East Boston, MA, August 26th, 2024, with the DCR Universal Access Program and Spaulding Rehabilitation. Free. Join Universal Access for some cool summer skating at Porrazzo Memorial Rink and enjoy a waterfront barbeque outside. There will be lots of equipment at the rink including ice sleds, skate walkers, ice skates, yak trax (ice grippers), helmets and games.
* Or you can just go out on the ice in your wheelchair.
* Staff and family members are encouraged to join on the ice to help/support
* Skating skills are not needed (just slip on a pair of our yak trax and walk out on the ice).||
You will need to:
- Sign up for a 1-hour time slot (Let us know if you prefer to start at 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12, 12:15 or 12:30)
Provide the names of everyone participating (including family members and staff)
Complete Release Forms for everyone (including family members & staff) - Release Forms are good for one year and must be signed by a parent or legal guardian if people are under 18 years of age, or have a legal guardian assigned.
- Pre-Registration is Required! Email us at DCR.UniversalAccess@mass.gov or call (413) 461-7126.
- Group Process: Groups totaling more than 6 people are asked to submit a group sign-in form one-week in advance, along with scanned release forms for the entire group. We will send you the group form when you pre-register.
- Before Registering: We suggest that everyone review our Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) and Program Attendance Guidelines to make sure you meet our EEC.
- Health Pre-Cautions: Time slots help prevent crowding. Masks are welcome, but not required. Please do not come if you have symptoms of the cold, fu, Covid etc.
For more information contact Teri Koopman, Outreach Specialist, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, Teri.L.Koopman@mass.gov, Cell: 857-283-0266
