The Universal Access Program (UAP) is a program within the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) that is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities in Massachusetts State Parks to visitors of all abilities. Since 1995, the Universal Access Program has been working to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to Massachusetts state parks and other properties. The UAP coordinates with vendors and parks to offer accessible facilities and activities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, year-round. The summer is our busiest time, with kayaking, canoeing, sailing, rowing, hiking, and biking programs stretching from Boston to the Berkshires. 

 

To kick off the busy summer season, we host a free Adaptive Recreation Fair at Herter Park/Artesani Playground in Brighton, MA. The fair is a way for people with disabilities and their families to find out about our summer programs, as well as make connections with other organizations and vendors in the state that promote outdoor recreation for everyone. We offer face painting and kite decorating and flying at the fair, as well as some adaptive recreation: cycling and pickleball. Cycling allows attendees to ride around the park with a wide variety of adaptive bicycles, tricycles, and hand cycles.

Event set up/ take down

Fair greeter

Registration

Sighted guides

Spanish Interpreters

Snack/ refreshment tent

Kite tent

Facepainting tent

Cycling

Pickleball

Games/ Play facilitator

Volunteers should check-in with XX at the registration table on Kirkland Avenue at 9AM.

 

Volunteers should check in with Mariah Fontaine at the Volunteer registration table which is located next to registration and UAP booth.