Adaptive Sports Programs
Roll Into the Weekend with Josie - June 25, 2021, 7pm EDT, virtual
Join us for a special event with Parathlete Josie Fouts. Grab your favorite snacks and spend an hour with Josie and the EDD Adaptive Sports community! We will watch the new film "Go Josie," hear the backstory behind it and learn more about Josie's approach to biking & life. You can submit questions in advance or ask your question live during the webinar.
This interactive event is free and open to all.
Join us for a special event with Parathlete Josie Fouts. Grab your favorite snacks and spend an hour with Josie and the EDD Adaptive Sports community! We will watch the new film "Go Josie," hear the backstory behind it and learn more about Josie's approach to biking & life. You can submit questions in advance or ask your question live during the webinar.
This interactive event is free and open to all.
EDD Adaptive Sports in-person programs will resume in July 2021.
2021 Summer Programs
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CNY Program Schedule
Saturday 7/31, 10am, Pickleball at Neawha Park, Oneonta, NY Saturday 8/28, 10am, Pickleball & Field Day - Welcome back event! at Neawha Park, Oneonta, NY NY Rowing Schedule with Otsego Area Rowing *rowing participants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 Mon. 8/9, 10am, Cooperstown, NY Mon. 8/16, 10am, Cooperstown, NY Sat. 8/21, 10am, Cooperstown, NY VT Program Schedule Sat. 7/31, 9-10am, Pickleball, Essex High School, Essex, VT. Rain date Sun. 8/1. Sat. 8/7, 9-10am, Pickleball, Essex High School, Essex, VT. Rain date Sun. 8/8. Sat. 8/28, 10am - 12pm, Field & Bike Day - Welcome back event! Williston, VT |
2021 Summer Program Guidelines
The health and safety of all members of the EDD Adaptive Sports community is paramount. Therefore, we recommend the following program guidelines: 1. Wear masks if you are not fully vaccinated; 2. Implementation of 6’ physical distancing, when possible; 3. Good hygiene; 4. Vaccinated family members and adults may use their discretion on wearing a mask; 5. Stay home if you are sick; 6. EDD Adaptive Sports will not enforce proof of vaccination/immunity; we place good faith in the honor system. |
"On Demand" virtual classes
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Our Programs
The EDD Memorial Fund offers adaptive sports programs throughout the year to children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Our free basketball, baseball, biking, kayaking, soccer, swimming, pickleball, rowing and yoga are currently available in 5 locations in Central New York and Vermont. Our programs are appropriate for school-age children and older; no one ages out of the program. We partner with local colleges and community members to lead our skill clinics, as well as with Otsego Area Rowing in Cooperstown, NY to offer adaptive rowing, the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, NY to offer alpine race training and downhill skiing instruction and with Athelas Therapeutic Riding in Otego, NY to provide horseback riding lessons. Our current locations are Oneonta, Delhi, and Cooperstown, NY; and the greater Burlington area and Castleton, VT. Our program partners include Castleton University, Hartwick College, SUNY Delhi, SUNY Morrisville, Saint Michael’s College and the Oneonta Outlaws, a summer collegiate baseball team.
“Everyone involved centered their attention on helping the children achieve success and confidence.” - parent
Our goal is to teach sports in a fun environment and to inspire participants to want to play sports. We believe that everyone can learn to play by adapting activities to their ability level. Exceptional volunteers are the key to a great program and we try to keep a 1:1 volunteer-to-participant ratio. Our volunteers provide encouragement and work closely with the participants on basic skills like dribbling, shooting baskets or volleying a tennis ball over the net.
"Everyone was super as usual. We always look forward to these clinics."- parent
