Rochester Accessible Adventures

03/11/2026

Nothing like a cold, rainy day with warm socks to reminisce about those bright snowy days in February when we visited our new Inclusion Partner, Upstate Kayak Rentals in Waterford, NY, enjoyed the Sensory Nature Trail with our Inclusion Partners, Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville, NY and Adirondack Ultra Cycling (*also a new partner*)!

Thanks Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for motivating us all to get out and explore the fabulous ! Your is full of fabulous itineraries, hundreds of miles of trails, and virtual video options for all kinds of inclusive adventures!

Can't wait to see folks on the Erie Canal! Miles and miles to log!




New York Power Authority
NYS Canal Corporation



1. Feet wearing navy blue socks with yellow and white 'Challenge 15' and 'Canaway Challenge' logos, resting on an orange chair with wood paneling in the background (yes, on a rainy day in March.
2. Dee and Anita posing on a sunny snowy day with a large leafless tree and small shed and lots of open frozen snowy riverway in the background.
3. Local resident being pulled on an adaptive sled out to HCP's Sensory Nature Trail by a group of people dressed in winter clothing ready for a hike.

03/10/2026

A wonderful 2nd practice session on the ice with the new youth program!
Dig, slap, skate, turn, glide, swing, pass, chase -- all of that comes as players learn to stay upright and propel themselves -- such great skill development! Thanks to our Rochester Sled Hawks for mentoring the youth in this fabulous game!

Short video with photo of youth on the ice practicing, a video clip of four youth skating in single file along the curved line on the ice, a photo of the youth off the ice smiling in their gear, and the flyer for more practice dates.

www.RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org/events





Move United Sport

03/09/2026

Welcome to our new DirectConnect Coordinator!
We are thrilled to have Mary Anne Price join our growing team at RAA!

Mary Anne brings 24 years of experience working in recreation, service coordination, and day programming. Well-versed in waiver programs and empowering self-advocates, Mary Anne is also a HUGE advocate for play.

We can't wait to have Mary Anne connect YOU to your next inclusive adventures! Stay tuned for more coming soon!

Welcome banner for Mary Anne Price as the new DirectConnect Coordinator with a photo of her holding a large gnome statue indoors.

03/07/2026

We're here! ! Drop by 11-2 today! Lots of partners, lots of fun!



Four RAA folks in front of rainbow balloon arch at Festival of Inclusion!

03/05/2026

So much inclusive fun to be had On the Canals! Great appreciation to all the folks who are making Inclusion happen!

Such a transformative moment in our community-- and we are happy to be a part of it alongside fabulous people!

From art, to nature exploration, to canalway history...the list of inclusive options continues to grow!

03/05/2026

A sportscaster with cerebral palsy will be the voice of play-by-play coverage for Major League Baseball games airing in primetime on NBC and Peacock.

03/04/2026

See you this Saturday at the Festival of Inclusion!
Come visit with us and our Inclusion Partners! We'll be at the pickleball net, and with the kayaks, cycles, art, nature and other activities!

Golisano Training Center at Nazareth Campus
4245 East Ave Rochester NY
11:00-2:00

Capt. L J - Tomboy Adventures LLC
Erie Canal Boat Company
Victor Parks & Recreation

Stony Point Art Studio
Rochester Accessible Adventures
Corn Hill Navigation
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation




Move United Sport

03/04/2026

Today it’s Spread the Word to End the Word Day. As we’ve said before, it’s not hard to be respectful and it takes only a minute to encourage people you know to do the same. Share this post and join us in letting people know it’s time to choose another “R” word and .

03/01/2026

It was an action-packed day on the ice with the Rochester Sled Hawks!
First came the Try It Clinic, with a record-breaking 26 guests getting on the ice alongside the Sled Hawks! Welcome to all -- including 10 UR students came out to give it a try!

Next came the first of six Youth Sled practices and it was wonderful to see the youth start learning skills and drills in earnest! Don't miss the next five sessions!

Many thanks to our and staff who made this all possible! And to Wegmans who has been our February Inclusion in Action Sponsor! We can't do it without you all!

Image of a young sled hockey player who is geared up in helmet, gloves, and sticks as they glide across the ice rink.



Move United Sport

02/27/2026

It was a snowy day outside and a warm group of friends and community collaborations inside for the Everybody Plays Field Day with Hanger Clinic Loved having the Rochester Sled Hawks and our DirectConnect team there to meet families and individuals coming in to explore opportunities! Thanks WHEC TV for highlighting the day!

Let's all in recreation, sports and tourism!

https://www.whec.com/top-news/everybody-plays-field-day-event-provides-free-sports-for-athletes-with-limb-loss-and-limb-differences/









Dick's Sporting Goods House of Sport
Move United Sport
Wegmans

Local athletes with limb loss and limb differences enjoyed a free adaptive sports field day in Victor. The event, called Everybody Plays Field Day, was organized by Hanger Clinic and Dick's House of Sports.

02/27/2026

Another great artistic collaboration with our Partner, Stony Point Art Studio,and Blue Heron Collective! Sign up for this workshop!