Notes from the ED

A group of tennis clinic participants in a semi circle listen as the coaches kick off the red ball clinic at an outdoor tennis court painted blue with trees lining the sides

Family+Friends = Tennis for Everyone!

A Fabulous Day on the Courts! What happens when you put modified rackets, oversized courts full of red balls, and a whole crowd of mothers, fathers, adult children, friends, and partners together on a sunny afternoon? You get a fabulous Read More »

September 11, 2026 No Comments

A group of people seated at tables under a pavilion listen to a woman standing at the front

NYPA’s ABLE ERG Explores Inclusive Recreation

This summer, more than 30 members of NYPA’s ABLE Employee Resource Group (ERG) traded the conference room for the canal — spending a full day at Hudson Crossing Park to experience, first-hand, what inclusive recreation actually looks, sounds, and feels Read More »

September 10, 2026 No Comments

A group of six women on a boardwalk with a large expanse of high reeds and water behind them; they all have birding equipment like binoculars around their necks.

Birding for Everybody: Inclusive Ways to Explore Birds and Nature

Birding can be peaceful, joyful, social, and deeply restorative. It can also be a wonderful way to connect with nature at your own pace, whether you prefer a guided outing, a quiet viewing spot, a group discussion, or simply a Read More »

September 9, 2026 No Comments

A scout in uniform drills a support on a wooden bench while a man supervises the placement in a wooded area along a path.

What Nathan Built…And Why It Matters So Much

Some of the best things we get to be part of start with a single email. This one started with Nathan. Nathan, a member of a Rochester-area BSA Troop, reached out to us at Rochester Accessible Adventures to set up Read More »

September 9, 2026 No Comments

A hazy sky overlooking a small lake surrounded by green trees and a small mountain in the background; lily pads dot the water

These Lands Are For Everyone: A Day in the Field with NYS DEC Region 3

What a beautiful place to spend a day building inclusion! We had the joy of joining NYS DEC Region 3 for an Inclusivity & Accessibility Training Workshop at the Kenneth L. Wilson Campground in Mt Tremper, NY — a day Read More »

September 8, 2026 No Comments

SPOTLIGHT ON…Mohawk Maiden Cruises

Mohawk Maiden Cruises: Building Pontoon Boat Access to NY Waterways! In this edition of our Spotlight On… series, Rochester Accessible Adventures (RAA) is proud to highlight Mohawk Maiden Cruises, a pontoon excursion company opening up the Champlain Canal to people Read More »

August 14, 2026 No Comments