Rochester Accessible Adventures

Open for Inclusive Fencing! So excited that Ludus Fencing Studio is a Community Health Inclusion partner and operates inclusively of people with and without disabilities! REGISTER TODAY for upcoming clinics or call for an appt! Clinic information: https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/events/... Video images of wheelchair and standup fencers with animated sparklers #MakingInclusionHappen Move United Sport Rochester Spinal Association The Rochester Rookies Wheelchair and Ambulatory Sports Program Rochester Sled hockey WNY Wreckers Parkinson's Foundation National MS Society, Upstate New York Chapter ThermApparel The Arc of Monroe Heritage Christian Services Best Buddies New York Penfield SEPTA-Special Education Parent Teacher Association Starbridge Catholic Charities Community Services Hickok Center for Brain Injury #SCI #LowVision #Fencing #Parafencing #FencingFireworks #LetMeKnowWhoElseICanTag

We learned much about our capacity to adapt during Covid...the only path forward is to ensure all guests can access a business' services. This is a fabulous read! Pass it along to all restauranteurs and let's help make accessible, inclusive dining a thing!

Have you begun to explore the Empire State trail?

NEW DATES! Due to unforeseen renovation delays at the Fairport site, we have changed the date for the Pop Up Palooza that will be held there. The July 17th date is cancelled and the NEW DATE is September 18th! Sign up today! Visit all 3 sites! Register for the #FirstMile!

Often, we're asked about what playgrounds can do to be more accessible...and what we're really being asked is why aren't playgrounds -- the foundation of childhood and play -- inclusive of all kids and their parents, grandparents? Why do these spaces prevent the very thing they are supposed to encourage? Universal design STARTS with ALL in mind...not as an afterthought. Let's do it!

I hope you have all tried out John Dillon Park! Check out Cory Lee's visit!

You, your family, your business - Our Community of #Inclusion Allies is growing with every donation -- and that helps us make recreation and sports physically and socially inclusive of children and adults with disabilities! Many thanks to those who have joined in already! YOU can join in TODAY! Donate here: https://www.givinggrid.com/imlrjg/... #ROC #WeWillInclude #MakingInclusionHappen #ThankYou #EndTheYearWithInclusion

Move United Sport provides MANY live and recorded #AdaptiveFitness classes that can be accessed in the comfort of your home! Check out all of these upcoming events and #AdaptAtHome today! https://www.moveunitedsport.org/adaptathome/

Does your new year's resolution include insuring adaptive and inclusive sports continue to EXPAND in our region and across WNY? Sign up to make a MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY gift to support RAA's work and give the gift of a Lifetime of Accessible Adventures! https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.kindful.com/

Happy Holidays from our RAA family to yours! Wishing you a peaceful season! #ROC... Image: Lego holiday house, four lego people, one on bike, one in wheelchair, snowman, Happy Holidays from our RAA family to yours!

The Holiday Virtual Silent Auction was a success -- and we had fun connecting with the community during the event! Many thanks to all who donated items and placed bids! A special thanks to our event sponsor, Wegmans! Your participation provides vital support to our work towards creating communities that are physically and socially welcoming of youth and adults with a variety of disabilities in recreation and sports! #ROC #MakingInclusionHappen #inclusion #sports #WeWillIncl...ude Image: event background dimmed, with "Thank you for participating! Your support is vital and this was fun! Special thanks to event sponsor, Wegmans" in foreground.

Job hunting? Check out Our Ability Job postings for updated lists of jobs!

Defiance. Beatrice Vio Vio is the human embodiment. https://pod.fo/e/b02a1 The Paralympic great, and star of Rising Phoenix, talks openly on #AWinningMindset.... This is must-listen. Allianz and the IPC bring you this inspirational series. Stories from extraordinary Paralympians, that will help you move forward in all aspects of life. Stories that demonstrate the true power of having the right team behind you.

"Now is the time to make your athletes' voices heard about the potential power of sport, to push what’s possible for individuals with disabilities, and to incite action that leads us to a world where everyone’s included." Open the Move United Sport survey! http://ow.ly/PD8z50D3NzB

Our CHI partner Irondequoit Recreation is teaming up with the Irondequoit Public Library to push out Inclusion training throughout their community! What a FABULOUS way for a community to embrace and promote a culture of #inclusion! Irondequoit -- thank you for being a part of #MakingInclusionHappen! Can't wait to have you become Inclusion Ambassadors! The training is great for Grade 6 and above -- adults, too! Is YOUR town ready to be a part? Contact us today! ... #ROC #irondequoitny Town of Irondequoit Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello

Check out this film this month...free rental available! #TheReasonIJump

Check out #Goalball!

Rochester Accessible Adventures responds to COVID-19 by training 2020 Inclusion Ambassadors in 2020! When we emerge from quarantine, let's ALL come out and play TOGETHER! CALLING ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS - become a Certified Inclusion Ambassador today! Summer groups, youth groups, students, scouts, professional groups, municipalities, families, neighborhoods...everyone! Fill your zipcode with Inclusion Ambassadors!... #2020in2020 2,020 trained Inclusion Ambassadors in 2020! Take the fun-filled, informative, online training and/or support an Inclusion Ambassador! LEARN MORE: https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/we-will-include-/ #WeWillInclude #ROC #GVRPS Disabled Sports USA Ontario County Youth Bureau Irondequoit Recreation Victor Parks & Recreation Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society Inclusive Recreation Resource Center Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello Town of Irondequoit Irondequoit Supervisor Dave Seeley Town of Victor Village of Fairport, NY City of Rochester, NY - Mayor's Office Healthi Kids Inclusivity, Inc. Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities DRYS

We love the ThermApparel crew! Hope you will have a chance to meet them and check out their #CoolingVest this year!

Savvy Virtual Auction shoppers! You have 9 minutes to place the winning bids! Snag great gift baskets and experiences for you and your family and friends! https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=25279 Bidding closes just after 8:59PM TONIGHT! GO!... #ShopLocal #PlaceTheWinningBid #ForTheGood

Last Call! Bidding closes at 9:00 tonight! Great deals, perfect holiday steals -grab some holiday goodies while doing good - and know you are making a HUGE difference in the lives of people with disabilities! Enter the auction: http://ow.ly/Vn7550CPPMy #ROC #inclusion #ShopLocal

Catch up with Spencer tonight on Spectrum News!

Here's an opportunity for people with MS to participate in a weekly educational and exercise seminar this winter with Abilities Movement, Inc. and Physical Therapist Elizabeth Elkins. Contact them at [email protected] and find out how you can join in! #KeepMoving Image: Flyer for the Maintaining Mobility with Multiple Sclerosis -- a weekly zoom educational and exercise seminar.

Congratulations to Pete Boulay for completing the Inclusion Ambassador Training through our #WeWillInclude movement! Way to go! #BuildingInclusionAllies #MakingInclusionHappen

Some great ideas for Halloween costumes for people who use wheelchairs!

Wonderful artist partnership! Let's do that here in #ROC!

Can't wait to meet with Best Buddies from across New York! It is wonderful that they have joined RAA's #WeWillInclude movement and are becoming trained Inclusion Ambassadors AND spreading the word about #Inclusion! Check it all out at https://www.rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/we-will-inclu #MakingInclusionHappen

Thoughts on places you'd like to see something like this in #GreaterROC and #FingerLakes region? http://ow.ly/ZCz250C3Rm2

Meet Katrina Hall, Director of Recreation at Irondequoit Recreation! It is such a pleasure to work with Katrina and her team in an Community Health Inclusion initiative! Trained as a Certified Inclusivity Assessor, Katrina is committed to having her Recreation Department create a culture of Inclusion in all that they do -- and it shows in all the many details they are addressing within their operational and programmatic planning! #MakingInclusionHappen #ROC Town of Irondequoit Town of Irondequoit Inclusive Irondequoit Irondequoit NY

Gates Septo is partnering with the Chili Library and other community organizations for this upcoming community presentation on Monday, October 26th 6-7:30pm via zoom. Do you, or someone you know, find reading, writing, or spelling challenging? Please join us as a panel of professionals discuss the signs and symptoms of dyslexia. What is, and what it is not, and what help and support is available for those with dyslexia. The program will take place on Zoom. Please register w...ith a reliable email address so you can be sure to receive the Zoom info. Registration begins October 5. Sign language interpreters are available upon request. Please call 889-6110 or email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance. Sign up here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/7129596.

Rochester Accessible Adventures turns 5! Grateful for our founding members, financial supporters, board & committee members, volunteers, and all the fabulous people and families who guide our work. Enjoy our 5 Year Anniversary Newsletter! http://ow.ly/lbx050BUM6Q... #ROC #MakingInclusionHappen #Inclusion

These extraordinary times make it even more imperative to remember that our recreation businesses need to be focused on #Inclusion of children and adults with disabilities! A big shoutout to our Community Health Inclusion partner Victor Parks & Recreation for their commitment to #MakingInclusionHappen and receiving the New York State Recreation & Park Society 2020 Inclusion Program of Excellence Award! Image: Animated image of "CHI Partner Makes Headlines"; RAA logo, and image of NYSRPS Annual Awards page with description of the work Victor Parks & Rec is doing towards Inclusion. #ROC #VictorNY #NYSRPS #GVRPS

Get ready for winter fun with UGG Universals! Check out the video in this article and watch how they had real people give real feedback so they could adapt their shoes! https://www.msn.com//ugg-zappos-launch-an-inc/ar-BB19NPhp

"I think everyone should be able to feel the wind in their hair!" Santii completed the Inclusion Ambassador Training through our #WeWillInclude movement and she and her mom joined us on Good Day Rochester recently. She has a vision of inclusive playgrounds and is on a mission to raise money to help put in an inclusive swing/play element in the town of Greece. Check out Santii and 2 other youth inclusion ambassadors as they and their families talk about the need for and impa...ct of #Inclusion! http://ow.ly/B5de50BSDp8 Take a FREE 3-hour online training and become an Inclusion Ambassador! Great for 5th graders and up! https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/we-will-include-/ #ROC #WNY #FLX #MakingInclusionHappen 13 WHAM ABC

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