Programs

HIGH-CHALLENGE SPORTS PROGRAM At the core of AccesSportAmerica's mission is the High-Challenge sports program. These are the sports which inspire higher function and drive athletes to greater goals physically and emotionally. Depending on one's age or disability, we can recommend participation in one of our seven summer program sites. We teach windsurfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, surfing, water-skiing, sailing, kayaking, rowing, wall climbing, soccer, cycling, and tennis in conjunction with program partners all over New England. When you call, we will recommend a site and program that suits you best.
	AccesSportAmerica and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Location:	Pier, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston
Program Partner:	Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital Network
	AccesSportAmerica and The Genesis Fund -Therapy and The Performing Arts AccesSportAmerica and The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation
Location:	Reservoir Pond, Massachusetts Hospital School, Canton
Program Partner:	The Genesis Fund/Therapy and the Performing Arts, The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and Massachusetts Hospital School
	AccesSportAmerica and Nantucket Community Sailing
Location:	Jettie's Beach, Nantucket on Fridays
Program Partner:	Nantucket Community Sailing
	Massachusetts Hospital School Summer Camp Water front with AccesSportAmerica
Location:	Reservoir Pond and Massachusetts Hospital School, Canton
Program Partner:	Massachusetts Hospital School
	AccesSportAmerica at L-Street Bath House South Boston
Location:	L-Street Bath House South Boston
Program Partner:	Mellon Charitable Giving Program and Goodsports
FUNCTION AND FITNESS PROGRAM Our Function and Fitness Program is designed to train our participants as true athletes. Function and Fitness is a medically prescribed year-round work-out group, geared towards individuals gaining higher function in life. Small groups of four athletes and four trainers meet weekly (and for some biweekly) in local gyms. The group works out with free weights, exercise machines, and cardio vascular equipment. Prior to starting a routine, each participant is evaluated by an AccesSportAmerica Physical Therapist. The resulting regiment can help individuals to progress levels higher in function. We believe that disabilities can be lessened and, in some cases, overcome, when individuals train properly as true athletes. We have also discovered that working towards these higher goals is best done in groups. The sense of community is strong in each Function and Fitness team, as we all help to push each other to higher rehabilitation.
Location:	Brighton YMCA, Brighton Ma.
Program Partner:	Leaves of Grass Foundation
YEAR ROUND HIGH- CHALLENGE SPORTS Athletes can learn and train year round with AccesSportAmerica at our Jensen Beach, Florida site. AccesSportAmerica instructors now offer weekend clinics throughout the winter months for residents of Florida and AccesSportAmerica students traveling from the North. The same quality equipment and adaptations have been brought in from New England. Windsurfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, Surfing, Kayaking and Tennis are all taught at this site.
Location:	Jensen Beach, Florida RiverPalm Cottages and Fish Camp
Program Partner:	Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation TJX Foundation
HIGH CHALLENGE TRAINING CAMP AccessportAmerica does two intensive overnight training camps that take place in Los Angeles, California and Jensen Beach, Florida. AccesSportAmerica athletes and trainers from New England come together with local athletes and trainers from Florida and California to live and train together. These week long camps focus on building specific skills in the sports of windsurfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, surfing, yoga and tennis. We believe that both sport specific and functional goals can be achieved in this intensive but relatively short training period.
Location:	Jensen Beach, Florida
Program Partner:	Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation
Location:	Los Angeles, California
Program Partner:	The Cheshire Project
Triple S Our Soccer/Strength and Speed program is a once a week training group. We believe that soccer skills can be taught to any person of any ability and in the process inspire better conditioning, strength, higher cognition, and confidence. Athletes with various disabilities are put on teams with able-bodied partners, who help with core and lower body strengthening, stretching, speed and agility, and soccer skills. Our goals are to have fun, get our children on a higher functional plane, and to enjoy this great community of athletes and training partners. We will work on adaptations to make the experience challenging but rewarding for anyone of any physical or mental capability. This ten week program culminates in a soccer tournament.
Location:	Acton Middle School, Acton Ma.
Program Partner:	Leaves of Grass