13805 Blairs Valley Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9400
Adaptive ski lessons are available for both children and adults and can be scheduled for anytime. Call in advance to make arrangements for a three-hour private lesson that includes a lift ticket, equipment (mono and bi skis are available to accommodate all disabilities), and an instructor. The total cost is $40.
Exit 299 off of I-80
P.O. Box 168
Tannersville, PA 18372
570-629-1661 x. 2239
www.skicamelback.com/
The program is designed for persons with disabilities who wish to learn to ski. With the use of specialized state-of-the-art equipment and modified teaching techniques, a wide range of disabilities can be accommodated. Lessons are taught by an experienced staff of specially trained and PSIA certified instructors.
4 Boathouse Row
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-765-5118
The Center for Adapted Sports offers downhill skiing, rowing, rock climbing, hand cycling and tandem cycling, soaring, and even sailing for people with disabilities. Call for more specific details.
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
T-ball is available in Mifflin County and usually starts in the spring months and runs through early summer.
Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy, Inc.
PO Box 156
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Office: 610-827-7001
Barn : 610-827-0931
http://hope-springs.org/contact.html
Hope Springs offers therapeutic horseback riding for children, youth, and adults. Therapeutic horseback riding uses the natural movement of the horse to help with balance, coordination, endurance, and muscle strengthening.
461 Cann Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610-692-6362
www.questtherapeutic.com/
Quest offers a hippotherapy program which uses horses to help children with disabilities to build balance and strengthen muscles. They offer therapeutic riding sessions for those children with the ability and desire to ride and learn independently.
190 Line Road
Malvern, Pennsylvania
19355-3318
610-644 1963
www.thorncroft.org
Thorncraft offers therapeutic riding for those with and without disabilities. The facility aims to provide a source of healing and enjoyment along with a newfound love and education of horses.
501 Valley View Blvd
P O Box 1749
Altoona, PA 16603
814-238-4434
http://centralpa.easterseals.com
The program is designed for people with disabilities ages five and older and provides therapy along with entertainment. Riders will participate in activities such as a ring toss, bean bag tic tac toe, and basketball during their session. Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is $60.
267 Hobby Horse Lane
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-4451
www.whisperingdreamsfarm.com
The Whispering Dreams Farm offers horseback riding for people with disabilities. Whispering Farms offers 23 acres of land, a 10 stall barn, an indoor arena, and an outdoor ring.
Fisher Ave & Clement Ave
Annville, PA 17003, US
717-861-2150
Fort Indiantown Gap is a handicapped accessible hunting facility. It will be open hunting from the first Saturday after Labor to mid February, during established daylight hunting hours only. Call for more information.
Road 2, Box 2043
West Sunbury, PA 16061
411 Sheriff Street
Mercer, PA 16137
412-662-5748
USCPAA Powerlifting Sports Technical Officer
8420 West Chester Pike
Upper Darbe, PA 19082
610-356-1910
102 Park Avenue
Rockledge, PA 19111
535 Kensington Road, Apartment #4
Lancaster, PA 17603
United States Wheelchair Weightlifting Federation
39 Micheal Place
Levittown, PA 19057
215-945-1964
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
This program is offered every other Sunday during the fall and winter months in both Mifflin County at Lewistown Moose and in Juniata County at Ney’s Bowling Center.
Located on Rt. 743 South of Hershey
Only 4 Miles from Chocolate World
717-533-7479
This unique miniature golf course has 18 exciting holes on a course complete with a castle, sparkling ponds, fountains, and a life size cave. The course is handicapped accessible.
2110 Garrett Road
Lansdowne, PA 19050
900 South Avenue
Secane, PA 19018
610-544-1080
www.communityymca.org/
This program is designed to entertain ambulatory children and those with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Kids can participate in anything from charades to dancing.
Classes are held at the Fishing Creek Community Center and at the
E. Hanover Township Building on Fridays from 5-6 p.m.
717-469-7281
dancinchairs@yahoo.com
http://www.centralpennparent.com/
At the Children’s Wheelchair Dance Workshop children can take lessons to learn how to dance and may eventually have a chance to perform at the Celebration of Children.
P.O. Box 6735
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-554-7220
This playground in Harrisburg has unique accessibility features such as 5’wide ramps and passageways, accessible swings, high and low monkey bars, a sensory garden, raised sandbox, and manipulatives throughout the playground. The playground also offers imaginative areas such as a recording studio, stage, and tree house.
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
The Teen Club offers socialization and activities for young people ages 13-21. The club meets twice a month.
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
Provides individuals with the chance to learn basic cooking skills, safety procedures, do service projects, visit the malls, and go to the movies. The Mifflin group meets Wednesdays 10 am-2 pm at the Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center and the Lewistown and Juniata County group meets on Thursdays from 10am-2pm. The Messiah Lutheran Church in Mifflintown. The program runs from September to May.
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
Adult recreation is a socialization group that provides a time for fun, games, and other activities for anyone 21 and over. They meet in Mifflin County on the third Tuesday of every month and in Juniata County the second Tuesday of every month, usually at 7:00 pm. The program runs from September to May.
Tri-County Association for the Blind
1800 N Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-238-2531
This is an opportunity to socialize and get your exercise in at the same time. You must sign up to become a member and participate. The Walkers are TCAB clients, board members, support group members and employees that exercise all over Harrisburg.
Tri-County Association for the Blind
1800 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-238-0710
This camp is designed to expose teenagers who are blind to a variety of different scenarios to help them make a smoother tradition to being independent.
Tri-County Association for the Blind
1800 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
717-238-0710
This camp tailors activities for elementary students who are visually impaired. The campers will enjoy days filled with education, support, and fun activities to expose them to many new experiences. Call for specific dates.
EFWCP
1323 Forbes Ave., Suite 102
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1-800-361-5885
This camp is specifically designed for children grades 4-11 that are diagnosed with epilepsy. The camp is held at Camp Fitch on Lake Erie. Campers will have the opportunity to play volleyball, basketball, soccer, and go hiking and fishing while being supervised by EFWCP counselors and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh medical staff.
Mifflin-Juniata Special Needs Center, Inc.
401 Yale St.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-248-6261
This program starts in June and runs for 7 weeks. It has a pre-school/ elementary bridge program, as well as an adult program. The preschool program involves going on field trips and keeping up with skills taught in school. The adult program is community based and typically includes going on outings to baseball games, movies, and picnics. A referral from the Juniata River Center/ Base Service Unit is required.
Regal Harrisburg Stadium 14
1500 Caughey Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-526-2140
The Regal Harrisburg Stadium 14 provides open caption movies. In order to find out when these movies are playing call the theatre.