water skiing, and adventure trips. |
| 303-679-2770 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Adaptive Riding Institute |
| Provides horseback adventures in wild and scenic areas for people of all abilities. This unique program offers recreational horseback activities and related services to people with disabilities and their significant others in Oregon.
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| info@adaptiveridinginstitute.org |
| 503-873-3890 |
| Oregon, USA |
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| Adaptive Ski Program New Mexico |
| Since 1985, the Adaptive Ski Program has offered safe and supportive alpine ski lessons for adults and children (five years & older) with a wide array of disabilities. Lessons take place at Sandia Peak outside of Albuquerque and at Ski Santa Fe, 14 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza. Instruction is available in 2 track, 3 track, 4 track, blind, deaf, mono-ski, bi-ski & snowboarding. |
| asp_sandia@q.com |
| 505-255-2506 |
| New Mexico, USA |
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| Agapé Therapeutic Riding Resources |
| Agapé is a unique therapeutic resource for individuals, families, schools, medical and mental health professionals. Through its wealth of horse-assisted programs, Agapé positively impacts the physical, mental, behavioral and social challenges of people with special needs. |
| mancil@agaperiding.org |
| 317-773-7433 |
| Indiana, USA |
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| All Out Adventures |
| Year-round inclusive outdoor programming in the New England region. Programs include Kayaking and cameoing, cycling, hiking, birdwatching, orienteering. |
| 413-527-8980 |
| info@alloutadventures |
| Massachusetts, USA |
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| Alpine Alternatives |
| Alpine Alternatives offers adapted ski programs, equestrian programs, day outings, and a week long summer camp. Alpine serves all disabled persons regardless of the type or severity of their disabilities. Within the programs offered by Alpine there is a particular emphasis on serving school age children and youth. |
| 907-561-6655 |
| Alaska, USA |
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| Apple Dumplin Camp |
| Provides an awesome camp experience for children with disabilities as well as disadvantaged children. Campers can experience life as it was in the 1880's. Trail rides, chuck wagon roundups, archery/riflery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, are just some of the adventures at Apple Dumplin' Camp. |
| AppleCamp4Kids@hotmail.com |
| New Mexico, USA |
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| Arts & Athletics Beyond Limits (AABL) |
| Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides a variety of athletic, dance, art and recreational activities for any person under the age of 21 who has a physical impairment. Programs include- A summer sports camp, power wheelchair soccer, dance and horseback riding. |
| info@carrietingleyhospitalfoundation.org |
| 505-243-6626 |
| New Mexico, USA |
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| B.O.K. Ranch |
| Founded in 1985, the B.O.K. Ranch Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program is dedicated to providing horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. |
| 650-366-2265 |
| California, USA |
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| Bakas Horses for Handicapped |
| The Bakas Equestrian Center is a highly successful program offered FREE to physically and mentally challenged children and adults to enable them to experience the joy, excitement and challenge of horseback riding. Operated by the Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation department, the program provides exercise, socialization and competition for participants. |
| horsebakas@yahoo.com |
| 813-264-3890 |
| Florida, USA |
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| Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program |
| BORP offers a number of competitive adaptive sports programs for adults and kids. Programs include: Wheelchair basketball, integrated handcycling, swimming, weightlifting, archery, table tennis,track & field. The Adventures & Outings Program (A&O) offers a wide array of outdoor recreation activities, group adventure trips, and urban outings that appeal to a variety of ages, interests and abilities. |
| info@borp.org |
| 510-849-4663 |
| California, USA |
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| Bergmann Centre |
| Bergmann Centre was established to offer therapeutic horseback riding to people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and to incorporate into the facility operation the on-the-job training for disabled persons. |
| info@bergmanncentre.com |
| 815-765-2113 |
| Illinois, USA |
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| Blazesports |
| BlazeSports is a program that offers high quality sports instruction, training, and competition opportunities to children and adults with physical disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, have a neuro-muscular disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, have an amputation, or have a visusal impairment.
Sports include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, swimming, and track & field. Other sports may be offered by the individual BlazeSports Clubs. |
| blazesports@blazesports.org |
| 770-850-8199 |
| Georgia, USA |
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| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center |
| The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to expand the potential of
people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences. BOEC offers winter programs including various types of adaptive skiing and snowboarding, winter camping, challenge courses, orienteering, and educational programs. Summer activities include- handcycling, hiking & backpacking, rock climbing, rappeling, canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, camping, rope courses, and orienteering. BOEC also offers seasonal programs and camps for young people and adults. BOEC is located in Breckenridge, Colorado. |
| boec@boec.org |
| 970-453-6422 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Burke Adams Special Needs Sports Program |
| BASNSP has been providing the opportunity for all children with disabilities in East Greenbush, New York and the surrounding communities to participate in organized sports programs regardless of their need for assistance during play. Programs include baseball, basketball, bowling, football, TOPSoccer, and track and field. |
| burke@basnsp.com |
| 518-479-3465 |
| New York, USA |
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| Cadence Therapeutic Riding |
| Cadence Therapeutic Riding provides professional therapeutic equestrian services to children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional or developmental needs. |
| info@cadenceriding.org |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Camp ASCCA |
| Camp ASCCA is a special camp for children and adults with disabilities. The camp helps children and adults with disabilities achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence. Activity areas include Outdoor adventure, aquatics and outdoor education. |
| 256-825-9226 |
| Alabama, USA |
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| Camp Attitude |
| Camp Attitude™ is a non-profit organization, committed to meeting the challenges of providing a positive camping experience for disabled children and adults. Located on 34 acres of flat, riverfront land in Foster, Oregon.
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| camp@campattitude.com |
| 541-367-3420 |
| Oregon, USA |
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| Camp Carefree |
| Provides a free, one week camp experience for youngsters from North Carolina and neighboring states with specific disabilities and health problems. |
| 336-427- |
| North Carolina, USA |
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| Camp Forrest |
| Angel View offers a unique summer program at its own Camp Forrest located in the high desert on 17-acres in Joshua Tree, California. Camp Forrest serves able bodied and disabled youth from all over the Coachella Valley by providing a unique summer camp experience.
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| angelview44@aol.com |
| 760-329-6471 |
| California, USA |
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| Camp Grace Bentley |
| Camp Grace Bentley, located in Michigan, hosts up to 70 campers with a range of physical and mental challenges. Campers ages seven through sixteen are invited to sign up for a nine day session beginning late June and running through mid-August.
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| campgrace@hotmail.com |
| Michigan, USA |
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| Camp Huntington |
| Camp Huntington is a co-ed, residential program for children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs. |
| 866-514-5281 |
| New York, USA |
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| Camp John Marc |
| Camp John Marc exists to improve the quality of life of Texas-area children with chronic illnesses or major physical disabilities, while providing necessary daily medical treatment. |
| mail@campjohnmarc.org |
| 214-360-0056 |
| Texas, USA |
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| Camp Prime Time |
| Provides a recreational facility in a wilderness setting for those families who have a child member who is living with a serious or terminal illness or disability. The facility accommodates the camper and accompanying family members. |
| primetime@nwinfo.net |
| 509-248-2854 |
| Washington, USA |
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| Center For Therapeutic Riding |
| Cadence Therapeutic Riding provides professional therapeutic equestrian services to children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional or developmental needs. |
| info@cadenceriding.org |
| 970-749-RIDE |
| Colorado |
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| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope |
| Under the guidance of trained teachers, volunteers and medical people, disabilities are challenged and new abilities are created.
The program is operated at the renowned Kentucky Horse Park, which is a perfect setting of one thousand acres of rolling countryside, dotted with hundreds of horses representing over 35 breeds. |
| information@ckrh.org |
| 859-231-7066 |
| Kentucky, USA |
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| Challenge Air |
| Challenge Air for Kids and Friends, a not-for-profit organization, offers motivational,
inspirational and life-changing experiences to physically challenged children and youth through aviation. |
| 214-351-3353 |
| Texas, USA |
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| Challenger Little League |
| It is the purpose of D7 Challenger Little League to make available a program for physically and mentally disadvantaged children to play baseball. This program will give them the opportunity to play baseball rather than watch in the stands as others play. Along with playing ball, the organization also provides an opportunity for kids to get out and socialize and have fun with other children with similar disabilities. |
| California, USA |
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| Childrens Golf Foundation |
| The Childrens Golf Foundation is home to the Michael B. Finnegan Golf Teaching and Learning Center, a 22 acre facility dedicated to the sport of golf for children with disabilities. |
| 561-842-0066 |
| Florida, USA |
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| City of Hollister Recreation |
| Special populations programs in Hollister, California. Programs include wheelchair soccer, and adaptive bowling. |
| California, USA |
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| Colorado Discover Ability |
| Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote increased independence and self worth through outdoor recreation for individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and their families and friends. |
| 970-257-1222 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. |
| A North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Therapeutic Riding Center in Longmont, Colorado. They provide services through four core program areas – Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, Carriage Driving, and an All Abilities Integrated Summer Camp. |
| 303-652-9131 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Colorado Wheelchair Sports Club |
| Promotes involvement in wheelchair sports in Colorado. The organization is involved in wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, sled hockey, softball, wheelchair tennis, and week long youth wheelchair sports camps. |
| 303-893-3104 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Cowboy Dreams of Illinois |
| Provides a safe, top quality and affordable hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding program for children. They also offer the Horse Power Camp: Cowboy Dreams hosts a five-day camp offering children with special needs various group activities and riding experience including arts and crafts, horsemanship and grooming activities, games, and celebrations.
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| lynne@cowboydreams.org |
| 847- 381-9323 |
| Illinois, USA |
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| CW HOG |
| Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group provides challenging outdoor adventure activities in a supportive environment. Programs include adaptive snow ski, martial arts, weightlifting, swimming, aerobics, and other activities. An adventurous week long day camp, the Kids Camp is designed for children of all abilities and their families. Activities may include horseback riding, water-skiing, rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, and scuba diving. An overnight camping trip and whitewater raft trip gives your child an opportunity to experience the outdoors. |
| 208-282-3912 |
| Idaho, USA |
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| Disability Outreach Foundation |
| The foundation is a service-oriented, community-based organization whose members are individuals with and without disabilities working hand in hand toward the vision of wheelchair basketball and wheelchair racing becoming a high school varsity sport throughout the state of Illinois. |
| dof-president@lycos.com |
| Illinois, USA |
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| Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks |
| Camp Hemlocks campers experience the joys and challenges of camp in an inclusive fully accessible setting. Campers choose from a wide variety of social, recreational and educational activities during their stay. Activities include talent shows, arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, boating and fishing, a new challenge education course, and computer instruction using adaptive equipment. |
| info@eastersealscamphemlo |
| 860-228-9496 |
| Connecticut, USA |
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| Eastern Nebraska Wheelchair Athletic Association |
| ENWAA provides athletic opportunities for disabled children and adults. These opportunities include instruction, team organization, practice facilities, athletic equipment, registration fees, uniforms, travel expenses, team and individual awards, and much more. Wheelchair sports include softaball, basketball, and volleyball. |
| Nebraska, USA |
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| Equest Therapeutic Riding Center |
| With the help of trained therapy horses and a team of instructors, therapists, and volunteers, students are taught the foundations of equine behavior, horse care, and horsemanship skills appropriate to their age, needs, and level of ability. In so doing, riders with disabilities have an opportunity to experience the benefits that are unique to equine-facilitated therapy. |
| info@equestmaine.org |
| 207-985-0374 |
| Maine, USA |
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| Eric Winter Music Therapy Camp |
| This summer camp, held in honor of Eric "RicStar" Winter, provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment, and interaction for all people with special needs. Programs include- Choir and band, lessons, early childhood music, musicianship and music theory, folk music instrumental, Suzuki instruction, music therapy, and special classes. |
| commusic@msu.edu |
| 517-355-7661 |
| Michigan, USA |
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| Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited |
| Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited, Inc. provides educational and therapeutic horseback riding activities to the handicapped for an improved quality of life utilizing professional instructors and trained volunteers in a safe and secure environment.
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| 219-945-0726 |
| Indiana, USA |
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| Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program |
| The Frederick County 4H Therapeutic Riding Program Inc. began in April 1984 as a special project under the Frederick County 4H Horse and Pony Club. Therapeutic riders have the unique opportunity to engage in an activity that takes them from wheelchairs, canes, and dependency on others to a seat high above the ground where they feel they are in charge. |
| fc4htrp@aol.com |
| 301-898-3587 |
| Maryland, USA |
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| Freedom Ride, Inc. |
| Freedom Ride provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with many types of disabilities....cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, autism, attention deficit disorder, deafness, blindness and many emotional and learning disabilities. |
| info@freedomride.com |
| 407-293-0411 |
| Florida, USA |
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| Freedoms Wings |
| Freedom's Wings International is a non-profit organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. They provide the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or as a member of the flight training program.
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| 800-382-1197 |
| New Jersey, USA |
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| Friendship Ventures |
| Friendship Ventures offers summer resident camp programs from June through August at Camp Friendship near Annandale, Minnesota, Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Camp New Hope near McGregor, Minnesota. Camp programs are open to anyone age 5 and older who has developmental and (or) physical disability. |
| 800-450-8376 |
| Minnesota, USA |
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| Frontier Travel Camp |
| Frontier Travel Camp offers group travel in the United States and Canada, including Hawaii and Alaska. Programs are specially designed for travelers age 15 to 36 with special needs. |
| info@frontiertravelcamp.com |
| 305-895-1123 |
| Florida, USA |
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| GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship |
| GaitWay provides equine assisted therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities and learning differences. GaitWay delivers therapeutic horseback riding opportunities which emphasize individual attention in a manner that challenges disabled riders to reach their highest possible potential and rewards their efforts. |
| SBarry@GaitWay.org |
| 225-766-1614 |
| Louisiana, USA |
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| Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center |
| Located in a beautiful rural setting on a working horse ranch just north of San Francisco, Giant Steps offers life-changing experiences to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities |
| info@giantstepsriding.org |
| 707-769-8900 |
| California, USA |
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| Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association |
| GRWSA offers golf outings, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair racing, Jr. Wheelchair Basketball, wheelchair basketball, and water skiing. The association also sponsors a number of teams and a summer sports camp for kids. |
| info2.nospam@grwsa.com |
| 616-242-0351 |
| Michigan, USA |
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| Handi Kids |
| Handi Kids provides therapeutic recreation to thousands of individuals on a year-round basis through their summer camp, Saturday Camp, School Vacation Camp, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Vocational Training programs, Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, Teen programs, Family Support Groups and Special Event programming. |
| Info@HandiKids.org |
| 508-697-7557 |
| Massachusetts, USA |
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| Handi Kids |
| Handi Kids is a non-profit, recreational facility for children and young adults with physical and cognitive challenges. Handi Kids provides therapeutic recreation to thousands of individuals on a year-round basis through their Summer Camp, Saturday Camp, School Vacation Camp, and Therapeutic Horseback Riding, |
| Info@HandiKids.org |
| 508-697-7557 |
| Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
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| Harmony Farms |
| Harmony Farms, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization providing horse related activities to disabled individuals of all ages. The program was founded in 1992 to address the need in the local community for programs for the disabled. |
| 321-631-9433 |
| Florida, USA |
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| Heartland Therapeutic Riding |
| Heartland Therapeutic Riding provides equine-assisted therapy for persons with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, developmental delay, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, deafness, blindness, emotional disorders, and many neuromuscular and orthopedic problems. |
| htr@swbell.net |
| Kansas, USA |
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| Hearts Adaptive Riding Program |
| Hearts Adaptive Riding is a nonprofit program dedicated to
providing empowering, educational and enjoyable therapeutic horsemanship and horseback riding activities to adults and children with
physical, mental, and psychological disabilities.
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| heartsadaptiveriding@yahoo.com |
| 805-964-1519 |
| California, USA |
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| Hearts and Horses |
| Hearts and Horses promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of people with special needs through equine assisted therapy. |
| info@heartsandhorses.org |
| 970-663-4200 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding |
| High Hopes brings the benefits of therapeutic riding and equine related activities to over 700 individuals each year. To meet the varying needs of their students, they offer a variety of programs. Foremost are therapeutic riding classes. Working with trained, certified instructors and physical therapists, they provide weekly therapeutic riding lessons to over 300 special needs children and adults.
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| hhinfo@highhopestr.org |
| 860-434-1974 |
| Connecticut, USA |
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| Horses for Healing |
| Horses for Healing is a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding center for individuals with special needs in Northwest Arkansas. |
| hfhnwa@aol.com |
| 479-795-0570 |
| Arkansas, USA |
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| Iron wood Springs Christian Ranch |
| National Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Camp. The camp is open to persons from all over the world. Just a few of the activities include; road racing, archery, wheelchair pulling and basketball. This camp is for the serious or casual athlete, and for those who love the outdoors and nature.
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| bob@ironwoodsprings.com |
| 507-533-4315 |
| Minnesota, USA |
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| J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center |
| Established in 1978 and located in Orange County, California, the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. |
| 949-240-8441 |
| California, USA |
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| Lakeshore Foundation |
| Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides sports, fitness and recreation to people with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. The organization provides programs and services to both adults and children. Lakeshore Foundation's Lima Foxtrot programs include a number of weekend-long camps that bring injured military personnel and their families from across the country to Alabama. Competitive sports programs are offered and include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, swimming, marksmanship, wheelchair tennis and track & field. Recreational opportunities include hunting, fishing, paddling, sled hockey, shooting sports, handcycling and water skiing are just a sample of the indoor and outdoor opportunities available.
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| information@lakeshore.org |
| 205-313-7400 |
| Alabama, USA |
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| Louisiana Lions Camp |
| The Louisiana Lions Camp is a non-profit residential summer camp, owned and operated by the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, Inc. Louisiana Lions Camp is free for boys and girls from Louisiana with mental and physical disabilities, diabetes, and pulmonary disorders.
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| 337-239-0782 |
| Louisiana, USA |
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| Luci Center |
| The Luci Center provides the opportunity for challenge of the mind, body and spirit by connecting individuals and animals through love, understanding, care and involvement. It is our mission to enrich the minds, the bodies and the spirits of children and adults with disabilities through horse related activities. |
| lucicntr@aol.com |
| 502-220-4308 |
| Kentucky, USA |
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| Maine Handicapped Skiing |
| Opportunities for adaptive alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. |
| info@skimhs.org |
| 800 - 639 - 7770 |
| Maine, USA |
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| Majestic Hills Ranch |
| Majestic Hills Ranch is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that provides reputable, safe, and enjoyable therapeutic riding. |
| 952-888-6077 |
| Minnesota, USA |
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| Medicine Horse Center |
| The Medicine Horse Center offers equine assisted therapeutic services to people of all ages with physical, cognitive, emotional or age-related challenges. |
| info@medicinehorsecenter.org |
| 970-533-7403 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled |
| The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing sports and recreation opportunities to people with disabilities. |
| mesasports@geocities.com |
| Arizona, USA |
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| Michigan Thunderbirds |
| Established in 1985, the Michigan Thunderbirds have become one of the nation's most successful wheelchair sports programs, competing prominently in basketball and hand- cycling. Offered are programs for adults and juniors. |
| Michigan, USA |
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| Mid Hudson Valley Camp |
| The Mid-Hudson Valley Camp has been in existence for over 30 years. The camp is
located along the scenic Hudson River in the Hudson Valley region of New York
State. The camp has served hundreds of children and persons with disabilities over
the years, and continues to provide children with a joy- filled summer camp
experience. |
| New York, USA |
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| Mississippi Adaptive Sports |
| Mississippi Adaptive Sports provides sports training, loaner equipment if available, and competiive events. Their program offers individual and team sports for physically disabled athletes from 7 years through adulthood. Sports include track and field, wheelchair basketball, powerlifting, table tennis, archery, athletics (track and field),baseball, boccia, handycling, equestrian, football, goalball, JJudo, rowing, sailing
shooting, swimming, volleyball, wheelchair dance, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling.
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| 662-233-2287 |
| MIssissippi, USA |
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| Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians |
| MANE is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 that provides safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding opportunities to Montgomery and Tri-County area children and adults with emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. |
| 334-213-0909 |
| Alabama, USA |
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| National Ability Center |
| The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment. NAC offers year round recreational opportunities including adaptive skiing, horseback riding, waterskiing, swimming, and cycling. |
| info@DiscoverNAC.org |
| 435-649-3991 |
| Utah, USA |
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| New York Special Olympics |
| A guide to Special Olympics competitions and special events in the State of New York. |
| 800-836-6976 |
| New York, USA |
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| Northeast Passage |
| Northeast Passage delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England. They run three core programs that include adaptive sports from entry to competitive levels for adults and children. |
| northeast.passage@unh.edu |
| 603-862-0070 |
| New Hampshire, USA |
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| Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program |
| Provides equine-assisted activities to riders who are challenged physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Located in Clifton, VA. |
| info@nvtrp.org |
| 703-764-0269 |
| Virginia, USA |
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| Ohio Sled Hockey |
| Sledge or Sled hockey for juniors in the state of Ohio. Kids with with spina bifida, paralysis, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are typical of those served by this sport |
| clevemightybarons@yahoo.com |
| 440/994-9193 |
| Ohio, USA |
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| Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association |
| The Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association was founded on
May 26, 1970 as a non-profit organization, to raise awareness of wheelchair athletics and the resources that sponsor their adaptive sports programs on the local, regional, national and international levels. OWSA offers wheelchair sports programs including- wheelchair basketball, tennis, archery, weight lifting, hand cycling, quad rugby, softball, field events, table tennis, road racing, track, and special scheduled events. |
| 614-775-9499 |
| Ohio, USA |
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| Omaha Parks Department |
| The Junior Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Camp is sponsored by the City of Omaha Recreation Division, Council Bluffs Parks & Recreation, Eastern Nebraska Wheelchair Athletic Association, and Creighton University. The camp’s purpose is to introduce sports, recreation and the associated benefits to physically challenged youth. |
| Nebraska, USA |
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| One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding |
| One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding, Inc is an equestrian organization using the human-horse relationship to help the participants achieve their full potential – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – to be all that God intends for them to be. They offer therapeutic riding and other equine-related activities to individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities, as well as youth-at-risk. |
| 408-997-7264 |
| California, USA |
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| Partners in Equestrian Therapy |
| Partners in Equestrian Therapy (PET) provides equestrian therapy for individuals with disabilities in San Luis Obispo, California. |
| petslo@gmail.com |
| 805-235-2787 |
| California, USA |
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| Reece Center |
| An all volunteer, non-profit organization that offers riding lessons for people with disabilities. Located in Sharpsburg, Ga. |
| 678-423-0858 |
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| Ride A Wave (RAW) |
| Ride A Wave is a non-profit organization with a 100% volunteer staff offering a full day of beach activities including: surfing, body boarding, and swimming, beach games, lifesaving demonstrations, kayaking and marine biology.
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| 831.239.3672 |
| Santa Cruz, California |
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| Ride and Shine |
| Ride and Shine was founded in 1996 to provide a horseback riding program for individuals with special needs ages 3 and up. The program utilizes trained horses to provide children with disabilities a resource for enhancing their physical, emotional, and social well-being in conjunction with exercise and enjoyment. |
| info@rideandshine.org |
| 530-676-1920 |
| California, USA |
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| Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths |
| Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths (REINS) provides physical, mental, and emotional therapy to a wide range of disabled children and adults through the use of carefully supervised horseback riding. Their therapeutic horsemanship program serves disabled children and adults from San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties. |
| staff@reinsprogram.org |
| 760-731-9168 |
| California, USA |
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| Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center |
|
Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding center is a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Associated) Premier Accredited Center. RTT's mission is to provide therapeutic riding services to children and adults with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. |
| info@ridingtothetop.org |
| 207-892-2813 |
| Maine, USA |
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| Roanoke Valley Therapeutic Riding Program |
| Established in 1991, this exceptional all-volunteer program puts together riders and horses in a unique mixture of physical therapy, education and fun. Located in Boones Mill, VA.
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| (540) 334-5825 |
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| Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy |
| Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy provides equine-based therapy programs for individuals with physical, learning and emotional disabilities. Rocky Mountain provides riding services each year to 150 riders ranging in age from 3 years old through teenagers and seniors. Riders have a variety of disabilities including Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, visual and hearing impairments and Downs Syndrome. |
| 303-494-1299 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped |
| The Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped, SETCH, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving children and adults with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities by providing a unique form of therapy and recreation through use of the horse. The program is headquartered at the Sagebrush Arena located two miles north of Hailey, Idaho. |
| sagebrusharena@yahoo.com |
| 208-578-9111 |
| Idaho, USA |
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| Salt Lake City |
| Department of Parks guide to adaptive programs. Included are sled hockey, junior wheelchair basketball, bowling, and indoor and outdoor soccer. |
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| Shake-A-Leg |
| Accessible sailing programs for youth and adults. |
| (305)858-5550 |
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| South Bay Wheelchair Athletic Program |
| Programs include Jr. wheelchair sports teams, swim team, quad rugby team, wheelchair basketball team, and power soccer team. |
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| South Suburban Special Recreation Association: |
| SSSRA is a therapeutic recreation program that is an extension of seven park districts and three recreation and parks departments. It is organized to provide individuals with disabilities or special needs, the opportunity to be involved in year-round recreation. SSSRA offers a wide scope of programs for adults and children. Programs include, aerobics, interactive and social programs that promote independent living skills, education programs, music lessons, art programs and swimming lessons.
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| (815) 806-0384 |
| Tinley Park, Illinois |
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| Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) |
| SAIL is a private nonprofit organization that provides consumer-directed independent living services to people with disabilities throughout Southeast Alaska. ORCA (Outdoor Recreation and Community Access) is the recreation program of SAIL. ORCA's mission is to promote inclusive recreation and adaptive outdoor pursuits for Southeast Alaskan's who experience disabilities. SAIL also has a lending library of adaptive resources and assistive
technology. Recreational programs include adaptive ski and snowboard school - youth Adventure Club - kayaking - biking - hiking, rafting, canoeing and multi-day adventure trips. Adaptive equipment is available so people of all abilities can participate.
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| (907) 586 0104 |
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| Special Equestrians |
| A therapeutic horseback riding program for the mentally and physically challenged of all ages. |
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| Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast |
| SETC was founded in
1992 as a non-profit, tax exempt
organization providing therapeutic
horseback riding and horsemanship skills
for the physically and mentally challenged
in Indian River County and the surrounding
areas along the Treasure Coast. |
| Vickie@special-equestrians.org |
| 772-562-7603 |
| Florida, USA |
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| Special Needs Sports Corporation |
| Special Needs Sports is a non-profit organization that coordinates child and adult programs created to expose children and young adults with disabilities to the world of sports. Players can participate in golf, soccer, basketball, bowling, field hockey....as well as other activities that are currently under development. There are three sessions offered throughout the year- fall session, winter session and summer session. |
| levarts001@rochester.rr.com |
| 585-865-9320 |
| New York, USA |
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| Special Olympics |
| Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. |
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| Sports Made Possible |
| Sports Made Possible is a charitable organization that provides children and adults, who are living with various mental and/or physical challenges, an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. |
| 303-409-2610 |
| Colorado, USA |
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| Sterling Heights Challengers |
| A National Wheelchair Basketball Association sanctioned team playing in the NWBA Junior Division. The team is divided into Prep and Junior Varsity. Prep is for boys 12 and under or girls 13 and under. Junior Varsity is for players 18 and younger. Anyone 18 or younger with a physical disability can be on the team. |
| diancrash@yahoo.com |
| Michigan, USA |
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| STRIDE Recreation for Challenged Children |
| STIDE's primary efforts focus on directing and providing enriching, recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Programs include, swimming, adaptive skiing, adaptive baseball, and bowling. |
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| Sun Valley Adaptive Sports |
| The nonprofit SVAS offers adaptive sports programs and services for children, teens, adults, and veterans that cover a wide-range of disabilities- physical, emotional, developmental, and learning.
SVAS programs include: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Nordic skiing. Peak Adventure Camp for Kids and teens with disabilities. After school swimming, theatre, biking, tennis, pottery, yoga, and indoor rock climbing. Check their website for a complete listing of programs and services. |
| tom@svasp.org |
| 208-726-9298 |
| Idaho, USA |
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| Sunnyhill Adventures |
| Summer camp, year-round adventure programs, and travel programs for youth of all abilities and adults with developmental disabilities. Campers enjoy canoeing, swimming, fishing, archery, games, crafts, and accessible climbing tower. |
| 636-274-9044 |
| Dittmer, Missouri |
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| Sunrise Park |
| Sunrise Park Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities, through instruction and guidance in the field of therapeutic horseback riding. Located in Hollenberg, KS.
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| 785-337-2955. |
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| Taasc |
| TAASC offers programs in handcycling, kyaking, sailing, rock climbing, skiing, water skiing, and sled hockey. Located in Colombus, Ohio. |
| 614. 293. 4963 |
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| Telephone Pioneers of America Park |
| A park of a different kind, Telephone Pioneers of America Park is the nation's first barrier-free park, designed to meet the needs of physically-challenged individuals. |
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| Tennessee: ABLE Youth |
| A physical education and independence program that provides an opportunity for children and youth with physical disabilities to participate in structured sports and recreational activities. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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| Texas Adaptive Aquatics |
| Adaptive water skiing opportunities in Texas. |
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| Texas Lions Camp |
| The Texas Lions Camp has been providing camping experiences for children with special medical conditions since 1949. The expenses associated with these experiences are paid in full by the Lions Camp Organization, so children attend completely free of charge. |
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| Texas: Camp Summit |
| Camp Summit provides a residential, barrier-free camping experience for persons with special needs. The camp serves children, youth and adults, beginning at age six, who are physically challenged, developmentally delayed, dual sensory impaired (deaf and blind) and multi-disabled. Barrier free facilities include- swimming pool, horseback riding trails, tree house, adapted ropes challenge course, outdoor gymnasium, campsites, fishing pond, and outdoor chapel.
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| (972) 484-8900 |
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| The Miracle League |
| The Miracle League is a charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. |
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| Therapeutic Horse Riding Instruction of Lawrence, Inc. |
| A nonprofit organization committed to providing high quality equine oriented activities for children and adults with disabilities. Located in Lawrence, KS. |
| 785-841-9740 |
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| Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii |
| Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii is a NARHA member center offering therapeutic riding and regular riding lessons since 1983. THH specializes in physically or mentally disabled children and adults, but provides instruction to riders of any ability. THH has NARHA registered therapeutic riding instructors and 12 horses to meet the needs of every rider.
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| 808-259-7107 |
| Hawaii, USA |
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| Therapeutic Riding of Tucson |
| TROT enriches the lives of people with special needs through therapeutic equine programs for adults and children. |
| 520-749-2360 |
| Arizona, USA |
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| Three Gaits, Inc. |
| Provides an effective therapeutic riding program for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and special needs. Located in Stoughton, WI.
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| (608) 873-1929 |
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| TRAIL |
| TRAIL is a NH non-profit organization dedicated to teaching individuals with physical and mental disabilities the joy and excitement of playing in the outdoors. The activities offered through TRAIL change seasonally, and with the exception of the Summer Recreation Program, are currently offered on weekends only. In addition to short-term activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, and bowling, they maintain a core group of long-term programs, which include:
Winter Recreational Program:
Spring Recreational Program:
Summer Recreational Program:
Fall Recreational Program: |
| New Hampshire |
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| United States Adaptive Recreation Center |
| USARC programs include an adaptive ski school in Southern California at Bear Mountain Resort. Adaptive watersports and summer camping programs |
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| University of Illinois Adapted Sports Camps |
| The camps, held at UIUC athletic facilities, offer skill development in basketball, track, road racing, handcycling, and fitness training to individuals ages 10 to 40 with physical impairment to their lower extremities. |
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| Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport |
| VASS offers low-cost sports and recreation programs for people with handicaps/disabilities. Winter programs include skiing and snowboarding. Summer programs include rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, and rafting. |
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| Wasatch Adaptive Sports |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) a 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation was established in 1977 to help fill the need for affordable recreational and educational programs for children and adults with special needs. WAS operates year-round and provides many rewarding activities including skiing, snowshoeing and adaptive hockey in the winter; hiking, fishing, orienteering, bicycling and tram rides during the summer. Adaptive horseback riding and bowling are year-round activities offered by WAS. |
| info@wasatchadaptivesports.com |
| 801-933-2188 |
| Utah, USA |
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| West Virginai: Adventure Pursuit |
| Adventure Pursuit is an adventure club located in Parkersburg, WV. They specialize in kayaking for the mentally and physically challenged. |
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| West Virginia: Challenged Athletes West Virginia |
| The organization runs an adaptive skiing program at Snowshoe Mountain. |
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| Western DuPage Special Recreation Association |
| WDSRA offers such fun programs
as Special Olympic sports, cultural experiences, preschool programs, overnight and week-long getaways, senior outings and more. |
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| Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan |
| The Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan (WCHL) was created for the enjoyment of participating in hockey. The purpose of this league is to provide an appropriate means for persons in wheelchairs to have the opportunity to play hockey, and have the chance to engage in the competition and excitement of the sport. Our League includes players in electric and manual wheelchairs. The league currently has over 39 players, divided into four teams.
Players range in age from 10 to 60+, and have disabilities that include Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury. |
| chris@thewchl.com |
| 519-250-7274 |
| Michigan, USA |
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| White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center |
| White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) offers therapeutic horseback riding and animal-assisted activities as well as other related services for children and adults with disabilities. |
| Illinois, USA |
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| Wilderness On Wheels |
| The nonprofit Wilderness On Wheels Foundation operates a model wilderness-access facility which makes a Colorado mountain environment accessible to all. Activities include hiking, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and camping. |
| (303) 403-1110 |
| wow@ecentral.com |
| Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
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| Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing |
| Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to teach the joys of alpine skiing to individuals with a disability. Set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, WAS offers fun, exhilaration and the chance to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends |
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| Wisconsin: Camp Daniel |
| A camping experience for children and adults with aphysical or mental disability. |
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| Wisconsin: Easter Seals Wisconsin |
| Located on 400 beautifully wooded acres near Wisconsin Dells, Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek provides camping experiences for hundreds of children and adults ages 7 and up with physical disabilities. Programs at Camp Wawbeek include: Trail Blazers, Family Camp, Day Camp, Bring-a-Buddy, and Pioneer Camp.
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| Y - Knot Sailing |
| Accessible sailing on Lake George, NY. Y-Knot Sailing provides sailing opportunities for everyone, regardless of physical condition, age, or ability to pay, and at all levels, from supervised recreational sailing to independent racing competition. |
| Pilot Knob, New York |
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