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Challenge: Red recently moved to the Rochester region. She and her family weren’t sure what kinds of activities would be accessible to her. Her two siblings were registering for camps and after- school sports programs and Red wanted to do…
Challenge: Joe had wanted to kayak for many years. It was something his twin brother did and he wanted to do it, too. The family, however, wasn’t sure how to make that happen because of Joe’s disability. They weren’t sure…
Challenge: Adjusting to a neurologic and/or chronic disease, often includes symptoms that change how people move and live. With a body that doesn’t function the way it did, it is often challenging to do the things they used to do.…
Challenge: Occupational Therapists (OT) work closely with people with a variety of diagnoses to increase their functioning and quality of life. Skills are practiced in the clinic with a goal of transitioning them to the person’s home and community. But…
Challenge: The Town of Perinton, in Monroe County NY, is home to around 47,500 people and includes nearly 1000 acres of land featuring parks, hiking trails, and a bustling recreational industry along the historic Erie Canalway. The municipality is well-known…
June 9, 2016 Messenger Post Media’s Melody Burri highlights the first-ever Rochester-area cycling celebration held at Dryer Road Park, offering a smorgasbord of off-road, road, recumbent, trike, triathalon, and adaptive bikes for enthusiasts of all ages, styles and skill levels.…
July 7, 2016 Listen in on Assistive Technology Updates’ interview with RAA’s Executive Director, Anita O’Brien. Wade Wingler talks with Anita about how RAA started, the vision of the organization, and how the mission will impact people with and without…
April 8, 2017 WXXI’s Inclusion Desk interviewed RAA’s Executive Director, Anita O’Brien, as the organization is just over a year old. Understanding our the community can remove barriers to participation in recreation by people with disabilities is vital, and RAA’s…
July 16-17, 2016 The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and NYS Canal Corp will sponsor RAA’s Kayaking and Cycling Extravaganza this summer. RAA works with Erie Canal Boat Company, a for-profit kayaking and cycling rental company situated on the shore…
Fall 2016 Rochester Accessible Adventures’ Executive Director, Anita O’Brien, introduces RAA’s mission and work to readers of Healthy Highway’s newsletter. RAA has recently begun partnering for inclusion with Healthy Highway, a family wellness program led by founder, Wendy Cooper. Check…