Adaptive Recreation

Your Donation Will Help to...

supply one month of hay, vitamins, and supplements to feed a horse that provides equine-assisted programs at The Bridge Center.
sponsor individuals to participate in the annual Youth Mentorship Retreat.
provide instruments for music classes at The Bridge Center.
provide kitchen supplies for cooking classes at The Bridge Center.
provide arts and crafts supplies for Recreation at The Bridge Center.

Equine-assisted Programs, Martial Arts, Camp, Adaptive Swim

Easterseals Massachusetts is a proud provider of adaptive and accessible recreational programs for individuals with and without disabilities, statewide. A wide variety of programs are offered including Accessible Martial Arts, Camp, and Adaptive Swimming.

The Bridge Center offers year-round recreational and skill-building activities to children, teens, and adults in a supportive and nurturing environment, accessible to all. The Bridge Center is a fully accessible, 22-acre campus offering year-round inclusive recreation and equine-assisted programs including adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities. All programs are instructed by supportive staff and are designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical goals of participants. Through innovative programming, The Bridge Center encourages independence and helps participants build important life skills. Programs are added frequently.

67 teens and young adults with disabilities ages 14-26 from the Youth Leadership Network met to focus on self-advocacy and self-awareness.
47 participants engaged in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the water during our Summer Adaptive Swim Program.
44 classes for the Accessible Martial Arts program allowed participants to stay physically active, learn self-defense skills, and build confidence.
34 individuals attended our B.A.D. and Thrive mentoring programs events.
16 campers enjoyed Camp Sno-Mo overnight camp in New Hampshire.
14 presentations promoting the importance of teaching disability history in schools by our #TeachDisabilityHistory committee, led by youth and young adults with disabilities.
144 participants across all statewide Youth Programs.

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