Wheelchair Tennis!
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Pieters Family Life Center, 1055 Commons Way, Rochester, 14623, United States
Get your swing on! Join us for *free* wheelchair tennis classes this summer!
Choose as many classes as you can – the more the better!
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
6:00-7:30PM at Pieters Family Life Center Gym — it’s delightfully air conditioned!
All equipment is provided, including sports chairs. All ages. Drills & Skills!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Complete wheelchair tennis registration here.

Irondequoit Library's Resource Fair
2024-10-05 10:00 | Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, New York, 14617
Join us at our Inclusion Partner, Irondequoit Public Library’s Resource Fair!
Meet with many community organizations and tour IPL’s facility as you learn about their newest accessibility features.
Drop by RAA’s table and say hi and learn about our many additional inclusion partners and upcoming sports opportunities!
For more info on the event: Disability Resource Fair – Irondequoit Public Library (irondequoitlibrary.org)

See you Saturday!

Fall Stroll with Genesee Land Trust!
2024-10-12 10:00 - 23:00 | Genesee Valley Park
Check out this event from our Inclusion Partner, Genesee Land Trust!

Fall Stroll at Genesee Valley Park!
October 12
10:00-11:00AM

Enjoy a beautiful Fall day with the wonderful crew from Genesee Land Trust! Take in sights and sounds of Fall while learning some history about this Erie Canal and Genesee River crossroads!

Register NOW and see event details and accessibility features (trail description, restroom/parking information, etc) through Genesee Land Trust: https://www.geneseelandtrust.org/accessibility

Flyer provides info on the event with a photo of a lightly shaded pathway with a smattering of fallen leaves, with a view across a grassy area to a river in the background.

#MakeInclusionHappen

#GetOutdoors

A special shoutout to REI Cooperative Action Fund for their support of RAA to remove barriers and increase access to the outdoors!

Sled Hockey Clinic
2024-10-19 13:45 - 14:45, 2024-11-16 13:45 - 14:45 | Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14611, United States
Get set for a fabulous season on the ice with the Rochester Sled Hawks Try It Clinics!

Six Saturdays 1:45-2:45PM
10/19, 11/16, 12/28, 1/25, 2/15, 3/22
Try It Clinics are the BEST way to get started with this fantastic sport! We are recruiting new players and 1st timers for recreational and competitive play. Love to get more YOUTH playing!

Sled Hockey is an inclusive sport – meaning people with and without disabilities play together, all seated in the sleds. We have pushers available to provide assistance to those who would benefit from that support, letting you focus on hitting the puck. All equipment is provided for clinics. You may attend as many clinics as you would like. And stay afterwards to watch the Rochester Sled Hawks during their practices!
REGISTER HERE and save time on the ice! RAA Sled Hockey Try It Clinic 2024-25 Registration (google.com)
Put these on your calendar! We can’t wait to see you there!

RAA-ising the Bar for Inclusion!
2024-11-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Fairport Brewing Company, 1044 University Ave, Bldg 2, Rochester, NY, 14607, United States
RAA-ising the Bar for Inclusion!

Join us for a memorable night as we celebrate our first 9 years of community impact! A happy hour fundraiser — you show up and we enjoy the night together!

There will be tons of fun with a trivia contest, highlights from the year, great raffles and a few surprises!
Enjoy food from a guest food truck and fabulous beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) with our host, Fairport Brewing Company on UNIVERSITY!
1044 University Ave, Building 2

An ASL interpreter will be with us throughout the evening. Parking is in the lot beside BUILDING 2 (entrance is last door on the right!)
Bring the whole family, your friends, your co-workers, and invite folks off the street!

It’s all for a great cause – and we always have tons of fun!

Check out our invitation video

Giving Tuesday for Inclusion EVERY day!
2024-12-03 | NY
Launch your end-of-year giving with a supportive donation to RAA and help us Make Inclusion Happen EVERY day!

Your support helps us directly connect people to inclusive, accessible play through Recreation, Sports & Tourism!
So family members can play together.

So friends can truly grow up together through engaged participation in play.

So a grandparent can go kayaking with their grandchild, even with a diagnosis that has changed how they move.

Because equitable access is the ONLY kind of access.

Because EVERY day is a GOOD DAY for INCLUSION!

Your extra donation on December 3rd will ensure we MAKE INCLUSION HAPPEN!

Donate here:https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/donate/

Thank you so much!

Adventures @ Roc Holiday Village!
2024-12-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Roc Holiday Village, 353 Court Street, Rochester, NY, 14607, United States
December 8th! Winter Adventures at @RocHolidayVillage!

Join us for our Annual Sled Hockey Try It Clinic on the outdoor skating rink at MLK Park! Revel in the beauty and community splendor of Roc Holiday Village – and warm up with Hot Chocolate at The Giving Cup! All proceeds go to RAA ALL DAY LONG!

The clinic is free!

Come by and join us for the fun! Bring your family, neighbors and friends!

Sled Hockey 11:00am-1:00pm — All can give it a try!

The Giving Cup 11:00am – 6:00PM

Meet the Rochester Sled Hawks! Mingle with RAA Board Members, Staff and Volunteers! Enjoy the festivities of the Holiday Village!

MLK Park, 353 Court Street, Rochester, NY

Inclusion Partner: 2025 First Day Cocoa + Critter Stroll
2025-01-01 10:00 | Brookdale Preserve, 66 Brook Road, Rochester, 14623, United States
INCLUSION PARTNER: Genesee Land Trust
Join Genesee Land Trust for a 2025 First Day Cocoa + Critter Stroll!
Event Description:
Genesee Land Trust invites people of all ages and abilities for a special cocoa toast to celebrate the return of the fisher to Brookdale Preserve. The fisher – a very important member of the forest – was once hunted nearly to extinction for its thick dark fur. But now, thanks to decades of conservation, we’re finally starting to see the fisher again.
Start your new year with this fun-for-everyone stroll to look for signs of the fisher and learn more about this special tree-climbing critter, like why it’s sometimes called a “fisher cat” when it doesn’t eat much fish and isn’t a cat at all!
Genesee Land Trust will provide warm drinks and light snacks – please bring a mug. We will also be collecting nonperishable items for the state’s food drive.
Find more details about the trail, parking, ADA porta john, and other accessibility information on their event page: 2025 First Day Cocoa + Critter Stroll — Genesee Land Trust
Genesee Land Trust’s inclusion point of contact is Elliotte Bowerman at ebowerman@geneseelandtrust.org or 585.256.2130. They are happy to answer any questions.
An ASL interpreter will be at the interactive fisher info station!

Sled Hockey Clinic
2024-12-28 13:45 - 14:45, 2025-01-25 13:45 - 14:45 | Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14611, United States
We’re having a fabulous season on the ice with the Rochester Sled Hawks Try It Clinics!
Come join us! Saturdays 1:45-2:45PM

10/19, 11/16, 12/28, 1/25, 2/15, 3/22
Try It Clinics are the BEST way to get started with this fantastic sport! We are recruiting new players and 1st timers for recreational and competitive play. Love to get more YOUTH playing!

Sled Hockey is an inclusive sport – meaning people with and without disabilities play together, all seated in the sleds. We have pushers available to provide assistance to those who would benefit from that support, letting you focus on hitting the puck. All equipment is provided for clinics. You may attend as many clinics as you would like. And stay afterwards to watch the Rochester Sled Hawks during their practices!
REGISTER HERE and save time on the ice! RAA Sled Hockey Try It Clinic 2024-25 Registration (google.com)
Put these on your calendar! We can’t wait to see you there!

Rockets Youth Wheelchair Basketball
2025-01-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Trenton & Pamela Jackson R Center, 485 N Clinton, Rochester, NY, 14605, United States
It’s time for youth basketball! Registration is open, the equipment is getting prepped, and we’re excited!
Practices: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00PM
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R Center
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 23, 30
The Rochester Rockets basketball program is open to youth with and without disabilities, ages 9+. Our coaches focus on team and skill development, ensuring youth are engaged in all practices through physical training. Camaraderie is a big goal of this group! And learning to push, roll, dribble, and shoot are all skills each player learns. If you have questions about the program, or how it might work for your youth, give us a shout!
We always welcome new players to come and give it a try during practices — and keep coming to develop more skills!
All equipment is provided.
Check out highlights from prior seasons: Youth Athletes Face Off In Inclusive Basketball Game – Rochester Accessible Adventures
Complete the registration form and we will be in touch with you prior to the start of the season!
Contact: RAA@RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org for any questions you have!

Stony Point Art Studio Grand Opening!
2025-01-10 12:00 | Stony Point Art Studio, 114 N. Main Street, Fairport, 14450, United States
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event at our Inclusion Partner, Stony Point Art Studio at their newest location in Fairport, NY!
Rochester Accessible Adventures is happy to be partnering with NYPA and the NYS Canal Corporation for the Accessibility Education Program — which is expanding the inclusion of people with disabilities across NYS’s On the Canals programs.
One of our Inclusion Partners with this program is Stony Point Art Studio, and on January 10th, we will be celebrating their opening at their newest location in Fairport NY. As you will see, the interior of this new studio has been intentionally designed for inclusion of people with disabilities in all art programming. We are thrilled to watch Jeannine’s plans roll out as she moves towards fully inclusive creative arts programming along the Erie Canalway!
Please review the invitation below from Stony Point Art Studio owner, Jeannine Pelusio! We hope you can attend and help us spread the word about inclusive creative arts!
Here is an excerpt from the Media Release sent out by Stony Point Art Studio:
** Ribbon Cutting for Stony Point Art Studio Expansion to Fairport, New York on Friday, January 10th **
* A New Art Space and Village Art Gallery for Creativity, Inclusivity and Community*
Stony Point Art Studio is hosting a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 12:00 pm at 114 N. Main Street Fairport. Local representatives from Rochester Accessible Adventures, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), NYS Canal Corporation, and the Village of Fairport will attend.
Stony Point Art Studio is a part of the NYPA & Canal Corporation’s On the Canals Accessibility Education Program which kicked off this past summer. Stony Point Art Studio’s On the Canals programming is part of the intentional shift to ensuring more equitable access to recreation along the New York State Canal system. This new, fully accessible space in the Village of Fairport continues the mission of providing expanded opportunities for people of all abilities in our local community.
The community is invited to join us from 12:00-3:00 pm to tour the exciting and accessible studio space, view a display of student artists’ work, and enjoy refreshments.
Stony Point Art Studio is a thriving women-owned business known for its dedication to fostering inclusive creativity as a participant in the On the Canals Accessibility Education Program sponsored by NYPA and the Canal Corporation
This new location at 114 N. Main Street in Fairport will serve as a vibrant hub for artistic expression, offering a variety of classes tailored for children, adults, and homeschoolers. In addition, it is a gallery space for local artists to showcase their work, providing a platform to share their talents with the community. The gallery will host regular local artist exhibits, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant arts scene of the surrounding areas.
The new studio aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment where individuals of all ages and abilities can discover their artistic talents and participate in the arts with a focus on community engagement. Stony Point Art Studio will offer a variety of classes that accommodate various learning styles and abilities, reinforcing the belief that creativity knows no limits.
“The studio’s vision is that art can be accessible to all, and we are committed to breaking down barriers that prevent people from exploring their artistic side,” said Jeannine Pelusio of Stony Point Art Studio. “Our goal is to cultivate a welcoming environment where creativity flourishes, and everyone feels inspired to learn, create, and connect. While also offering a flexible space that is accessible and accommodating.”
Stony Point Art Studio is an Inclusion Partner with Rochester Accessible Adventures and a provider of NYPA and the Canal Corporation’s On the Canals programming.
For more information about this expansion or upcoming classes and workshops –
**Contact:
Jeannine Pelusio
Owner, Stony Point Art Studio
Email: stonypointartstudio@gmail.com
Website: www.stonypointartstudio.com

Pickle Dink & Lob!
2025-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Save the date!
The annual Pickle Dink & Lob is coming soon!
March 22nd at Dinkers Pickleball Center
A social fundraiser!
A ton of fun!
Get ready!

Details and registration will follow!

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Rockets Youth Wheelchair Basketball
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Trenton & Pamela Jackson R Center, 485 N Clinton, Rochester, NY, 14605, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This practice has been cancelled due to the sub-zero temperatures!
Stay warm and we will see you next time!

It’s time for youth basketball! Registration is open, the equipment is getting prepped, and we’re excited!
Practices: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00PM
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R Center
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 23, 30
The Rochester Rockets basketball program is open to youth with and without disabilities, ages 9+. Our coaches focus on team and skill development, ensuring youth are engaged in all practices through physical training. Camaraderie is a big goal of this group! And learning to push, roll, dribble, and shoot are all skills each player learns. If you have questions about the program, or how it might work for your youth, give us a shout!
We always welcome new players to come and give it a try during practices — and keep coming to develop more skills!
All equipment is provided.
Check out highlights from prior seasons: Youth Athletes Face Off In Inclusive Basketball Game – Rochester Accessible Adventures
Complete the registration form and we will be in touch with you prior to the start of the season!
Contact: RAA@RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org for any questions you have!

Greece SEPTA
2025-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Join us at the 2nd Annual Greece SEPTA Resource Fair!
January 23, 2025
Autumn Lane Elementary
6:30-7:30PM
We will have our table of information about inclusive recreation opportunities in the Greater Rochester area!
Come by and connect with us!

RAA at Carl & Friends with WXXI!
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Al Sigl, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14620, United States
Come find RAA and our Inclusion Partner, Genesee Valley Audubon Society, at this wonderful event!
WXXI, Al Sigl Community of Agencies, and Move to Include are hosting a special “Get to Know Carl & Friends” family event on Saturday, January 25 at Al Sigl’s Golisano Campus at 1000 Elmwood Avenue.

Join us to learn more about the new PBS KIDS series, Carl the Collector and enjoy games, crafts, special episodes, and more!

The event is free to attend and open to all families, but registration is requested.

***REGISTER HERE***

A low-sensory quiet room and ASL interpretation will be available at the event, and families can request additional accommodations when registering.
Find more information at the following link:
Get to Know Carl the Collector & Friends – Al Sigl Community of Agencies

*CANCELED* Sled Hockey Clinic
2025-02-15 13:45 - 14:45 | Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14611, United States
*CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!*
We’re having a fabulous season on the ice with the Rochester Sled Hawks Try It Clinics!

Six Saturdays 1:45-2:45PM
10/19, 11/16, 12/28, 1/25, 2/15, 3/22
Try It Clinics are the BEST way to get started with this fantastic sport! We are recruiting new players and 1st timers for recreational and competitive play. Love to get more YOUTH playing!

Sled Hockey is an inclusive sport – meaning people with and without disabilities play together, all seated in the sleds. We have pushers available to provide assistance to those who would benefit from that support, letting you focus on hitting the puck. All equipment is provided for clinics. You may attend as many clinics as you would like. And stay afterwards to watch the Rochester Sled Hawks during their practices!
REGISTER HERE and save time on the ice! RAA Sled Hockey Try It Clinic 2024-25 Registration (google.com)
Put these on your calendar! We can’t wait to see you there!

RAA @ Festival of Inclusion!
2025-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Golisano Training Center, 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States
Make sure to join us at the annual Festival of Inclusion!
RAA will be there, along with many of our Inclusion Partners!

Find out more about Inclusive Recreation opportunities across the region!
Learn about inclusive activities from our Inclusion Partners such as

Birding
Kayaking
Cycling
Library services
Municipal Recreation providers
Outdoor & Nature opportunities
Fencing
Sports
Exploration excursions
and so much more!

Plus, there will be up to 99 businesses and organizations on site! Lots of fun interactive activities!
You really don’t want to miss it! Such great fun and so many community connections!
Check out the Facebook Event Page
Can’t wait to see you there!

Pickle Dink & Lob
2025-03-22 09:30 - 13:30 | Dinkers Pickleball Facility, 135 Despatch Drive, East Rochester, NY, 14445, United States
Our Annual Pickle Dink & Lob is March 22nd!
Featuring:

The Pickle: A friendly, social round-robin scramble
The Dink & Lob: Fabulous activities that show off your dinking and lob-ing skills!
Fabulous raffles and social connections
Exciting guests!

Join us for this very fun event that serves up great fun while supporting a fabulous mission!
Registration for The Pickle is NOW OPEN!
March 22, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Dinkers Pickleball Facility
The Pickle: A friendly scramble; registration required; $40 per player
The Dink & Lob: For EVERYONE! Make this your first time to try pickleball! Try your skills in the Dink & Lob games! Raffles! Mascots! Games! Free!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Sponsorships spots available!

Sled Hockey Clinic
2025-03-22 13:45 - 14:45 | Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14611, United States
We’re having a fabulous season on the ice with the Rochester Sled Hawks Try It Clinics!

Six Saturdays 1:45-2:45PM
10/19, 11/16, 12/28, 1/25, 2/15, 3/22
Try It Clinics are the BEST way to get started with this fantastic sport! We are recruiting new players and 1st timers for recreational and competitive play. Love to get more YOUTH playing!

Sled Hockey is an inclusive sport – meaning people with and without disabilities play together, all seated in the sleds. We have pushers available to provide assistance to those who would benefit from that support, letting you focus on hitting the puck. All equipment is provided for clinics. You may attend as many clinics as you would like. And stay afterwards to watch the Rochester Sled Hawks during their practices!
REGISTER HERE and save time on the ice! RAA Sled Hockey Try It Clinic 2024-25 Registration (google.com)
Put these on your calendar! We can’t wait to see you there!

RAA @ Special Needs Resource Fair - Webster
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd, Webster, NY, 14580, United States
Come find us at the Special Needs Parent Resource Fair with our friends at Webster Public Library!
This is a jam-packed, lively resource fair filled with great information and wonderful connections! We’ll be happy to share with you about many new and continued accessible and inclusive recreation opportunities in the region! Stop by and see our staff and volunteers!
Saturday, April 19th
10am – 12am
Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Road, Webseter NY 14580
For info on the Resource Fair, contact Jenny Paxson at 585-872-7075 or email at jennifer.paxon@libraryweb.org
See you there!

RAA @ RPN Expo 2025
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States
Come find RAA at the Parkinson Disease Expo 2025 with our friends at Rochester Parkinson Network!
Saturday April 26, 10am – 4pm
JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester NY 14618
Regional resource fair for people with PD and those who care
Assistive technologies, mobility aids, wearable devices, accessible recreation providers, pharmaceutical companies, home safety devices and contractors, speech and communication tools and providers, home health aide providers, researchers and more…
Free! No pre-registration!
Contact RPN at 585-770-1570 or RocParkNet@gmail.com

RAA @ Perry Inclusion Fest!
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
Come find us at the Perry Inclusion Fest!
We can’t wait to meet you and share about inclusive recreation, sports and tourism opportunities across the region! Just in time for Spring and Summer planning!
Look for our table and swing by to say hi, sign up, and get started on your next adventures!
Saturday April 26, 2025
10am – 1PM
Perry Elementary School
50 Olin Ave, Perry NY
Basket Raffle, Food Trucks, Face Painting
Community resources & information

Free

Accessible Fishing @ Cobbs Hill Park!
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Lake Riley Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY, 14610, United States
Lake Riley Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Dr, Rochester NY 14610
Join with NYS DEC, City of Rochester, and Seth Green Chapter of Trout Unlimited for this 3rd annual all ages, all levels, and all abilities family friendly fishing event to let guests explore the world of fishing.
Adaptive tools will help you try out fishing! Family-friendly activities will be provided by WXXI Education and RIT’s Environmental Education programs.
*Bring your own gear or borrow a rod from DEC
*Try adaptive fishing gear provided by DEC
*Bait (corn and worms) will be provided DEC
*All event activities will be land-based, and Mobi-mats will be provided for increased accessibility to water
*No fishing license needed for this event
*Pre-registration not required.
Questions: Contact DEC Environmental Educator Betsy Ukeritis at 315-314-0768.

Join our RAA Canalway Challenge Team!
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | NY
Join our 2025 Canalway Challenge Team!

Each year, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor encourages everyone to get outside and experience the beauty and adventures of the Erie Canalway. They provide suggested itineraries, maps of the canalway trails, kayak launch points and trailheads, AND they support your engagement with fabulous swag along the way as you log more miles!

This year, we are forming the Rochester Accessible Adventures Challenge Team as one of our ways to celebrate our 10-year anniversary and the Canal’s 200-year anniversary and will log our miles together!

We invite YOU to be a part of logging your miles on the Canal as part of our team!

It’s easy!
Go to: https://eriecanalway.org/explore/challenge
Click on: “Sign Up”
Click on: “Join A Challenge”
Enter: Your email address and the Team Code “67fe5a9d”
Complete Your Profile
Get started! Any time you move along the Canalway Corridor (check out the map) you can log your miles! You can walk, roll, kayak, cycle, crawl, stroll, go birding, whatever! Log. Those. Miles!

Let’s Go!
Feel free to share this with family, friends, co-workers….the more the merrier! We can’t wait to see you out there! There are SO many inclusive opportunities with access to adaptive equipment and wonderfully supportive people to make your miles go smoothly!

Check out our DirectConnect Resources page to find areas along the Erie Canal where you can access inclusive kayaking, birding, cycling and more!

And, if you want just to sign up yourself and not be part of the team, please feel free to do that as well! It’s all GOOD FUN to do together! Let us know if you have any questions!

Let’s do the #CanalwayChallenge together!

RAA with Best Buddies Summer Kickoff!
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Rochester Challenger Miracle Field, 1000 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, 14580, United States
We can’t wait for this Summer Celebration with Best Buddies! Meet RAA’s Inclusion Partners and make plans for the summer for inclusive recreation, sports, and destination travel opportunities!
Looking forward to directly connecting Best Buddies members to activities our Inclusion Partners offer, like cycling, kayaking, birding, fencing, art, and more!
Sign up through Best Buddies and we’ll see you there!
Saturday, May 10th at Challenger Miracle Field in Webster!
