Adaptive Sports Programs
EDD Adaptive Sports is a member of Move United.
2023 Winter Programs
New York
Yoga - Norwich, NY. Instructor Patti Hawken will lead students through gentle yoga.
Kayaking at SUNY Delhi pool - Delhi, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Delhi to learn kayaking basics or improve your skills
April 13, 2023 - 10:30am
Basketball Clinic at SUNY Oneonta - Oneonta, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Oneonta basketball team and exercise science programs to learn basics or improve your skills. April 16, 2023, 12:30 - 2pm
Parachute Games - Delhi, NY. This program is designed for participants with limited mobility, but all are welcome to participate. Fun games with parachutes and beach balls.
April 27, 2023 - 10:30am
Golf Clinic - Delhi, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Delhi to practice driving, chipping and putting skills at the Delhi Golf Course.
May 4, 2023 - 10:30am
Vermont
Adaptive Chair Yoga with Sangha Studio - with Emily Fujioka at Sangha Studio, Williston, VT. Class is adaptable for who shows up and may include standing postures with assistance of the chair or be moved onto the mat, depending on students' comfort.
Fitness Run - Essex, VT. Location tbd. Join EDD volunteers to stretch and take a run together. This is an opportunity to train for the Dream Big 5K.
April 15, 2023 - 10 - 11am
Yoga - Norwich, NY. Instructor Patti Hawken will lead students through gentle yoga.
- Parent/guardian invited to participate with your athlete and assist as needed.
- Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm - 8 week class runs from
- March 1 - April 26, 2023 (no class 3/22)
Kayaking at SUNY Delhi pool - Delhi, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Delhi to learn kayaking basics or improve your skills
April 13, 2023 - 10:30am
Basketball Clinic at SUNY Oneonta - Oneonta, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Oneonta basketball team and exercise science programs to learn basics or improve your skills. April 16, 2023, 12:30 - 2pm
Parachute Games - Delhi, NY. This program is designed for participants with limited mobility, but all are welcome to participate. Fun games with parachutes and beach balls.
April 27, 2023 - 10:30am
Golf Clinic - Delhi, NY. Join student volunteers from SUNY Delhi to practice driving, chipping and putting skills at the Delhi Golf Course.
May 4, 2023 - 10:30am
Vermont
Adaptive Chair Yoga with Sangha Studio - with Emily Fujioka at Sangha Studio, Williston, VT. Class is adaptable for who shows up and may include standing postures with assistance of the chair or be moved onto the mat, depending on students' comfort.
- Sundays, 3-4pm - 7-week class.
- Parent/guardian invited to participate with your athlete and assist as needed.
- March 5 - April 23. No class 4/9/23.
Fitness Run - Essex, VT. Location tbd. Join EDD volunteers to stretch and take a run together. This is an opportunity to train for the Dream Big 5K.
April 15, 2023 - 10 - 11am
Save the Date!
7th Annual Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll – April 30, 2023 - Essex, VT and virtual
The Dream Big 5K/1K race is an inclusive race open to people with and without disabilities. It raises funds for EDD Adaptive Sports programs. Sign up by 2/28 for the best price.
Sign up at runsignup.com/dreambig5krunwalkroll
7th Annual Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll – April 30, 2023 - Essex, VT and virtual
The Dream Big 5K/1K race is an inclusive race open to people with and without disabilities. It raises funds for EDD Adaptive Sports programs. Sign up by 2/28 for the best price.
Sign up at runsignup.com/dreambig5krunwalkroll
Need help signing up for our programs? Watch this video:"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
