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Adapted Sports & Recreation

Helen Hayes Hospital is dedicated to enabling individuals of all abilities to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Participation in sports and recreational pursuits helps to make this possible.

Our recreational therapy staff, along with physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals, encourages patients to explore a range of activities. This process is incorporated into the rehabilitation program, and continues once patients are discharged back to the community. Exposure to new leisure activities, as well as re-introduction to activities favored prior to being injured, speeds the recovery process and demonstrates that living a full and enjoyable life is within reach.

Current and former patients, as well as individuals with disabilities living in the community, are given opportunities to participate in a range of recreational activities. All activities are supervised by trained staff, taking into account individual needs and abilities. Equipment can be adapted as necessary and patients are encouraged to utilize newly developed skills and techniques acquired through rehabilitation.

Activities include the following:
Aquatics
Gardening
Kayaking
Handcycling
Sailing
Snow skiing
Softball
Yoga
Bowling
Ceramics
Golf: the hospital's GolfAbility program teaches the basics of golf to individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments.

New Adapted Sports bus
Upcoming Adapted Sports and Recreation Events

Basic Yoga
for people of varying abilities

6 weekly sessions,
Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10, 17

Next session: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7
12:05 p.m.- 12:50 p.m. HHH Auditorium
$48 fee for 6 classes, pre-registration required
For information, call 845-786-4950


Adaptive Skiing

At Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY
Feb. 7, 21 & 28; March 7 & 21
Two sessions: 8:45am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm.
Proper attire will be required. Equipment will be provided.
Lessons are free of charge but pre-registration is required and spots are limited.
For information, call 845-786-4950

Check out this HHH Adapted Skiing video


Handcycling Clinics

TBA

Pre-registration requested. Please bring a helmet (or one will be provided), appropriate clothing and water.
For information, call 845-786-4950


Kayaking Clinics***
in conjunction with Storm King Adventure Tours

TBA


Softball Clinics
in conjunction with United Spinal Association

TBA


Adaptive Sailing

TBA


 
 
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2010 GolfAbility
Workshop & Outing Schedule
All workshops: Mondays,
4pm-6pm
TBA
Thanks to all for a great
2009 season!
Outings: Monday, 3pm-6pm
TBA
For workshop information call
845-786-4200

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