RESIDENTIAL

ARC/CT Harkness Program
ARC of New London County, P.O. Box 361, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Tel. (860) 464-6302 • Fax (860) 464-6387

Camp on Long Island Sound for individuals 8 years and up. Call for information about exceptionalities, dates and ages for different sessions.

Camp Hemlocks
P.O. Box 198, Hebron, CT 06248
Tel. (800) 832-4409, (860) 228-9496 Fax (860) 228-2091

Programs for people with disabilities aged 6 years and older; eligibility varies according to session, June through August; does not serve individuals who are medically needy or who have behavioral issues; fees are based on ability to pay basis for Connecticut residents. Operates year round for getaway weekends.

Camp Horizons
P.O. Box 323, South Windham, CT 06266
Tel. (860) 456-1032

Camp runs from June - August; programs for individuals with all exceptionalities; age limit to be determined by camp. During the year, weekend and special holiday events, respite available.

Camp Laurel
20 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473
Tel. (860) 239-2922

For girls who are physically and mentally disabled 6 to 17 years of age, girls must be ambulatory and able to dress and care for themselves. Fees vary depending on program and scholarships are available. Run by the girl scouts.

Camp Sequassen
Tel. (203) 288-6211 or (860) 379-2009

Children ages 6 to 18, with all exceptionalities if they can be mainstreamed. Call for fees. Operated by Boy Scouts of America.

Shadybrook Learning Center
Tel. (860) 873-8800 • Fax (860) 873-1849

Programs for children with learning disabilities, speech/communication impairments, neurological impairments, mild and high moderate developmental delays; 3 programs available (6-14 years; 15-21 years; 21+ years); 7, 4, or 3 week sessions; "Take 5" program for older adults living in group home.

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Camp Tepee
Tel. (203) 261-2566

For children 6 to 12 years old, with Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilities, mainstreamed into regular camp at a 1 to 4 ratio.

Eagle Hill
Tel. (203) 254-2044

For children 6 to 14 years, experiencing learning difficulties.
Camps with programs for people with special needs.

Eagle Hill Summer Program
Tel. (203) 622-9240

For children who have learning disabilities, experiencing academic difficulty, and who are functioning below grade level in one or more areas.

Long Ridge
Tel. (203) 322-0253

For children ages 3 to 13 full days and half-day nursery. Call for information.

MACH (Music & Art  Center for the Humanities) Summer Arts
Tel. (203) 366-3300

Six-week program, M-F, 2 shifts, 8:30 - 1:30, 9:30-2:30, for children with all disabilities, ages 6 to 16 years.

Connecticut Special Olympics
50 Whiting Street, Plainville, CT  06062
Tel. (800) 443-6105
www.specialolympics.org

Recreation services for people with developmental disabilities -call for local chapters.

Girl Scouts of the USA/Services for Girls with Disabilities
420 5th Avenue, New York, NY  10018
Tel. (212) 852-8000

Provides referrals to local troops; also training for scout leaders.

International Center on Special Recreation
c/o John Nesbitt, 362 Koser Avenue, Iowa City, IA  52246- 3038
Tel. (319) 337-7578

All ages, all disabilities; provides referrals to local groups; information on recreational activities.

National Handicapped Sports Association
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD  20850
Tel. (800) 966-4NHS or (301) 217-0960

Ages 5 and older; all physical and developmental disabilities; provides referrals to local groups, parent advocacy training.

National Sports Center for the Disabled
P.O. Box 1290, Winter Park, CO  80482
Tel. (970) 726-1540

All ages, all disabilities; provides referrals to local groups; national programs.  Activities include skiing, hiking, biking, camps, rafting sailing, therapeutic horseback riding, etc.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
P.O. Box 33150, Denver, CO  80233
Tel. (800) 369-7433 (303) 452-1212

Provides referrals to local groups for children and adults of all ages & disabilities.

Racquetball: U.S. Wheelchair Racquet Sports Association
1991 Viento Vergno Drive, Diamond Bar, CA  91765
Tel.  (714) 574-1150

SCATA - Student Camp and Trip Advisors, Inc.
10 Four Seasons Road, Fairfield, CT 06432
Tel. (203) 372-1100

Assists young people ages 7-18 in the successful selection of camps, schools, wilderness programs and travel experiences throughout the world.

US Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association
500 S Ervay Street, Suite 352B, Dallas, TX  75220
Tel. (214) 352-4100

Children with cerebral palsy and related conditions, ages 6 and older; provides referrals to local groups

USA Fireworks Safety Project/John A. Nesbitt, Ed. D. Director
362 Kaser Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246-3038
Tel. (319) 337-7578

Wheelchair Sports, USA (National Wheelchair Athletic Association)
3595 E Foundation Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO  80910
Tel. (719) 574-1150

Provides referrals to local groups for children age 5 and older.

WOW - Winners on Wheels
2842 Business Park Avenue, Fresno, CA  93727-9852
Tel. (800) WOW-TALK

Social and recreational program that empowers youth in wheelchairs to be all that they can be.

Aquatic Therapy
Cindy Freedman
Tel. (203) 364-1544

Therapeutic swimming for children 18 months and older at the Westport YMCA.

ARC Community Network
ARC Greenwich, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, CT  06831
Tel. (203) 531-1880

Community based socializing for adults

Best Buddies, Connecticut
One Long Wharf Drive, Suite 302, New Haven, CT 06511
Tel.  (203) 773-9233 • Fax  (203) 789-6576
www.bestbuddies.org

Inclusive recreation program - matches one-to-one volunteers for people who have a diagnosis of mental retardation.

Boy Scouts of America
60 Wellington Road, (P.O. Box 32), Milford, CT  06460-0032
Tel. (203) 876-6868, Ext. 233

Year round youth programs for boys and girls from first grade through 20 years of age.

Challenger Division Little League
Darien- (203) 655-3030
Norwalk- (203) 216-3831

Little league baseball program for children with disabilities, ages 5-18.

CLASP (Community League Advocates for Special People)
Jim Oravetz, 20 Meridian Road, Rowayton, CT 06853
Tel. (203) 853-1975

Group for children and young adults, recreation, social, educational, and Special Olympics training and traveling. Not affiliated with CLASP Homes.

Everybuddy Inc.
399 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT  06831
Tel. (203) 629-1057

A social recreational program serving youngsters, ages 3 through 18, from Fairfield and Westchester Counties - open to everyone.

Fun Busters Special Needs Recreation
Noroton Presbyterian Church, Senior High Activity Center
2011 Post Road, Darien, CT  06820
Tel. (203) 655-2535

Multiple sessions, with activities including craft and sporting activities, as well as trips to concerts, movies, restaurants, etc.

Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut
529 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT  06897
Tel. (203) 762-5557

Local Girl Scout chapters, 3 two week summer camp sessions open to all

Music and Arts Center for the Humanities (MACH)
University of Bridgeport, 600 University Avenue, Room 213 Bridgeport, CT  06601
Tel. (203) 366-3300    Fax (203) 368-2847
www.natguild.org/musicandarts

An infrared listening system installed in the University of Bridgeport's Recital Hall makes concerts accessible to people with hearing difficulties.

Music for Children
Mary Ann Hall, Director
19 Ellery Lane, Westport, CT 06880
Tel. (203) 454-7484

An accredited school for the arts, offering instruction to children and adults with disabilities. A six- week day camp is offered during the summer.

Music Together
Jackie Jacobs, Director
1104 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06430
Tel. (203) 256-1656

Music program for infants to 5 years old with parent participation.

Pegasus - Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Katie
P.O. Box 2053, Darien, CT  06820
Tel. (203) 356-9504    Fax (203) 977-7832

Therapeutic horseback riding for people (in southwest Fairfield County) with disabilituies that assists in coordination and balance.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T
Contact: Toni Rubin
17 Cross Highway, Westport. CT  06880
Tel.  (203) 256-1834

A recreational/athletic program for children with special needs ages 4-13 in Westport.  They participate in activities like soccer, swimming, softball, golf and tennis. 

SPOT (Special People of Tennis)
Kings Highway Tennis Club, Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT  06820
Tel. (203) 655-8769

Tennis lessons for young people with special needs; call club for times/dates.

Special Olympics/Fairfield County Chapter
27 8th Avenue, Milford, CT  06460
Tel. (203) 874-7546
www.specialolympics.org

Programs for Special Olympics training and one-to-one matching for "buddy" program.

STAR Inc., Lighting the Way…
Contact:  Michelle Koch, Community Service Manager
182 Wolfpit Avenue, Norwalk, CT  06852
Tel. (203) 846-9581, Ext.305 Fax  (203) 847-0545

Year-round planned recreational programs for people with disabilities 16 and older

Very Special Arts
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC  20004
Tel. (202) 628-2800

Referrals to local branches; programs in drama, dance, creative writing, literature, music and the visual arts for children of all ages & all disabilities

Westport School of Music-Music Works/ Kids with Special Needs
Contact: Martha Hisey
18 Woods Grove Road, Westport, CT  06880
Tel. (203) 227-4931

Call for class schedule and fees

Your local Parks & Recreation department may sponsor a variety of activities (both inclusive and specialized), including summer camps, after school programs, scheduled classes and sporting activities.  Fees will vary according to town and activity.  For details regarding specific activities in your town, contact your local Parks & Recreation Department (located in the "Municipal" Section of the phone book - "Blue Pages").

Accessible Tours/Directions Unlimited
720 N. Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, N.Y. 10507
Tel. (800) 533-5343

Assists in vacation planning for individuals who have disabilities - when and where individuals would like to go. No charge for service.

The Guided Tour
613 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Melrose Park, PA  19126
Tel. (215) 782-1370

Year round travel for individuals over 17 with learning or developmental disabilities.

New Directions Travel
5276 Hollister Avenue, #207, Santa Barbara, CA. 93111
Tel.  (805) 967-2841

Travel and tours for individuals over 12 years with disabilities.

New Vistas
P.O. Box 735, Charlestown, MA  02129
Tel.  (800) 352-4303 or (617) 937-0646

Vacations for adults with developmental disabilities.

Search Beyond Adventures, Inc
400 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55405, U.S.A.
Tel. (800) 800- 9979

Group or customized supervised travel.

Sprout - Inc.
893 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York 10025
Tel.  (888) 222-9575
www.gosprout.org

A wide variety of vacation choices from weekends to extended vacations for adults.

Sundial
600 Broadway, Suite #4, Seaside, Oregon 97138
Tel. (800) 547-9198

Supervised vacations for developmentally disabled adults.

Trip Inc./Special Adventures
960 E. 19th Street, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1320
Tel. (800) 686-1013

Supervised vacations for developmentally disabled adults.

AIRPORTS

Free guide to accessibility of international and domestic airport terminals from: Access America, Washington, DC  20202 or Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009
www.pueblo.gsa.gov

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Most amusement parks offer special discounts for anyone with a disability. You might ask for this discount when you purchase your ticket.

Department of Mental Retardation

Contact your Case Manager or the Family Support Services Department of DMR for information about accessible recreation in Connecticut. www.dmr.state.ct.us

Exceptional Parent Magazine

Lists accessible theme parks and wheelchair-accessible National Parks in its Annual Guide to Products and Services. www.eparent.com

The Physically Disabled Travelers Guide

Includes information on the accessibility of airlines, busses, trains and rental cars, cruise lines and resorts that have facilities for people with disabilities, and accessibility standards for hotel chains nationwide. Order from publisher by contacting:

Resource Directories, 3103 Executive Pkwy Suite 212, Toledo, OH 43606

Many of the local YMCAs offer numerous inclusive or special recreational programs for people with disabilities, including after school programs, summer camps, swimming, etc.  For details regarding the specifics in your community, contact your local YMCA.