camps and recreation
Recreational Opportunities for People with Disabilities – www.disabilityinfo.org/MNIP/DB/FSL/FactSheet.aspx?id=115
Recreational & Sports Organization Links for Persons with Disabilities http://www.sciboston.com/sportsrec.htm
Massachusetts Universal Outdoor Program – www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/accessibility/
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports – www.vermontadaptive.org/index.php
Access Info for Travel in Massachusetts from Mass Travel and Tourism
camp resources
Summer Planning for Children with Special Needs from the Federation for Children with Special Needs
Question and Answer Guide on Special Education Extended School Year Programs – www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/ta/esyp_qa.html
Federation for Children with Special Needs – www.fcsn.org/camps.html Here you will find links to over 200 camp web sites serving children with disabilities, as well as useful information and resources to help create a rewarding summer camp experience for you and your child. Choose from the links below to get started.
Resources for Children with Special Needs – www.resourcesnyc.org – Big guide of camps, based in NY the list is for most of New England
List of Science Camps for Blind Students – http://www.perkins.org/resources/scout/science-education/science-camps.htmll
List of Camps for Blind or Visually Impaired Children – http://www.perkins.org/resources/scout/recreation/summer-camps.html
American Camp Association – www.aca-camps.org – 781.541.6080
Morgan’s Wonderland – www.morganswonderland.com – is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis, that through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to play, learn and share life changing experiences together, in a fun and safe environment.
NOTE: F-SEPAC is providing the information above for educational purposes as a public service. References to any treatment, program, or professional are not endorsements.