Easterseals Recreation – The Bridge Center
Offers adaptive recreation activities including equine-assisted services, martial arts, inclusive camp experiences, and adaptive swimming. Located on a fully accessible 22-acre campus, the program emphasizes social, emotional, and physical skill-building.
Inclusive YMCA Programs — Merrimack Valley Y-Abilities (Andover/North Andover YMCA)
The Merrimack Valley YMCA offers a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs under its Y-Abilities initiative, supporting participants of all abilities in engaging recreational experiences.
Kids In Disability Sports (K.I.D.S.) — Merrimack Valley (Lowell-area)
K.I.D.S. provides a wide range of adaptive sports and recreational programs for children and young adults (ages 6+). Activities include gymnastics, horseback riding, martial arts, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, dances, and annual community events.
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Provides year-round sports training, competitions, recreational activities, and leadership programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering confidence, independence, and belonging in every community statewide.
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The Arc of Greater Haverhill–Newburyport – AFTER Program
The AFTER Program (Activities, Fun, Training, Enrichment & Recreation) offers recreational and enrichment opportunities for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Greater Haverhill and Greater Newburyport communities.
Trips R Us
Travel & Recreation for people with intellectual and developmental challenges.
Trips R Us have provided day trips, weekend getaways, and vacations such as: Australia, China, Disney, Hawaii, California, Europe, and so much more.
The clients they serve range from 15 years old through senior citizens with the ultimate goal being to allow people with disabilities to gain social skills, create a circle of friends and travel similar to their typical peers.
Universal Access Program
The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.
You Forward Young Adult Drop-In Center – Lawrence
A drop-in center located in Lawrence for young adults to connect with peers, engage in social activities, and receive mentorship in a welcoming environment.