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2026 Adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River

25 Jones Ferry Road, Holyoke, MA 01040

Thursdays by appointment, April–October

Join the Universal Access Program and Holyoke Rows every Thursday for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River.

Polus Center: Blind in the Baystate new documentary film screening

Thomas Crane Public Library, Main, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02269

Monday, June 29, 2026

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Hot Dog and Beans Day

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Twenty Questions

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Thursday, July 2, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

MCB Statutory Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

July 8 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

July 9 adaptive kayaking at Whitehall State Park

299 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking on Whitehall Reservoir in Hopkinton.

July 10 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, July 10; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

July 10 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, July 10, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

July 11 adaptive kayaking at Charles River Reservation

Magazine Beach Cartop Boat Launch, 668 Memorial Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking at Magazine Beach in Cambridge.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Welcome Day

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 14 adaptive kayaking at Beartown State Forest

214 Blue Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking on Benedict Pond in Great Barrington..

July 15 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

Lowell Association for the Blind: National Blueberry Month Celebration

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Thursday, July 16, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 16 adaptive kayaking at Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure for adaptive kayaking this summer on Walden Pond in Concord.

Polus Center: Blind in the Baystate new documentary film screening

Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

July 17 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, July 17; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

July 17 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, July 17, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

Perkins School for the Blind 2026 CVI Conference

Hyatt Regency Boston, One Ave de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111

Sunday, July 19, 2026 9 a.m. -
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 9 a.m. - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4 p.m.

July 21 adaptive kayaking at Beartown State Forest

214 Blue Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking on Benedict Pond in Great Barrington..

Lowell Association for the Blind: Chinese for Lunch

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 309 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 22 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Christmas in July Craft

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Thursday, July 23, 2026

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

July 23 adaptive kayaking at Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure for adaptive kayaking this summer on Walden Pond in Concord.

July 24 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, July 24; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

July 24 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, July 24, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

July 24 adaptive tandem cycling on the Nashua River Rail Trail

Broadmeadow Parking Lot-Corner of Broadmeadow Road and Court Street, Groton, MA 01450

Friday, July 24, 2026

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for tandem cycling in Groton.

July 28 adaptive intermediate kayaking at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

1399 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive intermediate kayaking in Boston Harbor at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in E. Boston.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Annual Cook Out

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

July 28 adaptive kayaking at Beartown State Forest

214 Blue Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking on Benedict Pond in Great Barrington..

July 29 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

Lowell Association for the Blind: Cool No Bake Treats

Lowell Association for the Blind, 169 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Thursday, July 30, 2026

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

July 30 adaptive kayaking at Charles River Reservation

Magazine Beach Cartop Boat Launch, 668 Memorial Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Thursday, July 30, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking at Magazine Beach in Cambridge.

July 31 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, July 31; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

August 4 adaptive kayaking at Beartown State Forest

214 Blue Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking on Benedict Pond in Great Barrington..

MCB Statutory Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

August 4 adaptive kayaking at Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure for adaptive kayaking this summer on Walden Pond in Concord.

August 5 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

August 6 adaptive kayaking at Quinsigamond State Park

10 N. Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604

Thursday, August 6, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking at Regatta Point on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.

August 7 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, August 7; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

August 7 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, August 7, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

August 8 adaptive kayaking at Upper Charles River Reservation

48 Woerd Ave. (across the street from this address), Waltham, MA 02453

Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking at Upper Charles River Reservation in Waltham.

August 11 adaptive kayaking at Beartown State Forest

214 Blue Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking on Benedict Pond in Great Barrington..

August 11 adaptive kayaking at Cochituate State Park

43 Commonwealth Road, Natick, MA 01760

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking on Lake Cochituate in Natick.

August 12 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

August 13 adaptive kayaking at Quinsigamond State Park

10 N. Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604

Thursday, August 13, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking at Regatta Point on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.

August 14 adaptive recreational swimming at Bennett Field Pool

1260 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Friday, August 14; 9–9:45 a.m. (Ages 5–12) & 10–10:45 a.m. (Ages 13+ & Adults)

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Easterseals Massachusetts this summer for adaptive recreational swimming in Worcester.

August 14 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, August 14, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

August 14 adaptive tandem cycling on the Mass Central Rail Trail

400 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778

Friday, August 14, 2026

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for tandem cycling on the Mass Central Rail Trail in Wayland.

August 18 adaptive kayaking at Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure for adaptive kayaking this summer on Walden Pond in Concord.

August 19 adaptive canoeing & kayaking at DAR State Forest

78 Cape St., Goshen, MA 01032

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive canoeing & kayaking in Goshen.

August 20 adaptive kayaking at Quinsigamond State Park

10 N. Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604

Thursday, August 20, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking at Regatta Point on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.

August 20 adaptive kayaking at Upper Charles River Reservation

48 Woerd Ave. (across the street from this address), Waltham, MA 02453

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive kayaking at Upper Charles River Reservation in Waltham.

August 21 adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail

12 Railroad Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Friday, August 21, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive cycling in Hadley.

August 22 adaptive hiking at Beaver Brook Reservation

Metropolitan Pkwy N (parking lot near Waltham City Dog Ranch), Waltham, MA 02452

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and Waypoint Adventure this summer for adaptive hiking at Beaver Brook Reservation in Waltham.

August 27 adaptive kayaking at Quinsigamond State Park

10 N. Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604

Thursday, August 27, 2026

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join DCR's Universal Access Program and All Out Adventures this summer for adaptive kayaking at Regatta Point on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester.

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