RECREATION RESOURCE GUIDE The Magee Recreation Resource Guide is a community resource guide compiled by Therapeutic Recreation Specialists at Magee Rehabilitation. Hopefully, you will find the information contained in this guide useful as you independently pursue leisure activities. Unfortunately, this guide is not a complete listing, as there may be programs that are unfamiliar to us. If you would like to inform us of a program that is not included here, we will consider it for inclusion in future updates. Magee is not affiliated with the agencies listed here, and we cannot guarantee the quality of the program, services or product of these agencies. Please use your own judgment in using this information. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information on an individual program, please call or e-mail Pat Thieringer at (215) 587-3412. PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATIONS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDES Mayor's Guide to Philadelphia Mayor's Office for the Handicapped 1401 JFK Blvd. Rm 900 Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Roger Margolis (215)686-2798 (215)564-1782(TDD) *Provide information on referrals, advise the mayor on issues, meet with committee on certain topics. Fairmount Park Commission Memorial Hall West Park P.O. Box 21601 Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 CONTACT: John Heidenry (215)685-0051 (215)685-0000 Philadelphia Recreation Department City of Philadelphia (215)686-1776 *Information on centers, playground, etc. EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT Patient Learning Resource Library Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Kim Heeney (215)587-3423 *Includes a recreational computer training course Library for the Blind Physically Handicapped Free Library of Philadelphia 919 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pa 19107 1-800-222-1754 (215)683-3213 *Books on cassette, Braille, and the library will provide equipment. www.phila.library.gov "Explore" Recreational and Educational Classes MossRehab 1200 West Tabor Road Philadelphia, Pa 19141-3099 CONTACT: Therapeutic Rec. Manager, Kathy Allokdak (215)456-9105 *Web address under Albert Einstein Kardon Institute of Music for the Handicapped 10700 Knights Road Philadelphia, Pa 19154 (215) 637-2077 Allen's Lane Art Center Cultural/ Social program Allen's Lane & McCallum St. Philadelphia, Pa 19119 CONTACT: Sue Davis (215) 248-0546 Nu-Visions Artists 1319 Magee Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19111 CONTACT: Rose Marcus (215) 742-7665 Temple University-Recreation Services 1828 Park Mall Philadelphia, Pa 19122 CONTACT: Tribit Green (215) 204-4783 *Wheelchair basketball on Mondays, Wednesday, and Friday tennis is taught, cycling, weight room activities, students and other people participate in committees. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Rd.. Philadelphia, Pa 19128 (215) 482-7300 *At the sports expo "How to be safe" is explained in a seminar, flying kites is demonstrated, as well as rock climbing, and storybook telling happens.   MUSEUMS, STADIUMS, CONCERTS AND SPORTING EVENTS Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway P.O. Box 7646 Philadelphia, Pa 19101 CONTACT: Carol Wisker (215) 763-8100 *Information for Disabled Visitors Forrest Theater 1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa (215) 923-1515 *Wheelchair spaces at every show in the front of orchestra and one in back of the orchestra, price ranges vary. www.telacharge.com Mann Music Center George's Hill Fairmount Park 52nd St. & Parkside Ave. Philadelphia, Pa 19131 (215) 878-7707 Franklin Institute 20th. & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pa 19103 (215) 448-1180 SIXERS P.O. Box 25050 Philadelphia, Pa 19147 (215) 339-7676 *Specials seating and all price ranges www.sixer.com FLYERS (215) 755-9700 *Lower or upper levels for people with disabilities and only one companion per wheelchair. www.sixer.com SPECTRUM Box Office Manager (concerts, circus..) Pattison Place, Philadelphia, Pa 19153 (215) 389-9568 *Parties of two, one wheelchair and one companion. Tickets prices are the lowest price tickets for the individual events ANNENBERG THEATER 3680 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pa 19103 CONTACT: Brian Joyce (215) 898-6791 (215) 898-5292 PHILLIES P.O. Box 7575 Philadelphia, Pa 19101 (215) 463-1000 *Elevators for people with disabilities and parking accessibilities. First Union Center (215) 336-3600 or (215)336-2000 *People with wheelchairs can have one person with them and two in front of them, parking accessibility www.comcast/spectacore.com     PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS National Park Service, Dept. of the Interior P.O. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013-7127 * outdoor recreation bibliography SB-017, 9/1487 "Access to the National Parks, A Guide for Handicapped Visitors" U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. 20402 (215) 463-1000 Stock #024-005-00691-5 Camping in the National Park System A guide listing facilities available to disable visitors Cost: $ 3.50 Stock #024-005-00846-2 *Address same as above "A Guide to Special Places" / Access to PA State Parks Pennsylvania Department of Environment Resources Bureau of State Parks P.O. Box 8551 Harrisburg, Pa 17105-8551 1-800-63-parks *OGT campsite rent special cabins for people with disabilities. New Jersey Campsite Guide NJ. DEPT. of Commerce, Division of travel & Tourism CN 826 Trenton, NJ 08625 (609)292-2470 American Camping Association Eastern Pa Section Office Jenkintown, Pa 19046 (215)886-5385 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION GROUPS Catholic League for Persons with Disabilities 4110 Glenview Lane Philadelphia, Pa 19135 (215) 331-2617 *Club meetings are for those over 18 years of age and are held twice a month. There is an annual Christmas party and communion dinner through the club meetings Handicap Encounter Christ 3544 Winding Way Newtown Square, Pa 19073 Magee Rehabilitation Pastoral Care Services Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Chaplain Derek Bowen (215)587-3092 Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia St. Anne's Senior Citizens Center 2121-37 N. Howard St. Philadelphia, Pa 19125 SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITY CENTERS The following agencies publish listings of "SAACs" in their counties Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia St. Anne's Senior Citizens Center 2121-37 N. Howard St. Philadelphia, Pa 19125 Philadelphia Corporation for the aging 642 N. Broad St. (215) 765-9000 (215) 895-5692 Philadelphia Corporation for the aging 642 N. Broad St. (215) 765-9000 (215) 895-5692 * Services for people over 60, like the adaptive modification program - which helps people with physical disabilities live independently in their own homes. Montgomery County Montgomery Co. Aging and Adult Service Courthouse Norristown, Pa 19494 Delaware County Delaware County Services for the Aging Government Center Media, Pa 19063 Bucks County Bucks County Area Agency on Aging 30 E. Oakland Ave. Media, Pa 19063 Doylestown, Pa 18901 (215) 348-0510 * Listing of senior groups on file, activities are held at senior centers, and senior Olympics are held annually SOCIAL CLUBS AND SUPPORT GROUPS United Cerebral Palsy Association Recreation Department 102 E Mermaid Lane Philadelphia, Pa 19118 CONTACT: Lyllian Melendez Doylestown, Pa 18901 (215)242-4200 * Vocational training for people with disabilities includes: supportive employment and job placement Helping Wheels 305 Linden Lane West Reading, Pa 19611 CONTACT: Tom Kahler (610) 670-1970 (610) 375-0449 * For physically disabled, mentally alert people of any age. Peer support, social activities, educational opportunities, and quarterly meetings Spin 10980 Norcom Rd. Philadelphia, Pa 19154 (215)613-1070 Recreational groups, outings, classes for people with brain injuries. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Auxiliary c/o Volunteer department Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 (215)587-3140 Fund-raising activities to benefit patient programs. Bucks County Center for Independent Living 899 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring, Pa 19608 Wendkos Community Center for Stroke Patients Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 (215)587-3092 Meets first Tuesday every month Stroke club which goes on trips and to restaurants together. Center for Independent Living of South Jersey 800 N. Deisea Drive Suite 6, Plaza 47 Westville, NJ 08096 (609) 853-6490 Fax: (609)853-1466 Women's Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Dr. Nancy Rosenberg (215)587-3210 Amp Peers Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Susie Toland (215)587-3140 Aphasia Support Group Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Deb Dirraddo (215)587-3204 Brain Injury Support Group Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 (215)587-3189 Family Support Group Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Plaza Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Pat Thieringer (215)587-3412 SPORTS AND FITNESS Bicycling and Handcycling Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports #4 Boathouse Row Philadelphia, Pa 19130 (215)765-5118 *Soaring, in-line skating, tandem cycling, handcycling, scuba diving, rowing running and walking. Cerebral Palsy Sports 102 E. Mermaid Lane Philadelphia, Pa 19118 CONTACT: Lillian Melendez (215)242-4200 Athlete training, Bowling, track and field. Elder Sports 5301 Old York Rd Philadelphia, Pa 19141 (215)456-2911 Freedom's Wings International 1832 Lake Ave. Scotch Plains NJ 07076 CONTACT: Ray Temchus (908)232-6354 *Flight training, rides for people with disabilities, and scholarships with those with limited means. www.Feedomswings.org Fitness Classes/ Aerobics Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Hospital Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Pat Thieringer (215)587-3412 Fitness Classes/ Aerobics JCC Klein Branch Philadelphia, Pa 19116 Aquatics Aerobics and adapted aerobics taught by Joyce Zeitz, a personal trainer with a spinal cord injury. Joyce also offers classes at other facilities, but membership may be required  www.joycem@webtv.net Golf PGM Golf Clinics, Inc. 7500 Germantown Ave. New Covington Church Campus Baird Building Philadelphia, Pa 19119 CONTACT: Phyllis G. Meekins Work:(215)247-3821 Home:(215)248-1164 *indoor learning center where every aspect of golf is taught. Eastern Amputee Golf Association 2015 Amherst Drive Bethlehem, Pa 18015 CONTACT: Bob Buck (610)867-9295 1-888-868-0992 www.eaga.org Hunting and Fishing Disabled Sports men's Club RD. 9, Box 683A Greensburgh, Pa 15601 PA Sportsman for the Disabled Westmoreland County Sportsmen's League RD. #1, Box 470 New Alexandra, Pa 15670-9240 College Sports Temple University Adapted Athletes & Recreation 1858 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, Pa 19122 CONTACT: Tribit Green (215)204- 4783 Road Racing Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports #4 Boathouse Row Kelly Drive Philadelphia, Pa 19130 CONTACT: Isabel Bohn (215)765-5118 * Sports and recreation for people with disabilities centeronline.com Rowing Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports #4 Boathouse Row Kelly Drive Philadelphia, Pa 19130 CONTACT: Isabel Bohn (215)765-5118 Scuba Diving O'Donnel Diving 3036 Germantown Pike Norristown, Pa 19403 Philadelphia, Pa 19130 (610)635-0200 * Specially trained in adapted scuba and certified in travel training. www.o'donnel-diving.com Skiing Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports #4 Boathouse Row Kelly Drive Philadelphia, Pa 19130 CONTACT: Isabel Bohn (215)765-5118 * Skiing program held at Camelback mountain Sled Hockey Mike Doyle 2383 Upper Barness Road Warrinton, Pa 18976 (215)343-1213 Walking and Wheeling Club Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports #4 Boathouse Row Kelly Drive Philadelphia, Pa 19130 CONTACT: Isabel Bohn (215)765-5118 Weightlifting Carousel House Belmont Ave. & N. Concourse Dr. Philadelphia, Pa 19131 (215)685-0160 www.region.philly.com/ community/carouselhouse Wheelchair Basketball Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Six Franklin Hospital Philadelphia, Pa 19102 CONTACT: Pat Thieringer (215)587-3412 * Carousel House summer basketball league (215)685-0160 THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING Sebastian Riding Associates, Inc. 3589B water Street Collegeville, Pa 19426 (610)489-41 and Fax Special Equestrians P.O. Box 412 (215)918-1001 Thorncroft Stables Therapeutics Horseback Riding, Inc. 190 Line Rd. R.D. #4, Box 114 Malvern, Pa 19355 CONTACT: Dottie Heffner (215)685-0160 * Therapeutics Horseback Riding for people with disabilities. National Foundation for Happy Horsemanship for handicapped P.O. Box 462 Malvern, Pa 19355 Pegasus Riding Academy, Inc. 1019 Ripley Street Philadelphia, Pa 19111 CONTACT: Carol Tatum (215)742-1500/03 Wheelchair Accessible Carriage Riding Program PA Council Horseback Riding for the handicapped 323 Agriculture Administration Building Pennsylvania State University University Park 16802-2601 (314)863-0387     THERAPEUTIC SWIMMING AND ADAPTED AQUATICS Abington Branch YMCA 1073 Old York Road Abington, Pa 19001 (215)884-9622 * Therapeutic swimming to loosen joints and strengthen muscles Hatboro YMCA 440 S. York Road Hatboro, Pa 19040 (215)674-4545 www.hatboro-pa.com ymcaphilly.org Amber YMCA Box 428, Bethlehem Pike Amber, Pa 19002 (215)628-9950 * Special populations & adapted aquatics Delaware County Branch YMCA SNAP (special need aquatics program) Garrett Road and Landsdowne Avenue Landsdowne, Pa 19050 &Frankford YMCA 4700 Leiper Street Philadelphia, Pa 19124 Adapted aquatics and arthritics exercise Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road Philadelphia, Pa 19151 CONTACT: Karen Johnson (610)853-3068 * Water exercise and Therapeutic swimming Carousel House Belmont Ave. & N. Concourse Dr. Philadelphia, Pa 19131 (215)685-0160 Roxborough YMCA Ridge Avenue & Domino Lane Philadelphia, Pa 19128 (215)482-3900 Arthritic exercise JCC Klein YMCA Branch 10100 Jamison Ave. Philadelphia, Pa 19116 (215)698-7300 JYC Neuman Center Bustleton & Magee Avenues. Philadelphia, Pa 19149 (215)338-9800 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Septa Paratransit (215)580-7700 Customer Service: (215)580-7145 Accessible Vans of America 4 Beryl Road Paoli, Pa 19301 1-800-862-7475 Septa Wheelchair Accessible Bus Route Special Services (215)580-7800 Brochure listings accessible routes Suburban areas please call 24 hours in advance. Wheelchair Getaways P.O. Box 136 Bedminster NJ 1-800-344-5005 Ed Van Antsdalen Accessible vans rental TRAVEL AND VACATIONS Travel Information Center MossRehab 1200 W. Tabor Roads Philadelphia, Pa 19141 (215)329-5715 The Guided Tour 7900 Old York Road Suite 114-B Elkins Park, Pa 19027-2339 (215)782-1370 CONTACT: Irv Segal Tours: Washington, Williamsberg, London. Independence Encampment MossRehab 1200 W. Tabor Roads Philadelphia, Pa 19141 (215)456-9105 CONTACT: Kathy Allokdah Camp vacations Spin Center North 10980 Norcom Road Philadelphia, Pa 19154 (215)464-4700 CONTACT: Judy Dotzman Supervised / assisted shore vacations Accessible Journeys Howard J. McCoy lll, R.N. or Debra Hoover, R.N. 35 West Sellers Ave. Ridley Park, Pa 19078 1-800-846-4537 Tours (Cultural to adventure) for the slow walker, wheelchair and disabled traveler