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1.7. Connecticut

1. Hospital for Special Care

• Swimming, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis

• Overview: The Hospital for Special Care is ready to help you on your fitness journey whether you are learning a sport for the first time, excited for competition or looking to advance personal goals. Our facilities and approach are accessible and appreciative of all ages, abilities and special needs. We are committed to creating an environment of health and wellness for staff, our patients and our community. Through our sports and fitness programs we give both children and adults the opportunity to achieve their goals and lead independent lives.

• Link: https://hfsc.org/sports-and-fitness/
  
  
• Contact Information:
  • Email: jconnolly@hfsc.org
  • Phone: 860- 832- 6220

• Location: 2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053

2. Leaf of Faith Adaptive Skiers

• Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing

• Overview: Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers mission is to build lasting confidence and fulfillment through exposure and professional training in recreational and competitive water and snow skiing to both children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

• Link: http://lofadaptiveskiers.org

• Contact Information:

• • Email: lofskiers@gmail.com
  • Phone: 203- 426- 0666

• Location: PO Box 3505, Newtown, CT 06470

3.  Summit Adaptive Sports

• Location: New Hartford, CT
  
  
• Adaptive skiing, biking, kayaking and hiking.
  
  
• Overview: Summit provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to participate in outdoor sport programs for health, wellness and lifestyle enhancement.
  
  
• Link: https://www.summitadaptive.org/
  
  
• Contact Information: https://www.summitadaptive.org/contact-us

4. The Sports Association, Gaylord Hospital 

• Alpine Skiing, Archery, Boccia, Climbing, Curling, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Kayaking, Rugby, Sled Hockey, Tennis, Triathlon, Water Skiing, Yoga

• Overview: The Sports Association of Gaylord Hospital provides adaptive sports and recreation programs to adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Northeast.

• Link: www.gaylord.org/sports

• Contact Information:

• • Email: sports@gaylord.org
  • Phone: 203- 284- 2772

• Location: PO Box 400, 50 Gaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 

5. Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness

• Basketball/ Wheelchair Basketball, Boccia, Lacrosse/ Wheelchair Lacrosse, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Strength Training, Table Tennis, Yoga

• Overview: Oak Hills provides health and wellness to those with disabilities through fitness and sports programming. Oak Hills ensures that the quality, diversity, and availability of their programs are equal to everyone. 

• Link: sportsandfitness.oakhillct.org/

• Contact Information:

• • Phone: 860- 286- 3107

• Location: 33 Coventry St. Hartford, CT 06112