Must sign up at CHD.org/DR (click on “pay your program fees online”)Must sign up at CHD.org/DR (click on “pay your program fees online”)

ACCESS & ABILITYEvents and Programs • Fall 2018

Dance and Movement An adaptive dance program where every child can participate regardless of ability. We intigrate various compo-nents that may not be seen in a tradi-tional dance and movement program. The participants will show off their dance skills in various performances throughout the season.

Location: 85 Interstate Drive West Springfield

When: Thursdays starting September 13 Thru June 2019 5:30pm-6:30pm

Cost: $265 Online/$275 in person 2019 Membership to Disability Resources included.

Aquatic Swim ProgramTogether with WNEU OT Doctorate Program, we are offering two different play-based therapeutic pool programs. One for kids and adults with disabilities and another specifi-cally for kids with autism.

Location: Western New England University Alumni Healthful Living Center Evergreen Road, Springfield

When: Session 1: 6:30pm-7:30pm Kids and Adults with Disabilities September13-October 18 Session 2: 6:30pm-7:30pm Autism Specific Program October 25-December 6 (No program on November 22nd)

Cost: Per 6 week session: $25 for members/ $45 for non-members

Thunderbirds Sled HockeyOpen to kids and adults who are prevented from playing standup hockey. Friends and family are welcome to participate.

Location:

Cost: $265 Online $275 In Person 2019 Membership to Disability Resources included.

When: September 16, 2018 Thru April 2019 See calendar for dates and times

MassMutual CenterDwight Street Entrance

Olympia Ice Center125 Capital DriveWest Springfield

OR

ARE YOU READY FOR FUN FALL PROGRAMS?

ADAPTIVE ROCK CLIMBING• Open to anyone 4 years and up!

• Need to have some upper body strength

• Equipment included for everyone

Must sign up and pay online at least a week before each program. CHD.org/DR (click on “pay your program fees online”)

COST:

DR Members - $18/ sessionNon-members - $25/ session

Questions? Call Program Director Jess at (413) 788-9695

WHEN:

5:00PM - 7:00 PMSeptember 4, 18October 3, 17November 7, 28

WHERE:

Central Rock Gym165 Russell St., Hadley, MA

BOWLINGAdaptive bowling takes place at Shaker Bowl, 168 Shaker Road in East Longmeadow. We have several bowling ramps and balls with no holes to use on the ramps. Volunteers assist by retrieving balls if participants are unable to lift them from the ball return themselves. We have access to light weight balls for those who are ambulatory and want to play. Staff are trained to help with visually impaired athletes as well. Bowling takes place year-round. Open to children and adults. Only $2.75 per game.

Mondays 9am-11am, Tuesdays 12:30pm- 2:30pm

WHEN:

Tuesdays-8 week programOctober 2 thru November 20, 2018Kids’ session ages 4-12 5:45pm - 6:30pmYoung adults’ session ages 13-26 6:30pm - 7:15pm

MARTIAL ARTS

COST: DR Members - $65 Non-members - $75Must sign up at CHD.org/DR

(click on “pay your program fees online”)

• Open to individuals ages 4 - 26 that have a physical disability, developmental disability, and/or visual impairment.

• Master Ken teaches about respect, focus, and coordination. He focuses on board breaking and learning the repetitive martial art movements.

• After each session, participants earn the next level belt or a piece of tape that gets them closer to the next belt!

WHERE:

22 Center Street, Chicopee MA

HALLOWEEN PARTYDress up in your favorite costume!Decorate a mini pumpkin while listening to Halloween music.Potluck dinner! Bring your favorite dish to share!

When: October 24, 2018Where: 85 Interstate Drive West Springfield, MaCost: $5 member and non-member

Must sign up by emailing JLevine@CHD.ORG

ADAPTIVE ROPES COURSE

Registration for the dance season occurs in July 2018/August 2018. Spots are limited, please call for availability, 413-786-9695.

DANCE AND MOVEMENT Adaptive Dance Program

WHEN:

WHERE:

COST:

Thursdays 5:45pm - 6:30pmSeptember 2018 - June 2019Starting date September 13, 2018

85 Interstate DriveWest Springfield, MA

$265 online or $275 in person

An adaptive dance program is a creative movement or dance program, which has been tailored to best meet the individual needs of children who are confronting various challenges. It works to create an open environment in which every child can participate regardless of ability, and it integrates various components that may not be seen in a traditional dance or movement program.

WHAT IS AN ADAPTIVE DANCE PROGRAM?

Sign up for

2018-2019

dance now!

ADAPTIVE ROPES COURSESunday September 23Sunday October 14Sunday November 4

Springfield College East Campus701 Wilbraham RoadSpringfield, MaFREE!

Participants between the ages of 6 and 14 wanted for a unique team-building opportunity! This program is an experiential learning course for Springfield College Students working towards their Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The students will use the processes and techniques learned in class to plan and implement this program with supervision from their professor.

Limited number of participants accepted. Siblings welcome!

When:

Where:

Cost:

9am to 12pm for all dates

Sign up at CHD.org/DR

Sled hockey is very similar to “stand-up hockey” in terms of concept and rules. The main difference is that participants sit on a sled, which has two skate blades and a runner in the front to form a tripod. Players use two short hockey sticks with a blade on one end and a pick on the other to propel themselves across the ice. Good sportsmanship, team camaraderie and strength building are just a few benefits of playing sled hockey.

YOUTH TEAM • ADULT RECREATION TEAM • COMPETITIVE TRAVEL TEAM

Total cost per player per year is $175 in person for Junior Players ($165 online), and $275 in person for Adult Recreation and Travel Players ($265 online). This fee includes a membership to CHD’s Disability Resources which allows members access to other sports and social activities at a discount. A seperate USA Hockey registration fee through USA is $40 per player. Thanks to generous donors, sled hockey players do not need to supply their own equipment. We have a supply of sleds, helmets, pads, etc. available for team use.

FEES & EQUIPMENT

The sled hockey season is September 2018- April 2019. All teams practice once a week. The Junior and Recreation team play one or two scrimmages a year and an end of the year tournament. The Travel team is part of the New England Sled Hockey League and play 7 games throughout the season. It is required for travel team players to play in all the games and to go to most practices.

COMMITMENT

Anybody that is prevented from playing stand up hockey can play. It is a sport that equalizes the playing field by having everyone on sleds. If a participant lacks in upper body strength or control, a pusher, someone that pushes and guides the sled, can be used to propel them. We have three teams based on age and competition level.

WHO CAN PLAY SLED HOCKEY

Adult Travel

(18+ competitive league)Juniors

(ages 4 -17)Adult Recreation

(18+ noncompetitive play)

PLAYERS WANTED:

SEPTEMBER 2018- APRIL 2019 SEASON

SLED HOCKEY

Must sign up at CHD.org/DR (click on “pay your program fees online”)For more information, contact Jessica Levine at (413)788-9695 /JLevine@CHD.ORG

Our Sponsors:

Disability Resources

STAY CONNECTED WITH US!

We are looking for short term and long term volunteers for our programs including:

Please contact Jess if interested in volunteering. JLevine@chd.org | (413) 788-9695

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Social Programs Varies Must be comfortable working with adults with intellectual disabilities

Dance and MovementSled Hockey

Thursdays, September - JuneSeptember - April

No Experience RequiredExperience Required

Short term volunteer opportunities:

Long term volunteer opportunities:

@CHDsDisability

See below for more events

September 23

Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pm

Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

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85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Disability Resources

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visit our table!

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

See See See See See See See below for more events

Bowlin

9am-11

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5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Adaptive Ropes Course

701 Wilbraham Road

Spring!eld

9am-12pm

Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

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Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pmMartial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Sled Hockey

Olympia Ice Center

Times TBA

Sled Hockey

Olympia Ice Center

Times TBA

Sled Hockey

Olympia Ice Center

Home Games!

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Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 1

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Halloween Party

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-7pm

Adaptive Ropes Course

701 Wilbraham Road

Spring!eld

9am-12pm

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Events and Programs • Fall 2018

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pmBowling-Shaker Bowl

9am-11am

Bowling-Shaker Bowl

12:30pm-2:30pm

Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pm

Adapt. Rock Climbing

Hadley Central Rock

5:00pm-7pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Martial Arts

22 Center Street

Chicopee

Kids 5:45pm-6:30pm

Young Adults

6:30pm-7:15pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Dance & Movement-

85 Interstate Drive

West Spring!eld

5:30pm-6:30pm

Happy Thanksgiving!

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Aquatic Swim

WNEU Session 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Sled Hockey

MassMutual

5pm-6pm Jr./Rec

6pm-7pm Travel

Adaptive Ropes Course

701 Wilbraham Road

Spring!eld

9am-12pm