Access Recreation New England

We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!!

🤠❄️ Ski-A-Thon 2026 registration is OPEN! ❄️⛷️

Saddle up and head west - the Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon is riding into Sunday River on March 22, 2026, and this year’s theme is Wild West!

Sign up solo or round up a posse and form a team. Raise $300 and you’ll earn:
✅ Lift ticket
✅ Lunch
✅ A fun on-snow race
✅ An epic après party

Every dollar raised helps make outdoor adventures accessible to all.

Register now and let’s ride! 🤠 https://masr.rallybound.org/

Register here: https://nearc.zoom.us/meeting/register/ECwuxPKhRMCVIy7-HO3k6A #/registration

** Education opportunity-

Mental Health First Aid Training Webinars with the Northeast Arc

Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? Starting in January, Northeast Arc is offering a free series of trainings on Mental Health First Aid. During the course you will learn: Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges; common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges; how to interact with someone in crisis; and how to connect a person with help. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers and you can sign up by visiting: bit.ly/NEARCMHFA

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Join us for a holiday party next week! Let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough treats: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdl9VdR-OvlHrsXR7eCB7IKEDqeBmGXL945lBR24ciJYUA_A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117892819994880898383

** Grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide services to veterans!!

Veteran organizations in Boston, now is your chance to apply for the The Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Services, Bridge The Gap mini-grant.

We are offering grants of up to $10k to organizations improving the lives of Veterans’

To learn more and apply: https://city-of-boston.wizehive.app/program/bridge-the-gap

As we celebrate the holidays, Easterseals Massachusetts is excited to share that a limited number of free switch-adapted toys are available for kids of all ages and abilities! Toys are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available for pickup at the MassAbility Assistive Technology Regional Center at our Worcester Headquarters starting December 15. 🎁

Thanks to the generosity of the Boston University College of Engineering Mars Rover Club, these toys were adapted to help support engaging, accessible play. Switch-adapted toys can help children with disabilities explore their environment, build social interactions, and support developmental skills.

To request a toy, please complete the participant form here: https://bit.ly/4iMLAAo

**Volunteer Opportunity!!

🎿 Jay Peak Volunteers Wanted! 🎿

Fresh snow + excited athletes = slopes full of fun! Love skiing or want to help others enjoy the mountain? Join our volunteer team—training provided!

Be part of an incredible community, get Jay Peak tickets, help everyone access the mountain. Opportunities to volunteer 7 days a week.

Reach out to our Program Manager, Angus McAndrew at [email protected] or 802-441-3279 to get involved!