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Recreation Center with Adapted Programming

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Recreation center with Adapted Programming

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Recreation Center with Adapted Programming

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Recreation Center with Adapted programming

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Recreation Center with Adapted Programming

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424 Roseanna Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19803

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organization that advocates for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in the local community through health, sport, and physical activity programming

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Tether Foundation is a registered 501c3 organization that advocates for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in the local community through health, sport, and physical activity programming, including Camp Abilities Delaware sports camp for youth with visual impairments. Tether Foundation also provides consultation services for summer camps and community recreation programs that wish to include youth with visual impairments.​

​ Please write checks out to the To donate to support the Tether Foundation and Camp Abilities Delaware:
Tether Foundationand send to:
Tether Foundation c/o Maria Lepore-Stevens
424 Roseanna Avenue
​Wilmington, DE 19803
Donate online to the Tether Foundation on the Support Camp page.

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Tether Foundation is a registered 501c3 organization that advocates for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in the local community through health, sport, and physical activity programming, including Camp Abilities Delaware sports camp for youth with visual impairments.

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Burlington County Special Services, Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ

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State Consortium Supporting the Development of Physical Education/ Activity for Individuals with Disabilities

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the promotion of high quality physical education and activity for individuals with disabilities

within the state of New Jersey, by providing the following:

● The development and dissemination of best practices, and research within the fields of

health, physical education, sports, recreation, and physical activity, to current and future

practitioners within these fields who support and instruct individuals with disabilities

within the state.

● Support and advocacy for the development of legislative policies that secure access to the

areas of health, physical education, sports, recreation, and physical activity for

individuals with disabilities.

● Avenues for the development of professionals to increase the accessibility of high

quality, evidence based educational practices for individuals with disabilities in New

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the promotion of high quality physical education and activity for individuals with disabilities within the state of New Jersey, by providing the following: ● The development and dissemination of best practices, and research within the fields of health, physical education, sports, recreation, and physical activity, to current and future practitioners within these fields who support and instruct individuals with disabilities within the state.

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Unified Fitness Programs, Sport Performance Programs, Certifications for Strength and Conditioning for Various Ability Levels

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A 2015 graduate of Lesley University. Brendan began his career in strength and conditioning during his time in college, working with the Nashoba basketball and hockey programs as well as providing at-home fitness services for a handful of individuals with various disabilities. Brendan has attended a…

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Online Course Program for Fitness Professionals looking to instruct individuals with disabilities

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AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness | Become a Certified Coach

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AdaptX is America's leading personal training certification, educating individuals, organizations, and universities on inclusive and adaptive fitness. ACE and NASM certified, our comprehensive course will help you train the adaptive athlete, understanding their diagnoses but training them as an indi

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Mountain Biking Trail for Individuals with limited mobility

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Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson, New Jersey 08527

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Rope Guided Trail with Focus On Utilization of Non-Visual Senses

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Accessible Walking Trail (ADA Compliant)

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Childrens Specialized Hospital, New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ

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Via RWJ-Barnabas Health: recreation, sports, and social activities for children and teens with special health care needs

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Wellness and Enrichment Programs for Youth and Adults with Disabilities

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Our school year programs are in full swing and we are still looking for additional volunteers! If you are interested, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page for more information.

Resources for more information are listed below:

Support Camp Acorn's mission today

Thank you to the Fidelians of America for their generous support this summer! Their recent donation will help provide an experience to remember for all our campers. Fellas, thanks for helping us make a splash!

Welcome to Camp Acorn. Founded in September of 2001, Camp Acorn serves children and adults with developmental disabilities through year round enrichment programs. Our award winning programs are currently serving over 120 families from Bergen and Passaic counties.

Please take a look around our site to learn more and feel free to reach out and say hello! Be sure to check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter too!

Camp Acorn's mission is to provide a supportive environment through enrichment programs that address the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our programs help campers build self-esteem, confidence, and life skills that branch into all aspects of their lives.

Camp Acorn is founded on the vision that everyone has something to contribute to society and that communities are stronger when they focus on an individual's ability, rather than their disability. To achieve this we must confront the stigma against those with disabilities and empower them to have experiences that are meaningful. Disability affects people from all walks of life and knows no geographic, economic, or ethnic boundaries. Therefore it does not have to divide people and can be turned into a unifying force to bring diverse groups of people together for a common benefit.

Congratulations to our Founder and Executive Director Cathy Carisi on receiving her Women Who Rock Award from Hackensack Meridian Health!

Current & Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars: Camp Acorn's Annual Tricky Tray Gala Event will take place on Wednesday May 18th, 2022 at the Venetian in Garfield NJ. Click here for info on ordering tickets!
In addition to participating in our fundraising events, here are some other ways you can help Camp Acorn that will cost you NOTHING! Click below to learn more. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, a significant portion of our funds come from fundraising and your help enables us to provide the best quality programs possible. Thank you for your support!

Copyright © 2001-2022 Camp Acorn Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Our school year programs are in full swing and we are still looking for additional volunteers! If you are interested, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page for more information. Resources for more information are listed below: Support Camp Acorn's mission today Thank you to the Fidelians of America for their generous support this summer!

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Youth, Junior, and Veteran Wheelchair Basketball Program

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Earlier this month, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame hosted the Ryan Martin Foundation for a wheelchair basketball clinic as part of their #60DaysOfSummer celebration.

USA Wheelchair Basketball Team Captain and #PER4MAX athlete, Steve Serio and NWBA CEO, Will Waller joined Ryan Martin as part of a panel discussion (moderated by Eli Wolf) to discuss the impact of adaptive sport and the future of wheelchair basketball.

"This was a great opportunity to talk about wheelchair basketball, as well as run a clinic to promote exposure of the sport" said Ryan Martin with the Ryan Martin Foundation. "It served as a a reminder of the importance of inclusive programming and representation that speaks to everyone!"

PER4MAX was excited to provide support to the organizations and ambassadors who work every day to grow our sport.

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Earlier this month, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame hosted the Ryan Martin Foundation for a wheelchair basketball clinic as part of their #60DaysOfSummer celebration. USA Wheelchair Basketball Team Captain and #PER4MAX athlete, Steve Serio and NWBA CEO, Will Waller joined Ryan Martin as part of a panel discussion (moderated by Eli Wolf) to discuss the impact of adaptive sport and the future of wheelchair basketball.

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Carousel House Pool, Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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Wheelchair Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, and Racing Programs

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Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Community Programs and Services

About the Programs

Magee's wheelchair sports programs heighten independence and improve quality-of-life. Getting involved with Magee's sports programs helps people with disabilities reach for personal health and wellness goals. The Think First injury prevention program visits area schools and community centers to teach children and young adults prevention by "thinking first" in order to avoid permanent brain and spinal cord injuries.

Think First

Think First, the National Head and Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program, is an award-winning public education effort targeting teens and young adults. This program is a registered service mark of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

In the Delaware Valley, Magee Rehabilitation serves as a regional Think First training and coordination site. Magee's healthcare experts and former patients lead the assembly programs that are sponsored by both Magee and various additional community partners.

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Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Community Programs and Services Magee's wheelchair sports programs heighten independence and improve quality-of-life. Getting involved with Magee's sports programs helps people with disabilities reach for personal health and wellness goals. The Think First injury prevention program visits area schools and community centers to teach children and young adults prevention by "thinking first" in order to avoid permanent brain and spinal cord injuries.

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It is our mission to keep kids health by teaching them basic skills and fundamentals through sports, which young people need to be able to play in a safe and nurturing environment, where all children will have the opportunity.

Finally, it is our mission to ensure that each child has a positive, rewarding experience while participating in the programs, and that each child will learn the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, honor, and integrity while sharing with their coaches and teammates the emotions of failure and SUCCESSES.

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BYC has served the youth of Chester Heights Borough, Bethel Township, Concord Township, Chadds Ford and Thornbury Townships in Delaware County since 1955. Brandywine Youth Club's sports programs exist to help children in the development of positive life skills and self-concepts. Our mission is to pr

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100 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901

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Inclusive recreation and social development programs for children with special needs.

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Interested in community programs for children with special needs?

TryCAN can help!

TryCAN coordinates inclusive recreation and social development programs for children with special needs.

Programs help teach sports and life skills, while focusing on building individual skills, teamwork and fun!

Programs are taught by experienced coaches and instructors from the community.

Skill-building sports programs are held a few weeks before start of each season to enable child (those interested) to tryout for a particular sport.

Using our "Children Helping Children" approach, during class your child works with trained volunteer Peer Mentors who serve as assistant coaches, buddies and your child's biggest cheerleaders.

Peer Mentors are high school and middle school students from our communities.

Programs have included baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, football, tennis, martial arts, golf, learn-to-bike-ride, social skills, reading, art and music.

Programs are open to children from all communities.

Programs charge only a nominal fee, thanks to fundraising activities of TryCAN

TryCAN allows parent and professional volunteers to get involved.

TryCAN provides opportunities to attend TryCAN family events, and meet and network with other families with similar needs.

For more information, contact dguidajr@cityofsummit.org.

Current collaborating communities:

Berkeley Heights

Clark

Cranford

Madison

Maplewood

Millburn

Mountainside

New Providence

Plainfield

South Orange

Springfield

Summit

Union

Westfield

Garwood

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TryCAN coordinates inclusive recreation and social development programs for children with special needs. Programs help teach sports and life skills, while focusing on building individual skills, teamwork and fun! Programs are taught by experienced coaches and instructors from the community.

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101 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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Baseball League for Individuals with Disabilities

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The Camden County NJ Miracle League (CCNJML) provides people with disabilities a chance to play America's favorite pastime - baseball! The first all-inclusive baseball league in Camden County, New Jersey. An official program of Build Jake's Place.

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Basketball Programming for Youth with Developmental Disabilities ages 7-21

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Bounce Out the Stigma Project, a Programs for Special Needs Children

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WELCOME to Bounce Out the Stigma ®, Founded in 2005. Our Project is Special, Our Kids Are Unique, & the Wonderful Thing About Both is Everything. Considered by Many.

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49 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

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Adapted fitness programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities

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Inclusive sports

and fitness program for individuals of all abilities. Exercise through various sports, games, and group fitness.  (Locations in Voorhees and Sewell as well)

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Sports Program | Spectrum Sports | United States

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Spectrum Sports. Sports and Fitness Program for Individuals with Special Needs.

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Special Olympics New Jersey, 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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National Sport and Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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Return to Activity ›

Stay Fit ›

SONJ @ RCSJ ›

Eat Healthy ›

The fall sports season concluded with the 2022 Fall Games on October 22! Athletes across the state trained hard and competed in Cycling, Equestrian, Flag Football, Golf, and Soccer! Find photos, video, and results from the events at the link below.

Fall Games

Click on your county to see sports and events in your area.

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Special Olympics New Jersey | Transforming Lives Through Sports

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The fall sports season concluded with the 2022 Fall Games on October 22! Athletes across the state trained hard and competed in Cycling, Equestrian, Flag Football, Golf, and Soccer! Find photos, video, and results from the events at the link below. Fall Games Click on your county to see sports and events in your area.

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Rowan University Welcome Center, Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ

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Virtual Fitness Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Get FIT @ Rowan

The Get FIT (Fitness, Integration, and Training) @ Rowan initiative is an innovative, collaborative effort between Rowan University and the Family Resource Network, a non-profit agency in New Jersey, which has demonstrated success in improving access to fitness, nutritional, and wellness programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their caregivers. Since 2008, Get FIT @ Rowan has had an incredible impact on the Southern New Jersey community through actualizing its mission of bolstering physical activity and nutrition education for individuals with IDD and their families. Get FIT has three primary goals, which are to: (1) improve the quality of life for the Southern New Jersey community; (2) promote physical activity among individuals with IDDs and their families; and, (3) continue to expand the Program to have tangible, positive, and measurable impacts.

Get FIT @ Rowan is a supervised, one-on-one fitness training program in which Rowan students and employees volunteer to serve as fitness coaches to a client who has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) or to their caregiver. Volunteer fitness coaches are trained to work with their clients and guide them through an effective and safe total-body exercise program during scheduled times throughout the week. The program is offered every fall and spring semester for 10 weeks, with clients participating up to 4 times each week. It is a great opportunity for both the volunteer fitness coaches to use their creativity and knowledge to support their clients in forming a healthier lifestyle.

A word from those involved:
"I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how wonderful the Get Fit program is. I have seen my student learn and develop during the past few weeks, he has gotten stronger, more balanced, and lost weight. I am hoping he will be able to return for the next semester. I have told the school I work at how great this program is, and I hope our other special needs children may be able to attend also in the future."- One-on-one aide "I have been wanting to write to you again and tell you how impressed I was with your two students. We once again attended the Get Fit program on Thursday and the first 20 minutes or so went by very well as the week before. When I stepped out to use the mens room and came back to the gym, I saw that my child had a bathroom accident but more importantly what I saw was how well your students reacted to the situation. They were so kind to my child and offered to help her to the bathroom and took her there! They had complete compassion and understanding. I was soooo impressed."- Parent of child in Get FIT

We invite you to watch a short documentary about the Get FIT @ Rowan program, which was produced by Rowan Radio, TV and Film students.

Get FIT has moved remotely! With social distancing and quarantining, our students have moved online to continue to offer workout sessions to to build strength and and improve overall health Learn more about how Get FIT is handling the pandemic. Rowan Get FIT Online.

For more information, please contact the Program Director, Dr. Leslie Spencer, at spencer@rowan.edu

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Boathouse Row, Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA

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Non-Profit Providing Adapted Sport Opportunities

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Administered from its office on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, PCAS currently operates 13 sport-and-wellness programs year-round, with a focus on building inclusive communities with barrier-free and supportive settings.

Our programs help participants build and maintain strength and function, improve emotional health, and develop lifelong friendships through engagement in sports and recreation in the community.

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Administered from its office on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, PCAS currently operates 13 sport-and-wellness programs year-round, with a focus on building inclusive communities with barrier-free and supportive settings. Our programs help participants build and maintain strength and function, improve emotional health, and develop lifelong friendships through engagement in sports and recreation in the community.

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Organization For Sporting Experiences for those with Visual impairments

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2021 Beast of the East Champions

2021 Beast of the East Champions

About Blind Sport Organization

Who We Are

Blind Sports Organization (BSO) provides, promotes, and advocates for sports, recreation, and fitness opportunities for blind and visually impaired. BSO is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, community-service organization. It has been in existence since 1974 and was formerly known as Pennsylvania Association for Blind Athletes (PABA).

How to Help

Participate

Volunteer

Donate

​ BSO's Future

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Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, BSO will continue its existing programs and will expand programs and add new programs as demand arises. We also will continue working to educate the public and increase communication.

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2021 Beast of the East Champions 2021 Beast of the East Champions About Blind Sport Organization Who We Are Blind Sports Organization (BSO) provides, promotes, and advocates for sports, recreation, and fitness opportunities for blind and visually impaired. BSO is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, community-service organization.

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RiverWinds Community Center, Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ

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Wheelchair Basketball Team

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ABOUT

Katie's Komets is a co-ed wheelchair basketball team for youth with lower limb impairments from Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our athletes have varying disabilities, yet they all find a common purpose and a home within our community and each other.

We strive to create a positive atmosphere where we can foster independence, self-confidence, and emotional and social well-being. Watching our athletes grow and mature, both on and off the court, makes everything we do worth it. Several of our athletes have gone on to play in college, some have Paralympic dreams, some come for the friendships, and some come back to coach; regardless of why the kids come or how long they stay, they all leave with a lifelong bond to the Komets!

Adaptive sports give children with physical disabilities opportunities to engage in sports at a competitive level while focusing on skill and character development. Our athletes have opportunities that would not otherwise be open to them without the sport; college scholarships, mentorships, friendships, and physical activity.

The experiences our athletes have are priceless and life-changing.

OUR TEAMS

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The Junior Prep Division provides the opportunity for all players age 13 and under to experience the sport of wheelchair basketball using a basket height of 8.5 feet.

Varsity

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The Junior 10 foot (Varsity) Division uses full size basketball courts and hoops. This level typically introduces advanced skills to the athletes. Athletes are eligible to a maximum age and must be in school

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Katie's Komets is always looking for new players. Contact us info@katieskomets.org to find out how to join us.

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SPONSORS

The founders of Katie's Komets are Joe and Roseann Kirlin. They founded the Katie Kirlin Fund in memory of their daughter, Katie Kirlin. Joe and Roseann have helped physically challenged athletes and their families by providing financial support, that fosters participation in wheelchair sports for children in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. To find out more about the Katie Kirlin Fund, click on the icon provided

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ABOUT Katie's Komets is a co-ed wheelchair basketball team for youth with lower limb impairments from Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our athletes have varying disabilities, yet they all find a common purpose and a home within our community and each other. We strive to create a positive atmosphere where we can foster independence, self-confidence, and emotional and social well-being.

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Flyers Training Center, Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees Township, NJ

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Sled Hockey Team for Individuals with Physical Impairments

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Sled hockey in New Jersey | Wings of Steel Sled Hockey Team

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Professional Beep Baseball Team of the NBBA

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Contact a Team - National Beep Baseball Association

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Cassie Hopkins is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NBBA Tournament Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 Time: 7:30PM Eastern, 6:30PM Central, 5:30PM Mountain, 4:30PM Pacific Join […]
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Professional Beep Baseball Team of the ABBA

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Professional Beep Baseball Team of the NBBA

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NASC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that creates weekly, multi-sport programs for children and young adults with disabilities

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Sports Club in Adapted Sport: Track and Field, Archery, Swimming, Triathalons

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NASC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that creates weekly, multi-sport programs for children and young adults with disabilities

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RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams, North Bay Avenue, Toms River, NJ

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Educational Sports Camp for Individuals with Visual Impairments

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Adelphi University, South Avenue, Garden City, NY

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Educational Sports Camp for Individuals With Visual Impairments

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Camp Abilities Long Island 2021

will take place at

Adelphi University in Garden City, NY

from Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, July 16, 2023.
This year's Camp Abilities Long Island will continue as a sleepaway camp. IMPORTANT: Camp Abilities Long Island is run and operated as the "Long Island Sports Camp For Children With Visual Impairments Inc." and is a 501(c)(3) Corporation of New York State. For the Tax ID # please contact Taylor McDonnell at campabilitieslongisland@gmail.com . We do not have any affiliation, association or sponsorship of the Illinois Spina Bifida Association (ISBA).

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Camp Abilities Long Island 2021 will take place at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY from Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, July 16, 2023. This year's Camp Abilities Long Island will continue as a sleepaway camp. IMPORTANT: Camp Abilities Long Island is run and operated as the "Long Island Sports Camp For Children With Visual Impairments Inc."

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Lions Camp Merrick, Rick Hamilton Place, Nanjemoy, MD

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Educational Sports Camp for Individuals with Visual impairments

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Maryland School for the Blind | # Summer Programs

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Summer Programs | Maryland School for the Blind

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Student Short Courses MSB offers short course programs to students (1st-12th grade) during the summer to promote skill development in the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. During the summer, we provide 1-4 week intensive programs in specific academic and ECC skill areas. Our short courses…

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West Chester University, South High Street, West Chester, PA

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Summer Camp Program For Individuals with Visual Impairments

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Camp Abilities PA @ WCU is an educational sports camp for youth ages 7-17 who are blind or have low vision. The purpose of the camp is to empower children to be physically active, improve their overall health and wellness, encourage them to make food choices that support an active lifestyle, and develop their confidence and self-esteem through sport and physical activity. Athletes receive one-on-one instruction during all physical activities and events. Camp Abilities PA is an overnight camp experience that introduces children to a variety of sports, including 5-a-side soccer, cross-country and track running, field events, tandem biking, and swimming, and provides opportunities to participate in goalball, football, golf, lacrosse, frisbee, and beep baseball.

Performance coaches at Camp Abilities PA are pooled from the adapted physical education program at West Chester University. Students in this program are majors in health and physical education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education, and have taken classes and trainings focused on teaching sport and physical activity to students with visual impairments. Head coaches are trained professionals in the fields of adapted physical education, adapted sport, occupational and physical therapies, and visual impairment who have experience teaching at Camp Abilities PA. All coaches have FBI fingerprints and background checks, as per PA state laws for teaching children.

CAPA is based on an adapted PE model. Athletes are given instruction with the modifications they need to be most successful. This includes modifications to instruction, equipment, and terrain such as tactile modeling, auditory balls, and tactile boundaries. For more information about adapted PE and the rights of students with visual impairments to access PE class, our staff has compiled Adapted Physical Education
an APE packet that details PA and national laws surrounding quality physical education for all.

Diversity & Inclusion
Camp Abilities PA @ WCU is committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals. CAPA will make every effort to provide these rights to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Camp Abilities PA will take all necessary steps to:

1. Recruit, train, and include individuals within all protected classes such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran status.

2. Create and maintain a climate free from discrimination and harassment of any individual.

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Summer Camp Program for Individuals with Visual Impairments

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Rowan University, Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ

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Summer Camp Program for Individuals with Visual Impairments