Indiana’s first accessible canoe, kayak launch opens

Want to enjoy some time on the water? Now in northwestern Indiana, everyone can!

"A new accessible boat launching facility in northwestern Indiana will make it easier for paddlers of all abilities to get on the water. The canoe and kayak launch at Michigan City’s Hansen Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), making it the first of its kind in Indiana.

Known as an EZ Launch, the facility will help make Trail Creek and the Lake Michigan Water Trails system more accessible for both able-bodied paddlers and paddlers with physical limitations."

Read more about it at:
http://www.in.gov/activecalendar_dnr/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=8371&information_id=17338&type=&syndicate=syndicate#.VgRv8Y1VBFY.bitly

New Trail at Lake Lemon Woods

The Sycamore Land Trust is announcing that a new trail is under construction at Lake Lemon Woods that will be designed for use by people with low vision. Directions to Lake Lemon Woods and the short announcement about this trail can be found at: http://sycamorelandtrust.org/lake-lemon-woods

Fitness, Fun, and Confidence for all at the Monroe County YMCA

The YMCA offers several programs for individuals with special needs and all have the goal of helping those with special needs transition to a larger integrated community.

Adapted Aquatics
          Fridays 3:30-5:30 pm

Adapted Strength Training
          Mon/Wed 2:00-3:00 pm

Adapted Sports For Adults (age 15 & up)
          Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Adapted Dance For All (age 6 & up)
          Saturdays 12:00-12:40 pm

Adapted Sports For Youth (age 7 & up)
          Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 pm

Adapted Martial Arts (age 8 & up)
          Fridays 4:45-5:30 pm

Adapted Gymnastics (age 5 & up)
          Saturdays 1:00-2:00 pm

Financial assistance available

For more information please call the YMCA, 812-332-5555 or visit the website, www.monroecountyymca.org

Let's Dance!

Looking for some fun exercise for youth with developmental disabilities? The YMCA adapted dance program is set to start on September 14th. Dance is fantastic for most youth with developmental disabilities and a wonderful way to stay active.

Questions? Contact: Angela Dilts, Preschool/Youth/Camp Director at the Monroe County YMCA. adilts@monroecountyymca.org

Sailing is for Everyone!

Ever thought about sailing for someone with a disability? US Sailing has a website specifically for adaptive sailing. The site features video of people with disabilities sailing alone and with others, and it has resources for clubs that are interested in starting an adaptive sailing program. You can also find an adaptive resource sailing manual free for download.

Want to learn more? Please visit: http://adaptive.ussailing.org/