Helen Hayes Hospital Offers First Off-Roading Event With Northeast Off-Road Adventure August 28th
August 22, 2019The Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports and Recreation Program will offer its first off-roading event in collaboration with Northeast Off-Road Adventures on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 10:00am-3:00pm. The Adaptive Adventures Sampler Class will be held at NORA’s Ellenville campus at 23 Tempaloni Rd and will offer 5 hours of accessible off-road activities for individuals who require the use of a wheelchair.
Program participants will gain access to up to four off-road activities over the course of the day. Each 50-minute activity will give participants the opportunity to enjoy multiple recreational opportunities on NORA’s 75-acre campus, including woodland trail rides using all-terrain wheelchairs, guided jeep rides through rugged terrain, and marksmanship practice at NORA’s airsoft range. Activities will include:
- Grit Freedom Chair Woodland Ride: Gain hands-on experience operating Grit’s all-terrain manual wheelchair through a flagged course and woodland trail ride.
- Action Track Chair Woodland Ride: Gain hands-on experience operating Action Track Chair’s all-terrain powered wheelchair with tracks through a flagged course and woodland trail ride.
- Off-Road Ride-a-Long:Ride along with a NORA guide in a specially-adapted Jeep through a natural terrain trail network that includes steep uphills, downhills, rocks, and ledges.
- Airsoft Marksmanship:Practice marksmanship skills at NORA’s airsoft range under the supervision of NORA staff. Equipment and targets are provided and a safety briefing is included.
The Adaptive Adventure Sampler Class is $65 per participant using coupon code HHH2019. Program participants should have sufficient upper body strength and trunk control to navigate and use a wheelchair for some of the activities. Lunch and one able-bodied guest are included per participant. Up to two additional guests may be added for $50 each.
To register for the program, please visit: https://www.nyoffroaddriving.com/product/adaptive-adventures-sampler-wed-august-28-2019/. For more information about this or other offerings of Helen Hayes Hospital’s 4-season Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program, please contact Adapted Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Peter Gagliardo at 845-786-4950.
The Adapted Sports & Recreation Program at Helen Hayes Hospital offers sports and recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities of all skill levels. Program offerings include gardening, wheelchair softball, handcycling, rock climbing, yoga, waterskiing, adapted video gaming, and more.
