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Promote recreation for all: help out at the DCR's Accessible Recreation Fair!

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ORGANIZATION: Mass DCR's Universal Access Program

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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Universal Access Program (UAP) offers outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts State Parks for visitors of all abilities. In the summer, this means adaptive kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, rowing, sailing, and golfing programs across the state. To kick off our summer adaptive fun, the UAP is hosting an Accessible Recreation Fair near Artesani Playground in Herter Park in Brighton on Saturday, June 10th. This fun and rewarding event is a unique way for folks with disabilities and their families and friends to learn about accessible recreation opportunities in the parks and with oher organizations across the state. The fair runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with volunteer orientation starting at 9:00am.

We're looking for people to help out with the many activities at the fair including face painting, facilitating lawn games, adaptive cycling and pickleball, and kite decorating. We could also use help with passing out refreshments, and with set up and take down. Whatever your role, you’ll be helping folks have fun and try adaptive activities!

If you would like to have some fun while doing some good, please let us know which area(s) of the fair you are interested in helping with.

The meeting location will be outside at Artesani Playground/Herter Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton, MA.

Thanks so much for your help and we look forward to seeing you in the parks!

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About Mass DCR's Universal Access Program

Location:

40 Cold Storage Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, US

Mission Statement

The Masachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's Universal Access Program is dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts State Parks for visitors of all abilities. Accessibility to our State Parks is achieved through site improvements, specialized adaptive recreation equipment, and accessible recreation programs.

Description

Since 1995, the Universal Access Program has been working to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to Massachusetts state parks and other properties. The Universal Access Program coordinates with vendors and parks to offer accessible facilities and activities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, year-round.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Community, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sat Jun 07, 2025
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

WHERE

Herter Park/Artesani Playground1255 Soldier's Field RdBrighton, MA 02135

(42.36433,-71.13783)
 

SKILLS

  • American Sign Language
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Bicycling
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 hours
  • SORI check

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