Creating a culture of inclusion.

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Because the 26% of the US population who are  living with a disability have historically been unable to participate alongside family and friends in health and wellness spaces.

Why?

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Rochester Accessible Adventures is changing how people with disabilities access health and wellness!

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Where RAA makes inclusion happen:

Anywhere a community gathers for health and wellness activities.

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Exciting Impact: Founded in Rochester - Expanding Access Across NY

How RAA makes inclusion happen:

We implement training, development and connections.

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Mentored Consultation

RAA’s Inclusion Specialists are leaders in guiding businesses in the recreation, sports and tourism industries to create a culture of full inclusion...

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Sports Development

RAA is engaged in a WNY Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Collaborative to facilitate continued growth and development of sports...

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DirectConnect

RAA operates DirectConnect in Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes, and WNY regions to directly connect people with disabilities to health and wellness...

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Inclusion in Action

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Municipality

Perinton Recreation & Parks wanted to ensure their programs meet the needs of ALL of their community members...

Solution
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Medical Provider

Dr. Lindsay Zanghi, physical therapist, wanted to create a direct connection to active lifestyles for her patients...

Solution
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Family

Joe and his twin brother love to be together, but accessing the outdoors together wasn’t so easy, until now...

Solution

We are committed to best practices that

Make Inclusion Happen

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RAA in the Media

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Inclusive Play!

Every so often, you get to sit down for a conversation you wish would just keep going. That was my...

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