The accommodations and attractions listed are accessible to people with disabilities and have indicated that they meet the following criteria for accessibility:

• accessible parking, where parking is available.
• wheelchair-accessible route from parking areas to entrance, elevator, public restroom and other public areas.
• service animals accepted.

Additional criteria for accommodations include:

• wheelchair-accessible guest rooms.
• the ability to handle special requests for a text telephone or TDD; and for visual notification of fire alarm, incoming phone calls and door bell.

Before planning a trip, we strongly recommend that you call ahead to find out if accommodations and attractions meet your specific needs. Many accommodations and attractions that do not carry the access symbol, provide some, but not all, of the services listed above. For example, many historic buildings have accessibility on the first floor only.

The Commonwealth features some unique accessible opportunities:

Perkins Museum Take a multi-sensory journey through the history of blind and deafblind education over the last 200 years.

Handi Kids Camp, a non-profit, recreational facility for children and young adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Ironstone Farm is home to Challenge Unlimited and Ironstone Therapy, two non-profit organizations established to provide a variety of services for people with and without disabilities, using horses and the wholesome environment of a working farm.

Outdoor Explorations offers a variety of outdoord activities for people with many types of disabilities.

F1 Boston features F1 cars designed specially for children with disabilities.

Forever Young Treehouse at the Institute for Developmental Disabilities Inc., the first of its kind in the state.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site now offers special audio tours.

Zoar Outdoor has kayaks with adaptive seating for paraplegics, visual signals for folks with hearing loss and special rafting trips for visually impaired people.

Arts & Culture

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston offers Feeling for Form Tours and Access Programs.

The Museum of Science Boston has Access Features and Programs as well.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum offers access and audio tours.

For theater lovers both the Wheelock and the Huntington theaters offer audio described performances.

Upcoming Events

Accessible Winter Open House
Mt. Tom State Reservation
Saturday, February 6. 11am - 3pm
Ice Skating - Kicksledding -Snowshoeing - Cross Country Skiing Short Hikes - Nature Interpretation - Letterboxing - Campfire.

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Join the DCR's Accessible Recreation program for a chance to get out on the snow! Winter recreation is made accessible for people with disabilities, friends and families by the use of adaptive equipment, supportive techniques, and assistance as needed. Adaptive equipment, instruction, and support are provided at no charge. Rental fees for standard equipment may apply.
Sundays: January 31, February 7, February 14
11am–3pm
Please pre-register or volunteer by calling Venture Into Well-Being at (413) 259-0009. To confirm program status on the day of the program, call (617) 626-1294.

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For additional information, contact the following organizations:

• Access-Able Travel Source
  Advice for travelers who are disabled.
  (303) 232-2979
• Cape Cod Disability Access Directory
  (508) 430-0136 V/TTY
• Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
  (508) 775-8300 V/TTY
  (800) 541-0282 V/TTY
• Logan Valet & Fly
  Valet parking service available for Logan Airport travelers. Convenient, safe and secure service. A driver will be waiting right at the terminal to take your car when you pull up to the curb. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance but not more than 30 days prior to your flight. $119 and up for 7 days parking. $15 for each additional day.Please call 781-289-4200 for more info.
• Massachusetts Office on Disability
• New England ADA Technical Assistance Center
  (800) 949-4232 V/TTY

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