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Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

Lighting Your Path: Vision Health Month

Zoom

In Honor of Vision Health Month, we will be looking at best practices and treatments for protecting our vision and managing blindness.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Two men side by side holding tennis raquets on a tennis court. One man has a prosthetic leg.

Free Adaptive Tennis Exhibition

Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club 16601 Rounbout Dr., Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Thanks to the staff at Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club, the VA, Walter Reed, the Soldiers in Transition Brigade and our other collaborative groups for the support of Adaptive Tennis US.  In conjunction with National Tennis Month, we are holding a FREE exhibition of adaptive tennis to showcase the power of potential possibilities and[…]

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Flyer promoting men's health event.
Featured Featured

Men’s Health & Wellness Month: Man UP – Take Control of Your Health

Zoom

Join the open forum with Dr. Samuel Gordon, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at MedStar NRH, Harsh Thakkar the Peer Wellness Program Coordinator at MedStar NRH, and Kelvin Hawkins the Youth Independent Living Special at Independence Now to celebrate Men’s Health & Wellness Month.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Purple flowers next to a fountain in a garden.
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Health and Wellness Day at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

Join us for Health and Wellness Day at Brookside Gardens. Come walk the Heart Smart Trail with us as we talk about fun facts about fruits, vegetables, and gardening, and get a little exercise. #Yourhealthisyourwealth *Please eat before you come there is no eating or drinking allowed in the gardens. Address:  1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton,[…]

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Flyer promoting Gardening and Nutrition on a Budget with photo of a table covered in fresh vegetables such as yellow tomatoes, green beans, and cucumbers.
Featured Featured

Gardening and Nutrition on a Budget

TBA

Join Pam Hosimer, MLIS Nutrition Educator from the University of Maryland SNAP-ED program to learn about gardening and nutrition on a budget.

Image of person with prosthetic leg lifting a barbell.
Event Series Adaptive Fitness Class

Adaptive Fitness Class

Zoom

Participants will engage in low to moderate intensity workouts targeting muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Classes are FREE and VIRTUAL and designed for persons with limited to no mobility and seniors.

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Marka Rodgers in a wheelchair holding her hands up to the sky.
Featured Featured Event Series Accessible Yoga Classes with Marka

Accessible Yoga Classes with Marka

Zoom

  An inclusive and accessible yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor. It is a personal yoga practice that connects attendees to their breath, body, and intention on the path to self-awareness and self-acceptance. August 18th at 10 AM Eastern Time September 15th at 10 AM Eastern Time October 20th at 10 AM Eastern Time Register in advance for Accessible[…]

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Fresh rhubarb and greens.
Featured Featured

Creative Cooking Class: An Evening to Remember

Riverdale Farmers Market 6220 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale, MD, United States

 Riverdale Farmers Market featuring Fresh Produce, Food Trucks, and Fashion.

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

A table is strewn with emergency kit items such as a first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, bottled water, and radio.
Featured Featured

Emergency Preparedness

Zoom

Best Practices for Crisis Management and Disaster Relief Strategies for people with disabilities.

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

A person wears black pants and shoes while using a white cane outdoors.

Lighting Your Path: Peer Support Forum

Zoom

Lighting Your Path will be meeting with other local visual impairment support supports to see how we can come together to better address needs of our community.

Marka Rodgers in a wheelchair holding her hands up to the sky.
Featured Featured Event Series Accessible Yoga Classes with Marka

Accessible Yoga Classes with Marka

Zoom

  An inclusive and accessible yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor. It is a personal yoga practice that connects attendees to their breath, body, and intention on the path to self-awareness and self-acceptance. August 18th at 10 AM Eastern Time September 15th at 10 AM Eastern Time October 20th at 10 AM Eastern Time Register in advance for Accessible[…]

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

Girl with Down Syndrome wears red boxing gloves and a smile as she leans against boxing ring ropes.
Event Series Accessible Boxing

Accessible Boxing

Zoom

The class is all-inclusive, where we encourage people with disabilities to be active while learning some fundamentals of boxing and having a great workout at the same time!

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