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Description |
| Franklin Challenger League |
Challenger League programs provide the opportunity for children with special needs to play and participate in group sports, such as basketball, soccer and baseball, within the town of Franklin. The goal is to provide a comfortable environment for the individuals, without the pressures and competition often associated with traditional sports teams. The emphasis is on fun, exercise and sportsmanship. The program also provides typical siblings, peers and parents, opportunities to share the joys of a positive sporting experience with the children with disabilities, who might never have considered playing otherwise. The program is available to boys and girls of any age, with all types of physical and developmental disabilities. There is no fee to participate. The programs are open to everyone. Please let us know you are interested in coming so we can provide you with the complimentary uniform. You are not obligated to show up each week. We do most of our communications through email, so sign up to be on our mailing list. Please contact Jon Ross at:
jonathan.ross1@comcast.net
to get on the mailing list.
http://www.franklincl.com
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Special Olympics Swimming |
Recently added in Franklin is the "Franklin Fish."
A team of children eight years and older who swim at local Special Olympics
swim meets. Metals are awarded, a very rewarding experience for
children and their families! For more information, please contact
Heather Harwood at
emailheather@aol.com. |
| Franklin YMCA |
A community-wide task group consisting of special education professionals and parents of children with special needs is working with members of the Hockomock
area YMCA to roll out a new "Integration Initiative". You have probably read
about this initiative in our previous catalogue; however, we are now ready
to provide special task training to our management staff and "front line"
professionals in an effort to begin offering classes in designated program
areas for the winter session. These areas will include: aquatics,
gymnastics, pre-enrichment and sports. If you have any questions or would
like more information about this initiative, please call North Attleboro
Integration Coordinator Liz Costantini at 508-695-7001, x266, or Bernon Family Branch Integration Coordinator
Jaime Estrella at 774-235-2722.
Families can take part in all programs offered at the YMCA. If there are particular needs that a parent wants to discuss w/ me, I schedule an appt. to meet the child, do an intake and discuss how integration will take place.
We offer a teen social/recreational program called the "The Real Deal" where a teen w/ special needs is paired w/ a peer.
Also, presently have an arts workshop for individuals w/ special needs going on in October at our Mansfield YMCA. |
| Ficco's Bowladrome in Franklin |
Ficco's Bowladrome has a bowling league on Saturday's at 12 noon. It started September 6th and will go through May 30th. The price is $5.00 a week including shoes. They have 4 openings left. It is a great opportunity for some exercise and to meet new friends and families. Contact Ficco's for more information at 508-528-1142. |
| Saint Mary's Play Group - Franklin |
This is a prayer & play group for families of children with health difficulties and/or special needs. There will be a craft project for the kids. The
first meeting will be on Saturday September 26, 2009 from 10:30-12:00 at St. Mary's (Charter School ) Auditorium. Call Suzanne at 508-541-6353 or email at suzanne@ahrensdesign.com. |
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AccesSport America is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery of higher function, fitness, and fun for children and adults with disabilities through high challenge sports and individual training. Its high-challenge sports program includes a variety of water sports (kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, outrigger canoeing), as well as cycling and soccer, including some programs for the whole family. They have developed innovative adaptive equipment to assist people in overcoming a variety of physical challenges. For more information call 617-303-2456; visit their web site: www.accessportamerica.org , 119 High Street, Acton, MA 01720, 978-264-0985 or email: info@AccesSportAmerica.org . |
| Learn To SKI |
Gunstock Mountain Resort in NH offers a disability
program to help teach kids how to ski. Please contact them directly for
more information. www.gunstock.com
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CHAMPS |
Outdoor Explorations (OE) is a not-for-profit that provides inclusive outdoor recreation throughout the greater Boston area. OE offers a wide variety of programs (kayaking, backpacking, sailing, white water rafting, rock climbing, high ropes/low ropes, cycling, snowshoeing) for youth, adults and families. OE programs are accessible for people of all abilities, including physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, psychiatric, and multiple disabilities. OE staff have extensive experience in providing safe, quality, enjoyable programs. OE offers a chance for people of all ages to try new adventures in a supportive environment - we offer programs ranging from one day clinics to overnight adventures. For lists our open enrollment" programs and more information visit our website: www.outdoorexplorations.org . In addition, OE contracts private programs for organizations as a fun way to get outdoors with your nonprofit, school, or other group. Outdoor Explorations, 98 Winchester Street, Medford, MA 02155, or email: info@outdoorexp.org , or 781-395-4999. Tommi Mann, CTRS, Program Coordinator & Certified Wilderness First Responder. |
| Outdoor Explorations (OE) |
Outdoor Explorations (OE) is a not-for-profit that provides inclusive outdoor recreation throughout the greater Boston area. OE offers a wide variety of programs (kayaking, backpacking, sailing, white water rafting, rock climbing, high ropes/low ropes, cycling, snowshoeing) for youth, adults and families. OE programs are accessible for people of all abilities, including physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, psychiatric, and multiple disabilities. OE staff have extensive experience in providing safe, quality, enjoyable programs. OE offers a chance for people of all ages to try new adventures in a supportive environment - we offer programs ranging from one day clinics to overnight adventures. For lists our open enrollment" programs and more information visit our website: www.outdoorexplorations.org . In addition, OE contracts private programs for organizations as a fun way to get outdoors with your nonprofit, school, or other group. Outdoor Explorations, 98 Winchester Street, Medford, MA 02155, or email: info@outdoorexp.org , or 781-395-4999. Tommi Mann, CTRS, Program Coordinator & Certified Wilderness First Responder. |
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This listing is for information only. Listing does not indicate an endorsement by Franklin Special Education Parent's Advisory Committee (Franklin SEPAC).It is important to check references, review credentials, and interview service provider to understand whether their, program/skills and approach are a good fit."
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