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Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 10 – October 29th, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working...
Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester
Worcester, MA, September – December, 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults...
Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, October – November, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, run...
Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only
Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...
Sensory-Sensitive Swim on Fridays: Springfield
Fall/Winter 2026, with the JCC Springfield. * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool.* Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access.* The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading pool.* Specially designed...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, every Tuesday, Fall 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
Adaptive Swim Program: Somerville
Somerville, MA, October – December, 2026, hosted by Somerville Recreation and Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Allowing children with developmental disabilities to learn water safety through an inclusive and personalized approach-because we believe every child deserves...
Adaptive Intermediate Tandem Cycling: Ayer
Ayer, MA, November 6, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts Unviersal Access Program. The Universal Access Program for accessible tandem cycling in Groton offers small groups working together to cycle the back roads and bike paths...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Winter 2026 & 27, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim...