Achilles is a non-profit that partners able bodied guide runners (volunteers) with athletes with disabilities (member athletes). Membership is absolutely free and open to all ages and abilities. Volunteers function as member athlete’s eyes, ears, guide, and motivator. We welcome athletes with a variety of disabilities including Amputations, Autism, Blind & Visually Impaired, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Disabled Veterans, Multiple Sclerosis, Para & Quadriplegia, Spina Bifida, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Individuals with disabilities looking to join the team should complete this accessible membership application online: http://bit.ly/28LSAyM
Beyond networking—we’re building the relationships that promote collaboration. Access Rec conferences are a mix of professional development and planting seeds of collaboration. This community of practice is dedicated to improving and enhancing recreation opportunities for people with disabilities—together. Join us for a day of learning, brainstorming, and meeting people who GET what you do! Tuesday, […]
Access Rec Fall Conference: Tuesday, October 29th 2019
Beyond networking—we’re building the relationships that promote collaboration. Access Rec conferences are a mix of professional development and planting seeds of collaboration. This community of practice is dedicated to improving and enhancing recreation opportunities for people with disabilities—together. Join us for a day of learning, brainstorming, and meeting people who GET what you do! Tuesday, […]
Beyond networking—we’re building the relationships that promote collaboration. Access Rec conferences are a mix of professional development and planting seeds of collaboration. This community of practice is dedicated to improving and enhancing recreation opportunities for people with disabilities—together. Join us for a day of learning, brainstorming, and meeting people who GET what you do! Tuesday, […]
As the busy summer kicks off, don’t forget to mark your calendars for this event! The Access Recreation Boston Fall Conference will be: Tuesday, October 23rd 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Waltham, MA Sessions are brewing, and include: Abuse Prevention in Adaptive Sport Programs Volunteer Evaluation Recreation Therapy for Veterans with Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
Beyond networking — we’re building the relationships that promote collaboration. Access Rec conferences are a mix of professional development and planting seeds of collaboration. This community of practice is dedicated to improving and enhancing recreation opportunities for people with disabilities — together. Join us for a day of learning, brainstorming, and meeting people who GET […]