Amherst Adult Day Services

https://www.kaleidahealth.org/services/display.asp?s=81

Our services are designed to meet the needs of adults 18 and over, with two locations in Erie and Niagara counties. Clients can attend as many or as few days per week as they would like between Monday and Friday, for as many hours each day as they prefer. Examples of services include exercise for all levels of ability, health monitoring and gardening. 

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Adult Day Services @ Amherst Center for Senior Services
370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228  
(716) 689-1403

Center for Allied and Unified Sport & Exercise (CAUSE)

https://daemenwildcats.com/sports/2017/8/22/daemen-college-cause.aspx

The Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) at Daemen College provides opportunities for people with disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience the camaraderie and sportsmanship that comes with athletics participation. The core program of CAUSE are the sport sampling sessions. Individuals sign up for sessions on a weekly basis in order to ensure sessions are filled to capacity. Daemen Athletic teams host sessions each week featuring a rotation of 12 sports throughout the semester. 

Daemen's Academic and Wellness Center Gym 
4433 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226 
(716) 839-7652

Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Inc.

http://excaliburls.com/

Excalibur is a private, non-profit all volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to providing adaptive boating and fishing opportunities for developmentally challenged and disadvantaged persons.

Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Inc. 
90 North Dr., Buffalo, NY 14216  
Office Phone (716) 831-3188  
Jim@ExcaliburLS.Com  

SABAH Fit & Fun for Adults with Disabilities

https://sabahinc.org/programs-events/special-needs-recreational-fitness-programs/fit-and-fun-for-adults-with-disability/

SABAH works with special needs athletes of all ages through a number of community programs open to students throughout the Buffalo-Niagara area and Western New York. SABAH’s newest and fastest growing program, Fit and Fun provides a physical education program for adults challenged by disability. In order to provide these special needs adults with the tools for a healthy lifestyle, SABAH introduces Fit and Fun participants to activities such as volleyball, disc golf, t-ball, football, floor hockey, and other “family-style” backyard games during the summer months, as well as an ice skating program during the winter months. 

2607 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14207 
(716) 362-9600

Western New York Special Hockey Association, Inc. 

http://www.wnyspecialhockey.com/index.html

The Buffalo Sabres Thunder is an Ice Hockey team for individuals with special needs. They are starting their 12th season as registered members of USA Hockey and American Special Hockey Association (ASHA). Currently other teams with special needs are located in Rochester, Albany, Binghamton, Long Island, and New York City. They also play in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and Canada. This is a Co-Ed team with players from ages 8 to 45+ years old. All that is necessary is a desire to play and the ability to skate independently at a basic level. Full hockey equipment is required.

Ice Location: Lafayette Rink or North Buffalo Rink 
156 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 
(716) 873-8481
For questions about the program: (716) 691-4530 bsthockey2008@gmail.com

Josh & Friends

http://willusowit.com/events/josh-friends

The program provides a social, structured exercise program to people with developmental disabilities. They provide circuit training exercise programs to music, for ambulatory teen / adults with development / intellectual disabilities that are designed to be fun, and effective, in a supportive environment.  

SowFit Buffalo Health & Fitness 
1292 Sheridan Dr., Buffalo NY 14217 
(716) 490-0506
contact@willusowit.com

Danceability

http://danceabilityinc.org/

Danceability offers a 9 month dance & movement program from September through May. Dancers attend group classs once a week and are exposed to a variety of dance styles such as tap, jazz, ballet, modern & creative movement. For those dancers who need it, private instruction is offered at the director’s discretion. At the conclusion of the season, dancers are given the opportunity to dance in a large scale Annual Performance. 

2365 George Urban Blvd., Depew, NY 14043 
(716) 651-0094
danceabilitywny@gmail.com

Aurora Adult Day Services

https://auroraadultdayservices.org/

Caters to families and caregivers of loved ones with a cognitive and/or physical limitation. They offer a variety of social and physical activities for clients with impaired memory vision, hearing and mobility.  Regular physical activities include, daily stretching, range of motion exercises, light resistance exercises, dancing, and games such as balloon volleyball. 

101 King St., Suite B, East Aurora, NY 14052 
(716) 652-4269 
info@auroraadultdayservices.org 

Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

http://www.lothlorientrc.org/

The goal of the program is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for individuals to experience the benefits of horseback riding and horsemanship skills. The facilities at LTRC are designed to accommodate riders with disabilities. Through the use of special mounting ramps, a wide variety of adaptive equipment and the cooperation of our trusted, loyal and specially-trained horses, LTRC has been able to meet the needs of the population they serve while maintaining strict safety guidelines. Programs at LTRC are conducted by trained instructors and over 200 trained volunteers dedicated to providing the highest quality programs for individuals.

Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center, 15 Reiter Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-1335

Bill Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program – Disabled Sports USA 

https://www.holidayvalley.com/winter/lessons/lounsbury-adaptive/

The Lounsbury Adaptive Program offers lessons to persons with virtually all disabilities, both physical and cognitive. Each student is instructed individually with full emphasis on his/her ability, rather than the disability. Some of the more frequently encountered disabilities are spinal cord injuries, Downs Syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, autism and developmental delay. Results vary, however most are rather outstanding and many students gain new confidence to tackle other activities.  The program runs from Dec. 26 through mid-March. 

Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program 
Holiday Valley Resort 
P.O. Box 370, Ellicottville, NY 14731 
laspski@hotmail.com 

Great Lakes Water Sport Institute

https://greatlakeswatersportinstitute.org/

The Center for Community Water Sports is a community based not-for-profit organization that seeks to make the region’s waterfront and all its on-the-water activities available to the general public with special emphasis to include the youth, the disadvantaged, and the physically and mentally challenged. 

Tom Nowak 
3621 Stony Point Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072 
(716) 553-7670
nowakrad@aol.com

WNY Adaptive Water Sports

http://wnyadaptivewatersports.org/wp/

Adaptive Water Skiing, Tubing, SCUBA and paddling. They offer the “Try SCUBA Program” at no cost to allow individuals with disabilities to try SCUBA diving in a controlled environment. Those typically qualifying for this program can include people who have amputations, MS, MD, diabetes. sight loss, deafness, transverse myelitis, etc. All that’s needed is a medical release from your doctor and a personal waiver.  The waterskiing program requires the participant to be fairly independent and have reasonable reaction speeds. The tube is much simpler. There is the option to have another person on the tube, if need be.  Both options include help from volunteers in transferring, equipment setup and instruction. They also have many adaptive kayaks to serve all disabilities. 

Mailing Address: 
Great Lakes Watersports Institute Inc. 
3621 Stony Point Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072 
(716) 364-8219
Activities held at Erie Canal Harbor, Central Wharf, Gallagher Beach

Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY

http://www.miracleleaguewny.org/

Provide opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities. 

Field location: Veterans Park, 1717 Bedell Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072 
Contact: Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY, P.O. Box 833, Grand Island, NY 14072 
smcmanigle@miracleleaguewny.org

Adaptive Swim Hamburg Town Recreation Department

https://hamburg-youth-rec-seniors.com/adaptive-programs.html

An open recreational swimming program for anyone with a physical, cognitive and/or developmental disability.  Swimming is at the Frontier High School pool at 4432 Bayview Rd. in Hamburg.  The town of Hamburg lifeguards on hand for general pool supervision. 

Hamburg Recreation Office 
4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY 
(716) 646-5145

Gliding Stars of WNY

http://www.glidingstars.org/gliding-stars-of-western-new-york/

Provides weekly adaptive ice-skating lessons for children and adults with challenges in Niagara, Erie, and surrounding counties. The skating season runs from late September to early April. Skaters, or “Stars” skate weekly at Hyde Park’s Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls or at the Nike Base in Hamburg. The program provides them the opportunity to learn, have fun, improve physical fitness, and develop lasting relationships. Gliding Stars supplies skating equipment (including specialized adaptive ice skates and safety gear), volunteer training and direct on-ice volunteer support. In our 41 years of experience in teaching people of all ages with challenges to ice skate, we have developed a proven teaching system in which Stars experience increased physical strength and agility, enhanced self-esteem and social skills from team interaction, goal achievement, and participation in the publicly attended annual ice show.  

Gliding Stars of WNY Office 
1307 Military Rd., Buffalo, NY 14217 
(716) 608-8345

Challenger Sports - Baseball

https://wnychallengersports.com/sports/baseball/

Baseball games are open to players of all ages who have a physical or mental condition that limits their participation in other competitive sports programs.  Each player gets to bat at every inning and everyone plays the entire game. Players needing assistance are assigned a buddy who works to ensure safety and success. Each player receives a shirt at the first game and is assigned to a team with a coach to guide and mentor their safety and fun at the games. The games are played at Ray Lee Fields @ the Lockport Little League facility on Lincoln Ave. in Lockport. 

Challenger Sports - Bowling 

https://wnychallengersports.com/sports/bowling/)

A 20 week bowling program for individuals with a physical or mental condition that limits their participation in other competitive sports programs. The program is open to players of all ages. Each player is assigned to an alley and a team and receives a bowling shirt. Everyone bowls two games and enjoy a slice of pizza and glass of pop after games at the beginning of each month. 

Allie Brandt Lanes 
6510 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, NY 
(716) 433-5976

Brad Angelo Lanes
6280 South Transit Rd., Lockport, NY
(716) 940-5435

Challenger Sports - Volleyball

https://wnychallengersports.com/sports/volleyball/

The Challenger Sports Volleyball League plays in the Spring in the Salvation Army gym in Lockport. The games are open to players of all ages who have a physical or mental condition that limits their participation in other competitive sports programs. Traditional rules are modified and the focus is always on having fun while learning the game. Games are free of charge. 

Salvation Army 
50 Cottage St., Lockport, NY 
For information about the program call: 
(716) 439-9600
(716) 204-2880

Karate Ken 

https://www.karatekens.com/true-abilities

A place for children and adults who are interested in martial arts and karate.  True Abilities is a program which aims to provide a positive, accessible and adaptive environment for individuals with disabilities to train in the martial arts.  

5901 S. Transit Rd., Lockport, NY  14094 
Contact Dillion Pinkham   
(716) 727-2465
dillon@karatekens.com

Challenger Sports - Bowling

https://wnychallengersports.com/sports/bowling/

A 20 week bowling program for individuals with a physical or mental condition that limits their participation in other competitive sports programs. The program is open to players of all ages. Each player is assigned to an alley and a team and receives a bowling shirt. Everyone bowls two games and enjoy a slice of pizza and glass of pop after games at the beginning of each month. 

Medina Lanes 
11249 Maple-Ridge Rd., Medina, NY 
(716) 225-0022

Graceful & Gifted

https://timetodancestudios.com/graceful-gifted/

Graceful & Gifted is a dance program at the Time to Dance studio for individuals with special needs. Dance or Dance Movement is considered a therapy for everyone. 

Time to Dance 
2419 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls, New York 14305 
(716) 946-7909

Challenger Sports - Bowling

https://wnychallengersports.com/sports/bowling/

A 20 week bowling program for individuals with a physical or mental condition that limits their participation in other competitive sports programs. The program is open to players of all ages. Each player is assigned to an alley and a team and receives a bowling shirt. Everyone bowls two games and enjoy a slice of pizza and glass of pop after games at the beginning of each month.  

Rapids Bowling Center 
9524 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY  14304 
(716) 523-8431
(716) 694-3127

Gliding Stars of WNY

http://www.glidingstars.org/gliding-stars-of-western-new-york/

Provides weekly adaptive ice-skating lessons for children and adults with challenges in Niagara, Erie, and surrounding counties. The skating season runs from late September to early April. Skaters, or “Stars” skate weekly at Hyde Park’s Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls. The program provides them the opportunity to learn, have fun, improve physical fitness, and develop lasting relationships. Gliding Stars supplies skating equipment (including specialized adaptive ice skates and safety gear), volunteer training and direct on-ice volunteer support. In our 41 years of experience in teaching people of all ages with challenges to ice skate, we have developed a proven teaching system in which Stars experience increased physical strength and agility, enhanced self-esteem and social skills from team interaction, goal achievement, and participation in the publicly attended annual ice show.  

Hyde Park Ice Pavilion 
911 Robbins Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14031 
(716) 285-0715
Gliding Stars Office: (716) 608-8345

North Tonawanda Adult Day Services 

https://www.kaleidahealth.org/services/display.asp?s=81

The services are designed to meet the needs of adults 18 and over, with two locations in Erie and Niagara counties. Clients can attend as many or as few days per week as they would like between Monday and Friday, for as many hours each day as they prefer. Examples of services include exercise for all levels of ability, health monitoring and gardening. 

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Adult Day Services @ North Tonawanda
3780 Commerce Court, Suite 100, North Tonawanda, NY 14120  
(716) 243-7888

High Hurdles Therapeutic Riding Program of Suburban Adult Services, Inc. (SASi)

https://www.sasinc.org/High-Hurdles

High Hurdles offers cognitively, emotionally and physically challenged individuals a unique opportunity for growth and development. The program currently serves hundreds of riders, from age three to eighty-three years of age. Our arena contains the state-of-the-art SureHands lift, which allows riders who use wheelchairs to have a more dignified transfer to horseback, giving those who may not otherwise have the chance to ride the opportunity to do so. Eight-week sessions are available from March through November and run 1 hour per week. 

13339 Route 39, Sardinia, NY  14134. 
(800) 496-0296
ebrauen@sasinc.org

Moving Miracles Dance Studio

https://www.movingmiracles.org/

Serves children, adolescents and adults of all abilities. Through their full-time, Day habilitation, and Community Outreach programs, Moving Miracles offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and creative movement. We also provide an innovative non-ambulatory program for dancers who utilize wheelchairs. 

Moving Miracles (Division of SASi) 
954 Union Rd., Suite 1, West Seneca, NY 14224 
(716) 656-1321

Sasi Personal Training Program

https://www.sasinc.org/Personal-Training

The fitness program provides individuals with disabilities personalized attention with a fitness trainer in a small group setting, where they will be coached to make and achieve goals while also actively monitoring progress. Participants in sasi’s fitness program will receive instruction of proper technique, form and use of state-of-the-art equipment including a Recumbent Stepper with roll-up wheelchair access and York Free Standing Selectorized Cable Crossover to provide a curriculum focusing on resistance, endurance and cardio training. 

Moving Miracles Studio 
954 Union Rd., Suite 1, West Seneca, NY 14224 
(716) 656-1321
info@movingmiracles.org

Special Olympics New York - Western Region

https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/regions/western/

Special Olympics New York offers inclusive sports for all ages and ability levels. When you choose to take your place among Special Olympics New York athletes, you’re joining a group of strong, ambitious competitors. Whether you take home medals or make lifelong friends—or both—you can look forward to building confidence and independence. 

2821 Wehrle Dr., Suite 7, Williamsville, NY 14221 
(716) 580-3346