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**Wellness and Recreation Activity Items**
Event Title	Hiking
Description	This is the first wheelchair-accessible section of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. It is a 900-foot boardwalk and path through flood plain and forest. The trail takes you to the base of Thundering Falls.
Organization	Green Mountain Club
Organization Web Site
Event Web Site
Cost	Free
Where and When	The Appalachian Trail in Killington. The boardwalk off River Road extends over a wide expanse of the Ottauquechee Creek flood plain.
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
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Last Updated	October 6, 2008, 5:50 pm

Event Title	Big Apple Circus
Description	VSA Arts of Vermont has a limited number of vouchers for tickets to the Big Apple circus (Hopkins Center show) for people with disabilities and those who will accompany them. You may ask for up to four ticket vouchers .
Organization	VSA Arts of Vermont
Organization Web Site
Event Web Site
Cost	None
Where and When	Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover, N.H. July 19-24.
Accommodation Information
Contact Name	Judy Chalmer
Contact Phone	802-655-7772
Last Updated	June 23, 2008, 12:15 pm

Event Title	Bart Center Summer Activities
Description	Paddling, hiking and handcycling. (Handcycles can be borrowed from the center.) Feel free to call the center for information on other programs for people with disabilities, such as water skiing or rock climbing.
Organization	Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center
Organization Web Site	www.bartcenter.com/
Event Web Site
Cost	$30 day (about 5 hours)
Where and When	Bromley Mountain area. Through Oct. 19.
Accommodation Information	Recreational activities for people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Contact Name	Joe Hurley
Contact Phone	802-447-1054
Last Updated	June 20, 2008, 2:07 pm

Event Title	Sailing
Description	Come sail on Lake Champlain.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org/sailing.html
Cost	$100 for three-hour group sail, $60/hour for private/competitive instruction; sliding scale fee available!
Where and When	Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center. Seven days a week.
Accommodation Information	We have an adapted Sonar and Martin 16 for a variety of different disabilities as well as instructors with a vast knowledge of disabilities.
Contact Name	Maggie Burke
Contact Phone	802-343-1193
Last Updated	June 2, 2008, 11:14 am

Event Title	Cycling
Description	Come enjoy tandem cycling, handcycling and guided trips on the bike path in Burlington.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site	http://www.vermontadaptive.org/bikes.html
Cost	$20 per person; sliding scale fee available!
Where and When	Local Motion, Burlington bike path. Seven days a week all summer.
Accommodation Information
Contact Name	Maggie Burke
Contact Phone	802-343-1193
Last Updated	June 2, 2008, 11:09 am

Event Title	Innovative Therapeutic Recreation Services
Description	Northeast Passage delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England. Northeast Passage is a program of the University of New Hampshire's College of Health and Human Services and is an affiliate of Disabled Sports USA.
Organization	Northeast Passage
Organization Web Site	www.nepassage.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When	Across New England
Accommodation Information
Contact Name
Contact Phone	603-862-0070
Last Updated	April 30, 2008, 2:06 pm

Event Title	Summer Custom Group Outings & Adventures
Description	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports specializes in hosting group outings and adventures. We can schedule daily, weekend, or even weekly outings for your group. We welcome your group to schedule a custom-made outing with us; you think of it and we will create it! We offer sailing, canoeing, kayaking, indoor rock climbing, tandem biking, horseback riding, hiking, ice skating, trips to museums and more.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
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Where and When
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Contact Phone	802-786-4991
Last Updated	April 29, 2008, 2:18 pm

Event Title	Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Description	Recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. We offer therapeutic horseback riding and instructions at two southern locations and in Burlington by request. Therapeutic riding uses equine- assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the emotional, cognitive, physical and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. Lessons can be requested any time of the year -- any day of the week.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$40/person, 1.5-hour session
Where and When	Moonrise Farm, Taftsville
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	DJ Jessor
Contact Phone	802-457-1170
Last Updated	April 29, 2008, 2:07 pm

Event Title	Adaptive Sailing, Canoeing & Kayaking
Description	Private and group lessons are available at affordable rates for all.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When	Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington. Seven days a week from June through September.
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Maggie Burke
Contact Phone	802-343-1193
Last Updated	April 29, 2008, 1:56 pm

Event Title	Canoeing on Kent Pond
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Starting July 1, the outings will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (Call for times and reservations prior to July 1.)
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	Groups - $15/person/outing. Private - $25/person/outing.
Where and When	Killington, any day of the week by reservation.
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	April 28, 2008, 12:10 pm

Event Title	"Doubt"
Description	Tony and Pulitzer-winning drama about a nun whose concerns about a young priest unleash a storm of uncertainty. Reduced prices to the play are available for people with disabilities. Contact Judy Chalmer at VSA Arts of Vermont (802-655-7772) with the number of ticket vouchers you need and the address where to send them.
Organization	Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
Organization Web Site	www.westonplayhouse.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When	June 24 -- July 5, 703 Main St., Weston
Accommodation Information	The Playhouse is wheelchair-accessible. Large-print programs are offered for all productions and assisted-listening devices are available.
Contact Name	Lauryn Axelrod
Contact Phone	802-824-8167
Last Updated	April 24, 2008, 12:23 pm

Event Title	Fishing
Description	Fish Vermont waterways such as Crystal Lake and the Missisquoi River.
Organization	Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
Organization Web Site	http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/
Event Web Site	http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/Reports_and_Documents/fishing/Access_Area_Information/Universal_ShorePlatform_list.pdf
Cost
Where and When	Various sites around Vermont
Accommodation Information	Many states, ponds and rivers around Vermont have universal shore fishing platforms. Site conditions vary, and all anglers should inspect each site to determine if assistance may be needed.
Contact Name	John Guilmette
Contact Phone	802-241-3458
Last Updated	March 11, 2008, 11:41 am

Event Title	Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Description	Daily ski and snowboard lessons for students who have physical and developmental disabilities. Stand-up skiing and snowboarding, 3 & 4 track skiing, mono-skiing, bi-skiing, and snow-slider lessons are offered. Lessons begin Dec. 26 and last through April. Call to schedule an appointment.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When	Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield and Pico Mountain in Killington
Accommodation Information	Many different techniques and adaptations are used for teaching and working with students of all ages and abilities. Don't hesitate to call with questions about programs, equipment, or skiing techniques.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley (Pico)
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	March 10, 2008, 3:37 pm

Event Title	IDEAL Exercise Program
Description	The Individually Designed Exercise for Active Lifestyles program provides a quality, supportive and individualized exercise program for people with special exercise needs (such as MS, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, etc.).
Organization	University of Vermont, Dept. of Rehabilitation & Movement Science
Organization Web Site
Event Web Site
Cost	Participants pay a nominal fee to cover program costs. Payment is dependent on ability to pay.
Where and When	Patrick Gymnasium, UVM, Burlington. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm, or 4-5 pm
Accommodation Information	The program is a collaborative effort with rehabilitation professionals. Parking is available close to the facility.
Contact Name	Dr. Susan Kasser
Contact Phone	802-656-3252
Last Updated	March 10, 2008, 12:08 pm

Event Title	Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Description	These programs will be offered on a by-request basis at both Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield and Pico Mountain in Killington.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When	Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield and Pico Mountain in Killington
Accommodation Information	Winter recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley (Pico)
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	December 18, 2007, 3:53 pm

Event Title	Gail Marlene Schwartz in "Crazy"
Description	One-woman multimedia show with music, humor and depth on the experience of anxiety and depression. This show is supported by the Vermont Community Foundation and is accompanied by discussion and creative arts workshop.
Organization	VSA Arts of Vermont
Organization Web Site
Event Web Site	www.vsavt.org
Cost
Where and When	This show is touring college campuses in Vermont this year with the aim of reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Accommodation Information
Contact Name	Judy Chalmer
Contact Phone	802-655-7772
Last Updated	December 11, 2007, 9:37 am

Event Title	"Emily Anderson Presents The Awareness Theater Company"
Description	Watch for this upcoming monthly public access TV show, produced with facilities provided by Vermont Community Access Media in Burlington. It will be available to other public access stations statewide.
Organization	VSA Arts of Vermont
Organization Web Site	www.vsavt.org
Event Web Site
Cost
Where and When
Accommodation Information	Awareness Theater Company is composed of people with a variety of disabilities.
Contact Name	Emily Anderson
Contact Phone	802-655-4606
Last Updated	December 10, 2007, 4:44 pm

Event Title	Alpine Skiing Lessons
Description	The Bart Center is a family oriented program that serves all individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities.
Organization	Bart J. Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center
Organization Web Site	www.bartcenter.com
Event Web Site
Cost	$30/half day, $50/full day, plus a half-price lift ticket.
Where and When	Bromley Mountain, Peru. Lessons are available seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Accommodation Information	A wide variety of up-to-date adaptive equipment is available. Please call to make a reservation.
Contact Name	Joe Hurley
Contact Phone	802-824-5522
Last Updated	November 30, 2007, 3:30 pm

Event Title	Hiking (Mount Independence Baldwin Trail)
Description	Travel this 1.6-mile long trail with compacted surfaces as it winds through shaded woods. See Revolutionary War archaeological sites and vistas.
Organization	Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Organization Web Site	www.HistoricVermont.org
Event Web Site	www.HistoricVermont.org/MountIndependence
Cost	$5 adults, free for children under 15
Where and When	Orwell
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Elsa Gilbertson
Contact Phone	802-759-2412
Last Updated	August 8, 2007, 6:00 pm

Event Title	Sailing on the Martin 16
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical disabilities. Please give us a week's notice so we can arrange a volunteer.
Organization	Northeast Disabled Athletic Association
Organization Web Site	www.disabledathletics.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$35 for two hours of sailing; $45 for three-hour sailing lesson with certified instructor.
Where and When	The Moorings, West Lakeshore Drive, Malletts Bay, Colchester. We sail seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Accommodation Information	The Martin 16 is a high-tech sloop sailboat with "universal design" features.
Contact Name	Patrick Standen
Contact Phone	802-862-6322
Last Updated	August 8, 2007, 12:47 pm

Event Title	Tandem Cycling - Southern Vermont
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$20/person/outing (two hours)
Where and When	Castleton Rail Trail, day trips available. Call for info.
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 2:03 pm

Event Title	Rock Climbing - Northern Vermont
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$25/person/session
Where and When	Petra Cliffs Indoor Rock Gym, Burlington
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Maggie Burke
Contact Phone	802-343-1193
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 1:54 pm

Event Title	Rock Climbing - Southern Vermont
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$25/person/outing
Where and When	Green Mountain Rock Climbing Gym, Rutland
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 1:45 pm

Event Title	Private and Competitive Sailing Lessons
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	$60/hour
Where and When	Lake Champlain
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Maggie Burke
Contact Phone	802-343-1193
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 1:42 pm

Event Title	Canoeing on Stoughton Pond
Description	Summer recreational program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Organization	Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Organization Web Site	www.vermontadaptive.org
Event Web Site
Cost	Groups - $15/person/outing. Private - $25/person/outing.
Where and When	Springfield, Mondays-Wednesdays
Accommodation Information	Wheelchair-accessible.
Contact Name	Donna Stanley
Contact Phone	802-353-7584
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 12:23 pm

Event Title	Soccer
Description	Start practicing in mid-August for a tournament to be held Oct. 20 at Norwich University.
Organization	Special Olympics Vermont
Organization Web Site	www.vtso.org
Event Web Site
Cost	None
Where and When
Accommodation Information	Recreational program for people with "intellectual disabilities."
Contact Name	Cindy Elcan
Contact Phone	800-639-1603 ext 109
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 11:32 am

Event Title	Bowling
Description	Start practicing in mid-August for a tournament to be held Oct. 21 in Berlin.
Organization	Special Olympics Vermont
Organization Web Site	www.vtso.org
Event Web Site
Cost	None
Where and When
Accommodation Information	Recreational program for people with "intellectual disabilities."
Contact Name	Cindy Elcan
Contact Phone	800-639-1603 ext 109
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 11:27 am

Event Title	Hiking (Camels Hump View Trail)
Description	Hiking trail with benches to relax on and enjoy the view of Camels Hump.
Organization
Organization Web Site
Event Web Site
Cost	None
Where and When	Waterbury. From I-89 take exit 10. Drive east on Route 2 0.1 mile, turn right on Winooski Street. Go about 0.5 mile, cross bridge. Turn right after bridge onto Duxbury Road. Go 4.0 miles, turn left on Camels Hump Road. Trail is about 3.5 mi. down roa
Accommodation Information	The nearly 1-mile Camels Hump View Trail is wheelchair-accessible. Other nearby trails are not.
Contact Name	Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Contact Phone	802-241-3678
Last Updated	August 3, 2007, 10:42 am